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[Captivate General] KryptosXLayer2:
When you click Install, it says:

So I'd say it has something to do with GPS.......

that being said, I haven't seen an immediate change as the OP said, but I'll give it some time and not slam this based on the first 2 minutes of using it!
[Captivate General] cappysw10:
I installed it and using both wifi and gps settings it's still off by 5 miles! Come on AT&T/Samsung get you act together.
[Captivate General] foxbat121:
The app probably set the GPS to 'MS Assited' mode because it needs the raw sat data and caculate your location from the server end, instead of on your phone. That's why it is fast and accurate (as long as you're not moving much). But it won't really cure your GPS problem because you will need your GPS on standalone or MS Based mode for your Nav app.
[Captivate General] KryptosXLayer2:
this is looking like it works, folks..... I have the GPS recommended fix settings from the stickied thread, and I'm getting good results with this! Connects fast and has not lost signal while driving - two very common issues people are having.... I haven't had anything to complain over, especially if you understand that you can't open and close a bunch of apps that use GPS at once while the other is trying to get a lock - for the first time EVER, Seesmic was able to find my location to post a tweet while indoors at home, it sure didn't do that before downloading this app!
[Captivate General] halfhp:
That permission request message actually a pretty good indicator that it goes through the same api that every other gps app on the market goes through. (locationProvider methods) I dont see how it could do anything...but hey who knows.
[Captivate General] eightysixfilms:
Tried it. Still not accurate. Off by approximately 4-6 blocks. I'm in my house with one/two bar's on 3g.
[Captivate General] rahlquist:
I've been telling samsung about this for about a week now. ;) They have passed the info to their R&D folks working on the GPS issue.
[Captivate General] skinien:
Doesn't do a thing for me.

I'm pretty sure that the GPS software issues are at a lower level. All the apps that use location based services (Google Maps, Navigate, Yelp, Around Me, etc.) can use the same functions to activate the GPS and obtain a location. It is VERY unlikely that an app will write it's own low-level code to operate the GPS hardware - mostly because it costs more money to develop in that manner. Also, as a developer it's usually better to assume that existing code has been tested and is safe to re-use.
[Captivate General] Sirfearoth:
its from att so its not a fix

sent from a 42 node T.I. 89 cluster
[Captivate General] slider2828:
I changed my gps server to supl.google.com and that with gps test (From the app store) really helps you lock on. If it locks usually pretty quick 20-30 secs its less than 16 feet... Lock first with gps test and then navigation... Locks 80% of the time pretty quickly and you see the triangulation of the satellites. Faster if you are outside obviously.....
[Captivate General] batis:
I cant find this app neither the Market or AppBrain :confused:. Could you guide me to install the Mark the Spot. Tks
[Captivate General] cappysw10:
Try the AT&T app center in the market.
[Captivate General] Ikonomi:
Thanks for the recommendation. Unfortunately, at this point I think my GPS is completely borked.

I had been using Runkeeper to prime my GPS for a couple days, but that stopped working. Mark the Spot isn't giving me a lock either. I'm outside on a clear day, and it's been trying to lock for about six minutes. Position Test is reporting eight satellites in view, but no dice.

It's great when these workarounds work, but it will be nice if and when Samsung is able to fix this.
[Captivate General] bluetoothless:
Have read similar results in other forums about firing up AT&T Navigator, but not accepting EULA and starting Google Maps? Pretty close, but nowhere near acuracy of any three previous HTC devices I have owned. I also didn't update Google Maps as recommended elsewhere also
[Captivate General] whirly:
Flashed my phone to the JH3 firmware with SRE 1.2.1a and tayutama lag fix ext2. So far ive been getting gps lock in under 5 seconds outside and at the most 15 seconds inside my house or job with 5 meter accuracy. Still a little lag with the gps while using google navigation, but like 200% better then when i first got the phone.
[Captivate General] :
Surprise!

Well I am shocked to say this actually is the best GPS lock i have had in the 15 days of using this phone (I try the GPS every morning on the way to work, then cry). It is only about one house off from where I am at but when I get on the road it is completely accurate. I will accept this as a temporary workaround.

I am hoping to hear something from Samsung in the next 14 days though regarding a permanent fix otherwise I may end up switching it for something else (I use GPS everyday to deliver equipment to my customers and prefer to just use my phone).

Thanks again for this awesome find!

This message was not sent from my Samsung Captivate. Lul.
[Captivate General] gilbnx:
After 2.5 weeks, first time GPS is stable

Dell2,

Many thanks for your disovery regarding the 'Mark the Spot' app.

I've just completed a 50 miles drive to work and for the first time after 2.5 weeks (since I've got the Captivate), not only the GPS stayed connected (did not lose a fix) but also kept it quite accurate while I was using both the 'Mark the Spot' in parallel to google nav.

This is my first ride using a stable GPS on Captivate so I will keep testing that and see if it remains stable....

Yes - this is not a fix but definitely a doable work-around for me until Samsung release their fix to at&t and to us annoyed consumers.

Thanks again Dell2!

Gil.
[Captivate General] ukulele_ninja:
I'll test this too. Ive been using gpstest to get an accurate lock before switching to navigate and it fixed the issue for me. Crossing my fingers for an actual fix soon!
[Captivate General] whitenerj:
Wow this actually works well. Once installed do you need to open it every time you want to navigate? How does that work?

Jason
[Captivate General] chudy:
Can anybody do before and after test with the gps test app? I'm looking for some concrete data...

Is the phone able to keep lock and get sub 16 m accuracy?

Thanks
[Captivate General] gilbnx:
Chudy,

I did not do 'before and after' comparison but I just got home from work (another 50 miles drive) and for the first time the Navigate 'niddle' of Google Nav stayed on the highway without jumping around to side roads as it used to do before. Not sure if it's sub 16m but it was quite accurate. So far - about 100 miles (2 hours drive) and without any deviation from my route. Quite impressive whatever "magic" is added to this at&t app...

Gil.
[Captivate General] :
I concur :D
[Captivate General] ukulele_ninja:
Worked for me too! I have not been able to get close to my house or actual location but it found me real quick! Thanks for this!
[Captivate General] whitenerj:
But how are you guys using it?

Like do you have to open it and then go to google maps or can you just go straight to maps?

Jason
[Captivate General] PMad:
So i downloaded and ran the AT&T mark the spot app, closed it and ran my Navigation app and it didnt lock on, i let it sit 5 minutes.

Ran AT&T Mark The Spot again and opened up my Maps program and it wouldnt lock on. I let that sit for about 5 minutes as well, but after 30-60sec it tells me my location is unavailable

Ran AT&T Mark The Spot again and tapped the Map button at the top, and it put me in Tulsa Oklahoma..... Im in oregon!!!!

So, i havent read the entire thread, just the first page and a half or so, but im thinking that those people that actually CAN get a lock, this app may help them get a faster, more accurate lock? But for those like me, who cant get a lock at all, still can not get a lock... But im a noobie to android so i probably missed something...
[Captivate General] ukulele_ninja:
I will say that I have also done the supl fix in the settings and set my accuracy to 33. Dont know if that helps those who still are not getting anything from it.
[Captivate General] gilbnx:
For me - I'm using all the suggested setup for SUPL etc. as it was mentioned in the sticky of this forum.

Then - I just launch the AT&T Mark application and click on map. Once the map is open, I launch Google Nav (or maps, depends what I'm looking for) on top of the AT&T mark app.

Usually it takes about 30-45sec to lock but once it is locked - it is very accurate and does not lose signal as it used to before.

One thing that I was noticed today - even though I'm using USB charger in my car, and the phone was indicating that it is charging but when I got home after 1 hour, I had less battery than what I've started my drive with, which means - this combination of two apps are really battery hog!

Hope that a "real fix" will be available soon from Samsung.
[Captivate General] 88EVGAFTW:
Damn, where does everyone live? I live in San Diego (major US city), my job requires me to drive around SD everyday all over and I have never had a problem getting a GPS lock quickly, a few times the GPS has been off by anywhere from 20-100 feet but it then fixes itself. Google Maps also works very well.
[Captivate General] slider2828:
I agree with you too 5miles? Serious? I was in Bismarck North Dakota, Boston Mass, Waltham Mass, NYC NY, San Francisco CA, San Jose CA and couple of other places in the past 2 weeks.... I get signal pretty fast and accurately....

I wonder where people live?
[Captivate General] boomerod:
Made no difference with GMaps or Nav

Well, it did not do anything for locking indoors for GMaps or Nav but interestingly, when I click on Map in the App itself so as to identify to AT&T where I was at when I had the issue, it nailed my location almost immediately and the GPS locked within 10-15 seconds. Weird. I don't think we can call this App a fix but I am going to keep it so I can inundate AT&T with reports of issues whenever I have them. :)
[Captivate General] Anim8ED_1:
I have spent about 3-4hrs trying to copy a file to my SD card with no avail.

I need some help.

I have in the past been able to explore both internal and external cards on my Captivate with debugging/mounting enabled with iMac OS 10.6.4 (rooted and unrooted).

This is no longer the case. The phone is now stock unrooted. At first, after connecting through usb, it would take several mins to see the internal drive, shortly after the external would appear. All for only a few seconds then OS X would give me an unexpected device removal error and drives are nowhere to be found. Now it does nothing though the thinks that it is connected. Doubletwist also recognized the device but would not be able to explore for media. Kies takes about 3 mins to connect via Parallels VM Win XP.

I have attempted the following:

Formatting both SD cards

Removing the external SD card

Many power cycles on both iMac and Captivate

All combinations of usb settings

Tried all usb ports (read in another thread).

Anyone else having issues or know a workaround for this? :confused:
[Captivate General] nbs11:
Assuming debugging is on it may be either because the cord you are using is bad OR the android OS formatted the SD card in a non-mac readable format. Or it is something else.
[Captivate General] fugeelama:
I had this problem yesterday and ended up just using BEX (Bluetooth File Exchange) to move files between my phone and iMac. Took a few minutes to get the two to talk to each other but once it was working the speeds were fine. Might want to give that a shot before you go buying a new SD card or USB cable.
[Captivate General] Anim8ED_1:
Crazy... I had to connect it through a powered USB hub.

Works like a champ now.
[Off-topic] htc fan89:
Let The ultimate showdown Begin, This battle would take place with Apple vs android pictures.
[Off-topic] vetvito:
Best one so far
[Off-topic] GbrilliantQ:
I want this shirt! :eek:

Thats my wallpaper right now.. lol
[Off-topic] azsamsancho:
Gimme some more :) !
[Off-topic] bbobeckyj:
i don't understand it... :confused:
[Off-topic] rorytmeadows:
I believe the name is "bullsh*t"
[Off-topic] cbronson41:
The Flash, trying to say the iphone lacks speed. I give it an E for Effort

Great thread though!!!!!!
[Off-topic] LickTheEnvelope:
I think it's reffering to Safari browser not being able to run 'Flash'...
[Off-topic] mrtim123:
are you serious? you dont get it? crApple does not have Flash support :)
[Off-topic] Fresh & Minty:
I <3 Apple! :) Don't you!
[Off-topic] twitch351:
Based off of my favorite game ever! :D:D:D
[Off-topic] cbronson41:
Well that just goes to show you how well I know Apple crap. I'll gladly accept that fail, or win however you want to see it :D
[Off-topic] orb3000:
Great thread!

I have laughed a lot:D

Keep em coming!
[Off-topic] flyboyovyick:
This thread is pointless! Android all ready won.

nuff said
[Off-topic] lonelykatana:
Applewho?

"The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters."
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
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[Off-topic] mrtim123:
nah mate, thats a win! hence why we are all here and not in the iOther camp :)
[Off-topic] :
Granted it's still fun for ****s and giggles :D
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=8721047#post8721047

The thread says it all :P
[Off-topic] moSess:
Buahahahahahhaahahahha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Off-topic] CRACING:
Here are some new ones :p
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Not posting any Anti Apple pics no more ;) :p But @CRACING I lol'ed at that one of steve Jobs :D
[Off-topic] pykler:
Flash is missing from the iPhone
[Off-topic] pykler:
4 realz

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[Off-topic] CRACING:
Ok bro, removed all except the one you lol'ed. :D

Thanks...

Best Regards
[Off-topic] orb3000:
Shame to hear that:(

Never knew you had a dark side device:eek:

Anyway, back to topic, this is the perfect use for any iphoney.
[Off-topic] rorytmeadows:
Careful using the iPhone as a coaster; that glass breaks easily
[Off-topic] Mr. Clown:
Hey, probably you will see a anti-wm thread in iphone developers so you will get a vendetta ;). When you see this let me know so I can loL since I had never seen such a thing :p
[Off-topic] orb3000:
+1:D

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[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
lol ;) :p I'll tell you both when I see one :D
[Off-topic] lonelykatana:
I used to think you were cool max...:p:p:p;)

That picture is proper funny :D
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Haha :p I still am I promise ;) :D

Thanks ;) I was spending to much time on Failblog's failbook page :D lol :)
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Hahaha! :p Awesome ;) Who knew a barchart could be so funny ;) Dare someone to print it off and get Steve Jobs to sign it :D
[Off-topic] tomhierl:
Yeah, it's amazing how funny a bar chart can be... :D

...especially when everyone knows how the story ends:

(although "surprisingly" this time Apple reached 17% vs. the Mac's 12% all time high)

I'm happy that this time an open source OS is winning. That way, innovation won't ever stop. :)
[Off-topic] LurkerReap:
Yes, it is certainly some very happy charts there. I remember hearing people say that iOS lagged behind Android in Q2 because people were holding out for the iPhone 4. Yeah, and Q3 it's just more ownage. Android is unstoppable!!!
[Off-topic] lonelykatana:
Best chart ever.

I used to play on my dads amiga :D
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] StrangeShadow:
I like having the "Display Clock on the Title Bar in all programs" option on, so I can keep an eye on the time no matter what is going on, but when using this option the "Battery Meeter" in the Title Bar disappears...I guess it's an either or thing...

Anyone know how to have both?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] sumflipnol:
Flashing a custom WM6.5.x ROM would allow you to have both. Unfortunately, WM6.5 doesn't seem to support both icons in the taskbar at the same time.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] stevedebi:
There are some great apps that show the battery state across the top of the device as a colored line. Do a search on AvianWavesBattline for that one.

Or I recommend the BattClock program, which allows you to put up a lot of information in the taskbar.

I actually use both...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] StrangeShadow:
Cool! I've seen the AvianWavesBattline before, forgot about it, thanks! I have to look up the other one.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] agrickard:
I use BattClock too and am happy with it - have it showing the time, battery % and free RAM.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] StrangeShadow:
Haven't had any luck finding it, anyone know where I can get it?

Thanks
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] husam666:
Here you go:

http://touchlockpro.sourceforge.net/
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] StrangeShadow:
Awesome! Added it and love it!

Thanks
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] BoiRomeo:
whats a good looking toolbar with the battery/time icon, something like the android?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] husam666:
To me its important cuz I spend a lotta time using 3g connection, so I need to keep track of time and check the battery without having to check my watch or going to the today screen, and its not something like android
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw86:
Hi I've been trying for hours to get 4 on demand on my hd2 working.

I've tried skyfire to no avail, and have installed the newest version of opera and turned plugins on to no avail.

Many thanks for any help offered.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mark Crouch:
Have you looked at myPlayer??? It allows you to watch loads of different TV channels - including 4OD.

Worth a look IMO....

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw86:
Thanks for this, Mark.

Yes I have tried it but it didn't work.

I didn't have coreplayer installed when I tried it though.

Is there something that does the job that coreplayer is meant to do but which is free?

Thanks again,

Harry
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mark Crouch:
You'll have to ask on the myPlayer thread, but AFAIK the HTC StreamingMedia player will also work. You could also try TCPMP (aka free version of CorePlayer, minus some bells and whistles :)).

Search for both of the above on the forums; chances are, if you've installed a custom ROM on your HD2, you've probably got the StreamingMedia player already (check in Start | Multimedia).

Hope that helps.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw86:
Thanks very much Mark! With the built in HTC streamer and the TCPMP program, it all seems to work.

However, I can't for the life of me figure out how to navigate to 4 on demand content...

Thanks again!

Harry
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chazglenn3:
I am running Fresh Evo 3.1.0.1 with the latest netarchy-toastmod kernel and the Riptide theme. I decided to reinstall the Sprint Football app from the Fresh Removed folder and it installed fine. The problem is is goes from the loading screen back to the desktop. Anyone have this working?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kllian:
it's almost football season, +1 on the request and subscribed
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cardiox:
WHO DAT say day gonna help this dude ...LOL!! From Nawlins and just had too...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdawg0024:
You maybe having an issue because Sprint has updated the app. It has a whole new look and they have added college football. I tried searching for an .apk but came up short. I am running version 2.2.32. Also I installed DC 3.5 and as soon as I opened the app it asked me to upgrade.

Try going here and it should send your phone a link via text you will see an EVO on the Top

www.sprintenterprise.com/NFL/?dl=epk/mobilelive/compatiblePhones/
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JinxDroid:
When I do that, it tells me it isn't available for my device. I guess it won't work with cyanogenmod?!

I found an .apk to install it but it says it can't connect, try again or quit. I would really like to have that app back.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chazglenn3:
jdawg...thanks! Downloading the latest version from the webite you linked to worked. JinxDroid...I attached the apk to this post.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JinxDroid:
Wow, I was subscribed to this thread and still missed this. Thanks chazglenn!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwntwnall4u:
Does not work for me?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JinxDroid:
Is it giving an error message? Can you get the .apk installed? Are you stock or running a custom rom?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkfitz:
Works great for me running CM6 RC1.

Just to confirm: Is this app free with an unlimited data plan like Sprint TV?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majorbro:
Just to throw this out therethough..if you haven't heard..sprint didn't get the contract with the league this year. Verizon has it now. So imo sprint nfl is nearly worthless now. :(
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chazglenn3:
This isn't the Sprint NFL app. It is the Sprint Football app that replaced the NFL one when they lost the contract.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwntwnall4u:
I was running Fresh, now running cyanogen nightly. It did work on Fresh but then stopped and says to update but update fails.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SteelH:
It is working on RevE.1
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JinxDroid:
I have it working on cyanogen rc1. Try uninstalling it and install the .apk that chazglenn attached from this thread.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] StrangeShadow:
I noticed there's no Word Completion when typing text, notes, word Docs etc...

anyone know where I can turn this on? or if it is/is-not an option?

I found some Options under Start>Settings>Personal>Input>Option (Under Touch input), for: XT9 Settings.... no clue what that is...it does have boxes to check Spell Correction, Word Completion in XT9 mode, Word Completion in ABC mode (For Phone Keypad only), and Auto-Substitution...but Word Completion still doesn't work.

Thanks
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] StrangeShadow:
Figured it out...you have to change the ABC ---> to "XT9" on the soft keyboard, then it works for both the soft and hard keyboard.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] aspromalee:
Ah, answered my question. I had adjusted the option, but still couldn't figure out why it wouldn't work. Now I know!!!!!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] StrangeShadow:
You can also do it on the hard keyboard by pressing ---> FN then "UP" directional key...which has the XT9 key ;D

took me awhile to get this haha
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ChiGGz:
The task manager shows active apps running, but I can't switch to them. You have to manually find it in your apps and activate it from there. Any solutions?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] kenkiller:
hold the home button down.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Daemos:
not a full task manager, allows you to open 6 of your latest opened apps.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] newsgroupmonkey:
Advanced Task Killer does it for me
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] All Day On XDA:
Install Smart Bar. Free from the market.
[Android Software Development] Chiggins:
Hey all. Is there a way that I could use a ViewFlipper kind of thing for Activities in a tab, in my app? So, I can switch Activities in a tab. When I finish in the second Activity, when I go back to the first one, it will have the same state.
[Android Software Development] FireZenk:
Here is a great tutorial:

http://www.warriorpoint.com/blog/2009/05/26/android-switching-screens-in-an-activity-with-animations-using-viewflipper/

:)
[General Questions and Answers] nex1user:
I'm trying to find out how to get the .com function when using the keyboard for the browser. Any can fill me in on what app to dl?
[Vibrant General] siberslug:
http://theandroidrevolution.blogspot.com/2010/08/galaxy-s-phone-using-allshare-via-dlna.html