Hello guys.This is my first post/topic.I know there are already a lot of topics about GPS on I9001(that video when registering kinda scared me :angel
I can't connect to the sattelites in less then 5 minutes.This happens every time.Now,when I finally connect,I keep losing the lock so you can imagine what happens in Copilot...So basiclly I can't use the GPS.
This is what I tried to do:
-I re-downloaded the A-Gps data with "GPS Status" app
-I calibrated pitch,roll and compass
-I tightened the screws on the back
-I modified the "gps.conf" with "FasterGPS" app
I live in Romania,Easter Europe...
Do you know what else I should do to make my GPS work well?
open "gps.conf" in a text editor and check to see if you have there's at the top of file:
server 0.ro.pool.ntp.org
server 1.ro.pool.ntp.org
server 2.ro.pool.ntp.org
server 3.ro.pool.ntp.org
if not then add them, save file, and just copy paste over old file using "root exposure" (remember to set permission as same as old file) then reboot.
EDIT: read this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
EDIT: here's a gps.conf I made for Romania, just replace with old gps.conf then set permissions and reboot. download link http://db.tt/zI0QGkpF
pryerlee said:
open "gps.conf" in a text editor and check to see if you have there's at the top of file:
server 0.ro.pool.ntp.org
server 1.ro.pool.ntp.org
server 2.ro.pool.ntp.org
server 3.ro.pool.ntp.org
if not then add them, save file, and just copy paste over old file using "root exposure" (remember to set permission as same as old file) then reboot.
EDIT: read this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
EDIT: here's a gps.conf I made for Romania, just replace with old gps.conf then set permissions and reboot. download link http://db.tt/zI0QGkpF
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Hey.Thanks for the file.I downloaded it,but I am not that good with phones(better with computers)
How do I set permissions after I replace the old gps.conf?
download "root explorer" goto where you download my file, copy it then goto system/ect/gps.conf then in the upper right corner of "root explore" select "mount rw" then paste my file over old gps.conf, then hold finger on gps.conf file and a popup box will appear, scroll down to where it says "permissions" and change them to -rw-r--r-- also scroll down to "change owner" and change both to "root" then change the setting in top right corner back to "mount ro" thats it, just reboot.
pryerlee said:
download "root explorer" goto where you download my file, copy it then goto system/ect/gps.conf then in the upper right corner of "root explore" select "mount rw" then paste my file over old gps.conf, then hold finger on gps.conf file and a popup box will appear, scroll down to where it says "permissions" and change them to -rw-r--r-- also scroll down to "change owner" and change both to "root" then change the setting in top right corner back to "mount ro" thats it, just reboot.
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Ok I did everything and went outside to check it.I have "GPS Status" so I entered in it and checked.Finally,after 190 s,it connected to 4 of the 9 sattelites and then to 5 from 10:victory:
No problems.
I'm happy with it,but form what I heard it should connect in a few seconds.If it's not possible,then tell me.If it is,maybe I will do some other things to make it work faster.
Anyway,in general,I owe you a big THANKS
my gps takes about the same time to connect but it varies depending on satellite positions and cloud cover ect... now you know how to edit the gps.conf file you can search around see if you can find a better solution. anyway glad it's faster than before.
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I misspelled my first name when I registered my NC. So when I went to Settings -> Device Info -> About Your NOOKcolor, my name in the Owner field was misspelled. I was able to correct it online via BN.com but the NC wouldn't correct itself. It's a minor annoyance but wanted it corrected.
What you need:
Rooted NC with Superuser access
Root Explorer or equivalent
SQLite Editor or equivalent
What to do:
Use Root Explorer and navigate to /data/system to find the accounts.db file
Copy the file to the root of your SDCard (I was unable to make edits to the accounts.db file while it was located in /data/system)
Locate the copied file and open it using SQLite Editor
Open the "extras" table
CLICK AND HOLD the name field you want to edit. In my case it was the firstname field
Select "Edit Record"
Correct your name in the Value field
Click Save
You should receive a confirmation that the update was successful
Use the back button (soft key button on the bottom menu) to get back to Root Explorer
Copy the newly edited accounts.db file
Navigate back to /data/system
BEFORE YOU PASTE, rename the existing accounts.db file to accounts.db.old (just a precaution in case you don't want to lose the original file)
PASTE the newly edited accounts.db file into /data/system
NOTE: the r/w permissions are different between the original accounts.db.old file and the newly edited file Update the permissions of the newly edited file to match that of old file
Reboot
Once it's up, you should see your corrected name. I was able to successfully download a book using the NC Shop so all should be well.
** DISCLAIMER: Do at your own risk. I assume no responsibility if this doesn't work for you or causes issues with your NC. I can't imagine it will as it's a very minor database modification. ***
Yikes I goofed up my accounts.db file by editing it with the text editor (just didn't read the instructions carefully. Moving too fast.). Also didn't back up the file before editing (I know I'm an idiot ). Any idea how I can restore this file? Thanks.
Ok, I just managed to restore the file and all is ok, and my name is corrected. Next time I will read instructions better!
Phew! Glad to hear it worked out for you.
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I have a rooted NT, and i start to notice the owner/account name becomes "unavailable". I went to the location specified above, but couldn't find the entry. Would anybody happen to know how i can change it?
Thanks.
rvr350 said:
I have a rooted NT, and i start to notice the owner/account name becomes "unavailable". I went to the location specified above, but couldn't find the entry. Would anybody happen to know how i can change it?
Thanks.
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This is the NC forum. You have a NT. Hop over to the NT forum and post question there.
Hello All,
In another section of this message board, I posted a question about using the root explorer app., I had mentioned the only reason I installed it on my gtab was I read that it had within the application a 'text editor', so if I needed to edit a text file I could..namely the build.prop file contained in the system file. I DID in fact click on the white button and enable the mount R/W function..but still don't see an option like the message states in another area:
Root explorer is pretty straight forward but can be confusing for some people who have never used it before. I have made this list based on the most commonly questions I have read about how to use Rood Explorer. I hope this answers your questions but if it doesn't, post the question and I'm sure I or someone will help you out.
When it won't let you manipulate a file ("this file system is read only") just touch the white button on the top that says "mount r/w"
When you long press files and folders for the sub menu, you can
Extract all
Delete
Rename
Copy
Move
Change Permissions
Properties
Add Bookmark
Send
View as text
Open in text editor
Zip a file
Create Tar
Change owner
You can also press menu for
New folder
Preferences
Bookmarks
Search
Muli-select
more gives you
Home
Refresh
New file
About
Exit
This program pretty much explains itself so just give it a little time and mess with it for a bit.
Can anyone help me ??
Thanks,
David
Does anyone know a way to get this working on 5.1 for Sprint? Free hotspot, that is.
iainaaldrich said:
Does anyone know a way to get this working on 5.1 for Sprint? Free hotspot, that is.
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Edit build.prop and use sqlite to change settings.db
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1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Download root explorer and sqlite editor
4. Open sqlite editor
4.a - under the files tab navigate to "data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global"
4.b - click the + symbol to add a new entry
4.c - In name section put "tether_dun_required" all lower case exactly as it appears here.
4.d - In value section put "0" thats the number zero.
4.e - click save and exit program.
5 Open root explorer
5.a - Under the root tab browse to "/system"
5.b - long press on file "build.prop" choose "open in text editor" choose "yes" to remount as read-write and continue
5.c - add this as a new line to the bottom of the file "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" all lower case exactly as it appears here. Just 1 uppercase letter here can make it not work.
5.d - save and exit
6 Reboot
7 Native tethering should work now.
Thank you kindly!
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Unfortunately I followed your instructions exactly and when I turn on hotspot I get "Unable to connect to data network; you may not be subscribed to Tethering or Hotspot service; please contact your phone company"
EDIT 2: After TWO reboots it works! Thanks again.
I understand half of that but let's see
How to get free hotspot= Get rid of stock ROM, flash custom ROM instead.
Hi, i have a htc one m8 sprint. I use original rom, but i can't find hotspot anywhere. Please, help me. How do i fix this problem?
1. is your Bootloader unlocked
2. are you rooted
Requirements
Rooted Android device
Vanilla Android/AOSP-based firmware or custom ROM
Android 6.0 or higher
Step 1Install a Root-Enabled File Browser or build.prop Editor
To get this one going, you'll just need either a root-enabled file browser or a dedicated build.prop editor app to add a single line to your build.prop file. If you don't already have one of these already, here are a pair of free options:
Install root Explorer (below) or FX File Explorer for free from the Google Play Store
Install Build.prop Editor for free from the Google Play Store
I'll be demonstrating using a root file browser, but the basic premise should be just about the same regardless of which method you use.
Edit Your build.prop File
The build.prop file is located in the system folder on the root partition of your device, so navigate to this directory with your root file browser to begin. From here, make sure the folder is mounted as "read/write," then long-press the build.prop file and choose "Open with," then "Text editor."
Next, scroll down to the bottom of your build.prop file and press the enter button on your keyboard to add a new line. From here, regardless of if you're using a file browser or a dedicated build.prop editor, the process will be the same. Simply add the following line, then make sure to save your changes before exiting:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Step 3 Reboot & Enjoy Free Tethering
Once you've added the line to your build.prop file, all that's left to do is to reboot your phone. When that's taken care of, head to the "More..." entry in Android's main Settings menu, then select "Tethering & portable hotspot." From here, simply turn on the "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" option and connect your secondary device to begin tethering, and all the while, your carrier will be none the wiser.
Thanks. I'll try it.
zxhwk said:
1. is your Bootloader unlocked
2. are you rooted
Requirements
Rooted Android device
Vanilla Android/AOSP-based firmware or custom ROM
Android 6.0 or higher
Step 1Install a Root-Enabled File Browser or build.prop Editor
To get this one going, you'll just need either a root-enabled file browser or a dedicated build.prop editor app to add a single line to your build.prop file. If you don't already have one of these already, here are a pair of free options:
Install root Explorer (below) or FX File Explorer for free from the Google Play Store
Install Build.prop Editor for free from the Google Play Store
I'll be demonstrating using a root file browser, but the basic premise should be just about the same regardless of which method you use.
Edit Your build.prop File
The build.prop file is located in the system folder on the root partition of your device, so navigate to this directory with your root file browser to begin. From here, make sure the folder is mounted as "read/write," then long-press the build.prop file and choose "Open with," then "Text editor."
Next, scroll down to the bottom of your build.prop file and press the enter button on your keyboard to add a new line. From here, regardless of if you're using a file browser or a dedicated build.prop editor, the process will be the same. Simply add the following line, then make sure to save your changes before exiting:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Step 3 Reboot & Enjoy Free Tethering
Once you've added the line to your build.prop file, all that's left to do is to reboot your phone. When that's taken care of, head to the "More..." entry in Android's main Settings menu, then select "Tethering & portable hotspot." From here, simply turn on the "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" option and connect your secondary device to begin tethering, and all the while, your carrier will be none the wiser.
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I try it, but don't change anything. Other issue of my m8 is that, when i install ruu, don't show sprint screen. It show "htc one" logo. How i do full format it?
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in settings go to backup and do a full reset it will return your phone back to stock if that is what you are referring to
or open dialer and type ##786# this will also completely reset the phone as if you just bought it
All you need to do is to download root explorer and open it... After that scroll down and locate "etc" and open the file then for "host" and open it with "text editor".. You will come across this number all you need to do is to just add # in front of them.
(#127.24.2.78) something like this...hope it helps