GPS lock

[mpulford311]

I need help. I have read all of the GPS threads and tried different cfg's but none of them work.

I tried wiping just the dalvik cache, flashing newer cfg's, tried different GPS apps and to no avail cannot get the GPS lock at all.

I am short of taking a hammer and smashing my Inspire into the ground.

I am running Cyanogen mod 9. Running radio 26.11.4.21.M. Everything on this Rom works perfect except GPS.

Can someone help me out and point me in the direction I need to go. Thx.

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[Hunt3r.j2]

I need help. I have read all of the GPS threads and tried different cfg's but none of them work.

I tried wiping just the dalvik cache, flashing newer cfg's, tried different GPS apps and to no avail cannot get the GPS lock at all.

I am short of taking a hammer and smashing my Inspire into the ground.

I am running Cyanogen mod 9. Running radio 26.11.4.21.M. Everything on this Rom works perfect except GPS.

Can someone help me out and point me in the direction I need to go. Thx.

Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

Use something to open up the flash cover, then clean up the little gold contacts on the flash cover with rubbing alcohol. Take a look at the contacts on the motherboard and make sure it isn't crushed. If they are, then you should probably get a warranty fix done.

 

[poopsmith777]

I had the same issue with GPS rarely getting a lock. I flashed the agps method in CWM, then installed GPS Status apk to monitor the satellites as they are learned. It takes anywhere from a 5-15 minutes in my experience, but it works every time now. Usually get around 9 satellites in my location.

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[FoxxMD]

I discovered recently that a silicone cover and gps do NOT go well together. On my device gps locks in about 10 seconds without the cover on... It has never locked with the cover on and I dont think it ever will...

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[Hunt3r.j2]

I discovered recently that a silicone cover and gps do NOT go well together. On my device gps locks in about 10 seconds without the cover on... It has never locked with the cover on and I dont think it ever will...

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You can probably fix the issue by cutting the case so that the whole plastic flash cover is exposed. Not pretty, but it fixes the gps issues.

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[kBTWOFOUR]

I like to open Google Maps and then turn off data and GPS. I then turn on data and GPS and wait for the status icon to turn blue. That usually works for me.

 

[Gizmoe]

I had the same issue with an Att branded case. I now use an otter case and it locks pretty fast. Still not ad good as no case but at least it works. I have read some people have good luck with the "platinum" case from best buy. It doesn't cover the flash/speaker/camera area.

 

[FoxxMD]

The otter box sounds like a better solution... cutting the case is by no means aesthetically pleasing

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[makmert]

I have same problem. Phone locks the sattelites. but never gives my location

 

[Nylo]

I have a Speck Candy case and have no issues with GPS lock.

Thanks, Nylo

Rooted AT&T GB233 Inspire

 

[punkkloser]

No ics Rom in my phone has working GPS. Getting a lock isn't a problem. The problem is while using navigation, the signal is lost after 5 minutes. I've tried every ics Rom, same thing. Also flashed every possible fix, no go. Yet GPS status shows 8-10 locks. Gingerbread Roms are solid regardless of which ones I use, never a signal lost. Must be an ics problem, or some of us have some sort of different chipset or something. Also flashed every radio I could find, same result. Ics= signal lost, gb= flawless gps

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[fatboyRICH]

No ics Rom in my phone has working GPS. Getting a lock isn't a problem. The problem is while using navigation, the signal is lost after 5 minutes. I've tried every ics Rom, same thing. Also flashed every possible fix, no go. Yet GPS status shows 8-10 locks. Gingerbread Roms are solid regardless of which ones I use, never a signal lost. Must be an ics problem, or some of us have some sort of different chipset or something. Also flashed every radio I could find, same result. Ics= signal lost, gb= flawless gps

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Agreed, but if you just toggle your GPS off and on when it loses lock, it will re-lock and stay locked for the duration of use. Small inconvenience to be able to enjoy ICS on my Inspire IMO.

sent from my IceCold Inspire 4G