[MOD][GPS] Better GPS from Ziggy471[MOD]

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This is a MOD posted today in IRC(#thunderbolt) today by Ziggy471 that has improved GPS lock for myself and others that have tried it.

Instructions:
With Root Explorer (or similar app) go to /etc/gps.conf

In Root Explorer long press on the file and select open in text editor

Change the first line from: NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org to NTP_SERVER=us.pool.ntp.org

Save changes and reboot

Credit: Ziggy471

hmm gps seemed to be fixed with the maps update but ill try it out

Will this screw up my clock widget etc if I travel to mexico or canada? I travel frequently.

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Originally Posted by dbu

This is a MOD posted today in IRC(#thunderbolt) today by Ziggy471 that has improved GPS lock for myself and others that have tried it.

Instructions:
With Root Explorer (or similar app) go to /etc/gps.conf

In Root Explorer long press on the file and select open in text editor

Change the first line from: NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org to NTP_SERVER=us.pool.ntp.org

Save changes and reboot

Credit: Ziggy471

Just did the mod. GPS signal picked up in less than a minute. Used to take 10-15mins. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by khanam

Will this screw up my clock widget etc if I travel to mexico or canada? I travel frequently.

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No, pretty sure it just tells GPS where to look first, then if it doesn't find you there it looks elsewhere. It may just take an extra few seconds, but I think it basically gives it a starting point.

Doesn't really help me... Why does gps respond better with wifi simply turned on... Doesnt need to be connected just turned on

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Worked perfect! Made my day.

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Originally Posted by incredibler

Doesn't really help me... Why does gps respond better with wifi simply turned on... Doesnt need to be connected just turned on

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I have same issue. With about all custom ROM/kernel combos I get location errors or my sense clock widget tells me I'm in Philadelphia when I am in Kansas, unless I simply turn WiFi on. Not connected, just on. If I turn it on and my location works....

Worked great for me, GPS was always taking several minutes to find me, but after this it locked on in about 10 seconds.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by mjones1052

No, pretty sure it just tells GPS where to look first, then if it doesn't find you there it looks elsewhere. It may just take an extra few seconds, but I think it basically gives it a starting point.

got it. thanks.