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Just saw on twitter Sammy just released an app to the market for a "gps fix". The name of it is in the subject line. Im afraid to try it being that with the jk3 modem, my gps has been finally working...
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People have been talking about it here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9507297#post9507297
Sounds like all it does is set the settings back to default, basically changing it to standalone rather than ms-based, and it still doesnt work
Yeah that's what people are saying. Mine starting working with perception perfectly, not changing a thing here.
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It's about as useful as a chocolate teacup.
proof in the pudding http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9513617&postcount=31
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It's about as useful as a chocolate teacup.
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Is it equally tasty?
cappysw10 said:
It's about as useful as a chocolate teacup.
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Mmmmm, chocolate.
lol like Endgadget says... it will re-screw up your already screwed-up GPS by defaulting it back to the non-working default settings
Only thing that has ever worked for me has been the Jupiter tweaks on the Dev forum.
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lol like Endgadget says... it will re-screw up your already screwed-up GPS by defaulting it back to the non-working default settings
Only thing that has ever worked for me has been the Jupiter tweaks on the Dev forum.
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lol true.
i installed this crap and ran it.. after that my gps doesn't even get a lock at all.
reflashed from scratch again... wth....
I THINK SAMSUNG HAS EVERY REJECT THEY HAVE WORKING IN THERE GPS SECTION OF THE DEVS. COME ON SAMSUNG WE HAVE GPS WORKING ON AFTERMARKET ROMS AND YET STILL SAMSUNG CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT.
i HAD TO RESTORE AFTER TRYING THAT APP IT SUCKED.
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I THINK SAMSUNG HAS EVERY REJECT THEY HAVE WORKING IN THERE GPS SECTION OF THE DEVS. COME ON SAMSUNG WE HAVE GPS WORKING ON AFTERMARKET ROMS AND YET STILL SAMSUNG CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT.
i HAD TO RESTORE AFTER TRYING THAT APP IT SUCKED.
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Phandroid posted a story about this app and Samsung's "new" faq for Captivate/Vibrant owners who were still having gps issues after installing Samsung's official "fix". NO NEW INFORMATION WHATSOEVER.
Powercycling, enabling "Use Wireless Networks" in Locations and Security Settings?! REALLY???
FAIL.
I bought my Captivate not long after they were release and never have had an issue with GPS....with Perception ROM I get a lock in less than 10 seconds INSIDE the house...its about half a block off but that's pretty accurate in my book
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I bought my Captivate not long after they were release and never have had an issue with GPS....with Perception ROM I get a lock in less than 10 seconds INSIDE the house...its about half a block off but that's pretty accurate in my book
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Dude.....Really? Half a block? That's not accurate man that's about as bad as everyone else's captivate . I'm sorry to be rude but I'm sick of people saying "its perfect" " it locks in half a second to 82 sats with 2 inch accuracy" . Post some proof of your awesome gps then do us a favor and share how you made it work because I'm pretty sure Samsung screwed them all up. Sorry for the rant.........
(I would bet that your "lock" INDOORS would be celltower triangulation and that no birds were actually locked as this is were many people assume there gps works when it in reality suck like everyone else's)
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I'm really starting to think that the problem is in the antennas. I've never had a problem getting a lock pretty fast, yes lock, not agps approximate. However, it's getting it to keep a lock that is the problem. I always had the dreaded blue circle, or out right gps signal lost. However, for about 3 days straight it has been sunny. And for the first time I tried putting the phone up near the console, back outward and not downward, and it has been perfect. No circle, no lag, no problems. I never had to do this with my other phones. Hell, my WinMo device that I frequently use as bluetooth gps receiver works fine in the passenger seat, or floorboard for that matter. It just seems as if it has to be perfect conditions for the phone get decent gps reception, which to me seems like antenna problems.
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is it just me or it take a few mins to lock the satelite. My friend has an atrix and that thing lock satellite like in no time. I got so embarassed comparing, please advise. Thanks.
Actually I am surprised how quickly my IS locks on to sat. It takes just a few seconds.
My old phone (SE X10 Minipro) took ages / 10 - 60 seconds.
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Actually I am surprised how quickly my IS locks on to sat. It takes just a few seconds.
My old phone (SE X10 Minipro) took ages / 10 - 60 sekonds.
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so i guess its just me...then...any fix for that??
do u know how long make me to lock the satelite??5-10 mins god.....
both Inredible s or nexus one same it is so hard to lock the satelite!!!whatever at home or on the street.
but I had hd7 for 2 months it work very very good.when I at home lock the satelite in any seconds.very very fast
Try changing APN type to "default,mms,supl" then reboot. It's under wireless network settings.
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I have the same issue with gps taking longer than normal to lock. Outside it works fine. Inside a building or home not so well. Gps worked better on my Nexus one inside and outside.
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I upgraded from Hero to IS and the only thing that IS let me down is its GPS. Hero is much faster to acquire a lock and being stable afterward. But IS is very unstable in this regard. Sometime it takes only a few seconds while most other time at least 5 minutes. I'm talking about testing at the exactly same spot but different time.
Maybe try out scmasaru's suggestion later.
are you talking about GPS without WiFi network ? My IS can not catch GPS if no wifi is on.
But my previous N1 can easily catch GPS without any WiFi
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Try changing APN type to "default,mms,supl" then reboot. It's under wireless network settings.
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hey man do ya mind elaborating on that please im on rogers apn...thanks.
quang_nguyen said:
are you talking about GPS without WiFi network ? My IS can not catch GPS if no wifi is on.
But my previous N1 can easily catch GPS without any WiFi
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WiFi/mobile data should assist GPS to lock faster but not necessary. My IS take ages to get a lock if only GPS is switched on. There's definitely something wrong here.
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WiFi/mobile data should assist GPS to lock faster but not necessary. My IS take ages to get a lock if only GPS is switched on. There's definitely something wrong here.
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My IS said "Location is unavailable" when no WiFi, after a few minute to locate, hic
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I upgraded from Hero to IS and the only thing that IS let me down is its GPS. Hero is much faster to acquire a lock and being stable afterward. But IS is very unstable in this regard. Sometime it takes only a few seconds while most other time at least 5 minutes. I'm talking about testing at the exactly same spot but different time.
Maybe try out scmasaru's suggestion later.
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I'm having the same issue here. I guess its something issue with the handset. Need to get it checked.
NardVa said:
I have the same issue with gps taking longer than normal to lock. Outside it works fine. Inside a building or home not so well. Gps worked better on my Nexus one inside and outside.
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hey man can you please help me with this in detail cus i really wanna get this fixed..
junooni.1980 said:
hey man can you please help me with this in detail cus i really wanna get this fixed..
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Help you with what? Buy an Atrix if you want faster indoor GPS.
The only time I need GPS is when I'm outdoors, so I don't see the issue unless you have a habit of waking up in strange buildings...
Just learned from another thread that the antenna of IS is attached to the battery case. So maybe all our GPS reception problem is caused by a loose connection?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=977429
Doesn't it take longer for 1st time use?
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hey man do ya mind elaborating on that please im on rogers apn...thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625061
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junooni.1980 said:
ur a funny guy but that still doesnt answer the question smart s, the other guy was talking about the apn settings.
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You quoted naardva, who made no claim about apn settings. At least I'm smart enough to quote the right person.
[edit] seeing as you don't seem to know how to use google, here's the official word on Rogers APN settings:
http://redboard.rogers.com/2010/put...ccount-and-paid-apps-now-available-in-canada/
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hey pinhead! go back and readddd.....observe and talk.
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I have already deleted a few of your post. You need to step back and chill for awhile. Keep the thread clean and on topic.
Ok So my phone has done this a couple of times. Basically what is happening is randomly my phone is making a standard ringing sound of 3 or 4 beeps (or so) a pause then the beeps again. This is completely different from the standard sounds i have set on my phone and when this ringing is happening i am not receiving a call nor am i receiving a text message. so far it just happens randomly and even when i put my phone into sleep mode it still rings requiring me to take the battery out to make it stop.
Has this happened to anyone before? what dose it mean exactly?
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Ok So my phone has done this a couple of times. Basically what is happening is randomly my phone is making a standard ringing sound of 3 or 4 beeps (or so) a pause then the beeps again. This is completely different from the standard sounds i have set on my phone and when this ringing is happening i am not receiving a call nor am i receiving a text message. so far it just happens randomly and even when i put my phone into sleep mode it still rings requiring me to take the battery out to make it stop.
Has this happened to anyone before? what dose it mean exactly?
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Happened to me until a factory reset. Came back though after reinstalling my apps. You can stop it by making a call. It is a little easier than removing the battery. Still annoying though. I think it could have started after an app was moved to the SD card, so I batch moved everything to the internal storage except for some games. Has not happened for a couple days, but I would not be surprised if it came back. I wish I knew what caused this.
Sprint ZIO or Cricket ZIO?
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Happened with me, too, on the Cricket Zio. Still searching for a solution. Doesn't seem to be a Zio specific problem, though. I read somewhere that it was happening on the Motorola Droid as well.
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Sprint ZIO or Cricket ZIO?
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weeel the picture under my name says sprint soooo. lol
The XDA app doesn't show it. Please don't insinuate that anyone here is stupid. I, for one, don't appreciate it, and neither does anyone else. WE are trying to help YOU, and we ask questions for a reason. A clear, simple answer is what you should give when asked a question IF you want our help.
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Quite ringing sound
This happens on the Cricket zio as well. It normally happens when you are in a low signal area for any extended period of time. Normally rebooting or making a phone call will stop it. As to why it is happening I have no idea however I do recall this was a problem on one of the old kyocera slider phone I had in the past.
Is there any point in digging into this? It's beginning to happen to me a lot (as my coverage at home sucks despite living in downtown Charlotte).
Every problem has a solution but I'm wondering if the new OC'ed kernel will eliminate it.
One can only hope.
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despite living in downtown Charlotte.
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Charlotte NC ? I live in Kannapolis.
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The XDA app doesn't show it. Please don't insinuate that anyone here is stupid. I, for one, don't appreciate it, and neither does anyone else. WE are trying to help YOU, and we ask questions for a reason. A clear, simple answer is what you should give when asked a question IF you want our help.
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WOH calm down sir. i don't appreciate how you are treating me right here. i guess you think everyone on this site has used the XDA app. well i have never used it before. therefor i did not know that thos images showing whos carrier is being used weren't shown.
you are a very rude person.
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WOH calm down sir. i don't appreciate how you are treating me right here. i guess you think everyone on this site has used the XDA app. well i have never used it before. therefor i did not know that thos images showing whos carrier is being used weren't shown.
you are a very rude person.
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Can we stay on task here and stop with the petty squabbling. Nobody cares how anybody reads the forums but being a smart-a$$ about it will ultimately result in this sort of argument.
Fact is, that we're trying to address an issue here. And to that point, my phone is still making the ringing noise, even with the new OpenZIO ROM. How can that be?
My guess is that the ringing noise is tied up somewhere not on the typical hard-drive of the phone. Kinda like a beeping mechanism on a computer motherboard. And since somebody reported that it happened on an older Kyocera phone, that only furthers my theory in this.
Evidently, it seems to be triggered in poor reception.
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Evidently, it seems to be triggered in poor reception.
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This much I know is 100% correct. The first time it happened to me and my wife we were traveling to the beach and this happened while we were in "Dead Zones" and now it happens to me on a daily basis on my commute to and from work. I drive through a lot of "Dead Zones".
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This much I know is 100% correct. The first time it happened to me and my wife we were traveling to the beach and this happened while we were in "Dead Zones" and now it happens to me on a daily basis on my commute to and from work. I drive through a lot of "Dead Zones".
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A lot of dead zones in the Charlotte area? Where are you commuting to and from?
I have also had this issue a couple of times while running rooted 2.2.
I too was in a poor signal zone. An interesting fact is that when I would adjust the volume while it was making the funny sound, it would say that it was adjusting call volume not ringer volume. It was a while ago since it happened last, but I'm also pretty sure the sound comes from the ear speaker and not the louder back speaker, which is why the sound is so soft.
I'm having the same issue!
I'm having a hard time isolating what application could be causing this. It probably doesn't help that I'm EXTREMELY new to this forum.
also having this issue
this happens to me also in a low signal area.. it happens at 5am and again at 9pm. i'm home way before 9pm so i don't know what the signifigance of that may be?
You have all been hax0rd!!! Mwuaaahahahaa!!!
Just kidding.
I have never had this issue before. You could try installing my ROM to see if that fixes the issue?f
**edit: just read upwards -- appears that someone has already tried installing the ROM.
This leads me to believe that it could be a hardware issue.
Perhaps you can take it in for an exchange?
ROM won't fix it. I was having the issue on stock 2.12 as well. It did not start till the update so has to be a bug in the OS.
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Take your phone back to cricket for an exchange (provided you can reproduce the sound to a rep).
Be sure to flash a stock rom to ur phone or they wont touch you.
Ìs anybody else experiencing very poor GPS reception? Compared to my old HTC Desire, the reception and logging with Sportypal or MyTracks is waaayyyy off. Always! No spikes or something, but really just way off, 20 meters left/right. I have this issue both with stock ROM and Temasek's CM7. It really sucks, logging basically almost becomes unusable for running, because workouts need a lot of post adjustments.
I tried using a utility caled "GPS Test", to download latest GPS coördinates for Assisted GPS, but it actually doesn't make a difference.
dmxl said:
Ìs anybody else experiencing very poor GPS reception? Compared to my old HTC Desire, the reception and logging with Sportypal or MyTracks is waaayyyy off. Always! No spikes or something, but really just way off, 20 meters left/right. I have this issue both with stock ROM and Temasek's CM7. It really sucks, logging basically almost becomes unusable for running, because workouts need a lot of post adjustments.
I tried using a utility caled "GPS Test", to download latest GPS coördinates for Assisted GPS, but it actually doesn't make a difference.
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Same here it takes long time for accurate loaction(10-15mins)...stock V20H
bliizzz said:
Same here it takes long time for accurate loaction(10-15mins)...stock V20H
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You mean before you get a GPS lock at all? Or you mean you get a GPS fix quickly, but it's accurate only after 10-15 minutes?
I get a GPS fix pretty quickly, that's never the problem. Only the accuracy is the major problem.
I get a fix....it takes about 15 mins for accurate loc
Same here i get fix in few second, but way off on the map.
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I need 2-3 minutes to connect with cm9 but then its ok
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dmxl said:
Ìs anybody else experiencing very poor GPS reception? Compared to my old HTC Desire, the reception and logging with Sportypal or MyTracks is waaayyyy off. Always! No spikes or something, but really just way off, 20 meters left/right. I have this issue both with stock ROM and Temasek's CM7. It really sucks, logging basically almost becomes unusable for running, because workouts need a lot of post adjustments.
I tried using a utility caled "GPS Test", to download latest GPS coördinates for Assisted GPS, but it actually doesn't make a difference.
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@dmxl,
Maybe you can try out this app called FasterFix featured in XDA:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/speed-up-your-gps-fix-with-fasterfix/
CM7 for the 2x comes with europe.pool.ntp.org as GPS server.
If you're not living in Europe your fix time should get better when you change to a server for your region with the FasterFix app (get it from the PlayStore).
In case this won't help either try the GPS Aid app which does tweak some more values - but I've never used it and don't know if it will help or not.
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@dmxl,
Maybe you can try out this app called FasterFix featured in XDA:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/speed-up-your-gps-fix-with-fasterfix/
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Thanks! I'll Try that, but I do get a fast fix, it just stays inaccurate during the length of the workout.
@ Tonyp:
Yes, I'm located in Europe.
Thanks for your replies so far.
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@dmxl,
Maybe you can try out this app called FasterFix featured in XDA:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/speed-up-your-gps-fix-with-fasterfix/
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This app doesn't work on o2x
bliizzz said:
This app doesn't work on o2x
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Just download the app from the market. Xda version is outdated.
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try disable 3G, turn only 2G mode and try again...if not help, maybe after reboot
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try disable 3G, turn only 2G mode and try again...if not help, maybe after reboot
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Thanks, I'll try that thursday. What do you think is the reason that it would make a difference?
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try disable 3G, turn only 2G mode and try again...if not help, maybe after reboot
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Ok tried with only 2G. Accuracy is even worse. Overall, with either 2G or 3G, it's só bad to such an extent, that it would be more accurate for me to just not use GPS, and draw the line myself in the browser with Sportypal or My Tracks and fill in the minutes of the total duration.
It's basically unusable compared to my old HTC Desire (which I sold, stupid me).
Man oh man, must be a pretty crappy GPS chip....
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Ok tried with only 2G. Accuracy is even worse. Overall, with either 2G or 3G, it's só bad to such an extent, that it would be more accurate for me to just not use GPS, and draw the line myself in the browser with Sportypal or My Tracks and fill in the minutes of the total duration.
It's basically unusable compared to my old HTC Desire (which I sold, stupid me).
Man oh man, must be a pretty crappy GPS chip....
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Dude this is lg u need to be close to gps satellites to make it work
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Dude this is lg u need to be close to gps satellites to make it work
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Never had problems with GPS and cellular location services at all. Damn accurate and a GPS fix takes about 5s indoors. Amazing.
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Hi sir, maybe you can try this app like in NovaHD Aroma setup.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5Eb3VibGUuRmFzdGVyRml4Il0.
So now, you're able to fix your GPS.
:good: Push Thanks Button if that helped :good:
JasonBourne.Qc said:
Hi sir, maybe you can try this app like in NovaHD Aroma setup.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5Eb3VibGUuRmFzdGVyRml4Il0.
So now, you're able to fix your GPS.
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I already posted that app on the last page..
Tried using GPS with My Tracks again today and tuesday. Spent 45 minutes afterwards to correct the workout. Damn
Che4ter said:
I need 2-3 minutes to connect with cm9 but then its ok
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Same here, i've used Temasek's CM7 Kang for a loooooong time but switched to Owain's CM9 Kang a couple of weeks ago and ever since i've been getting faster and amazingly accurate fixes, even indoors.
Not sure if that's coincidence or a real improvement though.
I have a new Note 4 that i got on launch day and my compass goes crazy after a day after doing a battery pull. The battery pull fixes it, but not for long. Is there any way i can fix it or should i get a replacement? I hope this isnt a hardware issue... Any help? Thanks! It starts off fine. Then goes off by 120-180 degrees. Help.
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I have a new Note 4 that i got on launch day and my compass goes crazy after a day after doing a battery pull. The battery pull fixes it, but not for long. Is there any way i can fix it or should i get a replacement? I hope this isnt a hardware issue... Any help? Thanks! It starts off fine. Then goes off by 120-180 degrees. Help.
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Forgive my ignorance but what are you using for a compass? I do not see a stock app for that. Let me know and I will test for you.
Im using google maps and gps status and toolbox
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Im using google maps and gps status and toolbox
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Not seeing any issues. Also took the opportunity to test GPS and navigation and no issue there either except Samsung shipped the beta version of Navigation!
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Not seeing any issues. Also took the opportunity to test GPS and navigation and no issue there either except Samsung shipped the beta version of Navigation!
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Did you try turning the phone 360 to test the compass for all the directions, because mine works if i go south our west, but when i go north or east it goes crazy and jumps around and spins, it may be hardware issue, so I may replace it, please feel free to help or update on the problem for anybody other than me that has this. Thanks kietht!
willi_3609 said:
Did you try turning the phone 360 to test the compass for all the directions, because mine works if i go south our west, but when i go north or east it goes crazy and jumps around and spins, it may be hardware issue, so I may replace it, please feel free to help or update on the problem for anybody other than me that has this. Thanks kietht!
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Yes, I tested it while I was driving. I have not seen an issue with compass or GPS.
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Yes, I tested it while I was driving. I have not seen an issue with compass or GPS.
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Ok thanks!
Hmm that's interesting, because I too have noticed my compass acting a little strange. I was one of the people who received the Note 4 early via mail on the 13th so it's a device from the first 'litter.' I'm debating if I should trade it out for a new one....
Keep us posted.
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Ok thanks!
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iunlock said:
Hmm that's interesting, because I too have noticed my compass acting a little strange. I was one of the people who received the Note 4 early via mail on the 13th so it's a device from the first 'litter.' I'm debating if I should trade it out for a new one....
Keep us posted.
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Mine is working better now, maybe only 5-10 degrees off and no jitters, i would recommend turning off the phone, taking out the battery, putting the battery bacj in and restarting it, it seems the soft reset did it for me, some temp. Compass files may :laugh:have been messed up, just dont use gps status and toolbox unless its really messed up.
Cheers!