yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Epic 4G General] JohnCorleone:
I got my Nexus in 2 days. It was so easy that I expected to get a bunk phone or an,Evo "by accident" but it was probably the easiest most pain free call I have made to Sprint yet
[Epic 4G General] VassagoX:
I should get my Epic replacement today. I just couldn't go with the Nexus. Little things like the lack of an LED really bother me, as I explained in another thread. Taking away features that should be so basic on every phone just IRKS me. :D
[Epic 4G General] swear0730:
Personally, I would check and see what phone has the highest value on eBay. Check the completed auctions to see. If Epic isn't one of them consider replacing with the highest priced one and then sell it and buy an Epic 4G on eBay or like I did, on Craigslist.
[Epic 4G General] VassagoX:
I have insurance on the phone. I'd rather keep a replacement from them so I can keep the insurance on it. I don't have the money out of pocket to replace it if it's broken again. The insurance has already paid off with my need to replace it once. :)

I picked up my new Epic today. I finally don't feel disconnected from the world around me.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] Acerus:
Hi guys, I want to know if there's any disadvantages in switching over to honeycomb from gingerbread using the HTC flyer.

So far I know that I lose the phone functionality, but other than that, do I lose anything else?

Such as, the ability to edit / annotate pdf files and evernote integration.

Finally, I have not bought the flyer yet, but I want to know if I can edit any other files other than pdf ones, especially microsoft word and powerpoint documents.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] RMarkwald:
I bought Quick Office HD to edit MS Office files. Evernote works fine for me with it. You'll lose S-Off, but the bootloader will be unlocked. I like HTC's HC take. I think the pen works much better with HC too.

- Posted without my knowledge by my DInc
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] life64x:
Just got the flyer..I personally do not like HC unstableness. Gingerbread is fairly solid. This weekend, I am going to put honeycomb on it and see how it stacks up against the transformer.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] butterflygirl:
Don't you gain usb host using an OTG cable with HC?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] life64x:
Damn girl,, is there anything you did not own? Your sig..looks like the inventory at best buy last year!! I don't know if you can..just got it
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] butterflygirl:
I likes me toys. ;). I don't have the Acer Iconia W 500 on my sig, cuz it's a Windows 7 tablet.

I sell my old tech to get my new. Probably about to sell the Archos gen8s.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] tech247:
hey do you like your archos 80 G9 better than your flyer? I am debating which to get since they are the same price?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] butterflygirl:
If I had to choose, I would choose the Archos because of USB host, larger screen for manga reading, and codec support. If you don't care about that, then the flyer is faster, has more internal memory, has a better screen and I love the Sense UI.

Here is review thread for the Archos. http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=57418
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] rushless:
Good post and summary, but actually, unless you are watching 4:3 content, the Flyer display is bigger, since 16:10 ratio. The black bars and resulting image on the 80 G9 will be a little smaller and a lot less resolution.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] butterflygirl:
For reading books and manga the Archos has a larger display and that's one of the things that matters for me.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] tech247:
Thank you for the Info I have the flyer and really like it I am a little surprised that it is faster with the dual core vs single core thing going. though and is the Archos body plastic of metal? Which would you say is built better?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] rock4mayo:
it can be flash to hc rom?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
It will work with any ROM assuming that ROM has not hard-coded aGPS being disabled, which is typically done accidentally in beta builds of ROMs.

It won't break anything. All it can do is make it better.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] superdino:
Thanks. I will try this out today.

I noticed since when I upgraded to HC my Flyer always looses the GPS fix while driving.

With Android 2.3 everyting was fine.

Hope this will fix it now.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] nickiberli:
Nice one mate :)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Glad you like it.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] superdino:
This didn't change a thing on my Flyer.. Still the same problems.

I wish I could just go back to Android 2.3 on my Flyer.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
What are your issues? Do you have it in a case? Are you inside? Where are you located? etc.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
v2.1 is out

Everyone, the latest version is out. It's a minor update.

I put a changelog on the thread now. It's just above the Notes section.

Also, there is a new installation method. You can install via a batch script. It uses adb push behind the scenes to install whatever patch you select from the menu options.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] Fifth313ment:
I flashed WestfireROM Flyer v1.4 and now I've noticed GPS doesn't seem to work on this ROM? I tried it on my phone which is an HTC EVO and I got a lock fast because I thought the bad cloudy rain we are having caused it worked fine on my phone. Then I tried my HTC Flyer Wifi tablet from Best Buy and it simply checks for a signal forever! I know the GPS was working when I bought it a few days ago. Also this was the frist ROM to have GPS not checked automatically from the start. Does anyone have any info or does GPS work on yours? Like I said mine is the HTC Flyer from Best Buy with only Wifi. I tried the generic Google patch version 2 and it doesn't seem to work?

Thanks,

5th
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Are you using it within WiFi range? It downloads aGPS data and uses SUPL servers to get your location quickly. The data downloaded helps it know what satellites are near you at that time and where to find them. I know this is an over simplistic explanation but should get the idea. ;)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
I have released v2.2. Changelog is updated. A new version is out for LG phones. It might work with others just fine as it is only a change in SUPL to LG servers.

Still working on v3.x I promise!
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
NEW VERSION(S) OUT!

v2.2 is updated. There were bad ZIP links for which I apologize for. Further, I added some new BUILDS. These builds can work on all phones no matter what your manufacturer is. However, some manufacturers provide SUPL data for their hardware. I'm helping you take advantage of multiple SUPL SERVER providers.

v3.0 is here! What does this mean for you?

I provide you with my very own xtra.bin file. This has led to some beta-testers having INSTANT locks. I can't promise that, but it works wonderfully for all testers except one person in China.

Guess what!

It costs me money to provide this.

Donations would be welcome to cover hosting fees should this work for you.

What's next for the 3.x trunk?

You should see v3.1 in a matters of weeks depending on reported success of v3.0. I intend to create my own NTP servers and NTP pools. This may cost a few dollars a month, but should be worth it for all of us.

Other flashing recoveries may be supported. Right now, I'm only providing for Clockwork Recovery. But, there are two other easy installation methods available aside from CWR in Method #3.

I've added more notes. Read them if you have issues before posting.

I've added more information to Method 2 installations.

Finally, click thanks on this POST if you truly enjoy and appreciate the work! ;)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
I just added a new flashable ZIP to both current versions. Some users are reporting issues flashing with CWM on the X8.

Thanks eagleeyetom for your help as always!

I placed this update on all threads so others who may not have had flash success can try it out. Feel free to send me a private message with what recovery app and version you're using, the phone model involved, and whether flashing anything worked.

Method 1 seems to be the best bet for anyone without flashable abilities with these ZIPs. It's a quick adb push script...

v3.1 is still in the works I promise. As stated previously, it'll be a bit longer before I get it out to the public. I hope to have my beta testing community trying it out in a week or so.

Again, v3.0 has all gps.conf variables grouped into sections with small discussion on what they are for. I'll try and replicate this into the v2.2 ZIP files in the near future.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Just thought I'd post an update. The Notes section has been revamped, added, and the Notes / Still Having Problems sections have been consolidated.

I considered adding checksums to the thread. But, I really don't see the need. If people prefer not to trust this, heck with 'em. They can pay $300 for a good standalone GPS unit.

3.1 is still on track.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Version 3.1 is released. If you didn't think it could get any faster, well you may be surprised. Beta-testers are swearing to instant locks. My magic tricks sure do pay off!

Pay off? Speaking of that... There have been 30,000 downloads of v3.0. My server has served over 100,000 xtra.bin downloads. And even though I stated that this costs me money to provide,

there's been zero donations

since v3.0 was released. A few bucks really can help defray the hosting and provisioning costs I incur to keep y'all running top notch. If each user gave $0.10, that would be worth a whole dediated server for a year. Just sayin'.

Devs: I request that you notate your threads with which version of my patch you're using. If you include v3.x, please note the cost to your user base. Send me a message if you're using the patch so I can keep track and keep you in the loop of any impending changes.

With that, let me know how well this performs for you. I'm interested whether users see an increase in performance over the amazing speed that v3.0 provided.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
I wanted to post a few things to the user community.

1. If you're a DEV and are using this in your ROM, please private message me your ROM thread and which version of this patch you're using. This will be useful with tracking, letting you know of updates for your ROM, and supporting users. If you know of this being used in a ROM, and you're not a DEV, you can report it to!

2. Version 3.1 is a great success. Today alone, the xtra.bin has been served 61,441 times to aGPS Patch users. The 3.1 files have been downloaded almost 10,000 times today as well.

3. Updates will continue to occur server-side for v3.1 and beyond. This means that barring any unforeseen issues, v3.1 will stick for some time without a predecessor. As you may have noticed, your xtra.bin and your NTP pool are through me! This means I can keep providing incoming data for you without needing to update the patch to achieve the same changes. Feel free to toss a penny in the pot.

4. Rate the thread! Some threads have been rated nicely. Others have been attacked with +1 ratings by users who failed to read instructions and/or seek help fixing their issues. This gives a bad impression to new users on XDA. I shouldn't be held accountable for hardware, ROM, or other software related issues out of the control of this patch.

5. Let everyone know of your success. If you're using this patch, let people know what ROM, RIL, Radio, and case you're utilizing. This will help greatly in supporting users who want to know what to use this patch with for best results. I only own one device I officially support, so it's hard helping those seeking assistance with those pieces of advice!

Thanks again for being supportive of this project. I'm glad that I could assist many of you with the same GPS issues I was facing. I literally decided not to buy a new GPS for my car after fixing this issue when my first version was release. :)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
First, I want to with everyone a very happy holiday season. I will be sporadic with my responses to any questions or comments here on the aGPS Patch threads for the next three to four weeks.

Things to think about if you're having an issue:

Read all of the Notes Section commentary. I wrote that because so many people continually have the same or similar issue that can be easily resolved.

Remember that any GPS tools from Android Market CAN and usually DO overwrite this patch. Therefore, don't use any. The only thing I recommend if you're wanting to get stats is GPS Status, as referenced hundreds of times by yours truly.

If your getting a weak signal: remove the phone from a case and try again. Try a different ROM as CM users and ROMs derived from CM tend to show problems because of faulty ROM compilation, not this patch. Ensure your build.prop has the right variables. Go outside, try again. Lastly, delete the SUPL server section from the bottom of the gps.conf and try without that. Some models with some ROMs have issues with SUPL...outside of my control.

Post and wait for someone to respond. I'll do my best to get on the forum off and on over the holidays.

So, let me give you a general update directed to those 3.x trunk users:

My server has automatically generated an xtra.bin file for your GPS excitement 3,980 times since September 26th when the first beta went online to test it out. :eek:

My server attempts to build a new version every 30 minutes. Depending on what it can decypher from other xtra.bin sources, it provides a totally fresh xtra.bin approximately every 1.2 hours.

My server has served up over 500,000 xtra.bin files to users like you on XDA since v3.1 was released.

My server continues to provide a reliable NTP pool to v3.x users by directing your phones to a handful of RELIABLE and FAST-RESPONDING NTP servers around the world. This ensures you can travel and not have to switch NTP pools.

If you're a DEV and this is used in your ROM, please notify me via private message with a link to your ROM thread. This helps me track issues and keep you up-to-date with any new versions. We both win there!

Finally, if you use v3.x you should remember this isn't free to me. As all of the information above notes "My server...", I foot the bill to keep supplying this data. It's useful as hell to you and to me. :D

Consider donating a little to help offset server costs

AND

to help expand provisioning should enough donations come in. You can donate via Paypal by clicking the donate button next to my username on this or any of my posts. Every little bit helps. If you can't, I understand that as well. :o

Again, thanks everyone. Don't forget to click the Thanks button on my posts should you enjoy what I've got to say...like those amazing numbers cited above for 3.x users.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] macr0t0r:
So, has anyone tried this on the Sprint EVO View 4G (Sprint version of the HTC Flyer)? Th radios are different between the Flyer and View, so I'm not sure if this will break anything.

- Jim
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
This has nothing to do with radios. It only updates your system/etc/gps.conf and the suplrootcert if you have one. You could back up those files and try it. But, it doesn't have the power to destroy the devices communication to the Sprint network whatsoever.

Let me know how it goes if you give it a round. If anything, GPS will improve.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] macr0t0r:
Thanks for the quick response! I already use your sweet little patch on our Inspires, but I just bought my Wife the Evo View to replace her aging Archos 70. I'll post how it goes.

- Jim
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] grippa:
does this work on the westfire 3.0 honeycomb rom? i can't seem to get a gps lock at all.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
This will work with any ROM. The question becomes one of what the ROM has coded into it... Some ROM's fail to have aGPS enabled in the code so the fix doesn't help.

Try and and see what happens! I haven't had reports of bad ROM's on the Flyer.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] grippa:
thanks for the reply. is there a way to check if agps is enabled in the rom or not?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Unfortunately not for most users... Have you read the note sections specifically about the build.prop?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] grippa:
i went through the build.prop, doesn't seem to have agps disabled (or i don't know). gps works. locks fast. but drops. every couple of minutes. some other users who upgraded to honeycomb are also experiencing the same issue.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Did you try one of the alternate builds?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] grippa:
sorry for the late reply, blame it on the new year blues. and happy new year!

switched back to gb since the hc version was dropping gps. I think its because the wifi rom out until recently was not really meant for the wifi. except for the one that just came out. agps patch worked fine on gb.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] modpunk:
Hi,

most of the variables you set in the gps.conf are not used. If you look at the android source code libloc only knows about:

NTP_SERVER

XTRA_SERVER

SUPL_HOST

SUPL_PORT

C2K_HOST

C2K_PORT

Only SUPL_HOST and SUPL_PORT is passed to the firmware. I've looked at the HTC Radio Firmware. It supports TLS encrypted SUPL connections but I don't see that they set it. However looking at the root certificate of your Google config it is a Verisign certificate, but supl.google.com is signed by Thawte so this will not work. You know how TLS works, don't you?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Thanks for the criticism. Some devices don't use all variables, yes. Older devices do use all variables. This is a general patch that works with a lot of devices using similar hardware. Just because some variables aren't used doesn't mean it won't work. They will just be ignored by the daemon.

Also, I have tested those SUPL/CERTs and each worked in August. Should this have changed, oh well I don't try them out regularly. Let me know about it.

If you don't like what I'm doing or feel I'm wrong, offer your own unique solution. Tens of thousands are using this and it's a part of numerous ROMs. So, I don't think I'm too far off from being helpful.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] modpunk:
I've looked at the HTC gps library and the radio firmware. I only found pointers to the normal host and port in the libraries even though the radio firmware (for qualcomm chipsets) would support TLS. However I've checked supl.google.com for the certificate and it was Thawte. Did you do a packet trace to see if the TLS handshake succeeds?

There are a lot of wrong information about AGPS in this forum and if you look at the android source code and look at the strings of binary libraries or function names you get a feeling of what is supported or not. Well most of the variables in the gps config files I see here are simply not known by any android device. The next thing is that there is no documentation about the variables used. So if it is supported it could be the wrong setting.

So check supl.google.com

I can suggest supl.nokia.com in Europe.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] DigitalMD:
These lines are the same in both the HC and GB Roms for the Flyer.

# For the default value of agps

ro.ril.def.agps.mode = 2
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Hey if it works, no big deal. A couple devices with specific ROMs had issues with that variable being set as such. I believe all ROMs with issues were CM-based.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] DigitalMD:
Ok, understood, my point is this is the same in all the ROMs for the Flyer, both stock and custom.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] Shahhere:
Hello Crypted, will this work if i take the zip and run it on my Unrooted OTA HoneyComb Wifi Flyer?

Sorry the main OP is a bit unclear and want to clarify before running this on my Flyer. I to am getting the signal loss after a few seconds and then on and off drops the whole way. I used my Gingerbread flyer without any issues and used it tons of time to navigate.

Shahhere
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] grippa:
Already being talked about: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1431964
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
This will work on Honeycomb assuming you have it rooted. If it isn't rooted, no-go.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] grippa:
I don't think your agps patch is related to the GPS dropping problem. Even though it locks faster with your patch, it still drops regardless. Seems to be HC related.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Yeah, if they screwed up the LIBs in their ROM, definitely outside of my scope. I don't have a Flyer so I'm not up to speed on the matter. I did glance briefly at that thread and wanted to make sure it was understood that this does work on Honeycomb and on ICS.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
All threads have had an overhaul that was way overdue.

High points:

Note discussion of what the patch does and what it replaces.

Note confirming ICS support from various users.

Note section has gotten long, but covers most questions I am repeatedly asked.

A total of 9 officially supported new devices.

Download section reminds people to backup their settings. You only need to backup /system/etc/gps.conf and /system/etc/suplrootcert if you have one. But, I never had to revert!

As always, please don't forget to click Thanks if you use or like this patch -AND- don't forget to Rate the thread.

Donations

are always welcome.

EDIT: FYI: Method 1, the easiest of the methods for those unfamiliar with file managers or recovery, has been updated. Some people required that the script also mount the partition. I have added that line to all options available and updated the ZIP file. Thanks

enigmaamit

for confirming that the new PUSH script works.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Just a friendly notice that the thread has been updated.

There is a new build which I recommend. Before questioning or inquiring why I removed the use of SSL, review the NOTE on the matter. This has proven to be a faster operation by tests in various regions and numerous devices. ;)

Lastly, I added a section for asking questions. Review that before communicating here. It gets really old seeing that people refuse to read what I've worked hard to write especially when it usually answers the questions asked.

Don't forget to consider donating if you appreciate the work and find it useful. :D
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Thread kind of updated to include a new device:

Asus Transformer Prime

This patch can be useful on devices that need the GPS XML file which is prevalent in non-Qualcomm chipsets. So, it can be used in other devices as well.

The new release has no effect on other supported devices unless it is a non-Qualcomm phone.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] jacobbones:
So I gather that this will not work on a stock un-rooted flyer with honeycomb?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] DigitalMD:
That is correct, system patches cannot be installed on a NON-ROOTED devices.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] jacobbones:
I mis-spoke.

I meant to ask that this fix wont work if you updated to honeycomb?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
This patch works up through ICS. However, some ROM releases have botched code which disables gps functionality.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] jacobbones:
Ok so I have an HTC flyer running HC.

From what Ive read I need to first root it and then I can do the method 2

With the google 3,1 build.

Will try this on my next day off.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
Good luck.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] jacobbones:
Did on rooted view and gps kept constant lock for 1hr+ of driving

Doing this to my flyer now, hopefully it works as well
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] jacobbones:
So I put the Google 3.1 patch on view with rooted honeycomb and GPS worked fine. Didn't lose lock.

Then I put rooted honeycomb on my flyer and applied same patch but it is still losing lock.

Should I try different patches? Like the no SSL one, or will it do no good
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] crypted:
you're not providing useful information. review the thread about how to post.

No SSL is the standard best option.