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[Acer Iconia A500] silverball.slayer:
My guess is that Acer subcontracts out parts production for items like the GPS antenna used in the A500 and the quality of those antenna has been very inconsistent (same with the microphone). I have an A500 with a June build date and it has very good GPS pickup. It doesn't lock instantly like the Xoom does, but usually within 10-20 seconds (sometimes sooner) which is still acceptable. Surprisingly, this unit also has a fairly good microphone that picks up my voice well while holding it at any angle. It's still running 3.01 unmodified since it hasn't got the OTA yet. I previously had an A500 with an April build date (it's on the back of the box) and both the GPS and microphone performed rather poorly even with 3.1.

Rob
[Acer Iconia A500] tekageek:
going to exchange this one at a different bestbuy store and see if they have a different manufacturer date. I did the exchange on Monday and hope they have a different lot.
[Acer Iconia A500] lechuckthepirate:
The 3.1 you're installing is OTA or you are downloading it from somewhere ? My first unit failed with 3.1 with a downloaded 3.1 (it seemed to be the correct for Spain) ... I exchanged the unit, and this new one offered me OTA. It's working perfect with OTA 3.1
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
I did a test one day with GPS and found it to be marvelous if used properly.

Here is what I did.

1. I cleared my agps data with program GPS Status

2. Redownloaded the data and waited until I had like 6 up 11 fixes

Then I went out and waited at bus station and got a lock with Google maps and I travelled about 75 kilometers and had a perfect fix the entire time, I had about 5 satellites fixed constantly on average. And this was using stock everythings I love the GPS it works fine now.

In the 3.01 version I did the exact same test and it didn't work, everytime the train or bus started moving the signal was gone and stayed gone.

Now its fine! You just have to remember. That this is Agps not GPS A is for assisted, so you use the internet abit and download the data and you're fine! Just learn to use A-GPS! :D
[Acer Iconia A500] mooney1184:
I have tried everything, and nothing works. What a ****ty thing to screw up on a tablet. I'm trading mine in tomorrow, and if I have the same issue, I'm rooting and switching roms. This is ridiculous ..........
[Acer Iconia A500] tekageek:
well well well, this one worked. I exchanged for another one.

3.01

turned it on and opened Navigator. in 10 seconds it locked into the gps. Installed gps test and saw 6 to 7 satellites, in use= 6 looked at the map and it found my location. Opened both Navigator and Places

3.1

Installed 3.1 OTA, once rebooted i opened gps test and now i see 7 satellites! Opened Navigator and worked fine. Opened Places and also worked fine. Both found my location and saw 6 to 7 satellites.

4.010.13.comgen2

wish there was a list of what this update does. installed this update and gps still works. Seeing 6 to 7 satellites. navigator and places still work.

Before i even took this tab i asked the sales guy the manufactured date. This one is from: May
[Acer Iconia A500] mr.npk:
GPS fix

Initially, my gps did not work that well. When I compared my gps.conf with the 2 A500's whose GPS worked very well I found that their GPS.conf contained only this

"NTP_SERVER=north-America.pool.ntp.org". I'm in US, by the way. After I rooted my A500, my GPS worked alot better. After I edited my GPS.conf the fix time was improved.

Before: outdoor : cold start and there.after

Time to fix= 5 min to infinity and 3 mins to infinity

Indoor = no GPS.

After: outdoor= 30 sec to 211 sec. and 10 sec to 90 sec

Indoor= 110 sec to 5 mins. and 29 sec to 90 sec

Hope that helps.

I'm on rooted stock 3.1.
[Acer Iconia A500] strider_mt2k:
I guess I got lucky then.

When I start mine up, it locates for the weatherbug app update feature and I've never seen it fail.

I haven't done any GPS-specific stuff with it yet, but much of the time I'm using an ad hoc connection from my phone, so it's not a wif AGPS fix.

Interesting read. Makes me want to explore the GPS feature more.
[Acer Iconia A500] Wranglersm:
One other thing that is universal across any device using GPS, both commercial and military---your device needs to know where in the sky the satellites are. The initial gps fix will always take more time because the device doesn't have a reference fit the sats. This will also be the case the longer you go between fixes as the device will lose track of the sats over time. Aside from physical obstructions this is often the biggest contributing factor to the length of time required to get a fix.
[Acer Iconia A500] JohnnyDingo:
Noob question here. So this is assisted GPS. I assume it needs the WiFI to access the aGPS servers, but they aren't necessary if a) you have a confirmed working device and b) everything is calibrated properly. Is this correct.
[Acer Iconia A500] Apyle2011:
I just don't understand the inconsistency in the GPS fix. I have a rooted A500, with 4.010.13_COM_GEN2, manufactured in April. For some reason, I cannot get a consistent, day-to-day lock on position. I have installed and used successfully in the past:

Fasterfix

GPSFix

GPS Test

GPS Status

I have edited the gps.conf file manually to use, separately, both north-america.pool.ntp.org as well as us.pool.ntp.org;

I have used the "manage A-GPS status" to reset the status as well as downloading the assist data in GPS Status;

After several unsuccessful attempts last night, I was able to gain a GPS lock from my living room in about 20-30 seconds. Today, in the clear open air I could not obtain more than a partial lock on more than 3-4 satellites at a time, and only once obtained a fix, and then for only 20 minutes while stationary. I am now in the exact same position as I was last night, and cannot find a single *blinking* satellite.

While traveling home on the Interstate, I could see more than two satellites at a time and never got a lock on position. In contrast, my Droid (2.3.3) obtained a lock in about 5 seconds with GPS Status. Using a Bluetooth GPS unit and a Bluetooth Mouse GPS, I obtained a position lock in 2 seconds on the A500.

So what gives here? Is it a hardware problem? Why does it work so well one day and then not at all the next, with all other things being equal? It does not seem to be a software issue or sky visibility issue.

UPDATE, 8/9/11: I noticed that in the current configuration as described above, the only satellites that could be seen were those on a bearing of 000, and largely on the horizon. When a different satellite was seen, it would only appear in the northern two quadrants. I restored a back-up from two days ago, and uninstalled FasterFix but manually edited the gps.conf file to us.pool.ntp.org. The GPS fix was improved - not lightning fast, but at least 4 satellites were seen relatively quickly, without particular preference for hemisphere. Position fix still takes a few minutes - two to five minutes or so. Still working on consistency, but may switch to a custom ROM.

UPDATE, 8/11/11: This thing is driving me nuts - no clear consistency on when the GPS works or not. Tried two custom ROMs, same lack of consistent lock. Back to square 1. Droid-1 picks up 10 sats (w/o network checked), A500 only 4. Got a lock away from home this morning, cannot get one at home tonight. Taking it in for exchange tomorrow. Since the first sat it does see is always at 000 and at the horizon, I am wondering if the internal referencing for the GPS unit within the A500 is somehow not set up to handle the assist data format properly. Sort of like it is reading the data, but things are off a space or two. Thus, the GPS unit seems to look, but is looking in the wrong direction. Comments?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] contradude:
...instead of having my flyer autoselect a 6 digit pin? Any idea how?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] contradude:
Is this an htc thing?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] burry:
i dont think you can change it unfortunately its rather nice though
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chowdan:
Hey all

So i have replaced LG and iphone screens many times before. Never a HTC. I have replaced the glass and everything(reheated the adhesive that was previous there) and put it back together. The screen is a bit loose but shouldn't fall out as i didn't damage much of the glue. I was thinking wow this was a piece of cake!

BUT.. The front buttons(Home, Options, back, and search) appear to be stuck down(i think). When you try to press them they feel just solid and not a button. I can sometimes get the home button to press like a button but its definitely broke as can be.

Also when i boot up it appears the phone is stuck in a white screen showing some options...cant remember excatly what but i know it tells you to use volume buttons to move and the power button to select(assumed bootloader). I have no movement when i try any button combo. Also it seems when i stick the battery in and boot it goes straight into that no matter what i do.

Any help would be great! I really need it as its the GF's phone and she gets back in 3 hours:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chowdan:
I think what is happening to the bottom buttons is that the glass is just a hair to large. Like a micron off causing the buttons to be bust down to the base(towards the mic). Not sure how to fix it except sending it back for a new one....Anyone have this issue? i got it from repair universe.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seelinkit:
hi, i'm currently experiencing problem with my headset w/ mic.

i'm using the stock headset that came with the desire hd. when i make a call or answer a call, the person i'm talking to is hearing loud static noises. i thought at first it was my headset. so i tried my gf's desire z stock headset and i experienced the same problem too. what do you guys think i should do?
[Captivate General] Twicebak3d:
Since I just got myself aquainted with ADB (doing stuff bass-ackwards, I know), I decided I'd post up a tutorial on using it with a CM7'd Captivate. The only thing I can't get ADB to do on CM7 is download mode. I'm pretty sure, since CM7 is Nexus S based, that there isn't a way to adb into download, but all other functions work.

*I'm not responsible for any damage or loss you may encounter through the use of this guide. ADB can be a dangerous thing if you poke and prod too much and have no idea what you're doing. That being said, it's quite useful.

This was done on Windows 7. If you're on a different OS, setup process will most likely differ at least a little.

First off, you can't run a program you don't have, so let's go get that

Android SDK Tools

Once that's downloaded, extract it to the root of your hard drive.

Run SDKManager

Install "Android SDK Platform-tools, Revision 5," and "Google USB Driver package, revision 4."

Now make sure that your Captivate has USB Debugging enabled (settings > applications > development) and plug it into your computer.

Hold the Windows key on your keyboard and press "R."

This should bring up the Run dialog box. Type "cmd" (no quotes, of course) into the text box, and press enter.

Now, in Command Prompt, type "path C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools" (remember that "C" is variable. Your system drive could be your D drive for all I know)

After that, type "adb devices." If your phone is recognized as a debugging device, it will show up there and you can skip past the driver installation (steps quoted and in RED).

Type "ADB Devices." Your Captivate should now be on the list. If not, restart ADB by ending the process in Task Manager, and inputting another ADB command into Command Prompt (i.e. ADB Devices or ADB Shell)

From here on out, you should be GTG.

To my understanding, this process is pretty much the same across all ROMs, just with different drivers. CM7 is based off of Nexus S 2.3.4, and uses it's debug drivers.

PM me or post here if you feel any changes are necessary.
[Captivate General] Twicebak3d:
I decided to add a few scripts to reboot phone into download mode, reboot into recovery, and to restart ADB and check devices.

Keep in mind that DL mode seems to be out of reach via ADB on MIUI and CM7.

All you have to do, once you get ADB working properly, is plug your phone in and click on your batch file of choice.

All these do is perform the command prompt tasks listed above automatically.

Again.... I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone, you, your cat, your car, or the apple pie on the Stifflers' table.
[Captivate General] contentryder:
to make things faster instead of typing the path, go to adb with your file explorer (C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools), hold shift and right click in an open area of your explorer then press "open command window here"
[Captivate General] balajisv:
I haven't gotten adb working since I moved to a MIUI ROM. I always had it working with most other custom ROMs. Appreciate any inputs on why it is so? Thanks.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sethrporter:
just crashed my phone today and went to the device support center and got another one running 2.2.2 but Gingerbreak will not Root the phone. I did the SuperOneClick and I was able to put the Gingerbreak Apk. but it would never finish for like 30 minutes. I deleted it and then tried applying it again but it will not go. it just keeps saying Running Gingerbreak... ANY IDEAS?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Entry Wounds:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1046626

Read this fully and you should be good to go. Your best bet is to go ahead and unlock the bootloader and root.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaelanT:
Use Gingerbreak.exe, and run it from your computer, phone plugged in, USB debugging checked, Storage set to none.

When you run Gingerbreak.exe you will not get any notification of completion on your computer. Then look in the app drawer for Gingerbreak, run the app, and root.

If you want to check afterwards that you have root, download Root Checker from the Market.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sethrporter:
still problems

How long should I wait till after Running Gingergbreak... to disconnect phone?

When I disconnect the phone it keeps replying: Try turning off USB debugging but when I do that it says the download fails. Should I reboot my phone when I disconnect after it says Running Gingerbreak..? I don't know why this is so hard cause when I did this on my original atrix it went thru like nothing.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Javi97100:
I have a quick question. I will be recieving a new or refurb atrix in the mail on tuesday, Did your come with any scratches on screen or back, or was it in pretty good condition?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaelanT:
It literally takes seconds for the .exe to run.

Do you have sideloading enabled?

Gladenabler if not.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sethrporter:
My refurb Atrix only came with the phone handset itself. No Back door or battery. But there were bo scratches on screen or body. Finally got the gingerbreak to work. Thanks for all the help.

sent from XDA Mobile
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yokozuna82:
with all refurb phone att puts a new outter shell on it and used parts inside
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
Dawggies x33

haha nosense title :3

This was what i wanted a dev to start a thread!

about this!

x3

I want to make it happen i just have no idea how to merge it together D:

i should watch and learn~
[Android Software Development] Thekn:
Nosense title?

It's already done, it's called MIUIWIZ and its for the samsung galaxy but it isnt supported for other devices..

So it shouldn't be that difficult!
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
Oh my post had a weird title..

And yes i know (:

Why couldn't they just do it with cm7 lol

thats so un-cooperative (i know its spelled wrong, haha)

I bet you know how to do the stuff :3

and i can learn~

Shouldn't we start?
[Android Software Development] bududroid:
still try porting MIUIwiz to galaxy S GT-I9000 but for now still bootlooping.. isnt easy
[Android Software Development] Phonekenstein:
worked on this last year for my amusement on the Nexus using ADW as the base launcher and merging miui files into the apk in an effort for a standalone apk. i chose adw then because it appeared they were using using it or at least part of the open source of it. Seems it would be easier to work it into adw instead of touchwizz.
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
Dude, your talking about merging files,

This is the real deal,

ITs the actual launcher from miui.
[Android Software Development] bududroid:
lets make the project.. i will join..
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
Good, and you got a great device i see.

Lets work on hdpi files in the beggining.
[Android Software Development] bududroid:
i have proggress on porting and have completed hdpi files from github..

hha you just look my device on my signature by xda app :p ..
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
Yeap x)

We should ask the guys from Miuiwiz to write everything step by step down here on our thread. so everyone can try~
[Android Software Development] bududroid:
btw what is ur device?
[Android Software Development] Thekn:
And what was your result? Did it work?
[Android Software Development] Thekn:
I have a Desire HD, I can test on CM7 and Sense! So that's not a problem!:)
[Android Software Development] Thekn:
But you have a Galaxy S with the Touchwiz Framework.

If you port it to your device it's still not compatible with CM7 or Sense..

But that's no big deal because we can share our porting process

so that it will be universal
[Android Software Development] Thekn:
I've send a PM to the developer of MIUI WIZ, hope I'll get an answer soon!:)
[Android Software Development] Thekn:
Btw, here's the link to MIUIWiz 1.1: http://www.mediafire.com/?azg1vwfnshgh212

Try to explore it using APK Tool

Remember, it's based on the TouchWiz Framework!!!!

So i think you have to decompile it according to that framework?
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
I would need to know what he changed. Maybe find one of the devs who made Cm7 available for Unsupported devices like the Buzz. Jacob is his name if I'm right.

Hurr

Just thinking. You can't find cyanogen here can you?

My dad has him on Google+ but i could send him an mail.
[Android Software Development] Thekn:
would be great! thanks
[Android Software Development] KOala888:
Hello, samsung spica community is also trying to port launcher :)

we use cm7 as a base, but for now we are getting bootloop after editing framewrok-res, if anyone of you could help us we would really appreciate it

here is the logcat and problem.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15578874#post15578874
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
Great, that you even try.

I'm thankful for that~
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
I've always wondered, couldn't someone just build a launcher that acts the same as miui launcher, instead of porting it?

Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G via Tapatalk
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
Way to much work, if you can save it~
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
So basically, its easier to port it, instead of replicate it.

Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G via Tapatalk
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
Yes, with the right skills is porting easy as swiping down the lockscreen.
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
HARFF~

PEOPLE! PEOPLE PEOPLE! I GOT SOMETHING EPIC!!... hai~

nope not really :\

Any news?
[Android Software Development] Thekn:
Yeah i say porting! If you want to build the same launcher from scratch with the same features it will take you months!
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
Ahh ok.

Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.
[Android Software Development] Moonystorm:
C:

May i be so kind and officially call this thread dead?
[Android Software Development] Splux:
How's the porting working out for ya? :3

If it wasn't for the fact that I don't have any skills whatsoever when it comes to porting I'd have gladly helped you...

Sent from a dumb phone :(
[Android Software Development] DJBhardwaj:
Where are the devs ?

I am interested in helping :)
[HTC Sensation] jboy15:
well im new to htc sensation..

and yea most of us dont know which games that work and dont work so guys let me know which games work and dont work and i will add it on the list below.

Works:

Dont Work:
[HTC EVO 3D] argentinito:
Hi guys how u doing i habe the evo 3d so any tip yall want to share with me? Jow.to save battery .. is there a easy way to root? Lol any tip yall want to share with me i will.be thankful
[HTC EVO 3D] phatmanxxl:
Temp root, check the dev section. Its an easy one click method. As far as battery, I always have the mobile data turned off when im not using the phone.

Also check out screen filter in the app market to turn of the led capasitive lights.
[HTC EVO 3D] dangerruss:
Tip one read the rules in the forums.

Tip two read this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=695878

Tip three juice defender beta helps a lot with battery imo also go into settings and change screen brightness to automatic its not by default.

As for root. I wouldn't yet. The root access we have is temporary and unstable and not really that helpful without s-off. You can't flash a custom recovery or Rom yet. As far as I know WiFi teathering isn't working yet either.
[HTC EVO 3D] 00_MACKIE_00:
lol should I go back and check your post history so we can tell you to read the rules?
[HTC EVO 3D] klbjr:
Well battery life is actually very good out the box. Only tips I can say is cutting off the radios that you aren't gonna be using (i.e. WiFi, GPS, 4G). Oh & I don't know if keeping the 3D switched on actually drains the battery any faster even if your not watching anything in 3D but I would switch it to 2D anyway just to be on the safe side. As of right now there is no permanent root. Just a semi one that let's some programs that require root to run but you have to re-apply it after every reboot. Check here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1159354

Flashing ROMS/Themes is impossible right now until they figure out full root & S-Off. They have been able to overclock the phone up to 1.8 Ghz last time I checked but don't know how that effects battery life. Check here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1158951

That's about all the tips that I can suggest as I don't have the phone anymore but hasn't been any progress since my returning it.
[HTC EVO 3D] argentinito:
Thanks guys i like the evo a lot i had the evo 4g
[HTC EVO 3D] dangerruss:
One more thought. If you are trying to get into the bootloader by power + vol down make sure to turn off fast boot in settings >power>unchecked fast boot first or it won't work.
[HTC EVO 3D] chefdave12118:
What?????????????
[HTC EVO 3D] dangerruss:
You would be surprised at how many people make that mistake and then go post about it in the devs forums. I have seen it at least 20 times.
[HTC EVO 3D] mcmikecruz1:
Icons of apps that are on the sd card won't be on the home screens when you restart the phone , get fast boot from the market
[HTC EVO 3D] argentinito:
All right cool thanks for that tip man
[HTC EVO 3D] slayer69:
You don't have to disable fast boot to get into the bootloader. Just power off the phone and then pull the battery. Then vol down + power will get you there just the same. I for one love the fast boot.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] maddogxda:
I keep seeing something jumping in the dock area and I swear it's the digital clock.

Did they really not leave enough space for it not to jump around when 1 turns into 2?

It's driving me crazy, if there's one important thing about the notification area, it is not draw the eyes there unless it's important, right? It's common sense

I just checked (waited for 6 minutes to verify, when the last digit changed from 1 to 2 the colon and everything to the left of it moved noticeably).

Am I nitpicking? Is this not a terrible UI choice?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] makec3rt:
I noticed that too, can be a bit annoying. Unfortunately, at the moment there's no fully tool to unpack/decompiler the [honeycomb] res framework (xml files)

correctly

to fix this.