[Q] Another GPS question...

[inconceeeivable]

Hey guys,

Here's a quick rundown of my situation: I've had my GPS connector replaced per the instructions in the "Correct Hardware Fix" thread. I've been running tests using both the integrated gps test menu and the Chartcross gps test app.

For starters, I've found something quite curious about the Chartcross app. Despite the fact that I have "Use Wireless Networks" disabled in location & security settings, the Chartcross app does appear to use network assisted gps.

Chartcross Tests
Test 1: Place phone in airplane mode, restart, run test. Finds 3-5 sats, maybe connects, takes forever nevertheless. In other words, sucks.

Test 2: Re-enable wireless data. Restart. Run test again. Immediately sees 13 sats, connects to 7 fairly quickly (inside even). Again, this is despite having "Use wireless" unchecked.


My GPS is obviously working (and working well), so why the hell will it not connect while data is off? I'm totally stumped...any advice would be much appreciated.


P.S. I've tried Nero v5 (awesome, by the way) and stock 2.2. Pretty sure my phone is a July 2010 model, if that helps.

 

[valewalker]

I had some slow connect issues with Nero v5 as well. I got mine resolved by flashing a newer (KA7) modem.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868774

 

[Sdobron]

I'm getting awful gps with the ka7 modem. How was your gps before hardware fix?

 

[oka1]

Get a clue people, read the Vibrant advertisement. The Vibrant has GPS assist NOT GPS. That means without the Cellular connection just relying on the Sats for the connection, the GPS will be sucky and slow, but it will work without the Cell/wireless signal.

i am using KA7 and i am getting 11-14 in view and 5-7 lock, fast locate.

Without Cell signal i get 5-8 view and 3-5 lock takes 45sec-1min

But this could because of where i am and most likely why people have different performance of the GPS

 

[inconceeeivable]

Get a clue people, read the Vibrant advertisement. The Vibrant has GPS assist NOT GPS. That means without the Cellular connection just relying on the Sats for the connection, the GPS will be sucky and slow, but it will work without the Cell/wireless signal.

i am using KA7 and i am getting 11-14 in view and 5-7 lock, fast locate.

Without Cell signal i get 5-8 view and 3-5 lock takes 45sec-1min

But this could because of where i am and most likely why people have different performance of the GPS

Sorry man, I didn't realize the distinction.

So let me get this straight:

An assisted GPS uses some sort of wireless data regardless of whether or not the "Use Wireless Networks" box is checked in Android settings?

 

[ferhanmm]

GET A CLUE PEOPLE! lol

 

[inconceeeivable]

GET A CLUE PEOPLE! lol

Yeah...