Help GPS Lock Issues?

[gsxr150]

Has anyone else tried to use maps or navigation, and the GPS "lock" just keeps blinking (doesn't lock-on)? For some reason I've had that happen a couple times and had to shut down the phone in order to make it work.

 

[billbishere]

search for *GPS FIX* in the market. it will lock sats for you, i have to use it each time I want to use my GPS. GPS is a common problem on most smart phones.

 

[ODog2323]

I am seeing the same thing and I've read that it's a recurring issue in galaxy phones. My evo was great. Sitting indoors right next to my gfs OG incredible, this phone takes at least 5 minutes to barely locate 2 satilites, while hers locks onto 5+ in seconds. Very frustrating.

Ill try this GPS Fix app... If I'm understanding the description right though I don't much see the point. So it keeps the receiver turned on in the background? If the thing plain isn't seeing satilites, how does it matter how long the receiver is active? I could just as easily leave the maps or navigation app in the foreground and wait just as long for a lock. I guess this would just allow me to do other things while I'm waiting.

 

[repinphilly247]

My gps doesn't work at all either. Only works when use wireless networks is turned on and i'm at home using wifi. Otherwise it has no clue where i'm at.

 

[Sooner97]

Mine took over 3 minutes to lock also. I found a fix for it from XDA developers, but you have to be rooted to be able to do it. After changing the GPS.conf file, I can now lock into the satelites in 30 seconds or less.

[Trick] Speed Up Satelite Fix for GPS on Android - xda-developers

 

[eluno]

my gps seems to be working fine no issues at all.

 

[da man]

Had this problem for the first time today. I read in another post (not this thread) to just turn airplane mode on, then turn it off. My GPS fixed amlost instantly after that. Thanks to whoever wrote that post. I think ill find that post and add a thanks.