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I have a problem with the GPS. i installed the new radio version and everything but for somereason no GPS program will pick it up. i tried using google maps and Quick GPS. In order to use the GPS does wifi need to be off? If so then that means i have to use data which will cost me since i have no plan.
and what exactally is REV A and what does it do?
Dmarsh508 said:
I have a problem with the GPS. i installed the new radio version and everything but for somereason no GPS program will pick it up. i tried using google maps and Quick GPS. In order to use the GPS does wifi need to be off? If so then that means i have to use data which will cost me since i have no plan.
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replyed in your connection settings thread, saw that one first so wrote there
Is gps a real gps or actually a-gps? Seems all tablet and phone want to confuse people this.
The GPS on Galaxy Player is a real GPS and it is pretty accurate. However, you need to find an app that DO NOT use data connection. May apps require you to have a data connection and it will give you an impression that the GPS is not working.
People have been talking about this in this thread.
truelies1 said:
Is gps a real gps or actually a-gps? Seems all tablet and phone want to confuse people this.
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Technically it is not a GPS... It is an aided GPS through the use of cell phone towers, so yes A GPS. It is very accurate though. Use Navfree if you want the use of offline maps. No internet connection is required once you install the maps. Hope this helps.
Yes it has Both..
AGPS when you have WiFi connection can be achieved.. much faster fix.
Once you had already acquired this and had initial fix, it's much faster to have a GPS fix for days..
use app like "gps status" free from market.
Note: It uses Satellites so its more easier to have a fix when you're outside and have a clear sky.
Two apps that come to mind for offline map is Map Doyd and Nav Droyd.
In map droyd the maps are free but Navdroyd will cost you a small onetime fee.
John
dunca123 said:
Technically it is not a GPS... It is an aided GPS through the use of cell phone towers, so yes A GPS. It is very accurate though. Use Navfree if you want the use of offline maps. No internet connection is required once you install the maps. Hope this helps.
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It can receive assistance from the network, but unlike many AGPS solutions, it does fairly well when operating standalone. It CAN lock fairly quickly when standalone, the only other devices I have that lock as well standalone are my Tab 10.1 and my GS2. (Original GalaxyS devices and the Infuse have GPS receivers that perform horribly without assistance.)
dunca123 said:
Technically it is not a GPS... It is an aided GPS through the use of cell phone towers, so yes A GPS. It is very accurate though. Use Navfree if you want the use of offline maps. No internet connection is required once you install the maps. Hope this helps.
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No phone function in YP-G70, so not A-GPS obviously. Don't you need data connection in Navfree to enter address even you have offline map?
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Hi,
Is there connection with modem and GPS signal or GPS is connected with kernel you chose ?
My GPS dont work anymore in google maps and I dont know why?
SG S2
ROM: SlimROM 4.2 RC2
If far as I know, no it doesn't. I use the same ROM as you and Google maps worked fine for me a few hours ago
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dajdedi said:
Hi,
Is there connection with modem and GPS signal or GPS is connected with kernel you chose ?
My GPS dont work anymore in google maps and I dont know why?
SG S2
ROM: SlimROM 4.2 RC2
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Try to download pimp my Rom app from play store it's free and in that app u can try gps fix for faster gps lock
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No Modem = No Signal = No GPS
gastonw said:
No Modem = No Signal = No GPS
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I've seen guys talk about modems having nothing to do with WiFi or GPS, they keep writing that modem is responsible solely for 2g/3g networking. Also, I've seen a post where a dude is claiming that he can have a GPS fix in the middle of the desert, without any networks. That's no GSM signal, no WiFi, and says he had a fix.
So, let's settle this question once and for all: is a baseband/modem connected to people's GPS signal? (other than - they get a faster fix if they have a working modem that enables them to have a working internet connection and therefore have a faster fix).
If yes - how can a different modem impact GPS performance? If not - what does in fact matter to get better/faster GPS fix?
Thanks
In one word, no. You'll get a quicker fix if you A-GPS & your carriers network helps determine your location (which obviously requires data connectivity & your modem may well have a say in that). But you can absolutely get a fix with the GPS unit in the phone on it's own with no network coverage. GPS drivers are in the kernel I imagine.
AFAIK neither the kernel nor modem has got any influence on the same (GPS) other than determining ur Location initially vide Wifi/2G/3G/4g etc.
if ur GPS is not wrk'ng properly means either there is some hardware influence (faulty one) or may be lack of sattelites to lock on for or the app thats trying to access ur location (google maps in ur case) is not wrk'ng properly.
1) Try uninstalling maps and then retry installing it back afresh from stores.
2) install 'Faster Fix' or 'A-Gps' or 'Gps fix' apps and see
3)Also try changing ur Rom and see
PS- if u have Custom kernel like 'Siyah' or 'Dorimanx' then u can use the 'Stweak' app that comes along with it to set ur GPS region in it for a faster lock
So.....GPS autonomy or not?
My guess still no autonomy, back then again, what do I know.
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Everything is working again after formating/deleting and installing new ROM ver.
Thanks everybody for help !
dajdedi said:
Hi,
Is there connection with modem and GPS signal or GPS is connected with kernel you chose ?
My GPS dont work anymore in google maps and I dont know why?
SG S2
ROM: SlimROM 4.2 RC2
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Ok on my S3 I have.
i9300CEEMG2
The wifi is broken on 5ghz, it connects, but stalls when try to transfer, so effectively dead, works fine on 2.4ghz. All other phones, devices fine on 5ghz.
Issue happens with every rom, the commno factor is the above version of modem.
Does the modem control wifi or just 2g/3g?
Kernel is WiFi not modem.
ok based on your reply I tried many kernels.
every custom kernel has issue,
samsung kernel doesnt.
correction not fixed in samsung rom, it just works for logner before stalling.
I found 2 threads on the internet.
one which has strong evidence that many samsung phones have faulty wifi 5ghz chips (they worked after chip replacement) another which points to a possible issue in the file where is bcmdhd.cal which controls the region restrictions.
The problem is I have no bcmdhd.cal in my /system/etc/wifi/ folder.
On the s3 which file controls the wireless region setting?
Is there any way to equip the LG G Watch with WiFi, like the Samsung Gear Live. I have read that the G Watch lacks WiFi because it does not have a WiFi antenna. Can a WiFi antenna be added to the watch? Or, what about connecting the G Watch to a WiFi chip via Bluetooth? Would any of these work? Thanks!
i dont think so, wifi has to be built in on the rom, a simple bluetooth wifi wont work, but modifying hardware may work but its more difficult.
Jaocagomez said:
i dont think so, wifi has to be built in on the rom, a simple bluetooth wifi wont work, but modifying hardware may work but its more difficult.
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@Jaocagomez Thanks for your help. How would I add WiFi into the rom programmatically? Also, what would the hardware modifications be like? Also, couldn't I create an app/client that uses a WiFi chip attached by bluetooth to update notifications? Thanks!
You would need to add the drivers built specifically for the Android kernel. The ROM would need to be built with WiFi support enabled in Android (which currently I believe is impossible as you cannot procure the source code to Android Wear atm). A Bluetooth WiFi adapter would not work because Android wouldn't know how to deal with it at all, The reason that the GWR was able to enable WiFi was because support was already built into Android as it was part of their hardware base. It was simply missing the drivers for the kernel.
ShadowEO said:
You would need to add the drivers built specifically for the Android kernel. The ROM would need to be built with WiFi support enabled in Android (which currently I believe is impossible as you cannot procure the source code to Android Wear atm). A Bluetooth WiFi adapter would not work because Android wouldn't know how to deal with it at all, The reason that the GWR was able to enable WiFi was because support was already built into Android as it was part of their hardware base. It was simply missing the drivers for the kernel.
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Also the Wear app on the phone wouldn't allow the watch to use WiFi, as the model doesn't have it as a standard.
kokesh said:
Also the Wear app on the phone wouldn't allow the watch to use WiFi, as the model doesn't have it as a standard.
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It probably would actually, I've been given the option to use Cloud Sync my gWatch connected.
ShadowEO said:
It probably would actually, I've been given the option to use Cloud Sync my gWatch connected.
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I saw it there also, but someone said it just broke the connection with the watch and required to do a Factory reset. Read it sometime last year, when WiFi for Wear rolled out.
The watch contains no WiFi radio so obviously it cannot use wifi. The only wireless technology it uses is Bluetooth 4.1 LE.