yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG Optimus Black] Meninw:
Until a stable version of CM comes out I prefer to stick with the Zeus. My first impression was very good. I was using version # 39 and I stopped using when not mounted USB, then tried it and loved Zeus ROM. Very stable and fast. I do not remember trying to use GPS with the CM. But since I bought my unit had a problem with the GPS.
[LG Optimus Black] setupshift:
Do this work for GPS enabled only or we need to use wifi/3G service?

Using the two service gives my location for 3-5 seconds but of course that depends on your 3G speed.
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
as u can see in attached pic that i have not connected to wifi or 2g/3g. the thing is u just need to download gps data once in a day using gps status & toolbox(it automatically download btw)

EDIT:

Bought new optimus black yesterday for dad and its gps is working awesome in default settings i.e without putting gps.conf file or modification in hidden menu. so i took my old OB to LG customer care, so they told me that they have changed the GPS hardware in new devices manufactured after November 2011. But its not possible to make those changes in old OB :-(
[LG Optimus Black] mdfaisal:
well I bought OB in Feb 2012... But how can I find the manufacture date in my OB? is there in hidden menu or something...

well I am using your method and sometimes it takes about 5 minutes to lock my position using gps test (I am from Indonesia)...

oh and again... at your GPS.conf file it written:

NTP_SERVER=pool.ntp.org

can I change it to:

NTP_SERVER=id.pool.ntp.org

id.pool.ntp.org is a server for my country
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
hey bro its on box mnf date. btw in my gps.conf i dont use pool.ntp.org as ntp server i use gpsonextra.net.. please use second file i.e. GPSFIX2.zip. And once in a day u need to download agps data using GPS STATUS & TOOLBOX app. Its available free @ market. It downloads data hardly of 10kb so not problem with data usage bill:-)
[LG Optimus Black] mdfaisal:
sorry, got mixed up with another GPS setting How To :p ...

and I just realized that I got mixed up with another gps.conf file from another thread

do you mean that i have go to:

open es file explorer go to system directory

- folder root

- and than go to folder etc ?

or just:

open es file explorer go to system directory

- go to folder etc ?

because I dont have folder etc inside my folder root... or do I have to create one ?

So: Root -> empty no files no folders...

nb: I dont have any manufacture date written in my box...

Only IMEI number, Serial number, 3 barcodes, and another sticker that has number: 18782/SDPPI/2011/1973
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
yup directly to etc folder.. root means system or phone memory btw.

Manufacturing date on my box is above M.R.P means price tag
[LG Optimus Black] mdfaisal:
Ok I have done it all...

7 minutes gps still cant lock position :(

and Iam having screen freeze couple of times while using gps test...
[LG Optimus Black] l0gandroid:
Just, Awesome job man!
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
Nice to hear that.

This is for all, i did lots of gps study in last few days. And i came to conclusion that gps.conf file is imp for fast fixing if satalites, but as we know it provides Assisted gps data to sensors but this data changes every 24hrs as our earth rotates, so i did different expiriments with old and new Optimus black and p500 and sony neo V so i came to conclusion that gps hardware is also very important in fixing satalites but before using gps if we use gps status and toolbox app and download Assisted Gps data(hardly10kb) once in a day then gps fix takes very less time, but even though u dont download it, take ur mob under clear sky it will get fix in 2to3mins.

But dont use lots of gps tweaks as it will mess ur gps behavior.

Dont change gps_brcm_cobf.xml file as its related to hidden menu gps tests it doesnt impact on gps improvement so keep lg provided default. In froyo it was big bcos in froyo the hidden menu gps test was different.
[LG Optimus Black] stellar_d:
I'm not sure if this is a GPS problem or not, but my compass in GPS tool box as well as a basic compass app is reading South when it should be north, so nearly flipped around.

Gps is working without issue from what I can tell. Using Zeus 3.2n.
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
you must have kept ur phone near laptop or any other electronic device so its flipped, download compass app from market and calibrate ur compass as instructed(moving phone in 8 shape) so phone will vibrate after compass is calibrated.. it happens to me lot of times when i keep my phone near my laptop.
[LG Optimus Black] bluehunter9:
Thanks, I think so far this fix is working really well for me. I haven't tested it in practice with google navigation but using gps test, the data is promising :)
[LG Optimus Black] fratilitau:
does this fix improove the stock rom gps as well?
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
yes its for all ROMs, stock also but the stock ROM must be rooted to put gps.conf file to etc folder.
[LG Optimus Black] mdfaisal:
I really dont get it... Iam using gps test, and detect 7-8 satelllites but still cant get locked... it takes nearly 7 minutes...

or maybe because the weather in Jakarta for past 3 days is cloudy...

oh and again my phone got screen-freeze again while using gps test :confused:
[LG Optimus Black] mdfaisal:
hi there I've just visited here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=11342772#post11342772

[DEC.05.2011] Instantaneous GPS Fixation v1.2! *FOR ALL ANDROIDS PHONES!*

it's AngelDeath's thread for A-GPS

sorry to say that NTP_SERVER with *.pool.ntp.org servers.

is work better for me than NTP_SERVER with xtra1.gpsonextra.net

dude, you should check this guy gps.conf file... they include all countries in region/continent

I just apply:

- his gps.conf file for asia, that includes 24 countries.pool.ntp.org

- his gps fix apk

- his SuplRootCert

and when I open my gps test, it get locked...

Maybe it just me, or my handphone, or maybe because I,m live in Jakarta, Indonesia.

keep up the good work...
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
Nice to hear it solved ur problem. but u didnt do what i said to you properly.. I said USE GPS STATUS & TOOLBOX app from market not GPS TEST, and u were using GPS TEST APP. And in above solution the apk he has attached is the same app i was asking you to intall THE GPS STATUS 7 TOOLBOX:o Hence you are getting results, nwy it solved your problem, nice to hear that:) nw if its working properly dont mess with it again ok:p

Regards
[LG Optimus Black] neeewwww:
Using Sony Ericsson SUPL: supl.sonyericsson.com

Port: 7275

XTra Servers

Brazil and South America NTP

Fix 8 satellites in 10 seconds.

Using Google SUPL 2 satellites visible, no fix in 2 minutes.
[LG Optimus Black] Mbah Oz:
Iam using Marvel ROM, and I checked the gps.conf but no gps.conf file on my phone....but my gps work fine and normal, some times more faster...I don't know why, since its work so will no problem for me....
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
I think you keep your internet(wifi or data connection) on so you are getting it.
[LG Optimus Black] TheGripper:
Finally got a gps fix...but it doesn't seem to be very stable, because it looses that fix few seconds later, i believe gps navigation would be useless.

..and gps test said that accuracy was 50 meters...pretty unaccetable
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
are holding your phone under clear sky? Nwys the behavior i obseved is if we use gps for 2/3 days phone collects data in these days and after that gps connection is very fast and reliable. Here in india i get gps fix without data in 30/60seconds for first time then whole day gps get fixed in 15secs. i get accuracy 10to20 meters and i use sygic every day & i'm happy with gps right now..
[LG Optimus Black] TheGripper:
I was under a clear sky....today i tried again and got no fix, found 2-3 sats and lost them few seconds later.

I saw that zeuz v4.01b users got fast gps with alternative tweak, so im going back zeus to see if i get a better fix or any for that matter
[LG Optimus Black] OdysS_eus:
This method has not worked my OB :confused: but zeus's alternative mode is working great
[LG Optimus Black] raduku009:
" 5.Set permissions as follows

gps.conf rw- r-- r--

gps_brcm_conf.xml rwx rwx --x "

How do i do this ? please help
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
install ES file explorer from market, then goto properties of file in ES file explorer there you can see permissions and change tab in front of it, now change it.
[LG Optimus Black] raduku009:
big thanks :)
[LG Optimus Black] tramp20:
Hi,

I had till now 3-5 min for the first fix a day :-(

I tried your guide with the 2. gps.conf (flight mode on exactly as you described) and after 30 sec I had a GPS fix (really the first fix today!).

Thank you very much for your gps.conf.

LG-P970 v2.3.4 v20N rooted
[LG Optimus Black] highbud:
im using zeus 5.01 lite, the one that huexxx used to test SOD, the GPS working really great. never more than 20s to lock on without any tweaks. when using 4.01b i ve to wait more 2 minutes to lock.

other functions are working just fine too.
[LG Optimus Black] lionbs:
Hello.

I have problem with GPS in stock ver. 2.2.

I just upgrade my OB to stock V20B for CIS region (2.3.4) and have same problem - to much time to cold start and so on...

But in my OB I can't find file gps.conf in /etc folder.

What do I need to do? Copy your gps.conf file and restart device?

Thanks.

P.S. In "hidden menu" (3845#*970#) I set LGE and Google SUPL server, but neither works...
[LG Optimus Black] gsal:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22480907#post22480907

You can try one of these flashable zips for your region. The gps.conf does not exist on stock roms. These zips contain the gps.conf and the gps_brcm. If you don't want to flash one of them just copy the gps.conf in system/etc/. Hope it works for you. You can also add more supls in the hidden menu if you want. For instance sonyericsson supl.
[LG Optimus Black] lionbs:
Please give me some exlanations...

My stock rom V20B doesn't contains gps.conf file, but there is a xml file.

1. What must i do? Place only gps.conf file or change xml file too?

2. Why i must not reboot device but only power off/on?

3. File gps.conf need only at device boot or when GPS starts?
[LG Optimus Black] gsal:
stock roms contain only the xml.gps.conf is a custom fix.

1.i would flash the entire zip from the thread i posted above since it changes the xml too.i tried it on stock v20n and marvel and it worked for me.

2.you can reboot if you want but if you flash it through cwm there is no need for rebbot afterwards.

3.if you open the gps.conf with notepad you will notice that it has the servers for your region.it short of directs gps to the right coordinates.

for me the best you can do is flash the .zip that suits your location.the difference lies mostly in the gps.conf.if you don't see improvement delete the gps.conf from system/etc/.

another way is the supl settings from hidden menu.go to gps test and try this:

slp auto provision : enabled

slp settings :

slp name : Sony Ericsson

slp server : supl.sonyericsson.com

slp port : 7275

slp cert : NULL

slp tsl enabled : yes

basically you create a supl profile with sonyericsson servers.
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
1. Lg doesn't provide gps.conf we need to add it to the specified location. If you can have access to any other android device u will find that gps.conf file in etc folder.

2. U need to power off powen on bcause when we use any app for reboot it may quick reboot ur phone so in that case the sometimes the changes dont get added.

3.Whenever gps is used that file is accessed by that app.

And to all, there are so many methods of gps fix on xda so i dont say my method is only correct or perfect it works for me my friends here and some other OB users for some it didnt work. So basically its users choice to decide.
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
Basically lg phones have hidden menu and there we can set app the values that any gps.conf providea except servers, bt lg has added those servers in glgps bin file.

Here in india my sony neo v works awesome on supl.sonyericsson.com but when i use same conf file with hidden menu sony addition it takes 15mins for me to get single gps with sony servers. Btw if we see.gpsbrcmconf.xml file there they have mentioned lg supl slp and pointed to cert lge.cer so thats the only best setting our device can have and my method enhances the same data that lg provides so it works for me.
[LG Optimus Black] Ilko:
tried that ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1529141
[LG Optimus Black] Paracetamol100:
Thx for sharing!

But how can I access the hidden menu in cm7 rc1? If I use the stock dialer, just nothing happens.

Suggestions? Thx :)
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
There is no hidden menu in cyno. U have gps.conf file and it works itself for gps apps. For cyno u just need to copy gps.conf to given location.
[LG Optimus Black] lionbs:
Are You talking about NTP servers? Or SUPL Servers? As I can see in hidden menu SUPL Server I can add and edit.

15 mins - so long because Your GPS can't find almanac and ephemeris, I think so.

In My situation:

I tried some methods. I downloaded Your file... I change gps.conf file on the go and so on. What did I receive?

I use GPS Status and Tools (apk) application. I turn WiFi - on. Program said that A-GPS data downloaded and I wait while my phone locks (about 100 sec - 5 mins). Then I quit GPS Status application. And start it again. Time to lock decrease to about 35-40 sec. And I quit again and start it again and time to lock decrease to 12-25 sec. Very good as I can think. I turn off Wi-Fi and switch on Fly mode (with out GSM network). And again GPS application locks very quickly.

BUT When I try it at next day morning - it takes about 100 sec- 5 mis to locks.

WHY?

I think that LG doesn't store almanac and ephemeris for long time?

P.S. For comparison my Wife's Sony Ericsson WT19i locks at same position and without GSM/WiFi network in 8 sec.!!!
[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
Yes the thing is gps status app downloads data about gps which is hardly 10kb and this data changes every 8/9hours so next day u also must dl data 1time and ur gps will work perfectly for that day. Sony uses different channels in their hardware itself so it fixes quickly so basically sony provides better gps hardware,my frnd has galaxyS and same thing happens to him as of our OB. Basically now when u go for new mob next time check specifications and buy phone with A-GPS& GLONASS support, GLONASS works awesome, galaxy ace2 has it..
[LG Optimus Black] Paracetamol100:
My problem at the moment is, that GPS just doesn't start if I open maps or sth.

The icon doesn't appear too. Flashed cyanogen mod again, and nothing changed :\ ..
[LG Optimus Black] uriel228:
i got stuck in B.2

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[LG Optimus Black] mullarameez:
Which rom are you using?? basically that rom doesn't contain the hiddenmenu.apk in system app so your getting force close. You need to put hiddenmenu.apk to system app folder.
[LG Optimus Black] uriel228:
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[LG Optimus Black] orobin:
Hi.

with latest marvell rom i have the same issue.

no gps. tested all tuto, it never worked.

the gps test crash.

no 3g.

i would like so much to find a rom. with everything working.

thanks

olivier

---------- Post added at 07:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:58 AM ----------

Hi,

The link on first page do not work

olivier
[LG Optimus Black] Mr.Mechano:
My problem is a bit different, using some applications that help to configure GPS and download data, I've a quick fixing.

But the problem is fixing stability.

It looses continuously the fix and it's loong to fix again. Especially in the city between tall buildings.

I always had problem wih my P970, both with stock roms and Zeus rom by Huexxx, also changing GPS scripts from stock to Cyanogen or to alternative ROMs.

It seems a deep problem on baseband or hardware problem.

Do you know of software or hardware defects of the GPS section on some hardware revision of this phone?

It has been told me that V20q has better GPS section.

Have you tried it?

I use often the GPS function and I don't want to change this terminal only for GPS function.

It's fantastic with the Zeus ROM, except GPS.
[LG Optimus Black] vengy2005:
GPS no longer works

I have performed the fix as sugested, but now when I try to use my GPS, the little GPS symbol doesn't come on anymore.

HEEELLP PLEASE!!!:(
[LG Optimus Black] mokve:
With Zeus 6.32, Zeus tweak GPS - set to alternate I have fix in 1 minute with 11 sattelites - and is stable!

without tweak GPS i had about 6 sattelites and connection was offen interupted.

I can only recommend :good:
[LG Optimus Black] c.be90:
work great, I have try in zeus, CM9, CM7 and Tantrums :good:

I have save the script modedas per my country server, after flash new ROM, I just copy gps.conf to new ROM.
[LG Optimus Black] jaanpehechaanho:
thanks for the fix. it worked great for me!
[LG Optimus Black] TOR11:
thanks for the fix. it worked great for me!
[LG Optimus Black] iwansu:
THANKS A LOT, BRO...... :laugh: :D :angel::victory:
[LG Optimus Black] avlis3110:
Lost gps on LG P970

Hi,

I installed LGMobile Support Tool and on the tab Option Resources select UpgradeRecovery.

Follow instructions and that's it.

Thank you.

avlis3110
[LG Optimus Black] #Derrick#:
CM10.1 or CM10.2

Did you find a solution for your GPS fix in Cyanogen Roms
[LG Optimus Black] dcop7:
Check here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2205560
[LG Optimus Black] Maniek8:
It works well :) Thanks !
[LG Optimus Black] Le-Storm:
well done.. it worked!
[LG Optimus Black] blubb.wsw:
Hey there,

I'm pretty much a noob. I rooted my phone and installed es file explorer.

My problem: I can't delete the gps files in /etc. The error ist "Read-only file system". Even though es file explorer has super user permission.

Can any one help me?
[LG Optimus Black] dcop7:
You have to mount as write. Check the options in ES File Explorer.
[LG Optimus Black] blubb.wsw:
Okay, thanks. I feel quite stupid, but I can't find no option to mount as write (google can't help me) :S
[LG Optimus Black] dcop7:
Check:

"Root explorer"

"Mount File System"

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YND1MvJKH...Nw/pAYdvUhn5oA/s1600/ScreenShotESsettings.png
[LG Optimus Black] blubb.wsw:
Apparently the latest version of es file explorer doesn't support this option......

Installed the version 1.5 (Cupcake) from the market and found the option. Thank you :)
[LG Optimus Black] blubb.wsw:
unfortunatly doesn't work for me :(
[LG Optimus Black] obladi64:
Hi, I am wondering whether it can work with LG G2 too?
[LG Optimus Black] dcop7:
Try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2205560
[LG Optimus Black] obladi64:
Hi dcop7,

Thanks for this suggestion. I checked few such suggestion and correct me if I was wrong but these don't make signal recognition better. It makes choosing appropriate satellite easier and faster a bit. It is useful but it does not solve the GPS issue yet. This is my opinion and as I said correct me if I was wrong. Please check my comment here

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47739736&postcount=50

It was made by "AndroiTS GPS Test".

I would appreciate if you could check same on a modified LG phone even if it is not G2. I am very interested especially in comparing to SGS4 result.

Thanks in advance
[LG Optimus Black] obladi64:
Hi Drop7,

I tried and try your mod. It looks very promising. Thanks for it!

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47834793&postcount=53
[LG Optimus Black] iirisa:
I've managed to fix GPS using app called TopNTP. It basically does the same as mods mentioned here - rewrites GPS file system. But it's fast and noob friendly. Now I can get lock in 1 - 2 mins (before it took at least 10 mins) and once GPS locks it doesn't loose connection like it used to :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] James Harrison:
I made this video and put in on youtube yesterday, and it's created a stir and some controversy to say the least.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRVWjrbFwP0

It's a mini documentary on the Prime and it's troubles. It is by far the best tablet around (I have a properly working device) but not everyone can say the same, Asus has dropped the ball big time here, and it's about time everyone saw the full story.

Maybe xda TV could make a little foot note of it, in one of your videos?

Enjoy!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] AndroidStyle:
Really nice video! :)

[youtube]QRVWjrbFwP0[/youtube]

Copy this to embed your video

[youtube]QRVWjrbFwP0[/youtube]
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sidramalik100:
this guy is doing a great job here and thanks you have share its video with us
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] craig@xatik:
Great video! A lot of information I didn't know about the transformer. Makes me kind of glad that I didn't buy one immediately.

I do love Asus, but this makes me sad that the transformer performed like this in the beginning.

I'm hoping the Padfone is an amazing product and doesn't fail at the beginning like the transformer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] icactive:
great video, good review..and i'm using ASUS..:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MOHAMMAD-ALI91:
great video, good review
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] harmonikas996:
Super

Cool video, dude. Nice reviews! :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] orb3000:
.

Thread moved.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lopeze:
I'm :confused:. So the first batch was a mess, but how about later batchs? and how do I identify those "good" batch's (SN)?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
OP great video. Maybe add issue of people having cracked screen and how this could also be a design flaw.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1530660
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Keion:
Hmm, advertising your video on XDA? Nice idea.

Sent from my tablet thing with XDA Premium.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] James Harrison:
This was a post I made ages ago in the xda tv section and it just got moved lol. Terrible.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knives of ice:
anyone have any recommendations for an app to get text messages from your phone on the prime aside from google voice?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stretchwookie:
tablet talk. works through wifi or bluetooth. absolutely fantastic. as soon as my phone makes a notification sound, its already on my prime before i can realize it. and it has popups, which i love. $3 on the market
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nyckid211:
He's right on the money. Tablettalk was my first choice too!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knives of ice:
i tried this earlier today but couldn't get it working correctly. maybe it was because i am not using my default text messaging app on my phone and it said thats why i could be having problems. basically, i could send messages perfectly fine but i could not receive them on the tablet. this was via a wifi connection.

any idea why this would be?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stretchwookie:
im using gosms. i had to go into gosms>menu>settings>advanced tab> receive settings>UNCHECK disable other message notification

hope that helps :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oddbin:
Airdroid seems to work well. And it's free.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arun01:
Do any of those apps allow you to receive picture messages from someones phone to your Prime?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knives of ice:
i'm using go sms as well. i'll try that thanks so much.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stretchwookie:
Tablet talk works for mms

If this helps, don't forget to hit the thanks button! ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mean Sixteen:
I use Google voice perfectly. No mms though. At least not yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fuzzer:
For sms...mysns...uses the internet instead of BT...so you dont need to be paired....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nguyenmd:
I use mysms. Works very good.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lennie paz:
You can only use this if you have an Android phone also, right?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] saccityp:
Textab works great for me

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201