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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] subvertz:
gps.conf tweaks, Google location, and AGPS reset not working for me (GSM on JB).

As for the solar flare, latest message from the Coast Guard says GPS system is fully up and running:

UNCLASSIFIED

GPS OPERATIONAL ADVISORY 204.OA1

SUBJ: GPS STATUS 22 JUL 2012

1. SATELLITES, PLANES, AND CLOCKS (CS=CESIUM RB=RUBIDIUM):

A. BLOCK I : NONE

B. BLOCK II: PRNS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

PLANE : SLOT D2, D1, C2, D4, E3, C6, A4, A3, A1, E6, D5, B4, F3, F1

CLOCK : RB, RB, CS, RB, RB, RB, RB, CS, CS, CS, RB, RB, RB, RB

BLOCK II: PRNS 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29

PLANE : SLOT F2, B1, C4, E4, C3, E1, D3, E2, F4, B2, F5, A6, B3, C1

CLOCK : RB, RB, RB, RB, RB, RB, RB, RB, RB, RB, RB, CS, RB, RB

BLOCK II: PRNS 30, 31, 32

PLANE : SLOT B5, A2, E5

CLOCK : RB, RB, RB

2. CURRENT ADVISORIES AND FORECASTS :

A. FORECASTS: FOR SEVEN DAYS AFTER EVENT CONCLUDES.

NANU MSG DATE/TIME PRN TYPE SUMMARY (JDAY/ZULU TIME START - STOP)

B. ADVISORIES:

NANU MSG DATE/TIME PRN TYPE SUMMARY (JDAY/ZULU TIME START - STOP)

C. GENERAL:

NANU MSG DATE/TIME PRN TYPE SUMMARY (JDAY/ZULU TIME START - STOP)

2012047 172319Z JUL 2012 GENERAL /-/

3. REMARKS:

A. THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR GPS MILITARY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT IS THE GPS

OPERATIONS CENTER AT 719-567-2541 OR DSN 560-2541.

B. CIVILIAN: FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT US COAST GUARD NAVCEN AT

COMMERCIAL 719-567-2541 24 HOURS DAILY AND INTERNET

HTTP://WWW.NAVCEN.USCG.GOV

C. MILITARY SUPPORT WEBPAGES CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING

HTTPS://GPS.AFSPC.AF.MIL/GPS OR HTTPS://GPS.AFSPC.AF.MIL/GPSOC

If it was a google server issue, then the fix should work b/c it cuts google out of the loop.

I'm out of theories....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare on July 19, 2012, beginning at 1:13 AM EDT and peaking at 1:58 AM. Solar flares are gigantic bursts of radiation that cannot pass through Earth's atmosphere to harm humans on the ground, however, when strong enough, they can disrupt the atmosphere and degrade GPS and communications signals. The flare is classified as an M7.7 flare. This means it is weaker than the largest flares, which are classified as X-class. M-class flares can cause brief radio communications blackouts at the poles.

http://esciencenews.com/articles/2012/07/19/nasa.sees.sun.send.out.mid.level.solar.flare
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I'm still running the Mitch GPS config and I am able to get a lock still. Even with location services turned on. Its definitely a weird issue though
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] subvertz:
Is this happening on other phones?

Is this hapening to GLONASS?

Unless it is, I'm still leaning towards an AGPS problem, since that is fixing it for some people.

But why isn't it working for me? I've been in and out of gps.conf so many times today.

Damn this thread, if I hadn't seen it, I might not have noticed the problem for a few more days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] envmyz:
So this is what I find strange. While at work, I know for a fact that all phones won't see any birds. The phones rely on cell tower triangulation to give a "general" location. My phone doesn't even do that.

I get nothing, it's as if aGPS isn't functioning.

Using Mitch's GPS.conf file. Reset aGPS data with GPS Test app. Now this is weird to me, when I click download aGPS data my network activity monitor DOES NOT send or receive data.

Can anyone else confirm while using maps that you get a "general" location by cell towers? Or does it error out with Unable to determine location?

-Chris Cook
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Hmm. Flashing the posted GPS.conf file last night got my GPS to finally lock again, but like some others, it's no longer locking today. Disabling location services didn't help either.

Someone else mentioned a possible link to people using a Nexus 7 wit the Galaxy Nexus. Is anyone here who is having the problem NOT also using a Nexus 7? I realize this really grasping at straws...

Also, the airplane mode, reset agps data, reboot trick didn't help me either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] envmyz:
For the record, I am using a Nexus 7 too.

My buddy at work, has the same issue. He as well has a Nexus 7.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] moskey71:
to those still having issues...

Last night I edited my gps.conf file to include new time servers and an accuracy statement as suggested by other posters. This morning my gps was again not locking quickly. After doing a bit of research I decided to try changing this statement in my gps.conf file.

ACCURACY_THRES=80

I changed it to a higher threshold of 280. My GPS immediately locked on after that. I tried 150 after that, and it was still an immediate lock. So my suggestion is to increase your threshold if you are having problems, however, try to keep it as low as possible. I believe the lower the number, the more accurate the lock.

Hope this helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Interesting. I just tried this and I'm now getting locks. Currently have it set at 280. Thanks.

EDIT: I was fooling around with lower numbers and now can no longer get a lock, even after rebooting and going back to 280.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fixyourtech:
This worked for me. :cowboy:

Edit: Also make sure you clear cache on network location in manage apps, I disabled it. I may have went overboard, idk.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] subvertz:
OK, so I guess it did work, I just didn't get out and move around enough to get a first lock.

That or the AGPS functionality kicked in.

Either way, I can feel sane again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Don't get too comfortable. I had mine working last night and just a few minutes ago, but it's again not working after a reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] moskey71:
Try wiping your aGPS data, then downloading it again using GPS Toolbox

and/or

Disable google location services.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Thanks. Just did this again and disabled location services again, and it's currently working.

Does anyone have it working with location services enabled?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] morrty:
Yes this is my lock with location services re-enabled: http://i.imgur.com/j1vjy.png

I've been having issues like everyone else all weekend but doing the steps mentioned above, I was able to get it fixed. Also I manually edited my gps.conf with that zip file one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kohawk09:
Glad I wasn't going crazy... I was about to re-lock and RMA because I couldn't use navigation. Anyway, flashed that new config file and locked in about 15 seconds. I tried the gps toolkit and reloading aGPS but that didn't work. Running stock de-odexed, hopefully this keeps up. I'll be testing extensively due to a couple trips coming up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] halmo20:
After re-downloading agps last night, it started working. But no go this morning again. I am running GS3 right next and it has no problem locking in matter of a few seconds.... Very frustrating...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilsonlam97:
A solution to enable Google location services for me was to use airplane mode and then turn on Google location services than disable airplane mode. Idk if this solution will stick though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
I thought mine was fixed, but it started not getting a lock just like everyone else. I tried everything in this thread, but it just doesn't stick. At some point later, it stops working.

I think the question is why and how exactly did this happen, and why is it specific to our phones? Right now we are all guessing and getting nowhere. What we do know for a fact is that it is related to Google's Network Location Service.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] smartedpanda:
I turned off "Google Location Services" off and it still doesn't work, it actually takes longer, I'm stuck at the "Waiting for Location" screen for awhile, never really loads. How did you guys flash the 'Mitch GPS' fix OR how did you edit your config files? I never found proper instructions, or I'm just an idiot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nikulogical:
The solutions arent working for me either.

Mitch's thing worked for me last night but then in the morning I got the same issue. I reflashed, and it didnt re-fix it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jeetS:
This is super frustrating, was camping this weekend relying on my GPS to find it not working…. A quick google search brought me here. Looks like I am not alone!

Gnex JB 4.1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] smartedpanda:
Anyone want to write a precise but angry letter to some blogs and perhaps Google? I'm not much of a writer nor can I write out of frustration.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
I emailed the Verge and a few guys from Android Central, nut got no response.

I'm hoping that we'll see a fix or acknowledgment once the weekend is over.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
I just sent a detailed email to XDA webmasters regarding this. Any other place we can reach out to get the word out?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stah333:
I have the same problem. It says "searching for GPS signal" and stays liek that forever after updateing to 4.1.1 .. Really annoying thing...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
The constant working / not working is really getting annoying, however, quickly disabling location services, getting a lock, and then reenabling location services seems to do the trick for now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] smartedpanda:
So, this kinda helps. Try these

1. Turn off Google Location Services off.

2. Reboot Phone.

3. WiFi On (for me, honestly don't think it matters but I have it on).

4. GPS Toolbox, go into settings and Tools, and reset aGPS data.

- 4.1 Wait about 10-15 seconds.

5. Open up Navigation/Maps.

6. Bingo, for now, it seems me, and gives me directions for whereever I wanna go.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
I just emailed Engadget also. Hopefully this can get some traction.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nikulogical:
Did this without a reboot and it worked for me. Prob will have to redo steps in a few hours though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VoltageNZ:
Worked like a charm, thanks mate.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
This works until you reboot the phone. The problem is that after GPS is cleared from the cache in the phone's memory, it will go right back to not working. Trust me, 20+ reboots later I can tell you it doesn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] morrty:
Oh ****, you're right. Don't reboot your phones guys.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GldRush98:
This didn't fix it.

The fix is to turn OFF Google Location services.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
that doesn't fix it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pedroc23:
Nope

I thought it did, but it doesn't fix it.

Besides, once you turn off Google Location Services, most of the apps I need GPS for doesn't work, so what's the point?

I agree it must be server side issue that ought to be fixed by Google - I hope soon....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
It must be something with the whole satellite network, cause on Saturday 10am-12pm east coast timezone I couldn't get a lock. Same thing Friday evening. Then things went back to normal and I can lock in 5 seconds. Solar storm perhaps...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hi2u2:
Yup. Back to normal over here too. Didn't apply any of the "fixes" either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
Update: I also tested (and rebooted about 4 times just to make sure). It looks like it's fixed. Enabling Google's Location Services and I'm able to get an almost instantaneous fix on multiple sats.

Can anyone else please try this out to make sure that it's fixed?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HashTagHell:
Same. Just stated this in the other thread. Seems Google has fixed it, or they bounced back online. Just locked onto 8 almost instantly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Still not fixed here.

Nvm just got a lock... Shaky but I did get one after several reboots. Gonna keep testing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HashTagHell:
You should try a reboot. Couldn't hurt.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Rebooted a few times and it'll lock. Slow, but it'll lock. Seems like they've implemented (or started to implement) a fix.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HashTagHell:
I also used GPS Status to clear and download new agps just for good measure.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] srpanadero:
Well, four reboots and I too have locks very fast

for the first time in several days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luffyp:
Same here. My GPS was working, not working, working, not working, and right now it's back to working without me doing anything. The problem is out of our control.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mathi_vadhanan:
Almost instant fix now, up to 9 satellites. It took around 3 minutes over the weekend
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mackster248:
Still no lock for me.

I'm just outside of Los Angeles for what it's worth.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pittnuma:
Same issue, was trying to get the gps to lock, gpstest states 7 were insight but it would not lock.

UK using 4.1.1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nexusman2:
I have this issue since 3 days.. today all works fine with or not patch or any modification

i think it's related to the solar storm :)

Sent from a computer but i ve Galaxy Nexus with Xda paid version App
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slayr76:
I still have no GPS , been like this for 3 days an still counting, fu@k you Google :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sidhaarthm:
Does a reflash (without wipe) not cause any issues with your existing phone setup? (Contacts, various Apps and their respective data?) Also, I have been unable to locate the Stock full Google 4.1.1 JRO03C ROM for the GSM GNex (yakju build). I only flashed the OTA update last time from IMM76I (ICS) to Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
I reflashed bigxie_maguro_OTA_JRO03C-signed.zip without wipe and had no problems so far. I did it several times (yesterday and today).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sidhaarthm:
Sorry, but I am not comfortable flashing anything that is not stock Google at this point in time. I have been heavily involved in flashing custom ROMs before, but those were the days of the Nexus One.

For now, I will just wait for this GPS issue to resolve itself (I just hope it does!). I am not going to wipe my phone/all apps when everything else is working like a treat on Jelly Bean. FYI - I already flashed the GPS Confg file, and it fixed the issue for one night. Now it is back to not seeing any Sats and/or a fix.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Beaverman33:
Galaxy S2 on Cyanogen 9 also affected

Just thought I would add my issues to the list. UK based running Cyanogen 9 on an Samsung Galaxy S2. Have not been able to get a GPS fix all weekend. Tried rebooting several times. Like others my GPS signal just showed a hollow graphic without the pulsing centre which normally indicates it's trying to get a fix. Worked fine this morning and was able to fix in seconds.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ceribaen:
Was having problems using gps in UK this weekend also.

Running a custom 4.0.4 rom though and no issues prior.

Found usually swapping in and out of airplane mode (and doing a clear/update agps im gps test) would get me a lock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
Don't need to feel sorry. I'm totally fine with it. It is you who has no functional GPS :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DarkBanHammer:
This GPS issue is due to the solar flare. Hell my 4g iPad and dev iPhone have the same issue as my gnexus so its not your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
Neither my Galaxy S i9000 nor my firend's iPhone 4 had any issues so far during this period.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DarkBanHammer:
It depends on your location and time of day you try to use it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
You don't get my point. Galaxy S i9000 hand on hand with Galaxy Nexus; same time, same location. The i9000 locked with satellites with no issues; the NG took ages. I tried this several times the last two days with the same results. And the same goes for the iPhone 4, although I couldn't test it as much.

Today both phones lock with no issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lapiduss:
No more problem today (fix in 5 seconds). (I'm with 4.1.1)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DarkBanHammer:
Interesting it must be the satellite as my iPhone 4 takes longer then my gnexis at my given location.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChrisNee1988:
This weekend and this morning I've had GPS locking and maybe Compass Direction issues on my Verizon Galaxy S 3 but my Galaxy Nexus was working fine. Did anyone else experience this on a GS3?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mister2quick:
Still having GPS issues here. Not happy considering I use my phone as a GPS for work. Near Philly pa.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kev0153:
Interesting, mine took about 3 minutes to lock this morning. Now it is taking about 8 seconds (used to take about 3 seconds) seems like it is getting better but not 100% yet. Located in South Carolina USA.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] peppe.desire:
What you have discovered, an italian blog discovered it 2 weeks ago with the solution!

http://www.tuttoandroid.net/android/gps-android-jelly-bean-56440/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sidhaarthm:
That according to me isn't the solution. Our community has tried to get a GPS fix with the Location Services turned 'ON', and it still doesn't lock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hadron:
I am also having the same problem

hadron

Sent from my Teclast A10t
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tbbo514:
sounds stupid but try leaving wifi on. im not connected to my house i told it to forget my network, and with wifi on it locks on my position in like 9 seconds
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kev0153:
Mine is working fine now. I went into locations and unchecked everything, and re-checked. Some tip I read on an android blog. I'm back to locking in 3 - 4 seconds now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pfmiller:
That's getting the position using wifi though, not gps. Fine for many locations, but that won't be helpful on the road.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phillipm:
Mine is now locking in seconds..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GldRush98:
Mine is actually locking now. Takes about 15 seconds,but it does lock. Used to lock in probably 3 to 5 seconds. Definitely weird stuff going on right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmurch@cox.net:
Mitch0115 Optimal gpsconf worked great for me................
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atiartstudio:
Reflashing the ROM fix outdoor loc but indoor isn't possible for my gsm gnex .otherwise my old nexus make 2meters @3sec outdoor and little bit more slow 5m@10..15 sec indoor. PURE GNEX...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] netnerd:
go to /system/etc, do you see the file "AGPS_CA.pem"?

i assume you dont, cus i dont have it on my nexus either.

i also have att note, after i copy this file "AGPS_CA.pem" to nexus, it locked on gps in less than 30 seconds after reboot or after a power on/off!

let me know if you need this file.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] emgineering:
GPS not locking for me either.

T-mobile GNexus, (bought from newegg).

Navigation does not work, when I go to google maps it has the blue arrow of where I am but has a massive blue circle and when i touch the blue arrow it says 1800m accuracy hahaha.

Tried a couple of the fixes on this thread but still doesn't work.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaydvn:
Plz help me fix these F*kin problems, they made me mad...

After flash LQ5 (PC ODIN) then read some threads about LQ5 bricks their phones, I flashed back to stock 3 file ROM 2.3.6 with recommended PIT file (PC ODIN too), full wipe, emmc checked with no bug.

but now the problem is my phone loose signal randomize, and no service, I was checked my phone again for emmc bug, but no problem with emmc... I'm so tired of this problem. first I thought its because of EFS folder, I was repair EFS folder with EFS pro tool, but nothing change...

Plz help me! or Should i return it to Service Center?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
before return it to SC for service would suggest u to try a cpl of modem's and see for the same issue

ps- also check ur IMEI no whether its correct or starting with something like 0044 like
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
Had a similar issue once.

Also thought about EFS corruption, but it only was a problem with the modem.

After flashing the modem file again with Odin, everything was fine again.

If you are rooted, you can use Mobile Odin app the flash only the modem of the ROM file.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaydvn:
Thanks guys i'll try to change another modem and see what will happen before take it to the SC... thanks again...

ps: noproblem with my imei, it's the same with the imei printed in the phone...

just no signal issue, and i've never had this before...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Immortalis:
So change only modem. Hope it helps.

But if you flash modem by CWMR, be sure to enable flight mode before flashing. Through Odin you don't have to do this.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duailibe:
I had installed the old version of ClockworkMod Touch. Now, I'm trying to update by Odin and is not working. This has happened with some of you? Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsmith709:
Hi

Try this, even I managed it and I'm a noob to flashing and rooting.....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1719744

Hope it helps :o
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duailibe:
I already tried that. But ClockworkMod continues in the old version. Although saying that Odin was successfully completed, the ClockworkMod not change.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Flash the firmware after reading the instructions.

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Root file that should have read
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duailibe:
Already tried that. I read all instructions ;/ First time it worked, but not more with with others files.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
In that case two choices flash full stock firmware or leave it as it is .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duailibe:
What I need to flash full stock firmware? Where can I download it?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
By looking in the General section for starters .

jje
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pdxcire:
The Goo Manager app is misreading my phone and ROM. It prompts me that an update is available but it wants to download for the Mez. I run AOKP on a fassy.

It used to work properly not sure when or why it reads my phone as Mez. Tried clearing data but no change. Ideas? I don't mind reinstall the app, it is just weird and if I wasn't paying attention, well...
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shelby04861:
Nothing will really happen. Not really sure if you really need goo manager with most of the good work that can be found in the development section here
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobloblaw1:
You or someone probably changed the device ID (or a similar field) in the build.prop. Change it back and you'll be golden.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pdxcire:
Ah! TiBu prompts me about device id with a new ROM and I've always reverted to original. It must exist in a Goo table as a mesmerize ID. Hrmph.

Thanks!
[Motorola Atrix 2] atrix_noob:
Hey guys, resently i have been testing some roms like,supercharged v6,Sonya and lithium.

I found that the lithium one its the best of them three (in my opinion) because of it's battery life and great stability.

If you want a great rom to put inside your atrix 2 i recommend Lithium with the beats audio drivers mod found on this forum.

Beats Audio:

It's in his develoment state but with this mod flashed in our Rom' we can get awesome results for listening to music.

Beats Audio its a flashable zip file that can be flashed with cwm.

You can find allthis files mentioned above in this forum:

1.Lithium rom can be found in develoment secion in Motorola Atrix 2 forums.

2.Beats Audio can be found by typing in the search bar Beats Audio.

All credits to its current developers.

HOPE ILL HELP ALL THOSE MUSIC LOVERS OUT THERE..

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[Motorola Atrix 2] souljaboy:
did you try the motorola standard effects? works damn well for me...

i dont think its that much(if at all) better to justify the bloat
[Motorola Atrix 2] atrix_noob:
I have been testing it for i while now, yes i have tried the standard effects for now (my opinion is) that the bass effect in its standard Bass sound effect makes the playing music to much noisy (depending of what type of music) but in all it's very good.