GPS problem

will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

Hey all I new here

I have a HTC sensation it broke twice so has been sent of for repair loads
Iv recently ft it back with the GPS not working it comes up with the flashing
GPS icon in notification bar but doesn't lock.
So I decided to root it and install fash Rom to se if it could fix the problem
But sadly hasnt.
I realy can't be bothered to send it away again because they are crap at repairs
U always get it back with something else broken lol.
Is there a place were I can buy a GPS receiver and replace mine?

Hope to here what you guys think.

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Sdobron · Nov 14, 2011 at 6:11 PM

It's not a hardware issue. Download GPS status from the market and clear the GPS cache. Should fix your problem.

will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

Thanks for the advise mate. I tryd GPS status still no lock on any satellite.

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KCuadrado · Nov 15, 2011 at 1:18 AM

Did you read this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262652&highlight=crypted+GPS

Many users thought it was helpful, it helped me too!

StuartTheFish · Nov 15, 2011 at 1:37 AM

Is that worth doing whether your GPS is actually working or not? As it seems to imply it'll see more satellites...

kpjimmy · Nov 15, 2011 at 2:04 AM

StuartTheFish said:
Is that worth doing whether your GPS is actually working or not? As it seems to imply it'll see more satellites...

For the most part it should work. Usually whenever gps shows sats but doesn't lock it mostly has to do with kernels, ril/radio combos, and the version of superuser one is on.

I had an issue where the gps would not lock at all, but after a lot of troubleshooting, I ran into those issues. I just flash whatever rom I want, make sure the ril and radio combo works. Do not mess with the kernels for now and test for gps. If it doesn't work, try crypted's fix.

will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

Thanks guys ill that. If it doesn't work can I jus flash a diiferent kernel and dif version of superuser if so what would you put on a HTC sensation on o2?

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will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

Hey all I have tryed that fix flashed with adb didn't work sadly. Is there a command using adb that could state wat the GPS is doing. I tryed GPS status is said no satellites found and non in use.

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kpjimmy · Nov 15, 2011 at 7:50 PM

will.hare said:
Hey all I have tryed that fix flashed with adb didn't work sadly. Is there a command using adb that could state wat the GPS is doing. I tryed GPS status is said no satellites found and non in use.

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Did you reboot? And what kernel are you using? And have you confirmed that you have the correct ril/radio combo working with that rom you are using?

will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

I rebooted. And I used the radio that was recommended. And I'm using [email protected] Thank you for the help mate

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kpjimmy · Nov 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM

will.hare said:
I rebooted. And I used the radio that was recommended. And I'm using [email protected] Thank you for the help mate

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Just a fyi, I have always had problems with faux kernels and running gps. Is that kernel the bundled into the rom? Is there a more 'stock' kernel you can try?

Also use file explorer/astro to the system/etc folder. Make sure you just delete the suplrootcert. It's not needed to run gps at all. Totally optional file the gps.conf file uses, but I delete it anyways.

will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

yea it was a bundle i think there was a stock rom. what rom and kernels are good for sensation.

webmaster · Jul 28, 2011 586 36 0

will.hare said:
I rebooted. And I used the radio that was recommended. And I'm using [email protected] Thank you for the help mate

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Shut down the phone and take the battery out for 30 seconds. Put it back in and then turn the phone back on. That fixed the problem for me, and it also worked for a number of other people. It might work for you, although there is only one way to find out!

will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

webmaster said:
Shut down the phone and take the battery out for 30 seconds. Put it back in and then turn the phone back on. That fixed the problem for me, and it also worked for a number of other people. It might work for you, although there is only one way to find out!

I tryd that didn't work for me might give it another go tho lol cheers mate

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will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

i cant fint the stock kernel

kpjimmy · Nov 16, 2011 at 2:27 AM

Which rom are you running?

Here's a link that may help if you haven't tried already.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178143

will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

I using android revolution Hd

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digitaloracle86 · Jun 27, 2010 22 10 0

Download turbo gps from the market and see if you getting NMEA strings,if they are empty take the gps.pyramid.so file from system/lib/hw/ and replace it with the same file from sense rom. This solution fixed my gps issues on aosp roms.

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StuartTheFish · Nov 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

How do you check to see the strings?

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will.hare · Nov 13, 2011 17 0 0

I'm getting strings I think LOL but no view of satellites

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