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[Acer Iconia A500] mobile88:
My GPS is working perfectly - I am using Sygic Aura and WiFi is turned OFF. GPS lockup 2-3 secs

However if you want to use Google Maps you need at least WiFi to be on to download map data. However this is not practical if you are continually on the road. So best choice I use my Android phone as a wireless hotspot
[Acer Iconia A500] erica_renee:
grear gps

GPS locks fast here as well. Only issue is its off by about 3o feet until I start moving then it will catch up.im guessing its the a/GPS assist that is making it off as I know the assist is far from accurate. Can lock on 5 to 7 sat inside and 12 or so outside within a fee minutes

Using. Co pilot
[Acer Iconia A500] Maddmatt:
You will need some other Navigation software because Google Maps requires an internet connection to work.
[Acer Iconia A500] Markon101:
I use a program called MapDroyd, it allows you to download full open street view maps.

Works like a charm!
[Acer Iconia A500] shojus:
Like he said.... once you get a lock with wifi on and your using google navigation you simply just go to settings and turn off wifi and google navigation will take you wherever you wanna go. That's what I have been doing and it works fine but the locks tend to be different all the time as far as how long it takes to actually get locked onto enough sats to work. Just my two cents....
[Acer Iconia A500] Fluffbutt:
Same here (on an Archos 101) and there's a thing called Locus (get the 151 version, or the hack for all maps with the newest version) - it caches UK ordnance survey maps (which is truly awesome!)

But. if I buy an A500 it has to have gps totally separate from wifi or 3g data stream.
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
If you are using map application that

does not have

the map already pre-installed on your card/device..( Google map, Google Navigation...etc... YOU WILL NEED data/wifi connection for the INITIAL hook up to download maps ( it has to download enough to cover your planned/plotted route !... at the minimum )

and if later you veer off road or what not, if required additional map...it WILL need data/wifi connection to download whatever is needed !

where do you think the map's data come from ?? not out of thin air ! :eek:

unless you are using one of those map program that comes with coverage map data already on a card or on your device...then, in that case... no data/wifi is needed.

simple as that ... ;)

I would also like to point out that within your "Settings-->>Location & security" menu, there is the option to "uncheck" how the device determine your location...etc

1/ Use wireless networks

2/ Use GPS satellites

3/ Use location for Google Search

I have #2 & #3 checked

and I leaved #1

UNCHECKED

My GPS works as intended... only need wifi on initially for the map's data... then I can turn wifi off and it continue to function properly ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Fluffbutt:
Major in "condescending 101" in Uni did we?

My point is that a lot of people have posted that they don't get GPS lock UNLESS wifi is turned on.

I KNOW you need wifi to download map data, but they seem to need wifi just to get a GPS signal lock, not even using a map app.

A GPS app should show the raw GPS data, maybe even extrapolate Lat/Long from it, regardless of if you have any on-board maps or not. If it can't do this without wifi being on, then it's Fubar.
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
Let me see if I can make a video of this to show you :p

I'm indoor now with heavy rain all evening ( just stop now )...and I got 8/8 locked :p

give me time ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Fluffbutt:
I accept that your works fine (I don't dispute your results), but what about the others that don't?

It seems that GPS on the tablet is a little iffy at best..
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
uploading 52MB file to mediafire currently... should be ready in 5 min.

it's from my camera ... in "mov" format.

ENJOY! :D

be back with a link in 5 min.
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
I don't dispute what you are saying either ...but ...

you have to agreed that 50% of the error might be regarding the hardware/device ... but the other 50% might also be from the "user's error" too :D

That is why we all need to read , and read,and then read more.... answers/settings/guides sometimes are within the thread... and we all know how people don't read sometimes ;)

almost done with the video... I went to trouble making and uploading (2:30am)... you HAVE TO watch... :D
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
OK... Here's my video of a proper working GPS without the use of wifi or 3G data whatsoever ...etc

this is indoor after heavy rain fall all evening :p

http://www.mediafire.com/?dq52epgtf4cba7j

enjoy ! ;)

sorry for the quality... had to kept the size down to upload...etc ;)

~~~

"Settings-->>Location & security" menu, there is the option to "uncheck" how the device determine your location...etc

1/ Use wireless networks

2/ Use GPS satellites

3/ Use location for Google Search

I have #2 & #3 checked

and I leaved #1

UNCHECKED

~~~
[Acer Iconia A500] Fluffbutt:
UnicornKaz

!!!!!

Thank you very much for taking the time to make that video.

I accept that you have now retored my faith in GPS working without data connection (meaning WIFI or 3G). It seems though that there IS a possibility of faulty units - if I buy from Rick Hart or Harvey Norman (for eg, just not JB HiFi (their return policy is crappy)), I can return if it proves faulty..

That fix was pretty fast, 5/5 in about 15 seconds (not as fast as a dedicated GPS, but great for a tablet).

I do also agree with you that 1/2 the problems might exist in front of the tablet screen ("between keyboard and chair" as they say in Windows circles - LOL)

<were you naked in that reflection of the screen???>

<Just joking>
[Acer Iconia A500] robitron929:
Look man your a smart guy and thanks for the info your name is posted in my thread
[Acer Iconia A500] CyberGhos:
Thank you very much. I can get locked in 5 secs indoor unlike before it took forever and never get locked. You are GOOD.
[Acer Iconia A500] ynnek63:
For those that doubt that the GPS works without wifi, why not turn your wireless router off? I did and was able to lock onto 7 satellites using GPS Status in less than a minute from my living room. No data connection required.
[Acer Iconia A500] padreman:
@Markon101 - thanks for the recommendation
[Acer Iconia A500] Budadank:
So having never been an early adopter I'm not usually part of this process. What needs to be done to get a custom recovery for the A500?
[Acer Iconia A500] seraphimserapis:
I'm already trying to set one up. Don't know yet when it will be done.

Regards,

Tim
[Acer Iconia A500] Budadank:
Anything I can do to help? Would rather experiment within the first 30 days of buying my A500 so I can swap it in store if it's bricked.
[Acer Iconia A500] madnish30:
The fix has been posted please search for it.

Thread closed.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] extrememonkey:
Anyone else having problems with connecting to Kies???

Windows Vista machine - but when I connect my SGSII it just keeps saying connecting and the progress wheel(?) Spinning....

I have reinstalled drivers using the tools tab in Kies but still no joy!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Intratech:
The current version is not compatible, we're waiting on Samsung to update it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] extrememonkey:
that would be why I cant get it to work then....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] TheMathMan:
Works ok with me. Updated to a new Kies yesterday and all good.

Based in UK and on Win 7.

Edit: version 2.0.0.11032_12
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maddog5k:
Works on mine too, but i have 64bit windows 7. Not a huge fan of Kies tho.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Intratech:
I'm on Win7 64-bit and latest kies, says can't identify device or something like that.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] stoney73:
Dont have an SGS2 yet, but i know my tab wont connect to kies unless I'm using stock launcher. If I'm using adw/launcherpro, it wont connect to kies at all. Thought I would mention this, just in case.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] riz157:
Kies not working surprise surprise.

Glad everything else is working brilliantly.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Intratech:
Ok, I uninstalled KIES and reinstalled the latest version found on here: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Telephony-SMS-GSM/Kies.shtml

Now I connect just fine.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] extrememonkey:
I cant even connect my device to my Vista pc in debugging mode.... My pc shows the two drives but I cant open them just says insert disk when I click on either????
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ConceptVBS:
Have you tried Kies Air?

Supposedly it works better with the phone and much easier.

It uses any web browsers to upload or down info into and out of your phone. Pretty awesome stuff.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Broomfundel:
I deleted twlauncher.apk as I don't intend to use it. Kies worked fine before and won't connect now. But Kies air works great.

Could someone post the twlauncher.apk for me so I can put it back for now.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] extrememonkey:
Yep, Kies Air works great as does Double Twist - but sometimes its better to connect via USB
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Intratech:
I've posted a system dump in the dev section thread for the KDD firmware.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shakeyabooti:
When i rooted my phone KIES stopped working for me. I unrooted and it worked again. Wierd but true
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] vimto25:
i think ill only use if there ever a update for phone as seems to be a dodgy program lol
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] robstunner:
I cant get it to work either. even with the version posted in the thread here i cant get past "connecting"
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jgittins:
Is it possible to update firmware with Kies air? I tried it but it just seemed to be for transferring music/photos.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bclark:
Honestly, Kies has never worked for me. Not on my Cappy nor my SGS and truthfully it doesn't really matter. There are so many other ways to do backups and transfers that work much better. Also if you are worried about updates, someone will have it posted within the hour.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Bart1981:
Also the "keep connection" problem here.

It just gets no connection. Yesterday and before yesterday it was working (even with root) but now it's not working anymore...

Don't know why..
[Xperia Arc General] superutp:
I just got a new arc from o2 UK a 3 days back..and the battery seems to be lasting just a few hours..say around 6-10 hours on light usage..

on the first day I let it discharge and then charged it to 100%...installed quite a few apps, games etc and the battery died out in a few hours....

I installed a task killer hoping it would kill the apps which keep starting...no change in battery...

then the next day I did a factory reset and installed only a few apps...ignored those auto-starting apps in the task killer...left it at 99% before sleeping and woke up after 10 hours with 57% battery...

I have another android device (dell streak) on which I use a custom ROM n a task killer..but I manage to get 17-20 hours on light-moderate usage..

I am not able to figure out why the arc's battery is discharging so fast...

do u think its a prob with my battery?...or am I doing something wrong?...oh btw...the battery use in 2.3 shows nothing significant..just the usual Wi-Fi, screen, phone idle...sometimes media and music(which I havent used)...

Any help would be appreciated...

thanks
[Xperia Arc General] vincent.hsy:
There is a "Battery drain" thread somewhere here (maybe 2nd page).

Generally, the battery life is good. But check if the battery drain is after you have used the camera... it's an issue experienced by quite a few users.

Also, do you have auto sync set to too frequent? For testing purpose, disable background data and autosync.
[Xperia Arc General] superutp:
oh ya...was searching thru the forum and didnt notice it before...lol..will chk it out..thanks..
[Droid X General] Jmoney47:
What are peoples experiences with the DSP manager on the apex alpha build? For me it works great except the slight bass boost increases bass more than moderate and extreme. It seems kinda backwards. What have you guys noticed?

Those of you on liberty gb, I've heard there is also a DSP manager on liberty gb. Is this true, if so, how is it working for you guys?
[Droid X General] Jmoney47:
No one else has tried this? At all?
[Droid X General] Jmoney47:
Really guys? No one has an opinion?
[Droid X General] 92sho16:
Im on ApeX 2.0 and have used the DSP a little bit, seems to work well. It takes a little while to respond i have been using the extreme or moderate settings the slight dont seem to make a big difference.
[Droid X General] Jmoney47:
That is very interesting. For me, they all make a difference but the slight does the most.
[HD2 General] geekyhawkes:
Hey guys,

I am due an upgrade from vodafone UK and am thinking of either a sensation or a galaxy S II and was wondering if anyone here can help me out decide?

As i see it the specs are pretty similar, almost too close to call. AMOLED in the Samsung should give really nice blacks and decent battery i guess, but the biggest thing to separate the 2 is the UI, sense or touchwiz.

I love my HD2 and will keep it to hack around with and flash etc.

Thanks for any thoughts to split the 2 big android phones of the year.
[HD2 General] orangekid:
As far as straight hardware the SGS2 wins. SAMOLED display, 1ghz ram instead of the 768MB in the sensation. 16gb internal storage instead of the 1gb usable in the sensation (with microsd expandable).

Let's talk software. Go look at the Galaxy S dev section of this forum, then take a look at the HD2, or the Desire, or other HTC devices.

Devs always seem to flock to HTC devices over Samsung.

Compare Sense 3.0 to Touchwiz... Not even close. Sense 3.0 is better in so many ways, aesthetically speaking, functionally speaking, integration with contacts, facebook, better widgets, better everything IMO.

of course, there will be an awesome CM7 for the SGS2 so if you don't care about sense, you may go with this, just remember the lag issues the Vibrant has, and some of the freeze issues and other things I hate about it. The Nexus S seems fine but there again, Google wrote straight code for that without Samsung ****ing it up.

I'm going Sensation personally, but the SGS2 is a phone to be reckoned with...
[HD2 General] johnerz:
The one and only issue with SGS2 is the Samsung software, they can and do regularly screw up software on otherwise great phones, the SGS1 was a prime example of that imho.

If they kept closer to the google stock versions it would be my choice, but currently there is no real replacement for the HD2, I may keep mine and go sim only :)
[HD2 General] T-Macgnolia:
Man dang good post, I agree totally with you on the Sensation A.K.A the Pyramid (I still that that was a cooler name). Personally I prefer the option of expandable memory with Micro SD over a fixed internal memory. I mean you do have advantages with a phone with fixed internal memory, but lets face it most devices now days with a quote "imternal memory" are really using a hidden SD card as the memory now and not a NAND chip. The SD card option is much cheaper for manufactures than NAND chips. But I still like being abale to remove my SD card and and use a card reader to transfer big files or print photos from it at a photo printer in store. It is a lot of advantages in havong removable storage to me.

Just my thoughts.
[HD2 General] orangekid:
I actually agree with you after looking at it some more, I mean what if you want to move your media to another phone or something? How about if you want to boot a ROM from SD (something some android devices can do). I really hate the raid zero WP7 phones do with the SD, and although Android treats it differently, IMO NAND + microSD is the way to go.

I also agree the "Pyramid" is a cooler name. This will be my next device and worthy of upgrading my HD2 to. Samsung cannot code for **** and they would be better off making phones and having Google write their code or putting their hardware in iPhones (like they've been doing)
[HD2 General] steve austin:
not swayed yet...

Good points. I have been seeing a lot of reviews lately of the Sensation. I have been waiting for a phone of its ilk for a while. However, from being an HD2 user, I really wanted to see power and battery life improved in the next phone i get. I am now an HTC lover, but I am really having a hard time understanding why they are lowering the bar on some of their new releases - especially the sensation.:(

It was a little odd that the sensation has less ram AND a poorer battery than the upcoming EVO 3d (which I am already getting grief from my Sprint friends), but after reading this review http://pulsene.ws/1HKxA I find out that it is not even up to speed with the competition. The first two paragraphs were eye openers.

I really don't want to jump the gun, like I did with the hd2 over waiting for the hd7. AND now I read that the Sensation Bootloader is locked as well?!?!? I am not saying that I will not get it, but I really don't understand why HTC is intentionally coming out the gate with a product that is behind.
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
Mmm ask Sony Ericsson that too. I think it's because general consumers could care less about the performance specs of a phone. E.g. Does it look good? How much Megapixels does it have? Front facing camera? HD video? How much storage? Touch screen? Lots of apps? Games? wifi? Does it work with 3g? How much is it? etc. Frig I don't care if the bootloader is locked, I don't even know what that is. That's something a general consumer would say.

Anyways I find the sgs 2 more appealing. Well mostly cuz of the overall space it can hold and the camera. 64 gb of space will rid me of my paranoia of the limits of memory, plus if the rumor of it holding a 64 gb sd card was true, well, "I love you". With all that space I can say goodbye to carrying around two sd cards and my zune lawl. And the fact that the sensation's bootloader is locked and i have no idea how long the "real" development of the device is gonna take.
[HD2 General] silverwind:
I would rather have an Htc Sensations. I tried the ported one in my DZ, it looks awesome:)

Since you mentioned Soner, I should say Soner Xperia Arc is a good device.

But, it is not the best device. However, the Bravia Engine makes different display quality. It is so real, that's why they call it "Reality Display" :D

Cheers...
[HD2 General] robrob777:
I have the same dilemma.

I went to see the Sensation and it was nothing special compared to my HD2, I like more the software in mine (CM7), the screen is too long and it is difficult to reach the notifications.

SGS2, The only Con I see is that is missing the notification light, and I'm addicted to it, I had the chance to buy it in Amsterdam but I didn't bc of this (not to mention the $850).

I'm waiting for something with 4.0 inches like the Incredible S..but I don't feel safe buying it bc it doesn't have warranty in the US.

My perfect phone would be the Nexus S with a good notification light..not BLN.
[HD2 General] Knucklessg1:
I faced the same question, I got the Sensation and am Super excited with it. Our root comes in by the end of the week, and we already have a couple of custom roms going. Definitely go for the sensation!
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
Well there are apps for you to use the LED buttons as a notification LED so not really a drawback.

Anyways it depends on what you want. If you want a super smooth experience, the sgs 2 is a good go, obviously from it having the best speced phone.

The sensation is smooth also, but not as much as the sgs 2 since sense is eating away. But as said as above, you get a complete experience with sense, meaning sense has functionality that other phones simply don't have.

One big drawback I find with the sensation however is that we are only left with i think 200mb ram. Now that is just sad for a device as itself. With the sgs 2, you are left with 500+, so you can expect yourself not to be lagging from no memory.

Now really, I can keep talking and talking, but as you see, my talking is biased towards the sgs 2, as i do think it is the superior, but that shouldn't persuade you. Really you should be out there trying out both devices, and then be choosing which, not letting me persuade you to buy "this phone". Man cannot be a follower forever.
[HD2 General] NZtechfreak:
First part of my Sensation Vs SGSII review now up http://t.co/oMbZwvn

Also upcoming video showing the SGSII Vs Sensation in playing my test video clips (range of codecs etc - 1080p/720p/MKV/high profile/DTS, AC3, Vorbis, dual audio sound/internal MKV subs, external subs etc).
[HD2 General] XPLANE9:
Samsung's software on the SGSII seems to be lag free. I am yet to see any complain of any lag whatsoever.
[HD2 General] Derek0228:
None. Well at least if you get the Sensation you'll be bored, after having an HD2. Not a worthy upgrade I think. SGSII is well... Idk, it doesn't convince me. W8 for the next HTC maybe.
[HD2 General] TheATHEiST:
1 "ghz" of ram?? lol

hmm, I think you are confusing RAM and CPU ;)
[HD2 General] lukesan:
Count me in for the same debate 'should I go Sensation or Sgs2'.

I had the advantage to play with both devices at once for a couple of hours.

Personally I would say Samsung.

Yes, the software is not as good as the Sensation (note the 'not as' meaning it is not bad) but the hardware is top notch.

The screen of the SGS2 is very very good, even outside in the sun you see something which to me is important.

I also did some video tests and the Samsung wins. Less autofocus and luminance hunting, overal a much more stabile video than the oversharped and overcompressed Sensation video.

The speakers on the Samsung, well you can hear them unlike the tweeter sound on the Sensation.

The fact that they have donated a SGS2 to the CM team makes me think they want us to develop the ultimate machine which I really like since Android is and should be open source. Their native roms work ok for the crowd so why not have a team develope the ultimate for the xda kind of people. Very clever and wise Samsung.

Ok the body of the SGS2 is made out of plastic but what is not and there is a lot of quality difference in plastic. At least it absorbs when it falls.

Mmm by writing this I think I have made my mind up
[HD2 General] siarka:
Wait for galaxy with faster cpu ;-)
[HD2 General] hemanbond:
any phone of what so ever but no comparison to our beloved hd2..... body is awsm... and when u are buying a phone like sgs2 or sensation... u wont be thinking that the body will absorb the shock on falling cause when ull have it in ur hand ull be praying for its wellbeing and not falling ... and yes wait for evo3d
[HD2 General] namakemono:
I have both the HD2 and the SGS2 (Stolen last saturday, but insurance will get me another one.)

I dont regret for a second that I preordered the SGS2, it outpreforms my HD2 by far. The screen is extremely good and the phone is stunningly lightweight, everyone who has held it has made comments on the weight. Batterytime is also alot better.

Regarding Touchwiz; I don't use it..Same goes for Sense on my previous HTC's

To me it seem like HTC tend to use cheap components in a lot of their phones, for example the speakers in all my HTC's have sucked compared to SGS2.

People say SGS can seem "plasticy" but I dont agree, everything is solid and non "squeeky" with the exeption of the button beneath the screen(my subjective opinion)

I would not hesitate for a second going for the SGS2, but thats me..

I am sure, CM7, Sense and MIUI will come to the SGS2 as more developers focus on this killer phone..

Sgs2 becoming the new HD2, would for sure be a dream come true
[HD2 General] hemanbond:
awsm...... if sgs2 gets customisation like hd2 .... damn .... a real dream will come true...
[HD2 General] mfrey0118:
Is this a phone or a flat panel television? ;)

Seriously though I'm having the same issue. Sensation has higher res screen, AMOLED is brighter, sharper...almost like plasma vs lcd, lol..