Hey guys, I'm new here, but I've been leeching off the wealth and amalgam of smartphone "hacking" information here since I first got my HTC Incredible.
I've moved on to a Samsung Fascinate, and I've regretted it since. But because I cannot go back, I'm stuck with this heaping pile of techo-anxiety.
Anyway, my point is, the 2.3.5 Android update murdered my GPS.
Since no one actually calls me, my phone is my computer-away-from-my-computer. 80% of my phone's worth to me is google maps. Now, after the update, the google maps doesn't work!
I've scoured the internet for help, but all I can find is very outdated information on how to fix the GPS when on 2.1 or 2.2. I can't even get to the LBS testing mode because the dialer codes don't work.
GPS Aids doesn't work, either.
CAN ANYONE HELP ME, PLEASE?! D=
I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER! (Or, at least until I forget about you in about a day--hey, at least I'm honest, but I will be truly thankful--and so will everyone else who's been shafted up the butt by Verizon or Samsung.)
Tell you what, though, I will never buy another Samsung product again. EVERY Samsung product I've ever owned has failed on me--some even multiple times. Why can't my people make anything right? (yeah, I'm Korean)
Edit: Furthermore, I can't seem to root it since 2.3.5. Superoneclick just freezes.
Go to the general section find my guide that says how to flash a rom/cwm recovery/root/ or go back to stock and follow section 4. Basically you will be reflashing 2.3.5. The ota update has been causing folks alot of issues. My guide will get u back in business!
Then follow section 5 to root!
Thank you, sir... I love you...
Section 4 did the trick, and my GPS works beautifully well.
I will also give Section 5 a try soon to root my device!
Once more, thanks!
Same Problem
Hello! I am glad to see the problem is fixed. I am having the same issues but am a little less tech inclined, so is it possible to get a bit more detail, or step by step instruction on how to accomplish this? Thanks so much!!
Bigdaddypbowman said:
Hello! I am glad to see the problem is fixed. I am having the same issues but am a little less tech inclined, so is it possible to get a bit more detail, or step by step instruction on how to accomplish this? Thanks so much!!
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My guide in the general section has everything you need as already posted lol...If the guide is not noob friendly enough for you then, A) you need to do alot of research, or B) you shouldnt even consider flashing a rom as a brick may be around the corner.
I must STRONGLY disagree with your assumption concerning the Fascinate. Now that you are on the well guided path to flashing roms and such, you will discover this device is an EXCELLENT one
angryrice87 said:
Thank you, sir... I love you...
Section 4 did the trick, and my GPS works beautifully well.
I will also give Section 5 a try soon to root my device!
Once more, thanks!
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Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
Gps died
A few weeks ago my gps stopped getting a lock. I am stock 2.3.5 on a fascinate. I only understand some of the very basic lingo around here, like i get what OTA is, but have no idea what Odin is. I really need my gps to work. I didnt do anything new that could be linked to its recent failure. While I was driving over the weekend, a few times the navigation got a lock for a while after up to twenty minutes of searching, but mostly it gets no lock anymore. I have used gps status and the first time it worked after I downloaded assistance data and reset cached data, but since that first success it has stopped working and I have not been able to repeat any success with the gps status.
So, I am willing to try flashing various roms and such, but maybe I need even more basic info before I try to follow the aforementioned guides, since I don't know what any of that stuff is that is referred to in the guides. Where do I start, can it be fixed?
I have wanted to visit these forums forever, but with kids and life and such, have not had the opportunity to educate myself on these types of things. I think you guys are awesome.
Lamaterfamilias said:
A few weeks ago my gps stopped getting a lock. I am stock 2.3.5 on a fascinate. I only understand some of the very basic lingo around here, like i get what OTA is, but have no idea what Odin is. I really need my gps to work. I didnt do anything new that could be linked to its recent failure. While I was driving over the weekend, a few times the navigation got a lock for a while after up to twenty minutes of searching, but mostly it gets no lock anymore. I have used gps status and the first time it worked after I downloaded assistance data and reset cached data, but since that first success it has stopped working and I have not been able to repeat any success with the gps status.
So, I am willing to try flashing various roms and such, but maybe I need even more basic info before I try to follow the aforementioned guides, since I don't know what any of that stuff is that is referred to in the guides. Where do I start, can it be fixed?
I have wanted to visit these forums forever, but with kids and life and such, have not had the opportunity to educate myself on these types of things. I think you guys are awesome.
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bro i think this is the guide youre looking for for this android lingo definitions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513143
Awesome!
Thatnk you for that link, it is so helpful!
Feel free to hit thanks on the actual glossary as well . I'm glad it was of use to you.
Well, yesterday I rooted for the first time and it was successful and it was awesome. unfortunately, my GPS is still not working. Any other suggestions?
I am now on glitched AOKP OVA
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jawman27 said:
Feel free to hit thanks on the actual glossary as well . I'm glad it was of use to you.
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Will do, and thank you so much!
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Hi, I'm new to these forums.
I recently purchased my S3 and thought it would be a good idea to root it and install a custom ROM. After using it for a few days I decided I didn't want it and wanted to return back. I realised that this will be tough for me with my little knowledge. Basically all I want is help on how to unroot my device back to the way it came first out of the box. I'm not worried about losing anything on the phone. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated and I may give a reward. Please ask a many questions as you want.
Many thanks.
jtomkins27 said:
Hi, I'm new to these forums.
I recently purchased my S3 and thought it would be a good idea to root it and install a custom ROM. After using it for a few days I decided I didn't want it and wanted to return back. I realised that this will be tough for me with my little knowledge. Basically all I want is help on how to unroot my device back to the way it came first out of the box. I'm not worried about losing anything on the phone. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated and I may give a reward. Please ask a many questions as you want.
Many thanks.
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I would've helped, but the "reward' thing made me not to! I dont know why..
There're many thread on this topic already..so search around. I'll give you a hint "Triangle away"
jtomkins27 said:
Hi, I'm new to these forums.
I recently purchased my S3 and thought it would be a good idea to root it and install a custom ROM. After using it for a few days I decided I didn't want it and wanted to return back. I realised that this will be tough for me with my little knowledge. Basically all I want is help on how to unroot my device back to the way it came first out of the box. I'm not worried about losing anything on the phone. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated and I may give a reward. Please ask a many questions as you want.
Many thanks.
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dont give rewards instead just use the search function...
watch this video by totallydubbed
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rc...mPaH6UUTVQca6Vtdg&sig2=WiLMnmXEzz7SzsqpJXvSSw
Hello,
I did some searching, but couldn't find a definate answer. Also, I only have an hour to figure this out, or else I will have to wait at least 3 days, which I do NOT want to do. Any help is very much appreciated...
I have been without a phone for waaaaay too long. I have decided to go with Straight Talk wireless (no contract). I have a few questions:
Is it possible to use my Fascinate on the Straight Talk network?
If so, how difficult would this be? Some time ago, I was knowledgable enough to put a custom ROM on it.
If I were to order a free phone online, it would be possible to switch it over to my verizon fascinate, and give the free phone to a family member, correct??
If someone could provide me with the steps needed to get my phone straight-talk ready, that would be a huge help. Or provide me with any links that explain the process.
Thanks so much, and once again, sorry if this is common knowledge to most folks, but I reallly need to make a decision asap.
Thanks in advance...
No help??
It is the i1500 version, if that helps...
Thanks for any help!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210240
Crawshayi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210240
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EXACTLY the info i needed....thanks alot!
Alright laddies an gents. First for most i know and understand i stand on one leg when speaking when it comes to credibility being this is logically my first post.
Either way it goes i have spent literally the past 71 hours trying to break in this little beast. i have a problem with not giving up at all cost.
I would post this in the dev area to seek further help an give info people are begin for but i am not able to.
I can an will PROVIDE ALL Proof STEP FOR STEP in the way i did it. NOTE I DID BRICK MY PHONE 38 times before i got the method to a T an then i unrooted an rerooted many times to be sure.
PLEASE NOTE THE MOST IMPORTANT Thing I DID NOT MAKE OR CREATE ANYTHING I literally googled the CRAP out of my ISP an spent most my hours on here trying to figure out new ways to brick my phone. LOL
Questions i see everywhere before asked. Yes everything works.
I have the phone rooted. i disabled Knox. i have it international unlocked.
The kicker. i need it domestic unlocked. no clue here. just like many others.
I know loads of people said if they could get root they could get some sort of modem file.
Tell me what to do an what you need. I will provide. I will even go as far as letting remote into my computer. To allow you to do what you need to.
I beg everyone please refrain from questions of how or this an that. I am on a mission here to get this Domestic unlock an i am at the step that the devs need people to be at but seemingly no one has came to yet. till now.
If you need screen shots or step for step let me know. I AM A NOVICE With Phones always following tuts.. I am BY NO MEANS a novice at computers though. I have MANY certs. This is the FIRST forum i have ever posted in to ever reach out cause well typically i can find the answer. but no one has the answer for this. I have whats needed to get us end goal though. I not know what to do with it. or how to get to it after getting root. If i am wrong in any of this please tell me.
ONCE MORE. I CREATED NOTHINg. I TAKE NO CREDITS FOR ANYTHINg. I simply put a load of peoples ideas to trial an after many failures. I decided to put there combined ideas together. So TO THE DEVS. LETS HEAR It. What do you need. I am the genie pig i am NOt afraid to brick this puppy 10000000 more times to get this right.
I have recently purchased my daughter this phone to use for Pokemon Go...since she is only 9 she cannot go walking around too far to play this game..SOOO i am in need of 2 things if at all possible.
1. A rooted stock ROM for this Phone(SuperSU rooted works the best and easiest)
2. A Stock ROM for the phone(Just an exact replica of the ROM that is pre-installed when you first buy the phone, or can remove all the garbage excess stuff if would like? )
I do not have loads of cash but if someone can help me i wouldn't mind donating to them to get this done? Just let me know if someone has these files already(i already have Odin to do the flashing and i know how to do it already, just need these 2 files ) OR if someone would do this for me(for my daughter actually haha) like i said, i would gladly donate to them if they prefer. just whatever it takes
Thanks for the time and for reading my post!
Anyone at all willing to help? or tell me how to make a copy of the phone myself?
Still no answer? is it ok to bump threads like once a week so people can see the thread often? i am desperately needing to find someone to help me. My daughter keeps asking about this and i have to keep telling her i am working on it. I've tried researching how to do it myself...but uhhh it gets kinda confusing and last thing i wanna do is mess the phone up lol. So, if anyone can please help me i'd GREATLY appreciate it! If cannot send the files themselves...if someone could guide me exactly as to how to manage doing it by myself maybe? Thanks guys!
I am afraid to say this is not possible so far I know. A Friend as ask me to unlock his phone, but no success. I think I gonna suggest to sell it in eBay and get another phone which is possible to unlock (and not from Verizon).