GPS issues?

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I know the Vibrant doesn't come out for a few more days but one thing that has made me very hesitant about purchasing this device are the GPS issues found on the international Galaxy S. Supposedly the phone wont lock on more than 8 satellites or any satellites with less than 20 snr. People are reporting the nav cursor will quite often jump around if it loses signal. I use Google Navigation a lot and this would be a huge problem.

Anyone else concerned? Hopefully the US firmware will have fixed this.

I'm also curious about this. Can somone who has gotten their hands on the vibrant early comment?

I've got mine... it seems to work better then the G1, locks really fast.

check the other threads - the issue does seem to have been firmware version related

the one user, sdjean - his phone did a 180 in terms of gps reception, and there's another interesting comment from another user that experienced gps reception / sat lock issues at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725748

i had the same concerns but after seeing the issues resolving from firmware updates and other postings as the above, i'm going ahead

And months later, the GPS still has problems.

Originally Posted by SamsungVibrant

And months later, the GPS still has problems.

LOL true story.. sadly..

Originally Posted by SamsungVibrant

And months later, the GPS still has problems.

Mine was horrid when running stock 2.1 JI6.

Running Bionix-v for the last few days and the GPS has been right on the money. First time since owning the phone that it locks on and nails my position in under 30 seconds.

Originally Posted by Yaz75

Mine was horrid when running stock 2.1 JI6.

Running Bionix-v for the last few days and the GPS has been right on the money. First time since owning the phone that it locks on and nails my position in under 30 seconds.

Actually, I was running JI6 stock until I upgraded to KA6 via Mini Kies a few days ago. The GPS was HORRIBLE. No lock at all no matter how long I left it.

BUT I decided to do a factory reset before turning the phone in and it turns out that fixed everything. I get locks indoors now.

Originally Posted by jimmynguyen91

Actually, I was running JI6 stock until I upgraded to KA6 via Mini Kies a few days ago. The GPS was HORRIBLE. No lock at all no matter how long I left it.

BUT I decided to do a factory reset before turning the phone in and it turns out that fixed everything. I get locks indoors now.

I would like to learn how to make the gps stop drifting.

Originally Posted by SamsungVibrant

I would like to learn how to make the gps stop drifting.

How much drift/variation are you talking about?