[MOD] GPS FasterFix Europe

75markus · May 6, 2011

GPS FasterFix Europe

What does it do : It will change/create your "gps.conf" file, so your phone will connect with the Nokia NTP Servers in Europe instead of Google. You should get a faster GPS fix.

Installation : apply zip in CWM Recovery

For which ROM´s : All

download :

GPS_FasterFix_Europe

All NTP Servers listed here, you can edit "gps.conf" and change the server with your prefered one : http://www.pool.ntp.org/en/

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Hidden menu fix : use nokia servers & avtivate SLP Auto Provision

all credits to conceptics @ modaco !!

To get it to work as flawless I have made the following adjustments that seem to work well:

1. Go into the LG hidden menu
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

I'm in Switzerland and with this settings (supl.nokia.com), the GPS fix is relatively quick and works consistently within about 10 seconds of starting Google-Maps.

Still not sure if this is indeed FR15 related or if the problem is purely SSL Certificate related. If it is SSL Certificate related wouldn't the problem be much more widespread and wouldn't google already have updated the certificate by now?

Anyway, hope the above works at least as a temporary workaround.

this fix really works like a charm, you nearly get an instant fix !

access hidden menu :

In launcher pro you just press and hold on one of the home screens until a menu shows up.
Select "Shortcuts" then choose "Activities" scroll down until you find com.lge.hiddenmenu.
tap on it then tap on HiddenMenu. now you have a shortcut on the home screen.

if you have cooked ROM without hidden menu, you can use my zip to install in recovery first :

hidden-menu

aMpeX · May 6, 2011

First, the Optimus 2X doesn't have a gps.conf file at all, so the fix is about creating the file, not modifying it.

Second, this fix works for any ROM.

Third, thx for sharing

navlem · May 6, 2011

aMpeX said:
First, the Optimus 2X doesn't have a gps.conf file at all, so the fix is about creating the file, not modifying it.

Second, this fix works for any ROM.

Third, thx for sharing

After MCR fr15 rom, there is gps.conf file already as Paul implemented it into his rom.

75markus · May 6, 2011

aMpeX said:
First, the Optimus 2X doesn't have a gps.conf file at all, so the fix is about creating the file, not modifying it.

Second, this fix works for any ROM.

Third, thx for sharing

Paul included it in FR15, but standard is for north america

Changelog

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)

Second : updated info in first post

Third : you´re welcome

stevvie · May 6, 2011

I use navlem great BlazingDragon rom that had a gps.conf for north america and just edited it for the UK by getting my server from here http://www.pool.ntp.org/en/

ironman159 · May 6, 2011

It sees the satelites but never locks them. Do you have any solution for it?

Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App

75markus · May 7, 2011

ironman159 said:
It sees the satelites but never locks them. Do you have any solution for it?

Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App

are you outside ?

in a room or house you can hardly get a fix ...

outside i get a fix between 5-30 seconds, depends where you are ...

ironman159 · May 7, 2011

Rebooted and fixed inside the house within 30 sec, works properly. Thanks!

Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App

gregy74 · May 10, 2011

Can I just copy gps.conf file in etc directory with root explorer?

75markus · May 10, 2011

gregy74 said:
Can I just copy gps.conf file in etc directory with root explorer?

yes, you probably have to mount rw first ...

XabdullahX · May 10, 2011

Flashed this, but now when i boot phone, i get alot of force closes and the phone doesnt really work because adw launcher keeps closing. Anyone with this problem? any way to restore the phone as it was?

75markus · May 11, 2011

XabdullahX said:
Flashed this, but now when i boot phone, i get alot of force closes and the phone doesnt really work because adw launcher keeps closing. Anyone with this problem? any way to restore the phone as it was?

my zip can´t be the reason for this behavior ...

it just copies "gps.conf" to system/etc

if you like to remove it : navigate to system/etc with root explorer, mount rw, and delete "gps.conf"

that´s it !

kenneth83 · May 11, 2011

does it work for the stock rom???

Mike_52 · May 11, 2011

Nice fix, just pushed the file with root explorer on system/etc, now faster fix work on Stock Rom (V10c).

stegg · May 11, 2011

XabdullahX said:
Flashed this, but now when i boot phone, i get alot of force closes and the phone doesnt really work because adw launcher keeps closing. Anyone with this problem? any way to restore the phone as it was?

I had the same problem, then I fixed permissions in recovery.
now I have no more FC (until now!

)

tasar · May 12, 2011

For every one, who has problems with GPS and wait long time for fix, test this: http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-optimus-2x-2x-modaco-com/339249/gps-issue-fr15/#entry1696600

This works great for me,, very fast fix.
I have baseband 20110405 and the Fear 8.1 Rom

75markus · May 12, 2011

tasar said:
For every one, who has problems with GPS and wait long time for fix, test this: http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-optimus-2x-2x-modaco-com/339249/gps-issue-fr15/#entry1696600

This works great for me,, very fast fix.
I have baseband 20110405 and the Fear 8.1 Rom

thx, i also tried, MUCH faster fix, also in rooms ...

updated 1.st post

Unimatrix-zero · May 12, 2011

tasar said:
For every one, who has problems with GPS and wait long time for fix, test this: http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-optimus-2x-2x-modaco-com/339249/gps-issue-fr15/#entry1696600

This works great for me,, very fast fix.
I have baseband 20110405 and the Fear 8.1 Rom

This fix is absolutely amazing!!! I get an instant fix every time!!!

Mauritsdvh · May 12, 2011

Simply fantastic. 10 sec cold fix. A must for everyone!

ionhide · May 12, 2011

tasar said:
For every one, who has problems with GPS and wait long time for fix, test this: http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-optimus-2x-2x-modaco-com/339249/gps-issue-fr15/#entry1696600

This works great for me,, very fast fix.
I have baseband 20110405 and the Fear 8.1 Rom

Any way to do this on cyanogenmod?

Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA App

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