[settings]Fixed GPS with Cognition V2

[ultravorx]

Hey guys, Ive been having lots of issues with the gps actually locking on my phone, i know some of you have mixed results, but i was playing around with some settings and finally got a lock inside with 8 sats!

Below are the settings needed.

Getting into LBStest mode:

Then select SUPL/CP settings:

Server FQDN Type
Auto Config

Server: (This is the important one)
h-slp.mnc410.mcc310.pub.3gpp

Server port
7275


SUPL Secure Socket
Off

AGPS Mode
SUPL

I tried the same settings manually on my wifes phone with cognition 2.0 and it didnt work and the server port was a different number. I tried copying my settings over but it didnt work.

It looks like you need DG's cog v2.1

This worked great for me, hopefully it may help you guys out!

EDIT: picture is sitting on my couch 5 feet from a window!


Ultravorx

 

[brandonb81]

I tried those same settings and saw 8-10 satellites too standing still.

Now set your navigation and take it for a test drive. It's still useless. (for me anyway).

 

[krushin]

i went from 5, to 8... lol so it was a small improvement.

 

[CLShortFuse]

Server: (This is the important one)

I suggest you look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8264844&postcount=1

SUPL servers provide ephemeris/almanac data which is usually good for 7 days. Changing wouldn't do much. It's usually a one shot thing. By default, the hardware GPS needs to get this information from the satellites themselves which good GPS units do in 45 seconds (SIRFIII) but I've seen bad ones take up to 30 minutes.

 

[phr00t]

I tried those same settings and saw 8-10 satellites too standing still.

Now set your navigation and take it for a test drive. It's still useless. (for me anyway).

+1

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[ceebz]

I tried those same settings and saw 8-10 satellites too standing still.

Now set your navigation and take it for a test drive. It's still useless. (for me anyway).

Same here.

 

[imb951]

It seems we need to start a thread where everyone posts their Lbstestmode settings and results to try and narrow down ONCE and FOR ALL which settings are the best.

More specifically, which settings are the best NOT ONLY for getting a GPS lock standing still in your home/apartment/office/wherever but most importantly while using Google Nav WHILE DRIVING!

In my opinion, getting a lock and going nuts over how many satellites your phone sees while standing still is pretty useless. I use my GPS primarily for navigation driving around town.


I've tried three completely different lbstestmode settings posted by different people in this forum, as well as the default Cognition 2.1 settings. All of them lock while driving, then lose the lock shortly after.

 

[MrByte]

The issue is, at least for me and others as I have been reading, is that after the OTA update you can't get anymore into the Lbstestmode config with the dialstring.... Is there any other way to open/config that? I know this is not really Cognition related, since I guess with it you are still able to get in... probably will try it....

 

[mindfrost82]

The issue is, at least for me and others as I have been reading, is that after the OTA update you can't get anymore into the Lbstestmode config with the dialstring.... Is there any other way to open/config that? I know this is not really Cognition related, since I guess with it you are still able to get in... probably will try it....

You can if you use LauncherPro. There's a walkthrough on here about it...but you basically create a homescreen shortcut to an activity and select LBSTestMode.

 

[lionheartck]

When you guys flashed the jh7 update, did you tibu your system settings and apps, or apps only? I did apps only and it fixed my GPS. I drove around, and even didn't follow the route, and it still found me consistently.

 

[WheresWaldo]

If you do some interweb reading you will see that most of the other phone manufacturers have an agps server. For the Deathstar it is: h-slp.mnc410.mcc310.pub.3gpp. In an almost universal rejection most are switched to a nokia server or to google's servers claiming faster locks and improved location awareness.

 

[avgjoegeek]

Meh - I've tried them all - can get GPS to work for a short period of time, then the device seems to die. I really think this is a hardware issue.

 

[doctahjeph]

Meh - I've tried them all - can get GPS to work for a short period of time, then the device seems to die. I really think this is a hardware issue.

I think it is Hardware too. Only because I really have never seen any issues with my GPS running many different roms. I am a Field Technician so I am always driving around. I have been using my GPS when I go from site to site to see if I can find any real issues. It has stuttered from time to time, but not real big issues. Seems to skip for a second or two and then gets rigth back on track. Now each site isn't that far from each other about 10 to 20 miles so it may be that I haven't had a long enough trip to have any issues. I did go on one 100 mile trip the other day and it never quit on my. I am going on a 300 mile trip Sunday so will test it out the whole way and see what happens.

 

[MrByte]

You can if you use LauncherPro. There's a walkthrough on here about it...but you basically create a homescreen shortcut to an activity and select LBSTestMode.

Thanks! That did the trick.... I see now that it still has the same values I had put in before AT&T's OTA update.... so I guess that wasn't touched by the update... makes me wonder... today I had way better reception and was actually able to drive from work to home without the signal dropping not even once... Only thing I did last evening was clear out all GPS data... so, now still on OTA JH7 and wondering if I should or not change that...

 

[avgjoegeek]

Thanks! That did the trick.... I see now that it still has the same values I had put in before AT&T's OTA update.... so I guess that wasn't touched by the update... makes me wonder... today I had way better reception and was actually able to drive from work to home without the signal dropping not even once... Only thing I did last evening was clear out all GPS data... so, now still on OTA JH7 and wondering if I should or not change that...

... If it works at this point set it gently down on the ground and run away from it. DON'T TOUCH IT!

Seriously though - I wouldn't play with it if its truly working.

 

[MrByte]

... If it works at this point set it gently down on the ground and run away from it. DON'T TOUCH IT!

Seriously though - I wouldn't play with it if its truly working.

Well ... "truly working" are strong words

I'll see how it goes over the next few days....

 

[Stephenv1971]

Meh - I've tried them all - can get GPS to work for a short period of time, then the device seems to die. I really think this is a hardware issue.

I have been thinking this too. Had gps issues with my first captivate, returned it because it kept shutting off. On my second one, no issues at all.

 

[jgaviota]

GPS Plus

Those having issues while driving, could you disable GPS Plus and post your results?

My settings:

Application Settings:
Session Type: Tracking
Test Mode: S/W Test
Operation Mode:MS Based
Start Mode: Hot Start
GPS Plus: Off
Dyn accuracy: On
Accuracy: 50
Use SkyHook: Off
Use PC Tool: Off

SUPL / CP Settings
ServerFQDN Type: Custom Config
Server: supl.nokia.com
Server Port: 7275
SUPL Secure Socket: Off
AGPS Mode: SUPL

With these settings I've been having great results, but I can only test in maps.
There is no navigation in Guatemala