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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Read the notes section and the difference in versions 3.x and 2.x.

Ntp.Org is nearly useless for real time gps on mobile networks. I wrote about this at length many times.

Sent from my Desire HD
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] unquietwiki:
Thanks. I just happen to notice your comment on hosting your own NTP, and I myself use different projects, that rely on different time sources (OpenWRT uses its own servers, which should be based in Europe). I meant no offense in asking.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
No worries. It's just that this comes up about once a week and has been since I put the NTP system in place nearly a year ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sachilleas:
Thank you very much ! This works great . Changed to INTERMEDIATE_POS=0 as you suggested and works even greater !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Cool, but the alternate patch does that so no need to manually edit the files. :o

Sent from my Desire HD
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrfantastic:
Cwm flashable

Hopefully this isn't a stupid question but are the recommended builds flashable? Or is it only the trunk versions that say Cwm the only flash able versions?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Every thing is flashable so long as your particular recovery supports the update binary I used.

Sent from my Desire HD
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Marreboy:
@crypted: I have this patch installed on my Galaxy Nexus running a Jelly Bean rom. My feeling is that gps is faster to lock and also more accurate. But I also have some doubts, thinking maybe it is just placebo. I mean I have read that in Jelly Bean the gps.conf file is no longer used. So how can this fix work?

I am not dissing you or this patch but honestly trying to understand how Jelly Bean gps works and how this patch works. Can you help shed some light on this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Your discussion goes back to the "gps.conf is no longer used" comments made from ICS onward. Before even trying to claim I'm right, let's look at what another manufacturer did with my patch.

The ASUS Transformer Prime had no gps.conf. It had horrible performance and is running ICS. After many ignorant "attempts" to resolve the problem, half of my conf configuration appeared in the gps.conf in a firmware update in February or March, after I released a customized patch for that device to get its GPS brought to life. I have an ongoing disput with ASUS for not even saying thank you. But, ASIA doesn't see the need for that as it was freely put out in the community. I guess thank's aren't nice.

Now, it is true that the gps.conf is not the only GPS controlling file now. But, that doesn't discount its current importance. There is an XML file many times found in /etc/gps/ which have device specific driver and /dev/ information. However, the XML file DOES NOT take important parts of the aGPS solution into the equation...yet.

So, the "new way" only covers about 2/5 of the ground to get to away from the gps.conf. What's more, the system still looks for and reads the gps.conf as insinuated by the ASUS statement above.

I bought two GNexus Maguro's and received them this week. GPS was running pretty good. But, the patch did help a bit. I may consider building a custom patch for the device but I'm not so sure it's necessary based upon my own observations.

EDIT: Also, there is a gps.conf in /etc/ of the stock JB ROM released by El Goog for the Maguro...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sam razzy:
Is this works on jellybean ?

sent from jElly Belly NeXus PrimE
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Yes, it works on every version of Android Froyo and up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ryezen:
SGS3 Compatible?

Should this patch work with the SGS3? I have major GPS problems on that phone, as do some other users, but updating the config file hasn't fixed it, so I was wondering if I should try this patch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
You can try the 3.1 No-SSL. However, please keep this thread for the GNexus so you can private message me. Always do a Nandroid backup just in case. You might consider saving the original /etc/gps.conf and all files in /etc/gps/.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DaD92:
Hi,

this patch didn't do the trick for me.

Before flashing I has a fix in less than 20 sec with accuracy about 40 meters.

I tried this patch to improve the accuracy.

After flashing, fix in 2 minutes & accuracy about 20 meter.

So I did reverse back to my nandroid backup.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
None of what you said is helpful. Did you read and ensure that you were compliant with the Notes Section entirely?

One Note, which is relatively new, has steps for what you describe above to ensure it's a GPS location issue and not WiFi or triangulation causing your accuracy error. I doubt you tried this...

You didn't follow the instructions on how to post, either. Please try to be helpful to the community rather than telling me/us that this didn't work for you. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sachilleas:
What's the difference in intermediate postion on or off ? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Pop open any configuration file from the 3.x branch and read my descriptors for variables and sections...

For your question, it pointedly states:

That should solve your curiosity.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sachilleas:
You are great. Thank you so much for your answer!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gqcJYb3UN8xSIWNUy2xX:
Hello,

worked perfectly. Get almost instant 11 satellites fix now without AGPS.

ST15i (Xperia mini) ICS.

Method 3 worked.

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ronaldo Forenucci:
Worked here, thanks. GNex/Rasbean Jelly ROM/Franco Kernel. 11/11 in 3-6 seconds at my house. I used latest SSL version.

RF
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trismegistos:
Good work, nice to see a brother Mason here ;)

Gesendet von meinem Galaxy Nexus mit Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nexusman2:
I used this patch for a long time and it was so great !

But since 4.1.2 update my GPS is now perfect without any patch

For the first time (since I bought my GN) I can use Navigation to drive without any issue.. (GPs drivers updated ?)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kompressorgpl:
Hello! Noob in the house! So which build is recommend for the Galaxy Nexus GSM version?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Read the OP post. I clearly indicate two that I recommend. The Notes Section further explains the different versions. This is not a per-device setup. It is universal. This should be obvious. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ygvuhb:
which permission of SUPLROOTCERT file in /etc ???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Don't need to worry on it. But, so long as it's fully readable it's all good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tarekh020:
What is the best suitable config for middle east , i know that you said that's universal but i wanted to be sure cause most of people isn't consider Middle-East :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
There is NO difference for regions. This is WORLDWIDE. It will only work on Earth, not any other planets. Otherwise, there is no difference in configurations for locales on Earth.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kompressorgpl:
Sorry but I my doudts... if it was I simple and strairt Forward I dont post questions... But thanks anyway. i trie and report later!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tarekh020:
Big Thanks for your fast response , your patch is working flawlessly , Very fast lock

I think we all now on XDA planet :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arkin56:
need some help for skyrocket? what do i need to flash? i did flash the 3.1 no ssl and the 3.1 normal one, but it locks me on the middle of the sea?? what am i doing wrong? i'm using jellybean on sky-jellybean rom, skyrocket.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
If you're saying Skyrocket as in NOT the Nexus device thread you're discussing, this isn't the place to discuss it. Please do not continue to do so here. If there is not a thread for your device, you may private message me for us to discern viability.

Read the Notes Section, though, particularly #26. Your problem could be ROM related. The Notes Section will lead you to your own valid conclusion of your problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] -Jesco-:
i cant seems to install this on Snapblack rom oo
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
What do you mean you cannot install it on the Snapblack ROM?

There are three provided ways to install it. It is impossible to not be able to install this with at least one of those methods assuming your phone IS rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Official support has is now available for more devices. This brings the total officially supported to 32.

Welcome these newbies to the fold:

Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus)

Samsung Galaxy S III I9300, I9305

Asus Transformer TF300T

Motorola Droid X2

Samsung Galaxy S 4G

If you appreciate this growing work, always consider clicking the Thanks.

Remember that I pay monthly hosting fees for the space and bandwidth necessary to keep this patch working on the backend. So, please consider donating a few bucks if you're a user. All donations go directly to the patch provisioning and there is absolutely no overhead to benefit me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bimasakti85:
Just want to report that this patch is working too on LG Optimus Black.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pmac_xy:
Report for a small bug here. I'm on Samsung Galaxy SII-T989 from TMobile.

It seems the GPS patch doesn't working smoothly for me in the Eastern-Hemisphere. I tried the GPS patch for global, the problem remains the same.

GPS locates like this: When I open the GPS status app, the GPS icon will rapidly stop blinking and shows that I am located. But the coordinate information will show "0.000N and 3839.000E", even when I was inside a building.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Dude, YAWN! Read freaking OP post before you go into this almost useful discussion to provide the requisite information AND to ensure you aren't the victim of anomalies so that we can RULE out almost EVERYTHING.

In fact, EVERY NOTE WILL LEAD YOU TO THE ISSUE IN THE END if you actually FOLLOW through.

I'm getting 20+ people a day not willing to read. I'm about to give up on this project.

EDIT: And, you're trying to tell me that you have an issue even inside a building??? GPS is a highly reflective signal. Tons of buildings will negate having a strong enough direct signal to get a feed. Man I repeated all of this and more 17 times today here on XDA and several times elsewhere. And, NO ONE pays.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pmac_xy:
Sorry for making you so much reaction here....

I tried to search in forums and seems found the issue.

Modify something directly in the GPS.conf, as follows solves my problem here in China.

NTP_SERVER=cn.pool.ntp.org

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

SUPL_HOST=suplcn.sirf.com

SUPL_PORT=7275

Will this be another way for the Eastern-Hemisphere?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
That is impossible as a resolution UNLESS the great firewall filters out my superior servers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
This may have been asked (sorry for my laziness)......

What is the difference between the Google Specific patch and the Trunked version of it?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pmac_xy:
Finally I knew where the problem is! Yes you are right, could be a firewall issue here. You might have heard that we can't access websites like youtube, facebook, twitter, etc. That's where the problem is.

Anyway, just like an unusual case here...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Your questions answer should be found in the notes section. Version differences are discussed and explained.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
It's odd either way because I know a number of Chinese users who have success with this. In fact, it's posted all over Chinese forums.

But, that's the only logical conclusion I see if simply using slower qualcomm servers fixed it... Lovely routing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Krayvon:
!@

there is a gps problem with gnex? :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pmac_xy:
I flashed your patch "agps.patch.google.build.nossl.twrp.v3.1.zip", and just modified those lines in GPS.conf, other lines remain the same. And it locates just in seconds. Really wierd.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mpicasso:
Had pretty good lock times with my GPS before but installed this last night and I must say, WOW! Uses this on my inspire and it REALLY helped that phone. Had been procrastinating with trying it out, as I said I do not have problems locking in about 10-15 seconds.

Today - driving home, after having phone off last night, I decided to give it a try. Before Google maps could even finish loading, I already had a lock! SICK! Running task's AOKP 10-28 build along with KT kernel.

Pointless for me to think if this was a needed app or not...with lock times like this, I would say it ABSOLUTELY was!

Huge thanks ton the developer for work continued on to other devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SuperSalvo:
In the notes is written that this patch won't work on cm nightlies or betas. I have Paranoid Android 2.53 on my Nexus i9250. It base on CM10.

Won't it work on that rom eather?:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
It does not say that it will not work. It says that CM is problematic and doesn't always work because of inconsistent build quality with GPS.

If it fails, I cannot do anything more to help...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SuperSalvo:
Have someone tested it with paranoid?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Just do a Nandoid backup and try it out. It isn't a life or death thing!!! :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rdefranx:
What about T-mobile Galax y S3 SGH-T999

I did not see anything for this phone. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
What are you talking about? The OP post is quite clear. There are recommended builds and extra options. Read the Notes if you're confused on extra options.

Feel free to donate.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rdefranx:
Thanks for your reply. Sorry I was confused. I copy the gps.config to the system\etc and rebooted. I used the one without the ssl. It is better that is sure but when I run the Gps test and gps tools it said that it has more than 100 accuracy. in google maps always is showing a shadow around the location point and sometimes is not tracking my way. it stop in certain place and then later continue but I have already pass that. when I stop lets say in a light the shadow start to increase. I have the network off. Can you help me? Thanks very much
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Dunno man. Follow the Notes information and such... Try another ROM. If it's in a case, remove it. Provide a properly detailed post if you want further assistance, otherwise I'm unavailable.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rdefranx:
Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
It's not that I will not help, but you must read the thread OP and post the minimally required information at the very least. That won't get far quick normally, so consider detailed post including the requisites I inform of.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rdefranx:
I understand. Sorry for the inconvenience.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] webmastir:
Holy s hit this helped tremendously on my galaxy nexus cm10.0 "stable"

It usually took 5 - 10+ seconds to lock my position. Now it's instantly locks before whatever app even loads completely!

Thank you for this. Like you said, removing ssl seems to have a very nice performance increase.

Just used solid explorer to copy your modded gps.conf into proper location..rebooted...wham huge difference!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krneki10:
Which one is "Google Specific No-SSL v3.1" in adb?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
There's a typo in the file. Select the No-SSL one. I think it says 2.2.

That goes to show trying to rapidly produce and maintain two trunks at the same time can result in a typo since the files are identical and I usually copy/paste between the ABD packages.

I'll try and get some new ones uploaded w/ the grammar correction.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krneki10:
Yes, it says v2.2. Thanks, I'll go with it.

edit: I just tried to install it and I get this error:

Do I need something else beside "agps.adb.all.builds.v3.1.and.v1.3"?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Yeah. I just uploaded new ones. What's funny is I made the correction but never uploaded the files...

Sometimes life just gets busy...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krneki10:
Just to make sure, because it's on previous page: have you seen my last updated post?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
You need to have drivers for your device installed and recognized. Further, enable USB debugging more in Android Settings.

Other than that, I haven't had issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krneki10:
You were right, I had to install Galaxy Nexus drivers first. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irfanbakri:
tested and it far much better..takes about 5-7 second to get locked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] julllleee:
Hmm i don't get how you should install it? Where can i find the cmw recovery file for Galaxy nexus 4.2? Thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Read read and read. Recommended Section and Notes would answer this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blessedhands:
I really dont get how to use this... there are lots of links and what is 3,x and 2,x trunk?

hmm im planning to use method 1.

I am from the Philippines? Will this mod work for me here?

Should i chose 12 from the selection?

Thanks in advance :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Pick one of the two recommended builds. Choose the first or second.

Then, read the OP post.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zengster6474:
Could I clarify whether there is support for 4.2.1 yet? I just patched and the performance is worse than before :( I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] webmastir:
Did you have a backup of your gps.conf?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
What else is altered in your phone? What ROM? What gps apps?

Works fine on my Maguro.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zengster6474:
I forgot :( If all else fails, I'll see if I can get a stock gps.conf from someone.

I just flashed Paranoid Android 2.99 Beta 8. Otherwise no other alterations by me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
It works fine for me on rooted stock. So, possibly consider a beta AOSP ROM being your problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zengster6474:
Of course, though I am a complete amateur so I wouldn't be able to verify this :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Do a Nandroid backup, flash stock rooted, test, and restore Nandroid to beta ROM you have.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Be very mindful of the risks inherent in using NTP.ORG. I discussed why my pool was better in the Notes. Sometimes there are glitches, but it's usually better to use these. Stratum II time servers are extremely important in the time-keeping and synchronization of the world. That is all I use. NTP.ORG is comprised of a bunch of servers, numerous amounts are connected via home or small business internet connections. This gets laggy if you end up with one of those from the pool. It's more likely to receive the laggy servers than the fast ones because they out number the good ones by far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] domi1711:
ok thanks for your input! I will keep on testing and see what differences i can tell :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] username8611:
Works great, it locks super quick! 4.1.2. I locked on the first floor of our two story house with 10 satellites in about 10 seconds. I can't imagine how fast a clear view to the sky would be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arqmsgo:
Great works. I have tried the patch and found no major improvements in fixing satellites on my Note 2 (N719) dual-sim phone from China. The problems were:

(1) The phone can fix a location very quickly (~ seconds) with 3 m accuracy; See the attached file in next post!

(2) But the satellites fixed have never greater than 3, most of the time is 0-3 (though a location can be fixed);

(3) Some application is working fine with this (e.g. TomTomt for Android);

(4) Other applications such Sygic will not work at all, requiring more than 3 satellites to be fixed.

(5) The original ROM does not have a gps.conf in the system.

Could any body help with this problem?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arqmsgo:
Please see the attached file!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
Read the Notes. Draw some standard conclusions. Try another ROM....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsatomas:
Re: [PATCH] AGPS Patch 3.1 & 2.2 | GET BACK TO RAPID GPS LOCK, CAN LOCK ONTO MORE SAT

Worked on my sgs i9000 with hellybean 4.2.2 (kernel Mackay and semaphore tested). I copied the two files in/etc and I got satellite in seconds (previous with Mackay needed3-5 min. Modem zsjv6. region Greece

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cu8eR:
works great on i9000 :) gps was dead but now it is working again! thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crypted:
TopNTP - the app.

We need bèta testers. Hopefully we can get some useful feedback to optimize this app. The patch itself has been proven to work, we just need to know for as much as possible devices if we can a) really install the patch and b) if the app is sort of clear in its use.

Get it on Google Play!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dirtyreturn:
Re: [PATCH] AGPS Patch 3.1 & 2.2 | GET BACK TO RAPID GPS LOCK, CAN LOCK ONTO MORE SAT

Patch was successfully created on gsm galaxy nexus/ clear to use.

Edit - I had previously had another GPS.conf file along with a GPS folder containing an .XML file and a sirfgps file in the etc folder ... while using Google maps it had a 5 meter accuracy except the placement was way off. I had used your app with the global/Derek Gordon/Google settings and the placement was on point in maps. Not putting off your comment about 'that its known to work'. Would you prefer that the GPS folder/sirfgps be deleted?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lost_:
Thanks for the patch and the app.

A nice, full-featured app is U-Center - strange name but has satellites view, map, dashboard, send commands, UBX log, NMEA messages, etc and it's only 150k.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dasche:
What if no internet?

I read some stuff in gps.conf from this thread. My question is: will this patch work when device has no internet access?

my guess is NOT, but need developer's confirmation.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] amd-dude:
I always use this app when I re-flash my phone (Galaxy nexus i9250) GPS lock time is quick, but sometimes it shows that I'm driving right on the side of the road, other times it lines up properly, any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aswinrulez:
I'm running the latest cm10.2 nightly.. Is this patch required?does latest roms have this by default? Will it do good to cm10.2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zatta:
No idea..

No, you (and I) still neef the app. Roms come with a very, very generic setup, this one is more specified for performance, mainly because of the server we use.

Verstuurd van mijn GT-S5660 met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aswinrulez:
So it's a yes on flashing this patch? And anything in specific I have to be careful about? This is confirmed working on 4.3 right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zatta:
Yes, you can flash the patch, it works on 4.3. Nut using the app is way more easy than flashing.

Verstuurd van mijn GT-S5660 met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dasche:
is there any benefit of this patch for devices without internet access?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zatta:
I would say no. All variations in gps improvement are mainly ntp server changes, for our patch goes the same.

But, there are some parameters that can (...) improve your locks in terms of speed like "accuracy threshold" lowering fit example. And these parameters can be changed with our app as well, that requires some fiddling around to see what works best.

Maybe [MENTION=700051]crypted[/MENTION] can shine some more light on this question.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wolfmanro:
Just flashed the non-SSL 3.1 version, using CWM, on an LG Optimus Sol (E730), running the stock ICS rom (V20C). Guess what? For the first time in 2 years my GPS works properly.

THANKS MAN!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aswinrulez:
How will I know if the patch is installed successfully? I ran the app and installed it with reboot.. After reboot when I open the app it still says install
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zatta:
By checking the content if /system/etc/gps.conf.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] motorazrv3:
To complicated.

I use faster GPS and never had GPS lock problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsatomas:
Just use the app topntp from play store