[Q] GPS works in lbstestmode but not in gmaps - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My biggest issue is that my gps almost always works while running LBS testing, and almost never works in google maps or any other navigation software UNLESS I'm running lbs application test in the background for sat lock. I've tried multiple roms and it's the same thing for each. Anyone have any ideas why my gps works fine in LBS but not in any other application?
*Note - I did notice that there was a similar thread on this from last year, but I didn't want to resurrect it as there was no sufficient answer in it.

have you changed any settings in lbs test mode? and what are they?

Normally I leave it defaulted. I'll have to check the settings later.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA App

Here is the default settings for LbsTestMode that I am using...
Session Type: Tracking
Test Mode(S/W or H/W): S/W Test
Operation Mode: Standalone
Start Mode: Hot start
GPS Plus: ON
Dynamic accuarcy: ON
Accuracy: 50
GPS Logging: OFF
Server FQDN Type: Custom Config
Server: supl.google.com
Server Port: 7276
SUPL Secure Socket: OFF
AGPS: SUPL
With these settings, I can lock and track satellites while running LbsTestMode in mere seconds. When launching GMaps or any other navigation app I can never get a solid lock, and the only ones I get last for a few seconds. If I start the "Get Position Test" from LbsTestMode before launching GMaps or nav software then I can retain the satellite locks and it'll work for those applications, but only as long as I am running lbstestmode. Like I mentioned in my first post, this happens with each ROM I've tried. I just cleared my cache from the recovery screen so we'll see if that has any effect on it.

Anyone have an idea why this isn't working?

I've always noticed google maps takes sooo much longer to lock than lbstestmode or GPS Status. No clue why...very frustrating. I hate my captivate just for its shotty GPS.

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[Q] How to access LBSTESTMODE in Froyo?

In the past we were able to get to our GPS settings by opening dialer and dialing the following number. This will not call anyone - it is a code shortcut to the settings:
*#*#1472365#*#*
However, under Froyo 2.2 rooted with SU access, I am unable to get to LBSTESTMODE
I am having issues with my GPS not locking, it started after I rooted the Froyo. I was informed rooting is not what caused the problem in another thread....so been googling to fix the issue and ran into the old code above
Please advice
Regards
There is an app in the market called lbstestmode that works. The dial pad # to enter lbstestmode disappeared in jh7 and was still missing in ji6.
When I go to the market, the app is unavailable to me. I then went to the apps website and tried to get it to download using the samsung captivate browser but it kicked me back to same thing on the Apps Market
So, I am thinking is it possible somewhere in process of my upgrading and rooting the phone got locked accidently since I am new to the whole process of understanding development? (I have superuser access and ability to eliminate apps using titanium back up so its more of an elimination of issues question)
Regards
dayv said:
There is an app in the market called lbstestmode that works. The dial pad # to enter lbstestmode disappeared in jh7 and was still missing in ji6.
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If you mean LbsTestModeLaunch, this was actually removed per Samsung's request.
As an alternative, you can download "Any Cut" from the Market, then create an activity shortcut for LbsTestMode.
aloant said:
If you mean LbsTestModeLaunch, this was actually removed per Samsung's request.
As an alternative, you can download "Any Cut" from the Market, then create an activity shortcut for LbsTestMode.
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Thank You for your response
I was able to download the app. Would you please share or link how to create " a activity shortcut" for LbsTest Mode?
I am new to the whole process and dont want to create incidental problems for myself
Regards,
Roism said:
Thank You for your response
I was able to download the app. Would you please share or link how to create " a activity shortcut" for LbsTest Mode?
I am new to the whole process and dont want to create incidental problems for myself
Regards,
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There seems to be 2 "Any Cut" apps - to be clear, the one I'm using is by "Jeff Hamilton."
In Any Cut, select New Shortcut, then Activity. It may take a while to load... Scroll and find LbsTestMode, then tap OK. You should now have a shortcut in your home screen.
aloant said:
There seems to be 2 "Any Cut" apps - to be clear, the one I'm using is by "Jeff Hamilton."
In Any Cut, select New Shortcut, then Activity. It may take a while to load... Scroll and find LbsTestMode, then tap OK. You should now have a shortcut in your home screen.
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Thank you for your response. You have lit a path to enlightment for me ;-)
I found and created it. I will post my ability to resolve my GPS issue in next 24 hrs as I am now few beers down......with Oakland Raiders having a close game with San Diego Chargers.....
Regards,
So I was able to access the LbsTestMode based on instruction given and was able to fo through the following steps of "old instructions" that I was able to google......pasted below
•Step 1 -- Open menu > settings > Location & Security. Uncheck the box next to "Use Wireless Networks"
•Step 2 --follow the procedure in the "advice posted in comments above"
•Step 3 -- In the LBSTestMode menu, press “Application Settings” and change “Operation Mode” to “MS Based.”
•Step 4 -- In the LBSTestMode menu, find “SUPL/CP Settings” and change the SERVER & PORT to supl.google.com and port 7276 (DO NOT use www. in front of supl !)
•Step 5 -- Reboot your phone.
•Step 6 -- Open menu > settings > Location & Security. Check the box next to "Use Wireless Networks"
After follwing the steps above still no go? I used an app called GPS test to verify my location
Please advice
Regards,
Turn off SUPL Secure Socket as well. I am using AGPS Mode Control Plane. I've used both, this is where I've set it of late. Also, run the Get Position Test and see if it can lock on a position. Try to do this where you'll get a strong signal from many satellites (i.e., outside). Then leave LbsTestMode running, hit Home and open Maps. See if it can find your location. It should locate you assuming you got a good lock in LBSTestMode.
I've been openingLBSTestMode first and I leave it running in the background and then open Navigation. I haven't yet determined whether this has an actual benefit, is just a habit I don't want to break, or my own superstition, but that's what I do. There was discussion that some of the LbsTestMode settings don't persist after closing LbsTestMode, so this is one way to make sure the settings remain active.
The code in froyo is *#*#3214789650#*#*
this code doesn't seem to be disseminated too widely on the forums, spread the word
Thanks you all who responded on my issue. My issue has now been resolved
I was able to update my location and GPS is working fine
Regards
mobius911 said:
Turn off SUPL Secure Socket as well. I am using AGPS Mode Control Plane. I've used both, this is where I've set it of late. Also, run the Get Position Test and see if it can lock on a position. Try to do this where you'll get a strong signal from many satellites (i.e., outside). Then leave LbsTestMode running, hit Home and open Maps. See if it can find your location. It should locate you assuming you got a good lock in LBSTestMode.
I've been openingLBSTestMode first and I leave it running in the background and then open Navigation. I haven't yet determined whether this has an actual benefit, is just a habit I don't want to break, or my own superstition, but that's what I do. There was discussion that some of the LbsTestMode settings don't persist after closing LbsTestMode, so this is one way to make sure the settings remain active.
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Hey thanks a lot this really worked well for me. I had just forced the update using mini Kies and still no luck with accurate GPS location but after I followed the steps outlined in lbstestmodelaunch and what you added I found my location was accurate to within a few meters.
The code in froyo is *#*#3214789650#*#*
this code doesn't seem to be disseminated too widely on the forums, spread the word
Spread the word, my GPS with your settings is accurate from 50 meters.. and it locks in 5 secs
The code in froyo is *#*#3214789650#*#*
this code doesn't seem to be disseminated too widely on the forums, spread the word
Original settings:
Operation Mode: Standalone
SERVER: www.spirent-lcs.com
PORT: 7275
oriveradel said:
The code in froyo is *#*#3214789650#*#*
this code doesn't seem to be disseminated too widely on the forums, spread the word
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Actually, this works on my stock Eclair 2.1.
Working!
m7ia said:
The code in froyo is *#*#3214789650#*#*
this code doesn't seem to be disseminated too widely on the forums, spread the word
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FWIW - the above didn't work in my 2.2'd Galaxy S, nor did the older code. I eventually got the Any Cut app (great!) and followed the instructions.
For the last 2 weeks, since the 2.2 update, I was basically unable to get any GPS lock. I did manage once - and it took 15 minutes, with 8 to 10 satellites available.
Now, with 2 or 3, I'm getting a lock in a few seconds.
If the main problem is that the web location setting for info is just flat-out wrong, why doesn't T-Mob just issue a fix for that? It seems very strange to me that this would continue to be an issue months after the rollout began.
Umm, there is SGS Tools in the Themes &Apps section that will allow access to it.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
After this change, Google Maps = total crash???
So I did the change, and thought things were good. But about 3 out of 4 times, when trying to start Google Maps, it freezes, then the screen goes completely black, and there is a vibration-buzz, a pause, and two more buzzes. The phone appears totally dead. Only pulling the battery wakes it up.
To be clear, I changed the URL and port, and disabled the secure socket mode, as described in this thread. There was also and update of google maps received, which claims to have installed successfully.
So now GPS is great, but the main app I use it with is defunct.
LBSTESTMODE Not On Phone!
Before you say I know this is Samsung Captivate but I have no where else to post this.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Apollo i5801 on Orange UK and I do not seem to have the LBSTESTMODE menu when I create a activity via anycut or ADW launcher. I type in the LBSTESTMODE number on the dialler and nothing comes up, I did find however I had something called "Service mode" when I tried to launch LBSTESTMODE however this application crashed and said "android.something.something has crashed"
Please help me my I would really like to fix my GPS!
Info:
Carrier: Orange UK
Device: Samsung Galaxy Apollo i5801
Operating System: Android 2.2 Froyo
Baseband Version: I5801BVJP1
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build Number: FROYO.BVJPE
Hope That Helps!

GPS fix question?

I have my phone rooted with the cognition rom on it and my GPS still has a lot to be desired and was wondering if there is any fix out there or if i should try a diff rom or just wait till something new comes out. I searched the forum but I'm still confused.
Different modems may give better results. KP1 and JL3 were best for me. JK3, JK4 and JL2 would be others worth trying. The only real fix is hardware. If GPS is important to you then I suggest sending it back to Samsung for repair.
opcow said:
Different modems may give better results. KP1 and JL3 were best for me. JK3, JK4 and JL2 would be others worth trying. The only real fix is hardware. If GPS is important to you then I suggest sending it back to Samsung for repair.
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Does Samsung actually send back a working GPS?
GPS Fix. At the end of the first post, download and flash "dagnarf-gps-tweak-google.zip".
Go into "lbstestmode" (You can download AnyCut and create a lbstest mode shortcut from "Activities" or create a shortcut with ADW Launcher).
In lbstestmode, apply these settings (Most of them are already set):
Session Type: Tracking
Test Mode: S/W
Operation Mode: Standalone
Start Mode: Hot Start
GPS Plus: ON
Dynamic Accuracy: ON
Accuracy: 80
GPS Logging: OFF
Server FQDN Type: Custom Config
Server: h-slp.mnc410.mcc310.pub.3gppnetwork.org
Server Port: 7275
SUPL Secure Socket: ON
AGPS Mode: SUPL
Download and open GPS Test and it should connect rather quickly with multiple satellites, given you're not indoors with a metal roof overhead.
7h3kk1d said:
Does Samsung actually send back a working GPS?
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They did mine. I didn't even mention GPS when I sent it back. Got back the same phone with really nicely working GPS. I have no complaints now.
Shoey Peachew said:
GPS Fix. At the end of the first post, download and flash "dagnarf-gps-tweak-google.zip".
Go into "lbstestmode" (You can download AnyCut and create a lbstest mode shortcut from "Activities" or create a shortcut with ADW Launcher).
In lbstestmode, apply these settings (Most of them are already set):
Session Type: Tracking
Test Mode: S/W
Operation Mode: Standalone
Start Mode: Hot Start
GPS Plus: ON
Dynamic Accuracy: ON
Accuracy: 80
GPS Logging: OFF
Server FQDN Type: Custom Config
Server: h-slp.mnc410.mcc310.pub.3gppnetwork.org
Server Port: 7275
SUPL Secure Socket: ON
AGPS Mode: SUPL
Download and open GPS Test and it should connect rather quickly with multiple satellites, given you're not indoors with a metal roof overhead.
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Do you flash that the same way you would a regular ROM?
yep, do it in recovery.

Easy GPS bluetoothed from your Android Phones. No ADB needed.

1. Download and install "ShareGPS" from market on your phone.
once the app is installed
make sure in the App's setting, check "Use bluetooth" and "Create NMEA"
2. Download and install "Bluetooth GPS provider" from market on your tablet.
once the app is installed
make sure you have these settings:
in the app preferences
check "Force"
check "Raw HDOP"
GPS type is set to "MTK"
Update rate is set to "10Hz"
SBAS is Enable
Next
on your phone, open sharegps, then bring up the menu, click make discoverable once.
then go to your tablet, bring up the bluetooth gps provider app,
go in to the preference, click chose GPS provider, do a scan, you should see your phone come up.
click on it.
you are all set.
Now setup the bluetooth gps provider widget on one of your home screens.
every time before your run any navigation apps on the tablet just make sure you go back to your phone,
bring up shareGPS,
bring up Menu and click Make discoverable.
then go to your tablet, and click once on the bluetooth gps widget.
if the widget turns "green", you have working gps on your tablet.
if the widget turns "red", meaning that your devices aren't pair correctly, just re-scan/re-pair your devices.
*** Also make sure you have "Allow mock locations" checked as well on your tablet. And that's in menu, setting, application, development.
Enjoy
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Found an issue with share gps, while it works fine on any 2.2 ROM on your phone, but the nmea output is way off in certain area on 2.3 based ROMs. After a little bit of researching, I found that BlueNMEA works very well.
You can find it in market, disregard the rating, the app is very easy to use and just may take a couple of tries to pair both devices.
So use blueNMEA instead of shareGPS on your phone..
Also fo for those who are not able to find these apps, here is how I did it..
Downloaded all apps from market on phone.
Use rootexplorer and look in /data/app
Find those apps, copy and paste onto your sd card.
Then transfer over to the tablet.
Install.
I cannot get my market to find "bluetooth GPS provider" even after preforming the market fix several times. Can you post the apk?
thebrain73 said:
I cannot get my market to find "bluetooth GPS provider" even after preforming the market fix several times. Can you post the apk?
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Same here I only come up with network info II. But I see it in the market on my phone
I found it here http://www.filecrop.com/54831309/index.html
Working good for me on Vegan 5
thanks inbound
Edited for spelling, for some reason I was giving the western keyboard a second chance.
there is also tetheredGPS which started for the nook - has both client and server widgets included.
Works pretty well, over specific wifi port, and doesnt require both wifi and bluetooth to be on. power saver!

GPS shows the same location every time irrespective of where I am

After Flashing to JVP my SGS I9000 shows the same location irrespective of where I am. This happens when I use the Compass application and Google Maps. Previously I used to get correct locations. What could be reason? By the way I am using the "Hawkish Premium Rom".
Go to "Settings" => "Applications" => "Development", and uncheck everything. Also look if mobile data is enabled - AGPS downloads satellite information over the network. If it does not get that info, it may take minutes until the first fix.

GPS taking too long

GPS can work without being connected to internet.
I kept using it on an iphone without an internet connection in sygic.
GPS in iphone used to take 2-3 mins to get a location.
But in optimus 2x it takes forever to acquire a location if I am not connected to internet.
Any fix for it?
Bump
You can try app "Fasterfix" on CH Play. Open app, find your area and click Go, ask the machine root
I don't have an SU660, but for my P990 the following definitely helps. I hope it should work the same for SU660. It has already been posted here on XDA several times, so I don't take any credit for this, just summarizing...
1. Apply FasterFix to set the appropriate NTP server in the configs.
2. Go to Hidden Menu -> GPS Test (sorry, I don't know how to access it on SU660), and set the SLP Settings to one of the two options (both seem to work for me):
- supl.google.com, port 7276, no SLP Cert, disable TLS
- supl.nokia.com, port 7275, no SLP Cert, disable TLS
3. Download the current A-GPS data.
I believe the default port setting for Google server is 7275 -- if that's how it's set in your case, change it to 7276. Also, make sure to enable "SLP Auto Provisioning".
With the above settings, and with the current A-GPS data, I am getting consistent fixes from pretty much instantaneous (2-3 sec max) to about a minute, depending on conditions. I noticed that on ICS the fix is typically faster than on GB (in most cases under 20 sec).
I dont think there's one in su660, hidden menu.
TH3KiD said:
I dont think there's one in su660, hidden menu.
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Really? Sorry, didn't realize that; I assumed it would be similar to P990, maybe with a different access code. If that's the case, my description won't be very helpful... So, there is no way to access these GPS settings on SU660?
Just a thought... Is SU660 reading these settings from gps.conf? I know that P990 doesn't make use of gps.conf, other than NTP server settings. However, if SU660 does read the configs, putting the parameters I listed into your gps.conf should do the trick.
I have tried to find it but I have not been able to (hidden menu). It does have the gps.conf file, I use faster fix and other stuff which apply successfuly but my gps is still pretty laggy. Sometimes I never get a lock!

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