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[Captivate General] vunuts:
It still works on Froyo, but there just isn't an option for it. If I have wifi activated on my phone and run an LBS test, it gives me an instant location lock, but when i turn off wifi, it takes about 8 seconds to lock with 10 sats within 5 meters.... Then again, I've been effing with my GPS and all the LBS menu settings since I started flashing roms daily lol, but I finally have an accurate setup that has been getting me quick locks and flawless navigation for about a month.
[Captivate General] KMan94:
What would your settings be at the present time?
[Captivate General] jdsatyr:
replaced bricked phone

had to replace a bricked captivate it had great lock stationary but as soon as I moved it would be off sometimes by a mile, literally, and had not download thru the buttons, the replacement has great signal lock within 7 seconds both stationary and driving and is usuall between 16 and 45 feet accurate. The OTA update did infact improve this phone so have no idea what the difference is but this one works and has side button download
[Captivate General] vunuts:
In Lbs test mode....

***APPLICATION SETTINGS***

Session Type - Tracking

Test Mode - S/W Test

Operation Mode - MS Assisted

Start Mode - Hot Start

GPS Plus - On

Dynamic Accuracy - On

Accuracy - 50

GPS Logging - Off

***SUPL/CP SETTINGS***

Server Type - Custom Config

Server - supl.google.com

Server Port - 7276

Secure Socket - On

Agps mode - Off
[Captivate General] KMan94:
Thank you!
[Captivate General] vunuts:
No problem at all! Hopefully out works for you as well as it works for me!
[Captivate General] bwolmarans:
gps good with google and cog6

just like the title says, changed to the google version of the settings, and running cog6, and I would have to say it's all fixed for me meaning locks fast and stays locked, and accuracy is acceptable.

Location los angeles.

Oh yes and of course, I delete the gps data with the lbasdadsf thing before turning on my maps.
[Captivate General] ewingr:
I presume thatis Froyo 2.2 B6, No? Or is it 2.16?

And by Google settings, you changed only the SUPL to Google? Nothing else, correct?
[Captivate General] jboneiii:
The GPS on my phone has always worked. Locks have never been a problem. Holding lock while driving? Problem.

After trying scores of lbstest settings etc. I finally solved my problem by just removing my rubber case from the phone while navigating.

Hehe.
[Captivate General] spoonerdee:
I haven't tweaked any settings, but I did get the update to install finally (using Kies) which fixed my GPS. I get a better faster lock in no time and the turn by turn voice directions load in under 30 seconds compared to several minutes or never at all.
[Captivate General] rfarrah:
Set this up last night on my daughter's Captivate - still not staying locked on when moving. Any other suggestions?
[Captivate General] vunuts:
Tinker around with the operation mode, i think that was one thing that I did switch after flashing to a different rom. Some people had better results with the standalone, and I used to have excellent results with the ms based as well.
[Captivate General] An-Droid:
Hey Man ,

Thanks, but i updated mine to the leaked android 2.2 and the gps settings nober does not work it restarts my dialer any idea why?

Thanks :)
[Captivate General] Roxy136:
3G HELP!!!

I recently made an error by doing a factory reset on my Captivate. now Edge is up mostly and I want to lock my phone on 3G only.... what's the lock code for that??
[Captivate General] jwkicklighter:
Just thought I'd chime in with some good news for those of you that haven't heard yet. Samsung officially announced Froyo for the Captivate in late November, which will include the much needed GPS update.
[Captivate General] rbtconsultants:
Source please.
[Captivate General] Drew489:
JH7 was supposed to be the GPS fix.

And I'm running 2.2...GPS still no worky.
[Captivate General] itchytweed:
Not to detract from the excellent tome done by the OP, but, IIRC, I remember seeing a writeup somewhere that the GPS chip in the phone is made by Broadcom. I had another AT&T / Cingular phone whose GPS was made of Makinac Island Road Apples and that was the Broadcom chipset. It had the same issues. The argument was that it was the radio drivers and there was many discussions on which radio provided the best response.

IMHO, it is not the drivers but the hardware that is pure fail :mad:. Kinematic vs. Static operation has always pointed to hardware, unless the chipset has to be loaded with software on powerup that actually runs the chip then both may be guilty. I believe that all we can do is minimize the delay/lags as much as possible but that will go only so far. I prefer using a standalone GPS when traveling but the unit in the phone is a backup. I just find that I have to be aware of turns and prepare for them and adapt Dirty Harry's perennial advice ..."A man has to know his equipment's limitations."
[Captivate General] Drew489:
I do use a stand-alone device for GPS but when I want to do fun stuff that Android, iPhones, Blackberries and any other high end phone can do...I can't do it.

I can't search from Google maps, click a link and navigate there...I can't use MyTracks or Cardio Trainer to track my run, I can't use Waze for stupid fun/gps stuff, etc etc.

It's a huge crippled device for me. If "official" 2.2 device doesn't fix it, I'm going to bash the f*** out of Samsung as much as I can, sell the phone and get something else.

If I cost Samsung even 1 unit sold...my job is done. I might just go back to my G1 so I can use some of the aforementioned apps.
[Captivate General] ewingr:
I'm beginning to feel the same way. And I"m about to joing the band of whiners that say "Never Samsung again". :p ... Although maybe it needs to be "Never this GPS chip again." Other than this, I love the phone...but this is quite disappointing.
[Captivate General] Drew489:
Getting so tempted to go iPhone and I'm kind of an Apple-hater. My friend sold his 3 Captivates (his, Dad's and wife's) for $325 - $350 each on Ebay. Not unlocked.

An out of contract iPhone 16GB is $599. So if I sold mine for $325 - minus Ebay/Paypal fees, I'd net around $310 and have to put another $289 in just to be at an iPhone. Lame.

I'm trying to think of another decent Android phone I could get that has working GPS GSM AT&T with similar stats as the Captivate...I guess I can wait a few weeks until something new comes out that I want.

:/
[Captivate General] jwkicklighter:
From the @SamsungMobileUS Twitter: "@bigmerf we will be releasing Android 2.2 on our US Galaxy S phones this year."

Lists fixes in 2.2: http://www.talkandroid.com/16117-official-android-2-2-build-for-the-samsung-captivate-leaks/

I swear that I read it somewhere else too... I'll keep looking to try & find it again. (Go ahead, everyone call me a liar & whatnot.)
[Captivate General] Drew489:
I've read that in multiple places too...Europe Galaxy's already have had it for a few weeks.
[Captivate General] gordec:
For those on Froyo leak. I don't know anyone has tried to the Cappy on the dashboard with a GPS mount and plug in car charger with default GPS settings. Which is Standalone. Mine is like perfect with google maps and other 3rd party standalone GPS apps. Mine was crap before froyo. Mine also doesn't work if I hold it in my hand in the car. It just take a little obstruction above to make the Cappy GPS loose accuracy.

I would say now it's 95% quality of a Garmin or Tomtom at all times.
[Captivate General] ewingr:
Which ROM are you on? I had similar results to you when on Design Gear's 2.2b8.1. Not perfect, but definitely usable.

I am now on 2.2b9.3.1, and it is very bad. In both ROMs I applied the Jupiter6 files from the other thread (I believe on Android Forums).

I'm sure hoping the real release works well. But given that it needs to be on unsbstucted view (ie not under the car roof), I'm thinking it will still not be perfect, and poor in downtown areas with tall buildings.
[Captivate General] gordec:
I just use the stock Froyo leak with no custom rom. I mean, my GPS now is near perfect. I don't think there is a reason to mess around with settings. It works even if I turn off wireless network assist and go flight mode with the 3rd party GPS apps. I think most people should get good results. Just make sure you put it on the dash and plug it into car charger. Don't mess with GPS settings.
[Captivate General] Drew489:
I've tried it all. Nothing seems to work. I even tried it on a 3 mile WALK last night. It was over an hour and a half of walking but the track I recorded said I only walked for 37 minutes and 1.1 miles.

I looked at the track itself and it was spotty and jumpy.

I've tried custom settings, stock settings, JH6, JH7, Cognition 2.1 and 2.2beta...nothing. It always sucks.
[Captivate General] badger109:
soo if i get a new captivate, i should be able to get acceptable gps usage somehow, right? esp. after the official 2.2 release? It seems like a ymmv issue but enough ppl got it working... maybe with a new 2.2 phone...

Also, how well would navigon work? i would opt for the 200mb plan (if thats even a possible amount of 3g usage) and w/ that app i wouldn't need to use data (as far as I know)

gps is kindof a deal breaker and that aria seems like a great little phone...
[Captivate General] heygrl:
GPS locked on instantly when I used the LBSTestMode app to get a fix. Google Maps was useless.
[Captivate General] Drew489:
Dude, DON'T DO IT!

The people who have working GPS are few and far between. Some people have even suggested it's a hardware issue...

I have tried every tweak, every stock ROM, custom ROM and dash mount...walking, running, driving...whatever, it is horrible.

My 2 year old G1 works flawlessly in any of those circumstances. GPS is a must for me too because I use it to track my workouts (CardioTrainer App and/or MyTracks). I also use it for navigation...worked 100% fine on my G1.

DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE IF YOU NEED WORKING GPS!
[Captivate General] betoNL:
Unless you want this phone very badly, to the point that you wouldn't mind to invest something like 17 box and get a bluetooth gps receiver!

You can see it in action here (bit boring but very usefull video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM2gm5DAOjM
[Captivate General] opcow:
Yeah, I used to just use LbsTestMode to get a fix before launching any app that needed GPS. Otherwise, it took a decade to get a fix (not that LbsTestMode was particularly fast either). The 2.2 ROM I'm using now, Darky's Raw Steel, works well, though and I no longer need to do that. Today I went for a drive and started up my nav app in the car with no GPS fix. I put the phone on the dash and pulled out onto the road and within about a tenth of a mile the nav app announced the upcoming turn and worked perfectly the entire trip.

I also ran the Rogers captivate firmware for a bit and GPS was greatly improved with that as well. I did a My Tracks recording using the Rogers firmware vs. AT&T JH7 and the Rogers locked faster and tracked quite a bit better.
[Captivate General] cashed:
This ... kind of. After trying every "solution" that's out. I did a hard reset on my phone, rooted it, and installed the "official" leaked 2.2. GPS still didn't work, so I decided to change the supl setting in lbstest mode to the google/7276 settings. It started working after that. I've been testing it every day for the past 5 days because I'm so damn sure it's going to stop working, but to my surprise, it locks on to about 8 - 10 sats within 10 - 15 seconds and within a couple seconds every time after that (without wireless assist).

I'll update if it craps out again.
[Captivate General] tyc0:
I just wanted to share with you all that I took my original cappy to an AT&T service center and told them about my GPS issues. They replaced it and without changing settings and downloading the GPS fix over-the-air my GPS has worked flawlessly. Never losing signal when I am driving.
[Captivate General] oort cloud:
Er... what did they replace?
[Captivate General] rfarrah:
Sounds like they replaced the phone.
[Captivate General] MikeyMike01:
Wait a week.

It'll die.

This phone's a ****ing joke.
[Captivate General] woody1:
I don't know exactly what this means, but I was trying to use the GPS in Buenos Aires last week and had a very hard time getting a fix. I applied the fixes in this thread and it didn't seem to make much difference.

When I got back to Atlanta, I was able to get a fix in < 10 seconds using AGPS. I tried getting a fix just now from a cold start and in airplane mode and it took about 4 minutes. This is a relatively long time, but not worse than other phones I've used.

Anyway, it seems to me that the Captivate must be optimized for N. America. My old HTC Tilt 2 got a fix pretty quickly, but it also downloaded an AGPS file every few days to speed up the fixes.
[Captivate General] fldude99:
Why would you have Agps off?
[Captivate General] woody1:
I would leave it on normally, but I turn it off to test how good the GPS works without assistance. For one thing, assisted GPS might not always be available.
[Captivate General] fldude99:
All I did was change the supl server to google, port 7276, and secure socket to "off"..and voila..lock went from 2 minutes minimum to less than 10 seconds...keeping my fingers crossed
[Captivate General] rfarrah:
But does it "STICK" when you're driving?
[Captivate General] fldude99:
Yes...never had a problem with that...the google supl server only helps get a quicker lock on agps anyways...has nothing to do with anything once it's locked afaik
[Captivate General] rfarrah:
Still searching for the best settings for my daughter's Captivate. Getting a lock hasn't been an issue as much as keeping it while moving in traffic.
[Captivate General] fldude99:
^^^Hate to say it, but I don't think that's a setting issue..that's a faulty gps chip. Getting a faster lock is helped by agps and a corresponding supl server..but once it's locked its on its own. I'd return that device. Mine stays pretty much right on the road I'm on in google maps even when zoomed in pretty good...and doesn't lose the signal-as long as it has a fairly good look at the sky
[Captivate General] AdamJC07:
Does your phone have to be rooted in order to do the dialer thing? Every time I enter the last digit, the dialer just goes blank....
[Captivate General] fldude99:
The "dialer thing"? You mean the *#3214789650# thing? Mine is as stock as can be and that's how I got into the settings
[Captivate General] vunuts:
Cuz it worked for me. Not saying it would work for everyone, seeing as how people keep getting different results with different settings. But I've been using this setup since way before I posted that, and I've flashed and reflashed different roms and with these settings, it's still as accurate as it's ever been.
[Captivate General] woody1:
The dialer sequence never worked for me, either. I have a stock ROM with only the JH6 update. I was able to get to the settings by creating a shortcut on the home screen using these instructions:

"Add a shortcut. Pick Activities. Find LbsTestMode. Then pick com.sec.android.app.lbstestmode.LbsTestMode"

This is more convenient that using the dial sequence, anyway. Whether changing these settings actually does anything or not has been debated.
[Captivate General] lancerct:
Why I only have GPS Logging, instead of Skyhook? are they the same?
[Captivate General] badger109:
i was reading in one of the sideloading threads about different versions of the phone (1007, 1008, 1009 or something). Has it been determined whether that makes a difference? Like does the most current version have decent gps performance?
[Captivate General] MikeyMike01:
No. 1009 here.
[Captivate General] wrayrb:
Captivate not yet

I was going to get my Captivate this last summer. But then, I saw this thread and have been following your problems with GPS ever since. :mad: A broken GPS is a deal breaker for me. So now I watch this thread and when a consensus emerges that newly bought phones from AT&T actually have working and reliable GPS, then I'll go for it. Til then my old TILT better hang in, just a little longer. Otherwise I'll give up on Captivate and go to one of the 4G phones, even if they aren't really 4G.

When someone with the official Froyo update gets it, I hope you'll post your GPS results - both startup time to capture how many satellites, standalone ability to keep them, and driving ability to keep them -- accurately!

Thanks to all of you for keeping us sidestanders informed, I'm sorry you original Captivate owners have so much problem with GPS. Hope the Froyo version is better.

Dickr
[Captivate General] haydonxda:
Yes, the GPS situation is sad.

I used to use GPS in my iPhone a lot! I'd use it with location aware apps like Yelp in addition to standard navigation. Unfortunately the GPS in my Captivate rarely gets a GPS fix (really, it's like 5% of the time - it's a surprise when it does!) so I've gone without those apps for too long.

Samsung probably can't fix this in software. Regardless, I'm done with Samsung at this point. Their lack of response is truly a wonder. It's been known since launch that the I9000 has serious GPS problems and an update hasn't been rolled out. This is completely unacceptable to what is a core feature of a contemporary smartphone.

Worse, not only has a fix not arrived but only exceptionally stingy communication to customers has taken place. They need to categorize the problem and say how they'll address it.

Samsung - I'm done with your phones. In fact, I was really looking forward to the new Nexus but with Samsung hardware I'm very fearful of purchasing it. Plus, I don't want to line Samsung's pockets anymore after this horrible experience.
[Captivate General] danquirk2000:
I got a new captivate through ATT that already came preloaded with the JH7 firmware and I have tested the GPS several times and it is very accurate and no lag when turning. It is possible newer captivates manufactured after the launch phones received different GPS chips.
[Captivate General] fldude99:
I second the above. My GPS works to expectations, especially since changing the supl server to google. The spirent-lcs didn't work at all. I get a lock in an average of 10 secs..accuracy excellent..5 meters usually. Coming from the Nokia N97 I'm more than pleased. I wouldn't let the GPS stop a purchase of the Captivate-unless you're looking for "military grade" GPS
[Captivate General] danquirk2000:
For anyone that is interested I uploaded my system.img file on this thread on xda:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=838151

I have posted my My tracks and this looks favorable. I am looking for testers to see if this could possibly solve the issue. Any help would be appreciated.
[Captivate General] bobique:
No matter what I do, GPS test shows 0 satellites in view. My GPS is on, wireless networks off.

Anyone has any idea what is going on? My phone is unlocked and rooted with stock 2.1 with GPS fix. Phone is being used in Europe.

Thanks
[Captivate General] Phoenix-Lead:
Thanks for your input but the settings you put are based on the idea that you will have decent cell reception, IE. MS Based. This will help with a lock, but when switching towers or god forbid you lose your cell signal you are SOL. Try this fix if you don't mind.

Download these files @ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=831725

Flash with Rom Manager.

Enter LBS test mode.

Server=supl.google.com

Server port= 7276

Everything else stays the same!!!

Delete GPS data and go outside and run the test.

Let me know what you think.

I take no credit for this. I just did the research as ATT would not replace my phone bc I was past the 30 days and I did not want to buy a stand alone GPS unit. All I did was a lot of testing and found this to be a perfect mix of settings and fixes. This will get you a lock within 25 seconds and will track you without that annoying blue circle.
[Captivate General] jott0204:
If you don't mind, can you please post the original settings that are supposed to stay the same? I have changed mine around a few times trying to test the GPS. I have a couple of the original settings written down, but I would like to make sure that I have everything else correct.

Thank You!

--James
[Captivate General] Phoenix-Lead:
Here you go James,

Under the SUPL/CP settings you want to make sure the Server FQDN Type is set to custom config.

The server is supl.google.com(no www.)

The server port is 7276

Supl secure socket set to "OFF"

AGPS: SUPL.

Now to the Applications settings menu:

Session Type:Tracking

Test Mode: S/W Test

Operation Mode:Standalone

Start Mode:Hot Start

GPS plus: ON

Dynamic Accuracy:ON

Accuracy set to 50

GPS Logging: OFF

Also- Don't forget to Delete GPS data prior to your testing. This will give you a fresh start with the correct data. Also, in case I haven't mentioned it yet. Your first lock will take a while. Usually about 1-2 mins. After that it will lock within a matter of seconds and the tracking is unbelievable.

I hope this helps you.

Please let me know what kind of results you get.
[Captivate General] ask_j:
The code provided on first page does not work for me

Hi

I am currently rooted on my ATT CAPTIVATE. I just upgraded to 2.1 version via kies mini. I thought of checking my GPS but it was still not good. I thought of checking my settings by entering *#*#1472365#*#*. Nothing pops up. It just clears these numbers and then stay on the dialpad.

What should I do to resolve the issue?

Thanks
[Captivate General] Phoenix-Lead:
Download SGS Tools from the Market. It is a free application and very easy to use. Or you can try dialing *#*#3214789650#*#*.

Hope this helps you out.
[Captivate General] macpilot:
None of these codes work for me. Nothing magically appears on my dialer screen when I try them.

This issue is becoming a deal breaker for me with this phone.

I am on my second Captivate and it behaves the same way my first one did.

I am on stock 2.1 with all AT&T OTA updates. Have not fiddled with rooting/flashing/etc.
[Captivate General] ArkieMD:
This worked perfectly! Thanks so much!
[Captivate General] alexdemers:
Is it me or, when I dial *#*#1472365#*#* the number just disappears and I can't dial it. I have an unlocked AT&T Captivate on Rogers. Thanks.
[Captivate General] fldude99:
I dial *#3214789650#
[Captivate General] alexdemers:
Thanks fldude99, it worked. Why is it different? This needs to be in the OP.
[Captivate General] fldude99:
I believe the JH7 update changed the dial in for LBS
[Captivate General] ademarne:
This code nor the code in the OP worked for mine. The code in the OP just disapears and nothing happens, the code fldude99 posted gets rejected.

I'm running the 2.2.1 Geomod Rom and my GPS is terrible compared to my friends 2 yr old G1. Any suggestions to get into the LBS?
[Captivate General] ari197:
install anyCuts from the market and create a shortcut for LBSTestMode
[Captivate General] ademarne:
Thank you!
[Captivate General] *** Adrian ***:
Is needed to edit the /system/etc/gps.conf and configure it with the ntp server from the respective location we are??? Is valid this information???:confused:
[Captivate General] betoNL:
There is more about full a-gps (supl) configurations than that. Don't ask me I dont use a-gps.

But changing the server (ntp server) in gps.config to a more appropriate to your region, wont harm at all....

Use sgs tolls to do that....
[Captivate General] *** Adrian ***:
You know what is funny, I was testing my friends i9000 with 2.2, and his GPS locks so much faster than my cap. Even when i open the GPS test app both devices shows the same graphs but captivate takes more time to lock than the i9000, and all configs in the settings supl are the same......I will pray for this issue not be a hardware issue....I hope this **** koreans fix this **** in the final 2.2.:mad::mad::mad:
[Captivate General] gpzjack:
i keep trying *#*#1472365#*#* on both phones and nothing happens. Am i missing something?

found it..thanks