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[Captivate General] zeddock:
Oh dear!

Now the dialing entry to the GPS settings will not work!

Now, I call that worse!!!

zeddock

PS. Am I doing something wrong? Has the process changed?
[Captivate General] newend:
Is there another method for editing the settings beside going through the phone dialer? I don't have a rooted phone, but if that's what it takes to restore the factory settings to ensure something I changed isn't causing the issues, then I guess I'll root.
[Captivate General] jaimingandhi:
GPS: No improvement with JH7

I messed around with settings to optimize GPS with JH6. Today, I installed JH7 and see no improvement with GPS performance.

I think the update still keeps old settings and now there is no way to change them! :mad:
[Captivate General] jaimingandhi:
See: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8273158&postcount=423
[Captivate General] JvKintheUSA:
Hmm...makes me think twice now before I decide to "upgrade."
[Captivate General] EricEnder:
the update for the captivate (hey that rhymed) worked for me (re: GPS)

I updated this morning while Rooted Stock ROM + One Click Lag Fix enabled and SUCCESS!

If I'm outside or not too deep inside a building, I get a GPS lock within 10 secs. I used the GPS (Google Maps, Foursquare, Yelp, Facebook, Google.com, ...) a couple of times and yep, I can confirm this.

I haven't tried driving though.
[Captivate General] JvKintheUSA:
My firmware currently states the following: 2.1 update 1

Baseband version I897UCJF6

Kernel 2.6.29 jeteak.lee@sep-11 #2

But I have not upgrade the phone yet. Seems that I have a updated kernel (I bought the phone on Sept 3rd) but still the old baseband version...

can anyone explain this?
[Captivate General] newend:
I've resolved my issues and GPS is working fantastically.

The problem was that the settings I had tried to use before the update were still in my phone.

I have been jumping around between dozens of threads trying to figure things out so I'm sorry if I'm reposting in the same thread.

Here are the new settings: hXXp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=789661&page=2

Here is how you get to the GPS settings: hXXp://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8273158&postcount=423

I guess I don't have enough cred to post links...
[Captivate General] verrno:
I think I'm in the same boat. I did the "fix" before I updated. Now afterwards my GPS works the same if not worse. Is there some way to edit the GPS settings or access lbstestmode other that through the dialer?
[Captivate General] jaimingandhi:
Did you resetart your phone/ did anything special (like unchecking "use wireless networks" and rechecking it) after you edited GPS settings?

For me, the GPS is still unable to lock after updating to the the original settings.

Update: I researched across many GPS related threads on this forum and to me, it seems that most users here who had messed with the GPS settings before the update are not getting optimal GPS performance after the update (This is true even if they change the GPS settings to stock original that shipped with the update).
[Captivate General] Famos:
I just finished a day using the gps and I must say it is definitely a big improvement. Google maps is definitely the best navigation app.

-Keep it 1Hunid
[Captivate General] AlbConst:
My battery life may have improved slightly but the GPS is as bad or worse than it was before the update.

I've tried messing with the settings post-update but without any success. I can get a lock if I'm stationary outside for about 30 seconds or more but that's about it. Move and it's gone, go inside a car and it's gone.

I haven't rooted the phone or anything. If I just reset it through the settings menu, do you think it will solve my problem?

If not, should I return it to ATT and get a new phone out of the box and try with that?

Thanks!
[Captivate General] JvKintheUSA:
FWIW: I was unable to connect to the AT&T server for several days. I bought this phone about 3 weeks ago as a new line to a family plan that I have. However, what I did is I removed he SIM from my old BlackBerry and put it in the Captivate (well, the guy at the AT&T store did), and I put the new SIM with new phone number in my old BB, so I could basically keep my old phone number on my new phone. As mentioned earlier, I was not able to connect to the AT&T servers and decided to do a factory reset on my Captivate and try again to connect to the AT&T servers. Again, no luck connecting. I then decided to put the SIM card that I received when I bought the phone (that was now in my old BB) and put it in my Captivate. I was able to connect to the AT&T server and download the update without a hitch! I then put my old SIM back into the Captvate.

I can say that the GPS locks faster (seems to lock at lower SNR levels), but it is still far from acceptable (on my old BB for instance, I was able to use Google Maps for navigation, which even after the update, is not possible on the Captivate). Seems that standing still I get a good lock, but moving around it seems that the device can't keep up.

My phone is stock - I did go back into the GPS settings and changed the following:

server to supl.google.com

changed port to 7276

turned SUPL Secure Socket off

set the operation mode to MS based

Skyhook On (and I keep WIFI on all the time)

Accuracy to 300 (I think that is the max.)
[Captivate General] docflower:
GPS issues fixed with Jupiter V1

So I have had the same problems everyone else has had regarding the gps. I have tried every combination I could find online (MSBased, Servers, etc) Nothing seemed to work. I just copied the Jupiter xml file found in And Dev section and it is working great. I didnt think Id ever say it but the gps is working really well.
[Captivate General] solarwater:
You are my savior. I just did this and it WORKS!!!!

just walked outside turned on gps test, and got like 6 satelites LOCKED in about 5 seconds.

since day 1, the gps would take over a minute to lock, and then would drop out. Now it works better than I would have ever expected.

edit: Also, I used the SGS tools app from the market to get into the GPS options, so I didn't need to install launcherpro
[Captivate General] autopilotjesse:
gps "fix" is freezing my phone!

I did these steps

unckecked “Use Wireless Networks”

*#*#1472365#*#*

In the LBSTestMode menu change “Operation Mode” to MS Based

In the LBSTestMode menu supl.google.com and port 7276

rebooted

Enabled “Use Wireless Networks”

and checked again “Use Wireless Networks”

but now.. after i do that, my phone is very slow, and it seems its not even turning the GPS on. If i open up google maps, it freezes and i have to force close. if i try to run gps status or gps test, it just freezes at a blank black screen and i have to force close again.

am i doing something wrong?

i am having the same gps issue, obviously. getting 1 / 12 satellites on my Tmobile Samsung Vibrant.

Thanks for any help!!!!

Jesse
[Captivate General] joedoe:
Could you please point to that Jupiter xml file?
[Captivate General] Espaa Valorum:
I think he may be talking about this one: /showthread.php?t=789383
[Captivate General] joedoe:
Got it, thanks.
[Captivate General] gordec:
Settings:

Session Type - Tracking

Test Mode - S/W Test

Operation Mode - MS Based

Start Mode - Hot Start

GPS Plus - On

Dynamic Accuracy - ON

Accuracy - 50 (Able to alter/update)

Use Skyhook - OFF

Use PC Tool - OFF

Server FQDN Type - Auto Confi

Server - h-slp.mnc410.mcc310.pub.3gpp (Which is now locked down and unable to overwrite)

Server Port - 7275

SUPL Secure Socket - ON

AGPS Mode - SUPL

I second that these work awesome. I Odin to stock flashed the OTA in the development section, and applied above settings. This for me is a true fix. 20 min drive home didn't lose a single lock, and only a few times where the accuracy went above about 20 meter radius. 95% of the trip stayed within 5 min or so accuracy.

I am using wireless assist under GPS settings in the settings manual so this probably alot of aGPS support but nevertheless, it just simply works. Also applied to a co-worker's cappy, same results. Hope this helps others.
[Captivate General] derek4484:
question.... How do you guys get into the LBS settings now? On my phone since the JH7 update the old code doesnt work anymore, *#*#1472365#*#* is non-functional now. When I dial that nothing happens anymore. It used to work fine on JF6. Any ideas? Thanks.
[Captivate General] eelton:
There's an app in the marketplace--LBSTestModeLaunch.
[Captivate General] vinverth:
Helloo

Hello everybdy..Moved over to the captivate from the n900 yesterday and must say the experience is quite amazing..the gps issue was pretty much there failing to lock on a signal indoors and bearly a few satellites outside and in motion was a complete drab.been on the forum all day n nite since yesterday practically having tried out everything except for rooting the device and doin the fixes..this morning i did a factory reset of the phone and that changed my baseband version of the JF6 to the stock JH3..and dloaded the gps lock by mike lockwood,ran a test and voila i get upto 9 satellites indoors and perfect reception outdoors..tried a walk test and turned out to be great..yet to test while in a car but i guess it should be great considering the reception..thought y'all can find something useful outta all this..jus my bit to the forum for all the leeching..
[Captivate General] dave1977nj:
my phone sees 7 sats but does not lock onto any?
[Captivate General] neilometer:
To answer the question,

"Is there a way to edit the GPS settings (i.e. lbstestmode) other than through the dialer?"

YES

You need LauncherPro. Use it to create a shortcut on the home screen:

1. Long press on home screen.

2. Choose Shortcuts

3. Choose Activities

4. Wait... the screen may go blank for a little while

5. Scroll down the list and select LbsTestMode

6. In the submenu that appears select the first entry, which should read:

com.sec.android.app.lbstestmode.LbsTestMode

7. Choose a name for the shortcut

Hope that helps... ;-)
[Captivate General] derek4484:
Great. Thanks!
[Captivate General] Washcloth:
For those of you unsuccessful with GPS

Let's call Samsung!

Just spoke with Samsung, and they confirm that JH7 did not successfully address the GPS issue, and that "at a future date they are not yet aware of" there will be another update to fix GPS. Riiiight...

The only way to get Samsung to follow through is to contact them and complain enough that they feel the heat.

1-888-987-4357

Press 1

Then 6

Then 2

Then 4 to speak with a customer service representative. Go as high up as you can.

The more complaint tickets they have on record, the hotter the fire under their asses to get this fixed.
[Captivate General] sumsimpleracer:
If you guys haven't been paying attention to engadget, gizmodo, twitter, or other news sources, Samsung and AT&T released and update that fixes the GPS. I received it a little while ago and I just thought to swing by here to see what people thought. After receiving it (I live in the city of milwaukee in case that makes people wary) the satellite signal and lock is incredibly faster. Granted there are few mistakes while driving around, it still works incredibly better in comparsion to before.

FYI I'm using a stock unrooted Captivate. I wanted to just play with the stock settings for a good little while before I dabble with the root possibilities (which I'm excited to do).
[Captivate General] wgarrido:
Are you referring to the one from last week, or a new one?
[Captivate General] jwkicklighter:
I believe he's referring to last week's, because Engadget did state that they had an official confirmation from AT&T announcing that a GPS was included in the update.

Although we all know that the "fix" just crippled us even more...
[Captivate General] boomerbubba:
I work with a guy who just got a new Captivate this week, and updated it to the latest OTA firmware (JH7).

As everyone knows, the dialer code to open the LbsTestMode utility was changed in this firmware. (It also changed in the latest leaked/aborted firmware rollouts for the Vibrant). User heygrl on the xda Vibrant forum provided the new dialer code to access LbsTestMode, and it turns out to work on the new Captivate firmware as well. That dialer code is *#3214789650#

When we opend up LbsTestMode, it showed the default settings from the bad old days when aGPS was disabled by default. It still defaults to Standalone mode. We changed it to MS Based, and so far have not fiddled with any of the SUPL server settings. He plans to test it later.

But meanwhile, other Captivate users might want to have this easy method of invoking LbsTestMode, without setting up a third-party launcher shortcut.
[Captivate General] superdog404:
I don't know if you have played around with GPS Status on the market. It has a clear I think he calls it cache. It also has a lot of info. Give it a try if you haven't.

superdog404
[Captivate General] tbong777:
Mine does not go to that screen when those numbers are inputted. I am completely stock though. Rooted, Master cleared ODin3 back to stock.....Perhaps that is why? In any case The GPS tracked well in Google Maps but takes awhile to get a fix otherwise. The only place I would use it is on my Bike. I have Garmin in the Cars. I used the N97 Garmin through the ear piece on the bike. Worked well for voice NAV.
[Captivate General] MarcianoS:
I have, but like the LbsTestMode option with a similar name, it does not solve the problem for me.
[Captivate General] ipdeman:
Re: switching from autoconfig to custom config and back

MarcianoS,

You are on to something. I tried your little trick and I get instant locks each time I switch. I even got a lock with 8 satellites indoors. That has never happened before.
[Captivate General] ewingr:
Froyo 'Release Build'

There is a 'release build' of Froyo for the Captivate, and it is sounding like the GPS is working well. Still early to tell...its a frothy thread (ie lot of activity) with everybody downloading. :D

May bode well for the GPS problems.
[Captivate General] tbong777:
Been messing with it all day..i NEVER saw 10 satellites in view before this upgrade...Only found one "bug" Seems the contacts always show SIM,Phone and Google contacts giving me multiple contacts. SO I deleted all the contacts on my SIM and PHone and just use Google contacts.

Might be something I am missing, All in All an excellent Upgrade. The other nit is the VU meter Wall paper no longer has the moving VU meter and fire...its either or....

That is all I have found

No Astor PRO pr Juice Defender Pro either. They use Ads. I cannot find the Pro versions I paid for nor does My Back Up Pro find my back ups....

Love it though...and it's a keeper/
[Captivate General] buddha99:
Does the phone need to be rooted for the code to work?

The code does not bring up any GPS settings on my phone.

PS: I just updated to 2.1 update1 (from AT&T) could that have made the difference?

PPS: Nevermind. The new Code Worked (*#3214789650#).
[Captivate General] erezak:
As stated, the new code works for FroYo Captivate. However, changing the settings does not (at least in my case) improve GPS locking time.
[Captivate General] robomech:
for me still 2.1 none of the fixes helps anything i am in albuquerque nm maps gps reports that i am east of dallas tx
[Captivate General] RexEscape:
I used to not be able to get a lock while in-motion. But I'm getting a lock at 80mph (friend was driving while I was playing with my Cap). It locks within seconds, both stationary and in-motion.

I'm using stock ROM (JF6) using Odin One-click. My GPS settings are whatever it's set to. I didn't change anything there. I'm rooted.
[Captivate General] PixelPerfect3:
I'm running the latest OTA update. GPS is very wonky...it sees 6-10 satellites quickly but takes a long time to get a lock. Anyone experiencing this?
[Captivate General] gordec:
At this point everything has been seen. Question is what have you not seen your GPS do?
[Captivate General] autopilotjesse:
Just wondering if someone could help answer my question
[Captivate General] ph00ny:
Is it just me or the latest update to google maps show much better accuracy?
[Captivate General] terrigan:
Skyhook was removed from Froyo, just a FYI.
[Captivate General] erezak:
It was indeed removed. However, it seems GPS works great as long as you allow for a higher value for error tolerance.
[Captivate General] mikewong27:
Hi All,

I updated to froyo, but now my gps is not working... Before when I was at Android 2.1, the GPS worked ok, but not great. But after I upgrade to froyo, I could not lock on to any satellites. I tried the new code: *#3214789650# but it does not work at all. I used the old code, but it doesn't do anything. Please let me know if anyone can help. Thanks,

Mike
[Captivate General] Xaltotun:
I updated to Froyo also (the ROM with all the At&T bloatware) and no luck with any code. I can't get into the GPS test app. Before updating, I could, with the old code.

Please help!
[Captivate General] gordec:
You shouldn't need it. Leave all GPS settings stock and download GPS status. You should lock without issues in open sky. If you really want to, download Launcher Pro -> Acitivities -> Lbstestmod
[Captivate General] cappysw10:
For what it is worth, I flashed back to JH7 today (didn't see a need for Froyo at the moment). I did notice that my GPS had no change from JH7 to Froyo and back again.
[Captivate General] PixelPerfect3:
Ok for the longest time ever I was having trouble with GPS, but today I drove around for a place and it recorded my route (using My Tracks) almost perfectly.
[Captivate General] erezak:
Try deleting GPS data.
[Captivate General] pilot_xphile:
Look for LBSTESTMODE @ the market that'll help you :D
[Captivate General] bwolmarans:
yes, seconded. if you got a lock before, and now you can't, delete the data in lbstestmode and get a lock in seconds.

los angeles, ca.
[Captivate General] borguesian:
The directions below worked perfect for me! 5-10 second lock every time! thanks!
[Captivate General] wgarrido:
Are you sure about the port?
[Captivate General] erezak:
It should be 6 in the end.
[Captivate General] Xaltotun:
For those who cannot make the number access the native GPS test app

Download LBSTESTMOD from the Market.

You must be rooted I believe (I already was so I can't be sure) and have access to non-market app (I think).

ENABLE GPS in Settings before running the app, otherwise it won't give you back anything!
[Captivate General] erezak:
Exactly. This is what I've used. It's bundled in Cognition Froyo ROM. (Go for it)
[Captivate General] samven582:
my GPS is still not working even after the installing the newest firmware:(
[Captivate General] ewingr:
Anyone getting better response now on 2.2 Beta6 Cognition? I remember seeing not so positive results.

I just installed today, and as installed, the GPS was the worst I have ever experienced. I just put the Jupiter6 files on, and will be testing tomorrow.
[Captivate General] bwolmarans:
For me, I have a short cut to lbgpstestwhateveritis, and before I open my map application, I run my short cut and delete the gps data.

Since I do that, it does take 5 minutes to get a lock ( in Los Angeles ) but is reliable.

ALSO I start the lbpgapsdofasd position test and leave it running, this is the only way I have found to keep the gps receiver active when switching apps to the background. Notice how when you are in the maps app, you have a lock, but then you get a phone call or go to pandora or something and when you go back there is no lock anymore? Well this cures that.

But please note google navigation is pretty inaccurate so I just simply don't use it. Google maps is accurate and gets me where I want to go.
[Captivate General] shinji257:
It's threads like this that make me wish something like quickgps existed for Android. My old Tilt 2 had a program like that and it helped out by hinting where the sats should be.

Note: If anyone hasn't mentioned or noticed yet. Supl helps with agps. Not normal gps.
[Captivate General] fnetf:
after update to I9000XXJPM no GPS in Navigon or SYGIG MOBILE10 or GOOGLE-MAPS

Hy,

After updating to Froyo I9000XXJPM I got no more GPS in my Navigation Apps like Navigon, Sygig Mobile10 or GoogleMaps. In LBStestMode the Sensor works. The same in the App GPS-Test-Plus. The App found 6-8 Sats.

Anybody with the same issue ? What to do ?
[Captivate General] creepyncrawly:
You can download the gps almanac over wifi with GPSStatus. Install GPSStatus from the market, Open GPSStatus, go to "Settings | GPS & Sensors | Manage A-GPS State". In the resulting dialog, click the Download button. It will download over 3G also.
[Captivate General] cliffgardner:
GPS seems to be working much better since updating to the Cognition 2.2 Beta 7 software.
[Captivate General] gordec:
My GPS locks in 10-20 secs everytime now even after reboots with leaked Froyo stock settings. This has been over 2 weeks now. It holds solid lock all the time. I do have to place it under windshield where there is clear exposure to open sky. I find NDrive (standalone GPS app) to be much more accurate than Google navigation. Google nav will put me 50ft off my location with constant lag. Not saying NDrive has been perfect because it still has lag here and there but 95% accurate.

Long story short GPS is usable. Still seem to be some software issues. The gps antenna on Cappies may be weaker than Garmins or Tomtoms.
[Captivate General] cliffgardner:
I definitely agree they it doesn't compare to what you're getting from TomTom or a Garmin but it serves its purpose if you're in a bind and need GPS. :)
[Captivate General] Mac11700:
I updated to the JH7 update through the settings menu today. I have tested with and without Skyhook enabled outside my home..and also downstairs in the basement.With the pure stock JI6 rom as the phone came with..I could lock on 6 sats in 15 seconds and would be accurate to 50 feet on an average..After the upgrade from AT&T..I lock on 10 sats in 6 seconds with Skyhook on and 8 sats in 52 seconds with it off. With the stock JI6 I could never lock on in the basement..even on wifi..Now with JH7 I can see 4 sats and they all lock on in 20 seconds. This is quite an improvement over what I had prior..and it worked fairly well. Will be testing it out all week and see how it does on the highway/rural roads and in and around large buildings in downtown St.Louis.BTW..the accelarometer was dead on for accuracy before..but wasn't very quick in real time updating and would jump from 0 to 8mph most often..

Mac
[Captivate General] Waggs1191:
For some reason my phone wont dial the *#*#1472365#*#*. Any suggestions?

Nevermind....i found another site that said if you dial *#3214789650# it gets you the LBSTestMode page.
[Captivate General] EpicEric:
...or you can download a free app called "Any Cut" and create short cut to "LBSTestMode".
[Captivate General] xspeedy:
Maybe someone can tell me if this is typical of the Captivate GPS issue. I'm on my second handset and both act the same.

When I run GPS test, My phone at best can view one or two sats. In fact often no sats show up at all. I don't see the usual ten or so in view with the bars fluctuating a bunch.

Nothing seems to make a difference. I have tried the resets, the LBSTest changes...

A friend with a Vibrant seems to see at least ten sats, even indoors. Side by side it was a night and day difference. Where the Vibrant might be imperfect, my Captivate seems completely dead.
[Captivate General] shinji257:
Thanks. That will work very well. It also looks like it can read all the sensors too. :p
[Captivate General] fldude99:
Sorry to sound ignorant...but what is skyhook? Is it built into the device or has to be downloaded?
[Captivate General] xspeedy:
Go to skyhook.com. It is a database of WiFi hotspots and location so that if you have a WiFi enabled device and are within range of a logged signal your approximate position can be determined.

The WiFi only iPad uses this to determine location for various apps and it works surprisingly well.