This is quite urgent so I'd appreaciate your help..
I installed CM 10.2 on my i9300 international S3, I thought the GPS was working in the beginning but it was just the Wi-Fi signal GPS.. So it appears my GPS isn't working, what can I do? Is it fixable or do I have to change ROMs? I really need my GPS for tomorrow.
Orel1996 said:
This is quite urgent so I'd appreaciate your help..
I installed CM 10.2 on my i9300 international S3, I thought the GPS was working in the beginning but it was just the Wi-Fi signal GPS.. So it appears my GPS isn't working, what can I do? Is it fixable or do I have to change ROMs? I really need my GPS for tomorrow.
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Maybe it sound weird, but... Did you tried to use the "screw solution" for gps??? It works...
berserkergr said:
Maybe it sound weird, but... Did you tried to use the "screw solution" for gps??? It works...
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I didn't find what you're talking about if it's software, if you're talking literally about using a screw driver or something of the sort I'd rather not.
I moved to SlimKat and my GPS works there.
Orel1996 said:
I didn't find what you're talking about if it's software, if you're talking literally about using a screw driver or something of the sort I'd rather not.
I moved to SlimKat and my GPS works there.
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Sorry me... I had problems with my gps and in my case wasn't related with software... i9300 have a design problem and a screw get loose with time, so it's neces
sary to tight it... Upper left when you remove the battery cover. In some cases you will have faster and more accurate positioning
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some one knows the best mod that make works the gps?
thanks
Flash nero. or at the least flash the JL1 modem
i running axura and y really like it. i just what to fix the gps issue is the modem jl1 helps?
i've tried nero beta 2 rom and the GPS seemed to work ok, i would say better than the jk6 or any other rom. but it still had some bugs in the system,,, so hopefully the Nero Beta 3 will be a better build.. thx to all the devs...
why u guys gps working fine...is it my device faulty? sad...the gps nvr work for me and im sitting on XDA forum for a week...still yet to get the solution....
kitoro said:
why u guys gps working fine...is it my device faulty? sad...the gps nvr work for me and im sitting on XDA forum for a week...still yet to get the solution....
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Because we have flashed ROMS where the devs have fixed it. Go flash one.
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kitoro said:
why u guys gps working fine...is it my device faulty? sad...the gps nvr work for me and im sitting on XDA forum for a week...still yet to get the solution....
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fcbarca17 said:
Because we have flashed ROMS where the devs have fixed it. Go flash one.
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I don't know of any devs who have altered the GPS code from Samsung, and regardless there is no sure thing to fix anyone's GPS issues.
If your GPS doesn't work, try a few different software versions and GPS settings. There is no miracle cure.
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kadoh said:
some one knows the best mod that make works the gps?
thanks
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This is the only solution that worked for me (works on JK6):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831725&highlight=pilotx
from my experience, they all work the same as long as drivers are present. What changes are the settings in lbstest. I always set the server to auto config and it learns pretty quick, but I'm in Japan.
kadoh said:
i running axura and y really like it. i just what to fix the gps issue is the modem jl1 helps?
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GPS issues are fixed in Axura 2.1 - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=862519
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I don't know of any devs who have altered the GPS code from Samsung, and regardless there is no sure thing to fix anyone's GPS issues.
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Exactly. These guys aren't fixing anything. Generally speaking, these guys theme ROM's. With some basic scripting of tasks and features. Devs.......I still laugh at that.
How to fix your GPS:
1) Accept that the Samsung Galaxy S GPS will never be fixed, just slightly improved upon a forever ****ty performing GPS. If you can accept this, then you are 1 step closer to enjoying your GPS.
2) Never f*ck with your GPS settings ever again after this day.
3) Download GPSRestore made by Samsung in the Android Market.
4) Run the program, if still having GPS problems then do a full factory format by dialing this into your phone *2767*3855#.
5) If still having problems after running the GPSRstore and doing a factory format via that code, then exchange the phone, and NEVER EVER EVER listen to anyone who suggests you should f*ck around with the LBStestmode settings on your new replacement.
6) Once again, stop tinkering with the GPS settings
7) One more time, leave the GPS settings alone.
Hope that helps, if all else fails, return the Vibrant, get a different phone, and never touch the GPS settings on that phone either.
Master has used the following GPS fix in his roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9551790
I'm using this on nero b2 and it fixes on to 9/12 satellites for me in most locations under 10 seconds when directly under the sky and under 30-40 seconds when inside a building.
You can also search for an app called GpsRestore by Samsung Mobile in the Market. Depending on your rom, as long as it recognizes your device, it can work wonders. For best results go outside when you run it. When I tried it it took me from 50 meters to <10. Good luck.
Hi All here, anyone can provide me the confirm working GPS ROM for vibrant? I just want to confirm that my vibrant GPS is not having any hardware issues.
Thanks you very much.
kitoro said:
Hi All here, anyone can provide me the confirm working GPS ROM for vibrant? I just want to confirm that my vibrant GPS is not having any hardware issues.
Thanks you very much.
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No. Vibrant GPS is a software issue, but no GPS software released or leaked is guaranteed to fix anyone's problem. Search before posting.
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No. Vibrant GPS is a software issue, but no GPS software released or leaked is guaranteed to fix anyone's problem. Search before posting.
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thanks for the replied... i did search it and try alot of method and new rom in the XDA and saw quite some ppl said that the GPS has fixed while some little number ppls said not fixed. Thats why i just want to confirm here if there is the confirm solution(rom) for it. thanks you
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No. Vibrant GPS is a software issue, but no GPS software released or leaked is guaranteed to fix anyone's problem. Search before posting.
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Wow that was kinda harsh. I don't think I will donate to you
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No. Vibrant GPS is a software issue, but no GPS software released or leaked is guaranteed to fix anyone's problem. Search before posting.
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I disagree, I would think if it was just a software issue either Samsung or the devs on here would of had a fix that works for everyone. But this is not the case in the many months the Vibrant has been out. I have a 4 year old non smart phone that had navigation that performs far better than my 2 vibrants with any GPS fix you can find. I know the devs have done some great things with leaked ROMs so I don't think they are to blame for a end all be all fix for the GPS, and well you'd hope samsung's programs knew what they were doing and well they can't seem to create a fix that works for everyone. So what's left hardware.
kitoro said:
Hi All here, anyone can provide me the confirm working GPS ROM for vibrant? I just want to confirm that my vibrant GPS is not having any hardware issues.
Thanks you very much.
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From what I can tell, this problem seems to be a combination of hardware and software related. I, like a few others, have better results when WiFi is turned off. This could be due to one of two reasons. First, it could be because the WiFi signal is interfering with the GPS signal. The reasons *why* this could happen are numerous, and would point to a H/W problem.
Regardless of whether it is a hardware problem or software related, a lot of problems can be reasonably addressed through software patches. I think we've seen that the JK and JL Modems actually do a better job with many people in term of improving the GPS performance. I am using the JL1 Modem with good, albeit not perfect, results. So, it appears that Samsung has addressed the problem (to the best of their ability) using software. I will add that the JL1 Modem also did wonders on improving my compass as well.
Hope this helps.
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From what I can tell, this problem seems to be a combination of hardware and software related. I, like a few others, have better results when WiFi is turned off. This could be due to one of two reasons. First, it could be because the WiFi signal is interfering with the GPS signal. The reasons *why* this could happen are numerous, and would point to a H/W problem.
Regardless of whether it is a hardware problem or software related, a lot of problems can be reasonably addressed through software patches. I think we've seen that the JK and JL Modems actually do a better job with many people in term of improving the GPS performance. I am using the JL1 Modem with good, albeit not perfect, results. So, it appears that Samsung has addressed the problem (to the best of their ability) using software. I will add that the JL1 Modem also did wonders on improving my compass as well.
Hope this helps.
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hey, thanks for sharing. Btw, i oso using the JL1 modem. but i still difficulty to get the GPS locked. However, today i had find out the way to locked it...--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9804019#post9804019
this is my thread, hope will help other guys that having the same problem like me.
I use my GPS all the time and I generally get a lock within 5 or 6 seconds when I am close to home and 10 - 20 when in the city. Not sure why the difference depending on location. I use it as the main GPS in my car, works great, better than my wifes crappy tom tom. Running Obsidian 4.2 no additional mods.
Is it just my Ace or everyone in the Philippines are having problems with the GPS?... Tried checking my location through a map application(e.g. map droyd, facebook or any location aware apps) and it takes a long time for the gps search then fails.
Any fix for this?
Thanks
i also had this problem, anyway, whats your rom? mine is the myth ics, i think its also location based,
ikaw said:
i also had this problem, anyway, whats your rom? mine is the myth ics, i think its also location based,
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well, I'm now back in the stock rom.. DXKPD...
I though it was my custom rom (CM7.2) that was causing the GPS failure. So I tried flashing back the stock.. but still GPS is failing...
hmmmm, two weeks ago ive used my phones gps in taguig and it worked well, now its not working properly, i think its also location based, right now im in pasig,
ikaw said:
hmmmm, two weeks ago ive used my phones gps in taguig and it worked well, now its not working properly, i think its also location based, right now im in pasig,
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Oh Really? Well, I'm in the visayas area right now (Aklan)... didn't work since day 1.
Thanks for the info. I'll try checking the GPS in other places (if I can travel).
working well here in negros
How can i easily fix the gps on this thing. It will either never find my location and therefore wont navigate, or it is off by a couple of streets rendering it useless. I dont want to do any technical stuff like roms or what not
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239090
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239090
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OUTDATED.............................................................................
Can you describe with more details?
What ROM, kernel? Stock or custom?
Do you have internet Connection? Wi-Fi?
When it occurs? Did you ever have this problem before?
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Can you describe with more details?
What ROM, kernel? Stock or custom?
Do you have internet Connection? Wi-Fi?
When it occurs? Did you ever have this problem before?
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all i have is root and it was the same story before root.
i have internet, wifi works, i dont see why that would affect gps though
99% of the time gps cannot locate a signal and when it does it hops around
i have always had trouble with gps since i got this pile of junk. in the beginning it was better though
fupamobile said:
all i have is root and it was the same story before root.
i have internet, wifi works, i dont see why that would affect gps though
99% of the time gps cannot locate a signal and when it does it hops around
i have always had trouble with gps since i got this pile of junk. in the beginning it was better though
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I have the same issues too, gps is junk right now, used to work, slow but work but now it just keeps trying to locate a signal and nothing happens. My droid incredible pulls in 9-11 sats in 10-15 seconds while in the same spots.
Really, that link I posted covers Froyo and Gingerbread, so it is not outdated. Also upgrading to ICS will fix your GPS.
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Really, that link I posted covers Froyo and Gingerbread, so it is not outdated. Also upgrading to ICS will fix your GPS.
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ya but the instructions dont work. cant get into that gps settings with the dialer function and it sounds like it was written for a different phone. i dont know what ics is
Try this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790983
Someone help me perfect the GPS on the CM 11 and Beanstalk roms. It isn't perfect yet, and its making it hard for me to use. The GPS works perfect on the sense roms but it's just a little bit off for AOSP roms. Anyone know of a way to solve this?
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Someone help me perfect the GPS on the CM 11 and Beanstalk roms. It isn't perfect yet, and its making it hard for me to use. The GPS works perfect on the sense roms but it's just a little bit off for AOSP roms. Anyone know of a way to solve this?
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You mean accuracy is off? Are you using data or WiFi while trying to locate?
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What have you done/tried so far?
numel007 said:
You mean accuracy is off? Are you using data or WiFi while trying to locate?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Data. It works perfect on sense but won't be completely accurate on CM 11
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What have you done/tried so far?
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I've tried everything, the closest I can get the GPS is within a few hundred yards but it's not close enough to tell me exactly where I am, so it's difficult to use the navigation apps
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I've tried everything, the closest I can get the GPS is within a few hundred yards but it's not close enough to tell me exactly where I am, so it's difficult to use the navigation apps
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"Everything?"
Least useful response ever (if you'd actually like help, that is).
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"Everything?"
Least useful response ever (if you'd actually like help, that is).
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Sorry I was being lazy as **** earlier. So the Rom first booted up and the GPS was okay, locating me within a couplehundred yards, wasn't as accurate as the sense GPS so I tried GPS fix and GPS status to try to help and that didn't do anything.
notredamefan1994 said:
Sorry I was being lazy as **** earlier. So the Rom first booted up and the GPS was okay, locating me within a couplehundred yards, wasn't as accurate as the sense GPS so I tried GPS fix and GPS status to try to help and that didn't do anything.
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You really have to learn to be more specific.
I don't know what "GPS fix and GPS status" is. I ask again, what have you done/tried so far? Be descriptive and thorough.
Captain_Throwback said:
You really have to learn to be more specific.
I don't know what "GPS fix and GPS status" is. I ask again, what have you done/tried so far? Be descriptive and thorough.
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They are apps that supposedly help improve the GPS, however they didn't do anything. I guess I haven't really tried anything else out, I don't know what else I can do. I just don't understand why the sense GPS locks perfectly but it won't lock perfectly on the beanstalk or cm 11 roms. What options do I have in order to fix it?
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They are apps that supposedly help improve the GPS, however they didn't do anything. I guess I haven't really tried anything else out, I don't know what else I can do. I just don't understand why the sense GPS locks perfectly but it won't lock perfectly on the beanstalk or cm 11 roms. What options do I have in order to fix it?
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Have you tried flashing back to a Sense rom and getting a solid GPS lock, then flash to a CM11/Beanstalk?
CC850 said:
Have you tried flashing back to a Sense rom and getting a solid GPS lock, then flash to a CM11/Beanstalk?
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Yes I did. Am I supposed to wipe everything after I get the GPS lock? I wiped everything before I flashed the beanstalk Rom.
notredamefan1994 said:
Yes I did. Am I supposed to wipe everything after I get the GPS lock? I wiped everything before I flashed the beanstalk Rom.
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I meant flashing back to a CM11 nand, but yeah...wipe everything if your want a clean flash. If you're going that route make sure the md5hash matches, file might be corrupt.