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[RESOLVED] GPS Can't Lock After FR15

Credits to Slash75
for his solving method
Nokia SUPL - locks in about 16 seconds (GPS Status)
1. Go into the LG hidden menu (1809#*990#)
2. Go into GPS Test
3. Go into System Settings
4. MOLR Protocol (is set to User-Plane)
5. SULP Setting -> SLP Server Setting, I created a new one for the nokia servers (slp address: supl.nokia.com, port: 7275, no cert and no TLS setting)
6. SLP Auto Provision is activated
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Google SUPL - locks in about 7 seconds (GPS Status)
1. Go into the LG hidden menu (1809#*990#)
2. Go into GPS Test
3. Go into System Settings
4. MOLR Protocol (is set to User-Plane)
5. SULP Setting -> SLP Server Setting, I created a new one for the Google (slp address: supl.google.com, port: 7275, cert NULL and Yes to TLS setting)
6. SLP Auto Provision is activated
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Note: I personally believe it has something to do with the SLP Auto Provision. Mine was off by default when i launched hiddenmenu.
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Original post.
I'm from South East Asia. I had moderately good GPS with FR 12.
It locks me in about 7 seconds with GPS & Wireless (agps) on.
However, after FR15, i totally can't get a lock on my locations. This is a bit frustrating, as i might be traveling soon.
In Paul's change logs, he mentioned:
3 May Fr15
* Reverted to MCK kernel - patched to .28 stable and with a ton of performance improvements
* Added gps.conf to /system/etc
* Patched settings and removed update client (gains 20MB RAM)
I can only assume that gps.conf is based on the Fastereuro fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1066933&highlight=gps+mod
Is there anyway to reverse this? Not being able to use GPS is a challenge.
Does any of you Singaporean guys have GPS issues?
BTW, i've also check my APN - they are exactly the same as when i used FR12. So, it can't be the APN - as the wireless has already been set to supl.

I also tried to go in to the hiddenmenu to tinker with the GPS, but nothing has worked so far.

Hi randy. Are you from singapore? If so, i‘ll send you my gps.conf once I'm home
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Why not you extract the gps configuration file in system/etc/gps.conf in FR12 and overwrite it to your current rom? I believe it should work...
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hmmm... haven't tried that... will try...
Will post results later...
Thanks!

blu3angel said:
Why not you extract the gps configuration file in system/etc/gps.conf in FR12 and overwrite it to your current rom? I believe it should work...
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Tried that and it did not work

I'm also from singapore and currently using Blazingdragon 1.6a rom based on FR15.. My 1st gps fix takes awhile to get a lock but subsequently it will get a lock very fast...
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Hi, the first fix is always slow...
Some method you can try:
Download Gps status and tools from market(free) and download the latest gps file...
Or, Download GPS fix(market, free) The fixing it rather fast...
Or, before you want to use it, switch on GPS 1 day before and let it receive satellite data.
Or, Stay at the same spot, put your phone flat on ground. Wait. Bring some crackers and eat.
Haha, Last method work for me, despite the high buildings in singapore...

Thanks, will check out the apps.
I was under the impression that it's a rom problem.
When i had the Samsung Captivate, gps lock takes 5-7 seconds...
when i first got the optimus, it locks about 7-10 seconds.
Now, it's taking forever.
i'm just wondering if something in the rom is incompatible with our South East Asia location.
Nevertheless, i will check out the apps. (already tested with gps status previously, but didn't work).

Problem is from my view not getting a lock, its being able to keep the connection.. It breaks up when my data connection disappears, and it takes ages to get it back.. I am using Endomondo for tracking my sport, but i cant use it with this phone..

1. Go into the LG hidden menu (1809#*990#)
2. Go into GPS Test
3. Go into System Settings
4. MOLR Protocol (is set to User-Plane)
5. SULP Setting -> SLP Server Setting, I created a new one for the nokia servers (slp address: supl.nokia.com, port: 7275, no cert and no TLS setting)
6. SLP Auto Provision is activated

randy_khoo said:
Thanks, will check out the apps.
I was under the impression that it's a rom problem.
When i had the Samsung Captivate, gps lock takes 5-7 seconds...
when i first got the optimus, it locks about 7-10 seconds.
Now, it's taking forever.
i'm just wondering if something in the rom is incompatible with our South East Asia location.
Nevertheless, i will check out the apps. (already tested with gps status previously, but didn't work).
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Hmm.. i doubt that... I'm running stock and it takes 15min+ for my first lock...

Using the nokia servers I get a lock within 5 seconds.
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xxdoggyxx said:
Hmm.. i doubt that... I'm running stock and it takes 15min+ for my first lock...
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same, took me 30min+ to lock. After I changed to BlazingDragon it solved. But updated to blazingdragon with fr15, problem appeared. Even reflash to older version wont help. (regretted for not backup before flash )

Slash75 said:
1. Go into the LG hidden menu (1809#*990#)
2. Go into GPS Test
3. Go into System Settings
4. MOLR Protocol (is set to User-Plane)
5. SULP Setting -> SLP Server Setting, I created a new one for the nokia servers (slp address: supl.nokia.com, port: 7275, no cert and no TLS setting)
6. SLP Auto Provision is activated
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Dear all, I would like you to note that this method worked for me!
I believe, it has something to do with SLP Auto Provision not activating well.
After setting a supl to nokia using this method i got a 16second lock.
I was staring at my device in disbelief...
Immediately, i switched off my gps and retested this new setting with the supl.google.com setting
port 7275
cert NULL
Yes to TSL settings
SLP Auto Provision - On.
I got a lock on in 7 seconds.
So, basically - nokia or google settings will work - it's just that the SLP Auto Provision needs to be on.
(I also deleted gps.config from /system/etc prior to the testing) - this might also affected the result
Tests were done with GPS Status. (APP)
Please retest with your device. This might even be worth a sticky.

xxdoggyxx said:
Hmm.. i doubt that... I'm running stock and it takes 15min+ for my first lock...
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When i was using the Samsung Captivate, i changed supl to supl.google.com
(there is also a port change, if i recall correctly).
But i wasn't running stock then. I was running Andromeda 2.0

My SLP auto provision was off by default too. Switched it on when entering nokia server settings, just gone back to the google server and the gps is working just fine.
So its got to be related to SLP auto provision being off by default then.
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lozza69er said:
My SLP auto provision was off by default too. Switched it on when entering nokia server settings, just gone back to the google server and the gps is working just fine.
So its got to be related to SLP auto provision being off by default then.
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Yup. You mentioned earlier you got locks, but were they slow?
The posted method locks on about 10 seconds for me.

TQ guys. I was having GPS problem since FR15. I edited the GPS (under hidden menu) to use Nokia SUPL and gps.config to access asia server, and it did the trick and lock my position in about 10-15 secs. Now i am on FR17 and i think the GPS.Config is all messed up, it's meant for Euro.
Anyway, i revert back to use Google SUPL as mention in this thread with all the settings, and i DELETED the config.gps, restart and i got it fix in 5-8sec!!! I didn't use GPS status to download anything. Btw, i am in Asia, Brunei.

Slash75 said:
6. SLP Auto Provision is activated
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this is key. it is not set by default and it should be. it fixed it for me!

[Q] best turn by turn navigation

Just investigating which one are you using for your Android phone.
I have tested Sygic which is nice but FC is high and Motonav which has good maps but UI is really bad...
So if you could help me to decide and tell me what is available for our andoid hd2 would be nice.
tnx

I use the Google Navigation, works quite good.
Only downside is that it doesn't show the speed.
I've also used Sygic Aura, but I didn't like it.

Fietspomp said:
I use the Google Navigation, works quite good.
Only downside is that it doesn't show the speed.
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other downside is that it isn't offline navigation and uses phone data connection for maps.
I've tried it also but didn't tell you that i need "offline" maps too in the first post

Fietspomp said:
I use the Google Navigation, works quite good.
Only downside is that it doesn't show the speed.
I've also used Sygic Aura, but I didn't like it.
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I use also Google Navigation, and it is very simple and usefull.

I use Navigon at the moment, quite good but doesnt always take you the way you want to go, but all sat nav's suffer this. The trouble of knowing local roads I guesss

Im using sygic without any issue,but make sure you are using v.8.24 !
Hope it helps ;-)
Sent from my HTC HD2

TheNT said:
other downside is that it isn't offline navigation and uses phone data connection for maps.
I've tried it also but didn't tell you that i need "offline" maps too in the first post
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If you plan your route at home, it will cache the maps needed,
so this way it works offline.
But I don't know for sure, and if you change your route, you will need a data connection.
While I was googling this, I found mapdroyd.com
seems to be Google Maps, the offline version (haven't tried myself)

I've tried most of them, but found iGo MyWay to be the best by far.

hi
I use the Google Navigation, works quite good.

any nevigation data for Pakistan ?

i use copilot, have modified the voice (italian) using funny sentences from public domain tomtom voices.. it works fine imho.

the_scotsman said:
I've tried most of them, but found iGo MyWay to be the best by far.
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How did you get it on the HD2? Do you have to be running Sense?

parker09 said:
How did you get it on the HD2? Do you have to be running Sense?
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Nope, any Android will do...

the_scotsman said:
Nope, any Android will do...
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Ah, I couldn't find it on the Market, and I was reading and thought it might be affiliated with HTC Sense or something.

Google maps will come with an offline version soon. http://www.androidworld.nl/84790/google-maps-navigatie-binnenkort-met-offline-kaarten/ (dutch link) This will save a lot in data traffic. I hope they add speed and speedcams to it as well.
The most usefull part of google maps for me is the very acurate traffic information, by far the best I've seen.

i use Aura sygic, it's the best GPS i've try on Android 2.3.3, can use it offline, just download maps before.

I have only used google navigator. I was most impressed by its ability to track my location and announce voice prompts when the screen is off, which saved a lot of the battery and the necessity to have a dash/windshield mount.

i use Copilot live. but i missed my iGo and tomtom on winmo

Try nDrive, it's ok, but I preffer Sygic

macdo said:
Try nDrive, it's ok, but I preffer Sygic
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I agree!!!!!!

How to I get 'My location' status to display/update?

I am unable to get the 'my location' status section of the weather widget to actually name my location e.g. Wembley / Westminster / Boston ... Reflecting wherever I am.
I am sure that previous weather apps were able to do this. It would automatically update according to one's location. In settings, all the location options have been selected inc. GPS. The only way I can get a place name to display right now, is if I manually select a city. :-\
I am sûre that i have overlooked something very simple to allow this function to work. Any ideas would be great. Thank you
Currently interchangeably using HTC One, BBZ10 and Note 2

What I done was tick all the boxes in settings then remove the widget and put it back on it worked for me me

jaythenut said:
What I done was tick all the boxes in settings then remove the widget and put it back on it worked for me me
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Is it possible to remove the widget on Blinkfeed screen too ? Because I had the problem on this widget. (new phone should be coming in tomorrow or the day after)

fidelcstrl said:
Is it possible to remove the widget on Blinkfeed screen too ? Because I had the problem on this widget. (new phone should be coming in tomorrow or the day after)
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No don't think so

jaythenut said:
What I done was tick all the boxes in settings then remove the widget and put it back on it worked for me me
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Thanks for the suggestion. Only issue is, the weather app is integrated into blinkfeed, so it cannot be temporarily removed or deleted. Not sure how to get this to work...
EDIT - After de-selecting and selecting location services, went for a reboot of system. Then, prompt box came up on screen, asking whether I agreed or disagreed for Google to collect anonymous location information. I selected Agree and now location is displayed! Solved
Currently interchangeably using HTC One, BBZ10 and Note 2

The actual cause is in settings, power, fast boot. Turn this off and reboot. Make sure you have location services on as well.

gavinfabl said:
The actual cause is in settings, power, fast boot. Turn this off and reboot. Make sure you have location services on as well.
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Ah...you're onto something right there. First time I used my phone, I had this unchecked and everything was working just fine.
Then I did check this after a reset...and it wasnt working anymore. So I will make sure it's unchecked.
Thanks !

gavinfabl said:
The actual cause is in settings, power, fast boot. Turn this off and reboot. Make sure you have location services on as well.
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Thanks, worked for me like a charm.
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Thx! The described method also helps if the phone has trouble to find a location indoor without GPS. I couldnt use Google Maps at home cause it would never find a GPS connection.
Now it just uses the WLAN and mobile connection to get the location. Great!

Bad Gps signal

have problems with my gps. Not really with the reception but with gps lock. I have tried div. roms. Now on enox v2, tried diverent apps for gps improval on the market. Like TOPNTP, but with no luck. I have tried other gps configs, nothing. some screenshots
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Welcome to the "Why is GPS so crap?" club.

SimonTS said:
Welcome to the "Why is GPS so crap?" club.
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Yes ok any solutions. The gps should be verry good of this phone
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I've got the same problem...GPS fixing apps can help to get a signal faster, but the accurancy is horrible (~15m).

there's literally more fixes than there are users..
search fast gps fix in general search and pick your choice

Solution
Basically, Lg screwed big with the gps.conf file in /system folder.
It has so many setting, servers, and options in it, that the phone takes forever to follow the instructions and get a fix.
So i've read a lot of threads in xda and other sources i can't remender now.
Basically this is what you need to have in your gps.conf
NTP_SERVER=pt.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=0.europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
SUPL_SECURE_PORT=7278
SUPL_NO_SECURE_PORT=3425
ENABLE_WIPER=1
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With this gps.conf i'm good to fix sats in my country (Portugal) and in the rest of Europe in about 20 secs from cold. If i reconnect after, i get the fix in under 10 secs.
So, you just need to replace pt.pool.ntp.org with another value suitable for your country. You can find it here.
Of course, if you are in other continent, you must change 0.europe.pool.ntp.org for the value that suits you.
There you go. Just remember to hit the thanks button if i helped you.

I fixed the problem with gps status test and fix apk. you can download it from google play, after reset gps you will see the difference
LG-P880 cihazımdan gönderildi

Iam going to try these things report back later.. thankssssss
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deepmanu said:
Basically, Lg screwed big with the gps.conf file in /system folder.
It has so many setting, servers, and options in it, that the phone takes forever to follow the instructions and get a fix.
So i've read a lot of threads in xda and other sources i can't remender now.
Basically this is what you need to have in your gps.conf
With this gps.conf i'm good to fix sats in my country (Portugal) and in the rest of Europe in about 20 secs from cold. If i reconnect after, i get the fix in under 10 secs.
So, you just need to replace pt.pool.ntp.org with another value suitable for your country. You can find it here.
Of course, if you are in other continent, you must change 0.europe.pool.ntp.org for the value that suits you.
There you go. Just remember to hit the thanks button if i helped you.
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This works great for me i live in the netherlands gps fix in 15 sec. Thanks
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maus01 said:
This works great for me i live in the netherlands gps fix in 15 sec. Thanks
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I forgot to say. GPS accuracy is now between 4 and 5 meters. Way better than the previous 14 to 16 mts.

This fixed it for me on LG P880 Optimus HD with Vanir ROM
Locks instantly within 5s with ~10 satelites
Can't find the "thank you" button... but thanks anyway

gvelim said:
This fixed it for me on LG P880 Optimus HD with Vanir ROM
Locks instantly within 5s with ~10 satelites
Can't find the "thank you" button... but thanks anyway
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Just make sure you are logged on, and the button should appear

deepmanu said:
Basically, Lg screwed big with the gps.conf file in /system folder.
It has so many setting, servers, and options in it, that the phone takes forever to follow the instructions and get a fix.
So i've read a lot of threads in xda and other sources i can't remender now.
Basically this is what you need to have in your gps.conf
With this gps.conf i'm good to fix sats in my country (Portugal) and in the rest of Europe in about 20 secs from cold. If i reconnect after, i get the fix in under 10 secs.
So, you just need to replace pt.pool.ntp.org with another value suitable for your country. You can find it here.
Of course, if you are in other continent, you must change 0.europe.pool.ntp.org for the value that suits you.
There you go. Just remember to hit the thanks button if i helped you.
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Not great as you can see from the time, but since it didn't work at all before this was a great help on official CM 11. Thanks

- EDIT -
rollback to CM10 stable and gps work fine
regards

For those whose GPS is fixed, can your phone lock any Glonass satellite?
If so, which ROM are you using ?

freshventure said:
For those whose GPS is fixed, can your phone lock any Glonass satellite?
If so, which ROM are you using ?
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Mine can lock them on all roms I have tried.

maus01 said:
have problems with my gps. Not really with the reception but with gps lock. I have tried div. roms. Now on enox v2, tried diverent apps for gps improval on the market. Like TOPNTP, but with no luck. I have tried other gps configs, nothing. some screenshots
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This app works for me.
Go menu key > tools > manage a-gps state > reset, then download. Reboot.

ex0rt said:
This app works for me.
Go menu key > tools > manage a-gps state > reset, then download. Reboot.
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I have same issue...I'll try that app and check!

deepmanu said:
Basically, Lg screwed big with the gps.conf file in /system folder.
It has so many setting, servers, and options in it, that the phone takes forever to follow the instructions and get a fix.
So i've read a lot of threads in xda and other sources i can't remender now.
Basically this is what you need to have in your gps.conf
With this gps.conf i'm good to fix sats in my country (Portugal) and in the rest of Europe in about 20 secs from cold. If i reconnect after, i get the fix in under 10 secs.
So, you just need to replace pt.pool.ntp.org with another value suitable for your country. You can find it here.
Of course, if you are in other continent, you must change 0.europe.pool.ntp.org for the value that suits you.
There you go. Just remember to hit the thanks button if i helped you.
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Post #6 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49275053&postcount=6) actually did it for me. I'm on official CM11 nightlies and
the gps.conf helps a lot. I usually get a fix within 30 seconds with 6 to 8 satellites.

Google Maps Start Navigation in the Wrong Place?

Hi All--
I'm hoping someone can help!
I just arrived in Jerusalem, and whenever I go to Google Maps for directions, and tell it to start from 'my location', it calculates it starting in Tel Aviv (about an hour away)! It gets a fix on where I am, so that's not the problem.
It doesn't seem to matter where I tell it I want to go, it starts from the same spot in Tel Aviv (a place I don't believe I have been).
I tried wiping my phone, and it doesn't make a difference.
Anyone have a suggestion? SO WEIRD
(btw, if I tell it to start from whatever address I am currently at, rather than 'my location', it works fine!)

Try downloading GPS Status and Tools from Play and use it to reset your AGPS data.

Solutions Etcetera said:
Try downloading GPS Status and Tools from Play and use it to reset your AGPS data.
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no go (and the GPS seems to lock on fine...it just starts the navigation from a different location)

bongostl said:
no go (and the GPS seems to lock on fine...it just starts the navigation from a different location)
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Map's settings edit home and work?
Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X

flashallthetime said:
Map's settings edit home and work?
Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
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Nope....
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anyone else have a thought?