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[Vibrant General] samnada:
Running stock KA6, did the HW contact fix, and using the OP's supl.nokia.com tweak. I get good SNR's (typically 1-2 sats in the 40's, most others 30's or high 20's), pretty consistent 5s-30s initial locks (usually total # of sats minus 1-3 locked), and 15-30ft accuracy in my house.

However, I still see the occasional jumping position and false rerouting when using Google Nav. This is the biggest issue for me. GPS is not a toy. Being lost or taking wrong turns in a strange city isn't a joke. This needs to work reliably and there's no good excuse for this behavior. I've used standalone GPS units for many years. This intermittent, random loss of location accuracy to the point where navigation is temporarily out of whack, is not normal or typical. I really don't know if the root cause is HW or SW, but the Vibrant (at least my Vibrant) fails on the crucial reliability test.

I could try the warranty replacement route, but based on all the posts I've seen there's no guarantee a different unit would function any better than what I have now. If there's some ROM or different radio I could install that would definitely fix the routing issue I would undertake it, but that's a lot of learning and effort if the end result isn't certain.

For anyone who needs to rely on GPS at this point I would definitely warn them against this phone.
[Vibrant General] SamsungVibrant:
I doubt Axura did anything special to the GPS, I don't think writing drivers is something the devs here do, otherwise they would have written the drivers themselves instead of waiting desperately months for Samsung's GPS drivers to be leaked.
[Vibrant General] samnada:
How accurate exactly? Also, how much real driving have you done with Google Nav? Have you ever seen the jumping/rerouting problem before or after the Axura flash?

As I mentioned above, I'm getting fast, accurate locks when standing still, but the random loss of lock and accuracy in Nav is very odd and frustrating.
[Vibrant General] shoman24v:
Worked great! Went from not being able to catch anything to an almost instant lock.
[Vibrant General] VICosPhi:
It sucks to have the GPS jumping problem. I even get it with just the google maps open and driving on a straight road. Locking on to satellite hasn't been an issue since JI6 and Froyo leaks. Hardware fix wasn't able to fix jumping problem which probably means the GPS hardware is "problematic"(Chip/Antenna). I am starting to think its not software now since my friend has a Sprint Android Samsung phone (not sure which model) and GPS works perfect. GPS test shows accuracy of 6 ft mostly, sometimes 11ft. and it does not jump at all. The SNRs he gets are between 25 ~ 32
[Vibrant General] SamsungVibrant:
Yes the problem is hardware. The vibrant is not my first android phone. My other android phones get 6 foot accuracy every single time EVEN INDOORS WITH NO DRIFTING OR JUMPING AROUND. I bet the Vibrant 4G will have different GPS hardware and if so to me that is admission of guilt and I see no reason why it couldn't be proved in court or otherwise that Samsung knows the original Vibrant is defective.
[Vibrant General] shoman24v:
I'd just be happy it works.

When the new 4G model comes out use your insurance to get that :p
[Vibrant General] qpon:
i did this on official froyo and now im getting 12 sats but says 0 are in use?
[Vibrant General] SamsungVibrant:
Two problems with what you just said.

1) What you suggested is insurance fraud, and Assurian shouldn't have to pay for Samsung's defective product.

2) You wouldn't get the new Vibrant 4G, there are many original Vibrant's available as refurbs, so no reason for them to run out and send you a 4G.
[Vibrant General] sunsguy:
Why is it that some of you report the accuracy in meters and others in feet. Google maps only gives me meters, but I would love to make it display in feet.

I've searched this before but cannot figure it out.

BTW- No gps fix has worked for me as of yet, but TMO is sending me a warranty replacement. Keeping my fingers crossed. Should be here by Friday. It was pretty simple. They ran me through a few tests and troubleshooting, and then allowed the replacement.
[Vibrant General] SamsungVibrant:
It is possible people reporting in ft are reporting the accuracy based off "GPS TEST" app, which is found in the Android Market.
[Vibrant General] BorisZX6R:
After updating to 2.2 official via Kies Mini I thought my GPS was worse than with JI6, so i saw this thread and tried what was written in the first post but my gps was jumpy and it took a long time to get a lock through the Navigation app...

So this morning while driving to work I downloaded the GPS Restore app from the Market and ran it and I must say it seems like it restored the GPS functionality to at least the same what I had with JI6 if not better. JI6 for me was acceptable, not perfect, but it was working...
[Vibrant General] samnada:
I had the same symptom after the Froyo upgrade. I ran the Samsung GPS Restore app and it fixed it.
[Vibrant General] mikeye9:
Bump. This is a great solution! Try this before you do something crazy like the antenna mod!
[Vibrant General] rayray430:
I'm still having problems with my GPS after installing Axura Rom 2.2.5.9. My GPS was working fine before this upgrade and I've tried all the fixes and even this fix is not helping me. My GPS spotted 11 and 8 is in use using GPStest app but when I'm using navagation, it's always stuck on getting direction screen. I disable using wireless network and wifi. I don't think it's hardware issue because it was working fine before. I'm not sure if the newest version of Axura will help or should I reflash my rom? Please help!!
[Vibrant General] Mannymal:
This is not a solution. You are just priming the GPS to hold satellite location data. You will always get a quicker lock on an otherwise marginal GPS after doing a cold start, even if you clear aiding data. It doesnt exactly clear everything. The catch is that whatever data it does keep, goes stale after a while. Your GPS will be as innacurate as it was before.

I tested this fix yesterday, on two different modems actually, JL5 and KA7, on a hardware fixed phone. Tested it thoroughly, even using GPS Restore. The ONLY beneficial thing this thing could do for you is putting you on nokia.supl.com which might work better for your region and the time of day you did your test, it might make you see more sats, but it does not improve the ability to lock into them.

In summary: this "fix" will only make your GPS better for about 3 hours. When the sats are in whole different place in the sky, you are back to having to deal with a cold start, which is the problem on these phones. Cold starts are lethargic. Once you do them though, if you have a good phone or have done the hardware fix, then locks will be quick and accurate.
[Vibrant General] sublimeNaz:
Dude, you are the SH!T!!!! YOUR FIX TOTALLY WORKED ON MY OFFICIAL FROYO UPDATED SAMSUNG VIBRANT. THANKS!!!!!!
[Vibrant General] darkzeal0tx:
I see a significant improvement in lock times. Now I can lock to 5+ instead of 1 maximum. Is google location server better than nokia??? Going to test this with custom rom to see how it improves accuracy.
[Vibrant General] mattb3:
In my experience the nokia server is significantly better then google supl server. I wouldn't be surprised if it was region dependent. Either way is better then then default supl server which is no more (and maybe never was). Furthermore, this fix has proven to be a great long term solution. GPS accuracy is still not stellar, but it typically acquires a fix within 10-20 seconds usually faster then my N1.
[Vibrant General] nraudigy2:
Fix works great lol
[Vibrant General] fattysymo:
hi, how to know when the "lock" is complete? :confused:
[Vibrant General] VICosPhi:
How's that G2x working for ya? ;)
[Vibrant General] baldwithglasses:
I'll be grits. This is the only GPS fix that has worked for me.
[Touch2 Themes and Apps] yujian0826:
i need helps in opening Jblend apps~~

after installed the Java games, my htc touch 2 is able to open it. However, when it came to the gaming screen, my "Keyboard Icon" will pop up, and the icon bars block the selection keys.

Anyone can help me in this problem?

Furthermore, how can we differentiate what applications will cause the HTC touch 2 become disfunctional where only a hard reset is required.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
I've run into a pretty weird problem that no one else seems to have. No matter what ROM and kernel I run, as long as I run the TLJL3 modem, I get a roaming message. And since I have data roaming turned off, I basically can't use data. Now you can say turn on data roaming, but then I still have the roaming notification.

Running any other modem doesn't give me this problem, such as my current UGJL2 modem. Does anyone know why I'm getting this problem? TLJL3 and UGJL2 are the most popular modems atm and I'd like to use TLJL3 as I'm hoping it'll be better than my current UGJL2 modem experience.

I have another question. I went to the States for a same day shopping trip, and got my bill just now. Despite having data roaming turned off and packet data turned on, I got charged like $2 for data roaming? Wth happened? There shouldn't be any data usage on the phone when I was in the States...

I was on stock Rogers firmware at the time too.

Update: It seems that certain modems give me a roaming message. I'm getting a roaming message on KP1 modem as well as TLJL3. It'd be nice if there is a workaround or fix besides just ignoring it and enabling data roaming.

Update: Seems that while some people with a Rogers Captivate get the roaming message, others don't. I seriously got no idea what's going on. See latest post for details.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koreancanuck:
It shouldn't cause any problems. I've had data roaming turned off before with my captivate running older versions of cognition before and no charges came out. I've had roaming on JL3 modem as well, but honestly it's not a biggie. Just ignore it.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
All rights then.

I have another question. I went to the States for a same day shopping trip, and got my bill just now. Despite having data roaming turned off and packet data turned on, I got charged like $2 for data roaming? Wth happened? There shouldn't be any data usage on the phone when I was in the States...

I was on stock Rogers firmware at the time too.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
Anyone????
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koreancanuck:
Well if you were in the States and you used your phone, you obviously will get roaming charges. The reason it didn't work is probably the phone thought that it belongs in the States to begin with. If you don't want any charges, it's always best to just have your phone in airplane mode when in another country.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
That's the weird thing. I didn't use it when I was in the states... I can't put it on airplane mode though just in case my dad calls and stuff. Data roaming is disabled and I don't have american apn either.

As for the roaming message with the TLJL3, I flashed it at home meaning I am in canada.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
Update: It seems that certain modems give me a roaming message. I'm getting a roaming message on KP1 modem as well as TLJL3. It'd be nice if there is a workaround or fix besides just ignoring it and enabling data roaming.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] froli13:
Same for me. I have a SGH-i896 Captivate and I'm a Fido user and when I use JL3 or KP1 modem I have the roaming message. It is annoying, but never been charged for this. I had a HTC Hero before and had the same "issue".

I know it's not a big deal, but having the R over the reception signal is bothering me. I'd like to get rid of it if it's possible.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kaik541:
this may sound a bit too simplistic, but if only those modems are the cause (meaning other modems don't give you this "issue"), why not just flash a different modem?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
Well like everyone else, we want to see which modem gives us the best performance and battery life. It's said that TLJL3, UGJL2, and KP1 are the best modems right now, and we can't really experiemnt with the other two modems because they give us roaming messages, which is annoying and kills our data as we have data roaming turned off. Yes it's not a huge problem, but it is a problem nonetheless.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x3nhydr4lutr1sx:
try jk4, it's the other good modem. I've have had data roaming problems with jl3 while using Darky's Rom, but the problems went away after I started using serendipity and doc's. of course, YMMV.

one more thing: if you have a rom with the extended power menu (ie, you can go to the power menu and select recovery or download), then go there, and turn off data network and it won't use data until you turn it back on.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
Wait, the roaming message just went away when using another ROM? How'd that work? Because using Perception, Cognition, and Serendipity ROMs, I get the roaming message with TLJL3 and KP1 modems.

Yea I used to turn off data network mode thinking it'd revert to GSM mode. Turns out it didn't...
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
Been using JK4 for a few days now and so far, the reception is more or less the same as UGJL2. However, the last time I tested data speeds, it was a lot slower than UGJL2.

I still haven't figured out why I was getting the roaming message before, but it seems like some people with a Rogers Captivate using ZNKP1 modem don't have the same problem as me. He's running Cognition too, just like I was before I flash to Serendipity. See posts here and here.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geokilla:
Got a new Fido SIM card and I'm still getting the roaming message with certain modems. I've completely given up now.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 7JS14:
My approach to fixing this, maybe it might help you

I've just upgraded to Serendipity 7 and was having the same roaming issue message that you have. I am also using a fido sim card, ahaha.

I was able to fix the issue by using the JK4 modem, the same one used in Firefly 3.0 (Rogers based rom). So far it is working great for me, no issues with calls or data and the roaming message is now gone :D

~ I attached the modem file I used. Just put the file on to the root of your phone and install it as a .zip in CWM Recovery and you're good to go!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jstew83:
First question will I receive the froyo update if I have a custom rom and kernel?

Second what will the update do to my rom and kernel and will it unroot my phone?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muyoso:
no. replace them. unroot your phone.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BBooDoc:
but hopefully it will work better, without GPS and bluetooth dropping all the time while driving!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] system155:
yeah you'll lose everything its like when u menuel put in the update
[Off-topic] jaszek:
So I'm planning on building a website for my photography. I either want a flash based or HTML based. I have some basic knowledge of both, but I'm either too lazy or too stupid to make one myself (probably the second one). Does anyone want to practice writing one? Reward possible.
[Off-topic] Scath:
If you need a photography website let me know and I'll cut you a deal :) It''ll be very affordable.
[Off-topic] jaszek:
And by affordable you mean free, right? lol.

I'm an artist. I have no money.
[Off-topic] itsbeertimenow:
People that are dumb and lazy use weebly. Com

Your welcome.
[Off-topic] Scath:
I had a client who used Weebly.com and they screwed him then he just ended up paying around $150 for a website design from myself and ended up using it for quite a few years.. but then he stopped paying for the hosting and maintenance... sad story lol
[Off-topic] jaszek:
So I guess since I'm neither dumb nor lazy, I wont use weebly.com
[Off-topic] itsbeertimenow:
Do I need to quote your op, or shall you read it yourself?
[Off-topic] jaszek:
And you said "dumb AND lazy". Also now I realized I'm too lazy to write it myself. And does quoting mean I won't have to read it?
[Off-topic] itsbeertimenow:
All right, people that are dumb OR lazy often use weebly.com
[Off-topic] ChinaElectronicsInsider:
I would recommend avoiding flash based websites, most all new major sites are trying not to use flash as much and mobile browsing is also an issue. Stick with good ol' html, you can try looking at Wordpress and Drupal.
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
I was **** hot with geocities back in the day.... :D :p (showing my age there)

You just want a giant troll face spewing photos out of it's mouth right?

I'll get right on it.......

Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.......
[Off-topic] jaszek:
Ahh, geocities. And then those AOL "websites"...and then came myspace. lol
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
It was never yourspace....

It was Chuck Norris', he just let you use it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erik077:
I know there is bunch of rom's around and i went thru forum before I decide to start this thread so please don't send me back - help me or ignore me :)

I need ROM:

that I can install simply thru ROM manager

that have 4G

that is for 2.2 (3.70)

That has good battery saving ratings

and that have removed nova, kindle etc

Don't know any other way to install ROM, themes or Kernel so if anyone wants to help I will be grateful. I wish someone can told me which ROM's I can use that they match my requirement so I can try couple of them (only know for fresh so far).

THANK YOU!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radiohead_freak:
Fresh 3.5.0.1
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CheesyNutz:
honestly all the information you need is here on this board just take the time to look and read and post in the correct section
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rezn:
I will choose stock rooted for you. It meets all of your requirements.

Sent from a phone
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radiohead_freak:
By the way, this is gonna get moved to Q&A where it probably should have been posted on the first place
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erik077:
My bad, not on purpose. Anyway stock had that sprint bad stuff so i don't like stock and so far did try fresh (looks nice), but is there anything else that fits on 3.70 and have 4G ?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dirt_Mcgirt:
Really alot of the SENSE ROMS on here will meet your requirements but there would be more to it then just that like how you feel about the rom and it works for you. I WILL SAY MYN'S tho cause i get well over 18 hours with heavy use on the battery life. But every phone and user is different. JUST REMEBER ALWAYS BACK UP, BACK UP, AND DID I MENTION BACK UP. so go to rom manager flash MYN'S and try it. if you dont like it try another from there. I go back and forth from CM 6.1.2 and Myn's RLS 5

HOPE THAT HELPS
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] info[]box1:
Calkulin EViO 2 v1.7.7

Myn 's warm 2.2

Chris's Sprint lovers Rom

Fresh 3.5.0.1

Mikfroyo

Many many more

All HTC sense based off of 3.70 and 2.2

PS. Q&A is the correct place to put a thread about Q&A. Now run the native are coming..lol
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
MYNS IS THE BEST!!! IT HAS AN ABSOLUTELY HUGE FOLLOWING, AND A 2500+ PAGE THREAD. try them all though. but try myns.

myns warm twopointtwo rls5
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erik077:
Final question: Do they have 4G ?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
werent those the requirements you put out?

people will not lead you wrong on the xda

q&a
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
oh and didnt see you dont kno how to install outside of rom manager. just download the rom, put the .zip file on the root of your sdcard, boot into recovery (a simple way is the option in rom manager) select wipe, wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache twice each, and then choose flash zip from sdcard, and choose the zip. finally, do the dance.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radiohead_freak:
If you like like stock, you can always just get the Sprint Lovers rom and remove the bloatware via adb. Just force delete it basically
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] info[]box1:
Yes sir all of the mention. Take a peek at calkulin's evio 2 v1.7.7 its outstanding.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cubanjinx:
Looking for the rom that prints money

Via TT
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erik077:
info[]box1 - downloading and trying... thanks everyone.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puertoblack2003:
looking for a female that would tolerate my bull****.

Theses are my requirements:

1: must be 5 "9"

2: must be a size 4 in waist

3: must have a size 34 A for (boobies)

4: must have a BRAIN !!!!!

5: must be willing to submit when asked too.

I already searched the forum but didn't find anything ...HELP me !!!!!!!! :D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
try myns next. then ava z1, then mikfroyo if you still wanna flash. those are the baisic best sense roms i think.

edit: hahahahhahahah puertoblack2003
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erik077:
If you get it, please share :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrotert:
Try Ricsims Stock Turbo 3.70

I use it as a daily driver and has been best Sense Rom I have found so far. Also am running the stock HTC #15 kernel included in ROM.

As far as bloatware, because you're rooted you can remove unwanted apps via Root Explorer, Titanium Backup, or manually through ADB.

Also consider using Android Commander. It makes using ADB much more user friendly.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
jrotert: isnt that just a slightly optomized and addon flashed stock rom?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrotert:
jrotert: isnt that just a slightly optomized and addon flashed stock rom?

Absolutely; I thought that was what OP requested: A stock rooted ROM in which everything works.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrotert:
As far as:

and that have removed nova, kindle etc

is why I said he could easily remove any unwanted apps through the methods in my first reply.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
true... true

seems like an excelent starting point for the op.

also take into consideration the other suggestions in this thread. namely caulkins, myns, and avas
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adamfair:
Cm 6.1.2 now has wimax working faster than any sense rom. I have tried all roms. It is still in alpha 2 stage but good for daily driver.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amanchik:
Hehe

Dude, I am crying. You frikking made my day(evening) =))))))))))))))
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrotert:
Although one caveat: I just noticed OP was using ROM Manager, so I am assuming he is using CW recovery. Ricsims highly recommends using Amon Ra when flashing his ROM; however, OP can flash easily alternate recovery, i.e., Amon Ra, through RM.

I personally have used both recoveries with no issues, but I thought I would mention it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strauss0829:
All you need to know is what is coming and that is Viper Rom ...which will crush everything on this forum ....get ready the show begins very very soon :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niets1:
AVA Z1 with overclock kernal sbc 4.2.2
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
you have guts for using sbc. i hope you still have them once you are finished using sbc...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msjr405:
I am between Myn, the new Virus ROM(pretty cool very under rated). Myn is hot tho has rosie launchers, themes, etc. It's the most customizable SENSE based ROM there is
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drmacinyasha:
I'm just going to make this really simple:

If you need ROM Manager to download and install a ROM, and refuse to take the time to just read through a few topics in the Development section to learn how to do things properly, you really should not (have) root(ed) your phone. I'm sorry if that comes off as harsh, but that's just the truth.