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Strange Beaviour GPS

Hi,
I've Updated to last 2.1 a while ago and rooted, speedup fixed my sgs. And I edited the gps.conf to Europe.
GPS works perfect on *#*#1472365#*#* I get like 10 satellites in around 7 to 20 secs and I get satellites too on gps test app but with google maps it just don't work I get a message like "Temporary unable to locate you"
Any ideas or solutions ??
PS: I don't want to update to 2.2 until there is a real fix for gps (or official release)

Same for me

gps is reported to work in 2.2, however network location does not work at all...

Sorry french link but it shows Froyo and actually I might update when I come back from work, it looks pretty nice and the user is reporting that everything works pretty well from gps to network
PS: link in attachment because I'm still not able to post links even after I contacted mods ><

[Q] Help with GPS

My captivate's gps doesn't work. i search the forum and google, tried changing the supl thing but my captivate cant find much satellite. It can only find 1 satellite using the Test mode in the GPS menu, also tried testing with the GPS TEST app. it only finds 1 satellite. Any firmware upgrade or fixes? my captivate is rooted, and is JH7. I am new to android. please recommend some way i can fix it.

[Q] My GPS hasn't worked since updating to 2.2 - help! - RESOLVED

Hi,
I got a Samsung Galaxy S here in Australia, rooted it and upgraded from 2.1 to 2.2 I know that GPS worked just fine with 2.1, I was able to walk home and see my position updating very nicely on Google maps
Since updating to 2.2, GPS hasn't worked at all. When I turn it on, and start an application that uses GPS (Navigation, Maps, etc), the GPS icon sits there and flashes back and forth between those two types of icons and I don't get anything on the maps which shows me where I am. I haven't chased this up since upgrading, but it's starting to bug me now
After searching these forums for 'gps not working', I've pulled down the 'GPS test' application and I don't know for sure, but it appears to find one satellite:
PRN SNR Elev Azim Flags
2 11.0 74.0 150.0
But the GPS icon just sits there flashing back and forth.
I may have missed something since upgrading, do I need to do something to the phone to get my GPS working again?
Thanks!

OK, I seem to have fixed the problem I turned on "Use wireless networks" and voila! I now have successful GPS lock and position in my maps
I would have thought that you could use GPS without having "Use wireless networks" turned on!?

daehenoc said:
I now have successful GPS lock and position in my maps
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Wouldn't call it a successful GPS lock. Since you got it with the mobile networks. (in my case when I use it . the accuracy in my village is about 1000-1500m since the BTS is that much far from me )
So if you get into an area with weak mobile networks, wont help you much .
Wouldnt call this as resolved with "BAD GPS" cuz your GPS still sucks as before (and doesnt work , you just found a workaround that was there also before , 2.2.1 has even some other function for GPS that tries to fix it (or help?) )
But since you can use it now, its ok I guess . OH and there are kinda almost no real fixes for this. Most of SGS GPS suck . There is GPS aids, shutting down wifi, GPS status app, changing the something according to your country.

Ok!
I got the same problem as the user from the post.
GPS worked like a charm on my Galaxy S (NDrive or Google) running 2.1.
I updated it to Froyo 2.2.1 JS7 and since then it doesn`t work anymore.
I can't get a fix.
I did the GPS position test and It locks on 8 satelites. Why the F%CK it doesn`t work anymore?
I am almost going back to Eclair.
Any sugestions?
TY!

So you get a lock when doing the GPS test, but no luck in any other applications? I couldn't get a lock at all until I turned on my wireless as well as the GPS, then it worked for GPS test as well as applications...

I get a lock on 8 satelites on the Location Test with and without "Use Wireless connections".
BUT
I can't get a lock when I am using Google maps, with or without "Use Wireless connections".
I bought the AIDS GPS app on Market, but it did't work neither.

PROBLEM SOLVED!
I updated to Gingerbread (2.3.3) and my problem was solved. Hope it helps somebody!

marcosrg3003 said:
PROBLEM SOLVED!
I updated to Gingerbread (2.3.3) and my problem was solved. Hope it helps somebody!
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made the gps worse for me -.-*
is it the stock-gingerbread?
any changes on your gps-settings?

UnSkilleD said:
made the gps worse for me -.-*
is it the stock-gingerbread?
any changes on your gps-settings?
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I also installed GPS Aids and paid for it.
This program does automatic changes to your GPS settings.
Maybe it works for you.

SGS GPS not working at all

I've read around the forum and other forums as well about SGS GPS issue. From what I read, seems like SGS users did get their GPS to work but inaccurately.
My SGS has no custom ROM, running on 2.3.3. My GPS seems to not work at all. Every time I enter Navigation, it just gets stuck on "Waiting for location".

A-GPS might help you

Maybe try faster fix
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As you are using non official beta rom that might be the problem .
Flash stock Froyo with pit 512 and repartition checked .
jje

Well, sorry if I forgot to mention. This problem has occurred since I'm in my stock Froyo 2.2. I've read somewhere about GPS only working in Europe and USA?

smiles.smiley said:
Well, sorry if I forgot to mention. This problem has occurred since I'm in my stock Froyo 2.2. I've read somewhere about GPS only working in Europe and USA?
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The majority work world wide .
I suggest a service centre as it may be hardware .
jje

smiles.smiley said:
Well, sorry if I forgot to mention. This problem has occurred since I'm in my stock Froyo 2.2. I've read somewhere about GPS only working in Europe and USA?
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NOPE !!!
im in the same area as you,,
use gps aids (find in the market)
and it;s fixed

Have u tried g-spot fix?
/nik on MIUI

GPS hardware works as a standalone GPS no A-GPS no wireless no network towers .
Take sim out of phone turn off WiFi delete GPS data .
Go outside clear view of sky and use something like GPS Test to pick up satellites .
No satellites after half an hour = hardware fault .
All these aids and GPS fixes do not fix faulty hardware .
jje

pcboyy said:
Have u tried g-spot fix?
/nik on MIUI
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LOL !!
its nice name "g-spot fix"
i used that and gps aids its worked pretty fast !!
it just need 5-6 sec to locked the gps

Try GPS Aids from the market. You'll wonder

try the simple gps fix. works okay for me

gps not working in stock froyo

hey guyz i just got a galaxy s and i am a noob, and today i tried using my gps but it is not working and i have also installed a gps test application from the market but that is also not working and on the maps it is keep on saying, "your current location is temporarily unavailable", i was in my university so i thought that its because of the place, so i came home, but still the gps is not working, i tried the *#*#3214789650#*#* solution but still no use, please help me

hammadiqbal37 said:
hey guyz i just got a galaxy s and i am a noob, and today i tried using my gps but it is not working and i have also installed a gps test application from the market but that is also not working and on the maps it is keep on saying, "your current location is temporarily unavailable", i was in my university so i thought that its because of the place, so i came home, but still the gps is not working, i tried the *#*#3214789650#*#* solution but still no use, please help me
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Hey hammadiqbal37,
you have to try it outside buildings. In buildings GPS reception is extremely bad.
Bushido

hey thanks for the suggestion but still its not working , i guess i have to upgrade it by rooting... thanks anyways

Sme firmwares ve gps bugs... I never had my gps wrking when i was on 2.2.1... Or else it used to shw loc aftr standing for 10 mins under the open sun... But now in gingerbread its fine for me...
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