[GUIDE] GPS Fix for the GB Leak for the G2x

momentarylapseofreason · May 15, 2011

krylon360 said:
Unless CM7 has a hidden menu for GPS, this fix will not work on it.

CM7 is pure AOSP, meaning, no LG hidden menu's.

While I understand that there are no LG branded menus, shouldn't there be a base Android application of some sort? Seems odd that there would be no way to adjust GPS settings without a MFG's application.

In addition, what would prevent us from adding the LG software back onto the phone in order to adjust things?

legoman666 · May 15, 2011

Changing the supl server to supl.google.com:7276 worked better than any of the other options.

I had the same problem on my Nokia N900. The default supl server was supl.nokia.com which is apparently Europe only. Why this was the default for the US N900 is beyond me. Changing it to supl.google.com reduced my gps fix time from 10-15 minutes to 5-10 seconds.

catr8 · May 15, 2011

krylon360 said:
So, after installing the GB Leak, I noticed that GPS was hosed. I was able to resolve this and get locks again by following the steps below. (This has also been confirmed by Atantian that it fixes GPS when going from the GB leak back down to 2.2.2)

dial 1809#*999#
Scroll down to GPS Test
Check Use Extended Conf File (this will be for gps.conf in /data/gps which I will include with the Bionix 2 release)
Click System Settings
Check Use XTRAS
Click SUPL Setting
Click SLP Server Setting
Here, you can test for best results. I am using the Spirent server
Hit back x3
Click Get Position
Hit Menu
Click Settings
Session Type> Single Fix
Oper Mode > MS-Based
Hit Back
Go outside in a clear view
Hit Menu
Hit Start.
Let it do its thing for 10-15...

You should be good to go.
Again, for SLP server, test each one out.

Once done, you can grab GPS Test from the market and should have instant locks.

Krylon I too, have issues when I enter the above mentioned code it just sit there searching ussd code; I entered the code exactly as stated also am on cm7 am an absolute noobe trying to keep up with you all but am lost with GB leak don't understand...please help

catr8 · May 15, 2011

goldeman said:
i am using 'go dialer' ... i noticed it didnt work either until i went to the stock dialer, then ussd code worked ... to get to stock dialer go to your apps then contacts

Can you clear up how to go to apps then contacts....

nraudigy2 · May 15, 2011

legoman666 said:
Changing the supl server to supl.google.com:7276 worked better than any of the other options.

I had the same problem on my Nokia N900. The default supl server was supl.nokia.com which is apparently Europe only. Why this was the default for the US N900 is beyond me. Changing it to supl.google.com reduced my gps fix time from 10-15 minutes to 5-10 seconds.

Google server definitely works faster for me. It took 5 seconds to get an accuracy on GPS Test, that is the real lock.

Prod1702 · May 15, 2011

Thanks this works great, but one problem I don't understand. The Use-Extebded Conf File, and Use XTRAS do not stay clicked after a reboot. I need to go back in and reclick them. Once they are clicked with the google server info i am getting great lock times.

momentarylapseofreason · May 15, 2011

catr8 said:
Can you clear up how to go to apps then contacts....

He means that if you are using a dialer other than the factory one, open up the application drawer and go click on the contacts icon. Then select the dialer.

If you are running cyanogen mod, this hack won't work though

lytener · May 16, 2011

Hi there. May I have some help? I'm using the GB leak. Do you need a /data/gps gps.conf file? Looked in the thread and couldn't find one. The settings don't stick when I go through the steps. Are they supposed be unchecked when I hit back?

Neffstarr · May 16, 2011

thanks for this i am on stock and it helped me,,

overground · May 16, 2011

For those having problems, this post may help. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13856734&postcount=1299

krylon360 · May 16, 2011

overground said:
For those having problems, this post may help. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13856734&postcount=1299

Thanks OG, I was about to post this up for CM7 users

tenbeau · May 16, 2011

I am on Bionix 2 and loving it. The rom states it has supl google as default but my GPS has been very poor so I went in and tried the fix. I have 2 questions:1. when I click start the GPS icon flashes but nothing happens with the columns of numbrer latitude etc.the icon flashes for about 10 minutes and than stops. I still have all zero's in the columns. Is this the way it should work? I have tried all 3 settings and found that lge supl seems to be the best for me. I cannot find a Google supl setting anywhere. I greatly appreciate any and all help and info.

mastermindx85 · May 16, 2011

nraudigy2 said:
Google server definitely works faster for me. It took 5 seconds to get an accuracy on GPS Test, that is the real lock.

How do you do this

bamabruin · May 16, 2011

In the hidden menu, I can't open GPS Test. When I click it, it does nothing. Anyone else have this?

I am on stock btw.

krylon360 · May 16, 2011

tenbeau said:
I am on Bionix 2 and loving it. The rom states it has supl google as default but my GPS has been very poor so I went in and tried the fix. I have 2 questions:1. when I click start the GPS icon flashes but nothing happens with the columns of numbrer latitude etc.the icon flashes for about 10 minutes and than stops. I still have all zero's in the columns. Is this the way it should work? I have tried all 3 settings and found that lge supl seems to be the best for me. I cannot find a Google supl setting anywhere. I greatly appreciate any and all help and info.

in the gps.conf file in /system/etc google is set to default.

Are you outside or inside when doing the test?
When inside, the test doesnt work to well for me, as soon as I step outside in clear view, instalock.

tenbeau · May 16, 2011

krylon360 said:
in the gps.conf file in /system/etc google is set to default.

Are you outside or inside when doing the test?
When inside, the test doesnt work to well for me, as soon as I step outside in clear view, instalock.

Thanks for the swift reply Krylon.I have followed the directions to the letter and I am outside when I hit start only the gps icon flashes and this goes on for between 10-14 minutes but in the columns with latitude etc nothing happens they stay all zeroes. I keep running the test until the icon stops blinking but never have any numbers etc in the columns. I have found that lge supl seems to be a bit better than the other two.(the icon only flashed for about a minutes) Have I left out something? Is there a keystroke I am missing? I love the rom!!!! Just super, but I do need my GPS as I use it on a daily basis throughout the day. Any and all help is greatly and warmly appreciated.

Edit: going to send a donation your way tomorrow. Thanks for the great work!!!

momentarylapseofreason · May 17, 2011

krylon360 said:
Thanks OG, I was about to post this up for CM7 users

Can't get it to work. Won't pull up under custom shortcuts or by using the # code

tenbeau · May 17, 2011

momentarylapseofreason said:
Can't get it to work. Won't pull up under custom shortcuts or by using the # code

I would greatly appreciate it if someone could supply some info on this fix. I just need to know if the test I am running is doing anything at all. I get nothing but zeros when I have started test and my GPS seems to be getting worse. I have tried all 3 -T mobile-Spirient-Lge and none seem to be working very well at all. Some times it will finally lock but and than will lock quickly for a few moments than a few minutes later it just will not lock. Are there any other settings I might be able to tweak? Really getting frustrated with this I have just one day left in remorse period and need to make a decision. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

diablos991 · May 17, 2011

tenbeau said:
I would greatly appreciate it if someone could supply some info on this fix. I just need to know if the test I am running is doing anything at all. I get nothing but zeros when I have started test and my GPS seems to be getting worse. I have tried all 3 -T mobile-Spirient-Lge and none seem to be working very well at all. Some times it will finally lock but and than will lock quickly for a few moments than a few minutes later it just will not lock. Are there any other settings I might be able to tweak? Really getting frustrated with this I have just one day left in remorse period and need to make a decision. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Read my posts in this thread. It will show you the way.

bamabruin · May 17, 2011

Is there a gps.conf downloadable file somewhere (with instructions)? When I click on GPS Test in the hidden menu, nothing happens.

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