Hi, with recent roms based on the last official sammy firmwares, i get a very slow GPS positioning, and when is locked onto a few satellites, it drops all of them ocasionally and then i have to wait for a lock again.
Before, this never happened to me, i would get a solid lock that would continue to track my location.
i live in south america, is there some way to improve this situation via software? or could it be that my GPS module is getting broken (my s3 has 1 year and a half of use and a extended zerolemon 7000mha battery), which "part" of the OS handles GPS signal? (kernel, baseband, android...).
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Hi, try install faster gps in Google Play.. But it required root access
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Hi, try install faster gps in Google Play.. But it required root access
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thanks for the suggestion!, will try.
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The only thing holding me back from a gingerbread rom is that none of them have gps working yet. I was curious how accurately and quickly google maps could pinpoint your position using only the mobile network option checked in settings?
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It finds me on the mobile network around 2100 meters. That's not to bad especially if your lost or something. I'm sure we'll have it soon, I saw in another forum that the source code for the sgs2 is out so I'm sure that's a good thing.
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Different gps chips...won't help until we get a vibrant gingerbread leak or official release...and yes network location will always work with gingerbread. Fine location will not until gps drivers become available.
Ever since I've had my Atrix, the wifi randomly switches off. My question is: should I exchange my Atrix, or is there a way to fix this?
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I am on the ATT network with no modifications done to my Atrix.
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Have you got any power saving stuff enabled?
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Unless it was enabled by default; no.
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I think the Atrix's WiFi radio is just weak. My mom's iPhone gets 3 bars of WiFi across the house from my router, but my Atrix drops to two bars if I just go into the next room. My Atrix struggles to hold one bar across the house. It sucks, but then again, I am using the crappy router that comes with U-Verse.
I exchanged some PMs with a moto dev about this a few weeks ago. I have a weak wifi signal at work and it will drop if I start using marketplace or facebook extensively. Part of his/her PM:
The "bars" shown by the UI have pretty big margin of error but RSSI reading less then -80 pretty much puts link at the lowest end of the budget. Also that does not account for interference really because Wifi is simple technology. So if you are at -80 at a workplace that has tons of 2.4 RF you will have disconnects and many retransmissions. This is why using of the market place probably triggers something in IC because you have lots of data and error counters go up a lot.
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If you're talking about a weak signal, there is nothing to do for that unless you increase your router's transmit power. If it drops, then go to wifi settings > menu capacitive button > wifi sleep policy > never.
I changed the wifi sleep policy and it still switches off randomly. The wifi will still switch off randomly even if I'm sitting right next to my wifi source.
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What battery settings are you using? Is it power saver? Set it to performance, if so.
Yeah the wifi still dies
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For the sake of testing, try disabling all security to see if the wifi connection is ok or not while sitting next to your wireless router. Also, could you let us know what kind of wireless router you are using (make and model#), and the type of securtiy you aare using, e.g. WEP/WPA/WPA2&TKIP, etc?
I have tried on 3 different modems, the current one I'm using is a wireless router WGR614 V9 with wpa security, I tried switching it off and I still had the same problem. The other 2 where in encrypted and still disconnected me. I also have the problem at ATT hotspots.
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that's not good. If you're up for it, reflash with stock and try wifi with nothing installed. If you still get the disconnects then get a replacement.
What does reflashing to stock entail? Is it as easy as ODIN?
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download from moto here. I haven't done it, but it looks more safe/less painful than an SBF flash.
I'm already at the latest version, through all the updates I've always had the same problem. I'm not seeing a stock firmware download.
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Throughout the past few months, I have been unable to have a GPS lock or estimate whenever I'm either inside a building or standing still on broad daylight. The only way to get a fix is if I'm driving. I've had this problem on several different ROMs. I've mainly stuck with AOKP, but have tried different modems with the same result. I've also wiped data/cache and SD card several times but to no avail. Others haven't reported this problem so I know it's specific to my phone. For example, if I use Google Now on JellyBean and search for weather, it defaults to Atlanta if I'm not driving around (I live in Puerto Rico)
Now that Jelly Bean is here with Google Now and other apps are constantly taking advantage of your location, I would love to be able to have my GPS fix or give an estimate of my location whenever I'm inside a building or standing still on the street.
Any suggestions?
I'm having the same problem man I turn my GPS on and it won't pin point my location if im driving and turn GPS on it will start to work within maybe a few minutes or so I'm on stock ics rooted with siyah kernel is there any fix maybe for my stock phone its 4.0.3
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I'm having the same problem man I turn my GPS on and it won't pin point my location if im driving and turn GPS on it will start to work within maybe a few minutes or so I'm on stock ics rooted with siyah kernel is there any fix maybe for my stock phone its 4.0.3
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At least I'm not alone. The thing is few people have this issue.
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slim1991 said:
I'm having the same problem man I turn my GPS on and it won't pin point my location if im driving and turn GPS on it will start to work within maybe a few minutes or so I'm on stock ics rooted with siyah kernel is there any fix maybe for my stock phone its 4.0.3
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Some have suggested before to switch modems. Have you had any luck with any particular one ?
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I had trouble with GPS after flashing CM9 RC2. Have you installed GPS Toolbox? It gives you a bit more information to troubleshoot with.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&hl=en
I'd see eight satellites but would not get a fix. Eventually I reflashed new nightly *and* modem UCLE5 and trouble disappeared.
Have you tried leaving maps or another app requiring location data on for a few minutes (12 1/2 minutes max)? If you eventually acquire a fix then that would point toward your phone not being able to download GPS Assistance data from cell provider. If the phone cannot get AGPS data from cell provider then it has to recieve GPS almanac from satellites at an ungodly slow rate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS
This help me alot give it a try. I did method 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447599
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This help me alot give it a try. I did method 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447599
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So you copied the gps.conf file to /etc and that was it? No other tweaks? What ROM are you using? I'm testing this On the Jelly Bean CM10 preview build.
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Throughout the past few months, I have been unable to have a GPS lock or estimate whenever I'm either inside a building or standing still on broad daylight. The only way to get a fix is if I'm driving. I've had this problem on several different ROMs. I've mainly stuck with AOKP, but have tried different modems with the same result. I've also wiped data/cache and SD card several times but to no avail. Others haven't reported this problem so I know it's specific to my phone. For example, if I use Google Now on JellyBean and search for weather, it defaults to Atlanta if I'm not driving around (I live in Puerto Rico)
Now that Jelly Bean is here with Google Now and other apps are constantly taking advantage of your location, I would love to be able to have my GPS fix or give an estimate of my location whenever I'm inside a building or standing still on the street.
Any suggestions?
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That's REALLY weird.
Not locking inside - that's completely expected
Not locking outside - That's not a good sign, but it makes no sense when combined with
Locking in a moving car - My experience is that every GPS I have ever used has significantly more trouble locking when moving then when stationary
Edit: When you say "standing still in the street" - is it a city with tall buildings, or ???
No tall buildings.
The GPS.conf file posted two posts above helps but doesn't solve it completely.
And its an honor to have you Entropy answering my plea!
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The other thing is that I'm unlocked I had a HTC amaze from T-Mobile I was using simple mobile and on the amaze the GPS would get my correct location what is it possible to flash the modem from a T-Mobile to the galaxy s2 sgh-i777 if so does any ones have a link to the modem and is it safe to flash it and instructions would be nice too:thumbup:
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The other thing is that I'm unlocked I had a HTC amaze from T-Mobile I was using simple mobile and on the amaze the GPS would get my correct location what is it possible to flash the modem from a T-Mobile to the galaxy s2 sgh-i777 if so does any ones have a link to the modem and is it safe to flash it and instructions would be nice too:thumbup:
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Try the link posted some posts above.
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No tall buildings.
The GPS.conf file posted two posts above helps but doesn't solve it completely.
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Have you tried standing still in an area where you can lock when driving?
Might be area-specific interference... That happened to lots of people near LightSquared's test networks for example.
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Might be area-specific interference... That happened to lots of people near LightSquared's test networks for example.
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Or these?
http://www.jammerall.com/categories/GPS-Jammers/
Hi
Really weird problem my s3 has Been working fine until I woke up this morning and it is showing no mobile network but allows data connection still but not able to make any calls.
I am on standard BLG8 ROM and LH1 modem stock and not rooted
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And you're not connected to wifi?
I suggest removing and reinserting the battery and SIM.
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I'm at work so got no WiFi. Will try taking out the battery and SIM and try again thanks
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Right I turned it off took the SIM out booted back up without SIM the rebooted again with SIM but the signal still keeps dropping off I only get signal for a few seconds. I normal get really good signal where I am. Also battery is dropping quicker then normal I guess that's down to searching for signal though
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I have asked a few people around my area and it seems to be a problem with orange UK
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I have asked a few people around my area and it seems to be a problem with orange UK
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orange/t mobile are doing quite a bit of network repairs and upgrades at the moment ahead of 4g, so that may account for it, try going networks and selecting t mobile, always get better signal like that here
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Hi
Really weird problem my s3 has Been working fine until I woke up this morning and it is showing no mobile network but allows data connection still but not able to make any calls.
I am on standard BLG8 ROM and LH1 modem stock and not rooted
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I had this Exact problem last night!!!! I was on orange, unlocked it, put in my o2 contract SIM, and the exact same thing happened. works well with a 3 SIM card just not O2. So now I have a SIM card full of mins and texts to use , but I can't use it!
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orange/t mobile are doing quite a bit of network repairs and upgrades at the moment ahead of 4g, so that may account for it, try going networks and selecting t mobile, always get better signal like that here
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Thanks for the information that clears it up for me
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For anyone that wants the AT&T Radio from the new Jellybean update.
http://downloads.codefi.re/g33k3r/cwm-ATTJB-Radio.zip
New radio is great. Top 3 are new att, rest are either .33 or .48. Gps accurate to 8 meters, in my basement.
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Can I flash this in touch recovery on snowjb?
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Yes
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Carrier name shows up as Maritime. When making a call, the app shows that the phone is immediately hanging up, but then the call goes through anyways and shows up in your status bar. You can select the notification to get back to your dialer.
Everything else seems to be working so far, however.
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Carrier name shows up as Maritime. When making a call, the app shows that the phone is immediately hanging up, but then the call goes through anyways and shows up in your status bar. You can select the notification to get back to your dialer.
Everything else seems to be working so far, however.
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Already known and reported. According to dvhexer Maritime is also AT&T. The same thing was happening to me, until I just flashed back to the default .33 N4 radio.
Thanks for this. Is there a thread that contains a list of radios?
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Thanks for this. Is there a thread that contains a list of radios?
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Sounds like a good idea, there was one of those on the Inspire 4g forums. Helped out alot.
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New radio is great. Top 3 are new att, rest are either .33 or .48. Gps accurate to 8 meters, in my basement.
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That's great? What network connection are you on, HSPA+? Not being a jerk, just wondering because that's terrible in contrast to my area..
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Thanks for this. Is there a thread that contains a list of radios?
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Sounds like a good idea, there was one of those on the Inspire 4g forums. Helped out alot.
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+1 for this. I was looking for the stock modem that comes on SnowJB that way I have it before I flash this just in case.
Does this increase cellular reception or Wifi signal? My G has problems with low service areas and will often get poor Wifi signal from multiple routers. Just curious because I'm not sure what a different radio is or does or where to get others. Sorry for the bother.
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Any one try on converted stock? I will try in a bit to see if wifi, GPS, and lte work
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It didn't fix GPS on unconverted codefirex.
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That's great for my area. I'm in BFE Virginia. Wifi speed is better now too. For me anyway. I'm on PA3.15 if that matters.
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OK converted and fixed standard 4.2.2 and new modem works. Everything is working and better signal
Thanks for making a zip.
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8 meter gps accuracy in a basement is good. Being in BFE USA doesn't really impact GPS performance, it actually helps so long as you're not under a dense tree canopy. The lack of tall buildings to play havoc with the RF coming in from SPACE helps a bit. I've seen 1 meter accuracy in the middle of nowhere, Arkansas and that's more BFE than anywhere in Virginia.
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8 meter gps accuracy in a basement is good. Being in BFE USA doesn't really impact GPS performance, it actually helps so long as you're not under a dense tree canopy. The lack of tall buildings to play havoc with the RF coming in from SPACE helps a bit. I've seen 1 meter accuracy in the middle of nowhere, Arkansas and that's more BFE than anywhere in Virginia.
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I'm just scared that maritime is roaming.
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I'm just scared that maritime is roaming.
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I still get LTE so I cant be roaming and MCC-MNC is 310-410 still.
If anyone wants to flash back to the original modem it in the xperia jellybean thread < Canadian development <LG Optimus.
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Maritime Communications is partnered with AT&T. Mainly used for cruises and such. While people on other networks like T-Mobile and Verizon may be charged roaming / international rates, AT&T does not. I preferred Maritime back on my Atrix 4G. Granted, I'm connected to AT&T Microcell, now.
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