Hey guys, my samsung galaxy s has the UGJG9 firmware installed. was just wondering what the difference is between that and the latest one?
New JH2 + SPL fix
Samsung Mobile Canada Thank you for your continued patience on the three-button reset issue. Your feedback is important to us and we are pleased to provide a resolution for Bell Mobility’s GT-I9000. Please find full details posted in the link below.
Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (GT-I9000) Software Upgrades for Handsets with Original Production Software
A software upgrade is now available for Bell Mobility Galaxy S Vibrant handsets, provided the device has original production software (JG9). The latest version of Kies has been tested and will resolve the three-button recovery issue. Please note, this solution is for Canadian devices only....
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Apparently they released the JH2 again but including a SPL fix, so people already on JH2 will need to flash back to JG8 or something, then flash forward to JH2 again to get the new SPL fix
I got JH2 the other day. Yesterday my phone was going retarded, freezing and losing signal when it never had before. Seemed ok last night and today though I haven't spent much time with it today.
GPS was totally out of whack last night, sitting still and my location was jumping all over the place. Google navigation is unusable. Checked compass in GPS essentials and it was fine but in nav it just spins around and can't get it right.
Youtube widget changed. Now shows most viewed on the main bar but video and search buttons are not functioning properly. Right now it only shows the search button. If I search or launch youtube then go back the video button will be there but neither thet nor the search button will work. Wish I had just left it alone.
did you get the update with the spl fix?
and was your 3 button mode working for you before?
if not does it work with the new update?
lol so many questions... and thanks for the replies and the update on the firmware.
Just update dude. Everyone is experiencing various issues regardless of the firmware. I run 3 to 4 times a week using endomondo and the GPS tracks my route almost flawlessly. A few hitches here and there but nothing horrible.
My 3 button combo wasn't working at all and I was already on JH2. Had to do the registry trick to get Kies to flash the new JH2 on my phone and now it works. Upgrading to the new JH2 is the best choice to make, especially if you have plans on using a few mods.
I highly recommend the battery mod available on this forum after you upgrade. The SGS stock battery indicator is horrible and inaccurate, and I rather not waste my homescreen space on a battery widget.
Ya, did the update a few days ago. Three buttons work now and my gps doesnt think im in japan anymore (ya it was that bad) anyway definitely worth the update.
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My 3 button mode worked before the update, I haven't tried it since. I haven't rooted and not sure yet if I will, will see how official 2.2 goes first.
Still losing signal though. Yesterday the girlfriend tried to call me and said she either got a busy signal (WTF) or it just went straight to voicemail.
Today I tried to make a call and had to redial two or three times because it kept losing signal. Def a problem with the phone and not anything to do with reception in my area. Only phone calls though, never lose signal when using data or market ect.
Guys, I'm a bit dense on this subject so please be kind.
I have JH2 on my Galaxy. I can't remember if I updated to this version via Kies.
So far, the 3-button recovery problem has not affected me. I haven't rooted Android (since I don't need SU rights), I haven't yet unlocked the phone (no need) and I haven't attempted any Android system updates. I guess I could be called an average user. I haven't tested the 3-button issue.
What circumstances could arise down the road, which would make it necessary for me to do a 3-button recovery? In other words, is this a problem which could affect all Galaxy owners?
Thanks.
androiderer said:
Hey guys, my samsung galaxy s has the UGJG9 firmware installed. was just wondering what the difference is between that and the latest one?
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I updated to JH2 prior to the SPL fix inclusion and found it to be better than JG9...smoother and less lag issues. Just make sure to backup everything.
My phone is still on jg9. It never had the three button issue it always worked for me. If I upgrade to jh2 how will this affect me?
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MaestroSeven said:
My phone is still on jg9. It never had the three button issue it always worked for me. If I upgrade to jh2 how will this affect me?
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if it was working, it will continue to work
if it was NOT working, it will now work
TheChancellor said:
Just update dude. Everyone is experiencing various issues regardless of the firmware. I run 3 to 4 times a week using endomondo and the GPS tracks my route almost flawlessly. A few hitches here and there but nothing horrible.
My 3 button combo wasn't working at all and I was already on JH2. Had to do the registry trick to get Kies to flash the new JH2 on my phone and now it works. Upgrading to the new JH2 is the best choice to make, especially if you have plans on using a few mods.
I highly recommend the battery mod available on this forum after you upgrade. The SGS stock battery indicator is horrible and inaccurate, and I rather not waste my homescreen space on a battery widget.
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how do you do this hack, i wanna put my bell rom back on the phone, i flashed to 2.2 froyo and wanna go back to bell rom now.
please link me
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My 3 button mode worked before the update, I haven't tried it since. I haven't rooted and not sure yet if I will, will see how official 2.2 goes first.
Still losing signal though. Yesterday the girlfriend tried to call me and said she either got a busy signal (WTF) or it just went straight to voicemail.
Today I tried to make a call and had to redial two or three times because it kept losing signal. Def a problem with the phone and not anything to do with reception in my area. Only phone calls though, never lose signal when using data or market ect.
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I havent been able to update to JH2 from JG9 (trying to use kies but thats a prize in itself) but I have in the past gotten where I would try to call, and as the call dropped while still dialing it would tell me the radio is off. Or it would tell me im in airplane mode etc.
Now for the last 24 hrs I have yet to be able to make a call, although datta and texting works perfectly fine, every time I make a call it says my radio is off. And the same problem when someone calls, they are lucky if they get a fast busy signal.
Im talking with bell to get a replacement in store, if not I have a 'insurance' plan that'll give me a loaner etc while they ship it out.
Any update on whether your phone is still dropping into Flight mode?
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My Nexus One is restarting randomly. I have unlocked the bootloader in order to test out different ROMs and have experienced the issue with Cyanogen's Mod, Android 2.1, Android 2.2 and the HTC Sense Rom. It doesn't seem to be limited to a single app, either. I have reset the phone to as close to stock as I can (2.1, no new apps, stock bootloader as well), and I still have these random restarts. I notice it the most when there is a data transfer going on OTA, whether 3G, Edge or WiFi. Could it be a kernal issue or radio issue? I have done my best to troubleshoot via the internet and my limited knowledge, but nothing is working! Please help!
Try reflashing the recovery, wiping the data/cache etc and reflashing both the ROM and the radio. I had this problem too and doing one of these ended up fixing it. Hope this helps!
My phone did the same and it seemed to be a hardware error. I have returned it to HTC and am awaiting a new device. Hopefully it is not the same for you and a reflash will solve it.
I really think this is a bad RAM issue.
I had this happen to my Nexus (ATT). It was prior to flashing froyo. I tried everything, flashing back to stock (including radio), cyan's latest, Paul's (stock) Froyo (with and without radio). Same result. Seemingly random reboots.
I thought initially that it was a software issue - It would not reboot while in fastboot/Amon's Recovery. But having tried every software combination, I've concluded that it MUST be hardware, unless I'm missing something big.
The phone, for the most part, would be fine as long as I DON'T TOUCH IT. It would stay idle for a long period of time (24hrs+), then I would use it Everything from web browsing to downloading apps to making calls, and it would reboot. It's frustrating because it seems that it's rebooting for no reason except that I'm touching it.
Sent in for a replacement, it arrives today. Hopefully it will not suffer this problem.
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I really think this is a bad RAM issue.
I had this happen to my Nexus (ATT). It was prior to flashing froyo. I tried everything, flashing back to stock (including radio), cyan's latest, Paul's (stock) Froyo (with and without radio). Same result. Seemingly random reboots.
I thought initially that it was a software issue - It would not reboot while in fastboot/Amon's Recovery. But having tried every software combination, I've concluded that it MUST be hardware, unless I'm missing something big.
The phone, for the most part, would be fine as long as I DON'T TOUCH IT. It would stay idle for a long period of time (24hrs+), then I would use it Everything from web browsing to downloading apps to making calls, and it would reboot. It's frustrating because it seems that it's rebooting for no reason except that I'm touching it.
Sent in for a replacement, it arrives today. Hopefully it will not suffer this problem.
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Please post an update once you get your new phone. I am in exactly the same boat - had the exact same symptoms with the same result - returned the device and awaiting the new phone which should arrive tomorrow or wednesday.
How were the two of you able to send in your phones after unlocking the bootrom, thus invalidating your warranty?
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How were the two of you able to send in your phones after unlocking the bootrom, thus invalidating your warranty?
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Hate to necro a thread that is starting to get old but I am having the same issue. Will they still send you a new phone if it is indeed bad RAM? How long does it usually take from the time you send it in?
I have the exactly the same phone and have the exact same problem. Problem is I am in Costa Rica and I would have to send it back with my uncle on the 10th, but then I wont get it back for another month. If I just buy another nexus while I get the current one repaired, do you think I will get another one with the same problem? You can still buy an at&t nexus if you are an android developer correct?
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How were the two of you able to send in your phones after unlocking the bootrom, thus invalidating your warranty?
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It only invalidates your warranty if you damaged your phone by unlocking. This is a problem that came stock with the phone, we only unlocked it to try fix the problem.
is it a confirmed hardware issue? i started getting this symptom and downgraded to 2.1, flashed the Froyo FRF85 and so far its ok. I also had to format SD card.
If HTC/Google has a confirmed hardware issue on their hand...i smell something akin to antennagate albeit with less finger pointing
Samsung released an official update for JI6 via Kies Mini. This is ideal for those who aren't rooted or are experiencing issues with Odin.
http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa...ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=560&AT_ID=341559
Requirements: Windows XP, Vista, Win7 (all 32-bit)
Improvements:
Avatar: Added checking routine for file corruption
Swype: Applied updated build of Swype
Thinkfree Office: Applied updated build of ThinkFree Office
GMS: The Google Mobile Services has been updated
DLNA: Backbone updated
Kernel: 3D library patch
Telenav: APK updated
Kies: Can now be quit with Home key
Hard Reset:When performing a hardware key reset, data is erased
Modifications:
Radio: 3G antenna bar patch
SNS Sync: The interval value for synchronizing has been changed
Task Manager: String change to Internal Memory
Additions:
Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is now available
Message Alert: Alert message added for Yahoo email over WiFi
Fixes:
Ringtone: Ringtone disappearing corrected
Silent Mode: No sounds play after unchecking silent mode
Feeds & Updates: Force close problem addressed
Calendar: Force close problem addressed
Contacts: Unknown name addressed
SNS: Contact sync error addressed
MMS: Out of memory exception addressed
This has been confirmed as the same as tmo ota via official samsung twitter
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Can someone pull this update and pack with the kernel in an update.zip for us. Please please. I've been on vacation and won't see my laptop till friday. I'm itching for the update!! Thank you
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Ringtone: Ringtone disappearing corrected
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Interesting, I thought it was OCLF or something doing that... it was just a stock firmware issue?
If we flashed JI6 through ODIN, can we re-flash it through KIES?
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If we flashed JI6 through ODIN, can we re-flash it through KIES?
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That's a negative ghost rider
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mrnosox said:
If we flashed JI6 through ODIN, can we re-flash it through KIES?
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You are already running JI6.
dasunsrule32 said:
You are already running JI6.
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Yeah but there is some question as to whether or not it works right. I'd like to make sure it's the official one. Will it screw me up if I flash JFD through ODIN and then use Kies to update?
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Yeah but there is some question as to whether or not it works right. I'd like to make sure it's the official one. Will it screw me up if I flash JFD through ODIN and then use Kies to update?
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Yes that's how you would do it. But I dont think this version is any different then what your already running . Try it out and let us know.
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can someone confirm that this update is the same from the other JI6 threads. once i updated my phone through odin i have missing applications in the market. though i don't really need the missing applications.
search for the application Desktop Visualizer on the other builds, then search for it on this one
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can someone confirm that this update is the same from the other JI6 threads. once i updated my phone through odin i have missing applications in the market. though i don't really need the missing applications.
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Yep, this looks the same to me as one of the other versions of claimed "stock JI6" that I falshed on my friend's phone via Odin. This one of course has all the apps and such, since it's just an update and not the entire OS. It only took about 3 minutes to flash this one via Kies.
Hey guys, Im a little disappointed here.
I got the JI6 Installed on my phone both from OTA, and KIES.
And ever since I bought my phone I have never gotten GPS to work correctly.
All these fixes, that we have gotten so far is enhance how your phone tracks you through wireless networks, and not one of these fixes has actually fixed the GPS it self.
Here is my dilemma, sometimes I am forced to use airplane mode, but am allowed to have GPS on, to use applications that only rely on GPS.
Well the minute I go into AIRPLANE mode with GPD on. All GPS functions go to hell since the phone can't use any wireless networks in airplane mode to track me. So I am forced to use my good ol G1 instead hehe.
My question is, has anyone else noticed having this problem? Because I am really starting to think that this is more of a hardware issue and not software. And all these new updates are made to use wireless networks more efficiantly in order to cover up the GPS fail.
I am inclined to agree with you. The Vibrant has to be the worst gps I have ever used. I will be sitting still and it has me jumping from street to street in my neighborhood jumping with Incredible Hulk like distance. It renders traking your phone through lookout useless.
I feel that smasung dropped the ball on the gps hardware and that is the root of all our issues. It seems the cut corners to save by using a bargin bin gps chip is bitting the in the ass. I also feel if the issue is in fact never rectified that it would be a great case for cals. It is sad when a phone that is this costly can not be used as a reliable gps solution.
I love this phone don't get me wrong but if I would have known of all the issues with gps and the faults of the rfs file system and lag attributed to it I would have probably went for another option. I really hope that sammy loses the RFS it is utter crap.
So, this didn't work for me. It tried to flash, said it couldn't, and now I've just got a screen with a picture of a phone, a computer, and a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark in it. Worse yet, it doesn't appear as if I can turn the phone off. Holding power makes the image go away for a bit, but then it always comes back. I have removed the battery, and when I put it back in, or plug in the USB, the image comes back. I'm going to try to use ODIN to recover, once that's done downloading.
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So, this didn't work for me. It tried to flash, said it couldn't, and now I've just got a screen with a picture of a phone, a computer, and a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark in it. Worse yet, it doesn't appear as if I can turn the phone off. Holding power makes the image go away for a bit, but then it always comes back. I have removed the battery, and when I put it back in, or plug in the USB, the image comes back. I'm going to try to use ODIN to recover, once that's done downloading.
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You're bricked but don't freak out. Unless you were using Voodoo, then you kinda need.to.freak out. If you weren't using Voodoo, then you should easily.be able to recover it using ODIN. I suggest using v 1.3 because its more stable. Grab the zip file in the ODIN stock JI6 tjread
I was able to fix it. Oddly enough, I couldn't really get ODIN 1.3 to work, however, ODIN 1.0 worked just fine to restore. Neither of them really let me flash the JI6 update, though. I ended up flashing Bionix 1.8.
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search for the application Desktop Visualizer on the other builds, then search for it on this one
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Im using the.Kies update.and nothing shows up when i search for.that.
belial20xx said:
I am inclined to agree with you. The Vibrant has to be the worst gps I have ever used. I will be sitting still and it has me jumping from street to street in my neighborhood jumping with Incredible Hulk like distance. It renders traking your phone through lookout useless.
I feel that smasung dropped the ball on the gps hardware and that is the root of all our issues. It seems the cut corners to save by using a bargin bin gps chip is bitting the in the ass. I also feel if the issue is in fact never rectified that it would be a great case for cals. It is sad when a phone that is this costly can not be used as a reliable gps solution.
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I'm inclined to say that it's poor quality control, not necessarily hardware. My 1st vibrant had satisfactory GPS with JFD, but had to be returned due to build quality issues. My new vibrant has rock solid build quality, but a horrible GPS. Even updated to JI6, it's completely unusable. Some phones work well, others are inoperable.
ran kies mini and installed update with no issues. didn't lose any data, but you lose root access (until you root again). my V was rooted with JI2 gps fix and adw launcher. my gps gave me ~25ft accuracy after JI2 and its the same after JI6 update.
Ok...so after updating to Froyo my GPS is not working. Not only that, my phone can't seem to find my approximate location even after enabling "Use Wireless networks". I used GPS Status app from the market and I confirmed the phone was seeing several satellites, but it was getting no lock. I had no problem with my GPS with 2.1 aside from losing my location occasionally when I drive through the downtown.
Is anyone else experiencing this issue? I'm running my phone on Rogers network, unlocked and rooted.
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Ok...so after updating to Froyo my GPS is not working. Not only that, my phone can't seem to find my approximate location even after enabling "Use Wireless networks". I used GPS Status app from the market and I confirmed the phone was seeing several satellites, but it was getting no lock. I had no problem with my GPS with 2.1 aside from losing my location occasionally when I drive through the downtown.
Is anyone else experiencing this issue? I'm running my phone on Rogers network, unlocked and rooted.
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You didn't say what version of Froyo you are running but I'd change my modem file and use one of the alternate ones that DocRambone has. There's a thread on this but I find the ZSJPE (Hong Kong) version to be superb (and our company develops an app for the phone that uses GPS for golfers) - very quick, very accurate...
Oh I'm using JK4 from Bell..and kernel version 2.6.32.9....
Edit: Oh and I have also done factory reset/cache wipe...and it's still doing that...I want to see if I can fix this without changing the modem file or anything like that...
I'm having the exact same problem since upgrading to the official 2.2 release from 2.1
EDIT: Bell Galaxy S Vibrant, Unlocked and running on Rogers. Not rooted.
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I'm having the exact same problem since upgrading to the official 2.2 release from 2.1
EDIT: Bell Galaxy S Vibrant, Unlocked and running on Rogers. Not rooted.
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Ok...so I'm a bit relieved to know I'm not the only one out there...From the things I've been reading it doesn't seem to affect phones running on Bell networks..but shouldn't GPS be not affected regardless of the network you're running on? I don't see why it's refusing to get a lock...
I can't believe no one else is having this problem, maybe we're the only ones unlocking??
I was also having this problem. I updated to bell froyo using kies, and am unlocked using rogers. I loaded gps test, set it so it wouldn't shut off the screen, and let it run for about 30 min in a window. Eventually it got solid lock on a couple sats and it now seems a lot snappier to get a lock.
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I can't believe no one else is having this problem, maybe we're the only ones unlocking??
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Ok, good news! At least for me anyway... I decided to try keeping my GPS on and let my phone to try and find my location..however long it was going to take. I don't think it took me 30 minutes but it took me good 10 minutes before my GPS found my location. I think the problem was because I'm having trouble getting location information based on my wireless network and updating to Froyo and doing a factory reset must have deleted my satellite schedule. Right now I'm just so glad to find out my GPS isn't broken! :-D You should try the same thing I did.
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@sw411 Oh and you should try and read this forum about wireless network based location service.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=845152
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Thanks Yeria, that sounds like the problem we're having.
I do find that if I give it enough time, It will get a pure GPS lock, but I'm not getting any aGPS (the network based)
That thread you link sounds like the solution, but unfortunately I can't seem to access the file they tell you to modify
I too have GPS problems right after upgrading to official froyo. And it kept getting worse when i tried custom ROM. I tried factory resetting and format all my sd card, cache wipe etc hoping that it will return to normal like when i was in 2.1 elcair but to no avail. I don't know if some bad code was left behind when i did the official upgrade through kies. All i can say is it was working fine when i was at 2.1 then suddenly went bad after 2.2.
By the way, my problem is my GPS lock kept of disconnecting every now and then thus rendering my GPS useless as it kept on displaying my location as "off road" even though i'm on a clear highway with clear and bright skies!
ahh, if I root the phone I can get to
/dbdata/databases/com.google.android.gsf/gservices.db
unfortunately, this phone doesn't have sqlite3 installed!! I need to try and find that
EDIT: Found a copy of sqlite3 and was able to push it to the phone. edited the db as people suggested! I'll have to test it on Monday
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I too have GPS problems right after upgrading to official froyo. And it kept getting worse when i tried custom ROM. I tried factory resetting and format all my sd card, cache wipe etc hoping that it will return to normal like when i was in 2.1 elcair but to no avail. I don't know if some bad code was left behind when i did the official upgrade through kies. All i can say is it was working fine when i was at 2.1 then suddenly went bad after 2.2.
By the way, my problem is my GPS lock kept of disconnecting every now and then thus rendering my GPS useless as it kept on displaying my location as "off road" even though i'm on a clear highway with clear and bright skies!
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Based on what I have found so far, and assuming your aGPS or any other wireless based assistance features are not functioning properly, doing a reset and cache clear will not help with your GPS at all. I have read that the phone will try to download the satellite schedules directly from GPS satellites if you're using purely satellite based GPS option. It'll be slow so it will take longer to get a lock and that's why phone will use other means to shorten the lock time. Once the schedule is downloaded, they said there shouldn't be any problem until the schedule expires, at which point you will have to download the schedule again.
I think the reason you're losing lock frequently might be because your phone doesn't have a clear view of the sky..? I used my phone GPS to drive around Toronto, Vaughan and Mississauga last night for at least 4+ hours, and I did not have any problem.
So, I tested today after updating the db.... no agps still..
Anyone else still.having issues with agps?
GPS works, just no agps since 2.2
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mikextr23 said:
By the way, my problem is my GPS lock kept of disconnecting every now and then thus rendering my GPS useless as it kept on displaying my location as "off road" even though i'm on a clear highway with clear and bright skies!
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This is why I unfortunately have to use an old Tom Tom GPS!
i'm having this problem too. i finally got it picking up quickly on 2.1 but once i updated i haven't been able to ever get a solid lock. has anyone found a solution yet??
Now that my wireless location service is kind of working I thought aGPS should also naturally work but I guess not... My GPS takes a pretty long time to start up and I haven't found any fix for this..
It's funny because I didn't really have any problem with my GPS with 2.1 but now I do with 2.2...
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Hey guys, I don't have an i9000, my sister does. I'm here visiting for the weekend and would like to help her clear up as many issues as possible. Unfortunately time is of an issue, I'm wondering if I can just name the problems, and could anyone please link to solutions/explanations? Many thanks if so.
Here are the issues:
-laggy homescreen (stutters between swiping screens. I've heard there is an app that be installed that fixes this?)
-cannot connect to android market (on 3G, no wifi in the house. Error msg says "cannot establish a reliable data connection to the server. This should be a temporary problem, or your phone may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues call customer care")
-battery dies in 4-5 hours (maybe a faulty battery, but maybe a software issue?)
-device (and screen) gets hot after some use (could be normal, I have a wp7 that gets hot on the back)
Her version of Android is: 2.1 (although it says "2.1-update1", but does nothing when you try and press it)
She is on Bell in southern Ontario, and is on a standard data plan.
Again, any help would be so much appreciated. Thanks very much in advance.
Laggy screens are common on 2.1, there are lag fixes and kernel mods that fix this issue, I can't really give you much more info then that otherwise I'd then be talking out my ass since I'm no expert. You can look about here for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966646
Another way to reduce the lag is by flashing a new ROM custom or stock, I'm on a stock 2.3.3 ROM and there is virtually no lag, which also can help with the poor battery performance. Check out here for stock ROMs http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810682 and here for custom ROMs http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886000
Sorry no idea about the Market problems though, you could try the online market and see if you can push an app to your phone maybe? https://market.android.com/?pli=1, or just look about more on here or the Goog machine
Battery issues, start with all the basics turning stuff off, haptic feedback, GPS, Bluetooth, Wifi etc... only enable apps/services when you need them, also as I mentioned a new ROM could also help with poor battery performance.
The 2.1-update1 is a version, you cant update it by pressing the button (when I was new to Android I did the same ) to update follow the instructions in the threads I posted.
Best thing to do is carefully read over everything before you do anything though, you don't wanna end up with a soft brick specially if download and recovery arent working *had to learn that one the hard way*
2.1.1 is a primitive version.....move onto 2.3.3 GB.....regarding Market....go to Settings>Applicatinos>Select market in the list>clear data. Ensure that this phone actually is subscribed to a dataconnection plan with the service provider
Install kies on a computer and see if there is any firmware update available. You will need a certain combination of files if you want to update to gingerbread using odin as your sgs is an american firmware.
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Personally i would update through Kies to latest official firmware . Wait until Gingerbread 2.3 is released before going down that road ..
If you get involved in flashing someone else's phone its either going to work or you brick the phone especially for a newbie and in a short timescale .
jje
If you decide to update via Kies, it sounds like a factory reset is in the need either before or after the flash. Preferably a reset before upgrade, and a reset after. Should clean things up a bit.
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Personally i would update through Kies to latest official firmware . Wait until Gingerbread 2.3 is released before going down that road ..
If you get involved in flashing someone else's phone its either going to work or you brick the phone especially for a newbie and in a short timescale .
jje
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Thanks very much guys. I've never flashed a rom before, but I'll look into it to possibly do it next time.
In the meantime I've advised her to call bell about the market problem and battery.
Thanks again.
Hi all!
I've got two problems with my tab which frustrate me to no end at times.
1) sometimes the data connection disconnects, and is never able to connect back. I am still able to make calls, but just cannot surf the internet. I'll usually need to restart the tab a couple of times before it stabilizes. Note that the data disconnects in an area that has a good signal strength, so i kinda doubt its the network.
2) sometimes the tab just goes into a black screen and freezes. I'll need to press and hold the power button and the phone restarts after a few attempts.
I'm using the stock rom. Version 2.2, kernel is 2.6.32.9 and build is froyo.dvjj3.
Anybody have any idea why ther are these problems?
Thanks!
I would check the modem list and see if there is an updated modem that you can flash using heimdall You can find the list for your flavor of tab at this XDA link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069727
You said you using the stock rom. Did you root your tab?
Since its stock rom, how about you check update it through kies.
If you got lucky, there is GB rom around the corner, but depend on your region as well.
Update it and maybe your problem will go away
If still not succed, try hard reset your tab. If the problem still occur, I personally think you had a hardware problem for sure.
No i didn't root the device. Kept it as it is from the box. Ok i'll try checking for any updates through kies. Will check for the modem filed too!
Thanks a lot for the help!