Be you on 2.1 or a 2.2 leak.
I'm on Android 2.2 DK28 and have had ZERO issues since I flashed it via Odin.
I'm on Android 2.2 DK28 and have had ZERO issues since I flashed it via Odin.
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Whose GPS is have zero issues
- Thread starter FreakyLocz14
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- samsung epic 4g
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djsdaman84
Newbie
im having zero issues as well! I'm running the dk28 leak and was having issues until i went back to 2.1 turned my gps on and left it on then flashed back to dk28. Now i'm consistently getting a lock within 1 meter!
Pitbull329
Member
Epicurean
Android Enthusiast
The only issues I have is when in Airplane Mode. Also, the Epic has known issues with the ephemeris and almanac when GPS is started in WiFi or 4G. I will be testing that out more extensively while on the road this week.
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ijeggert
Guest
I've used my GPS a few times, even used it instead of my GPS unit on a drive from Miami to Orlando, it was right on the whole time. Though I was disappointed that it took the turnpike instead of Old 27, but regardless, the GPS worked fine.
How is that relevant?
Worthwhile to know if its worth it to try to manually upgrade the os which should make everything faster and better. Gps locking, processor speed, everything. Because 2.1 is giving me no hiccups in gps. But 2.2 is supposed to give a speed boost and fix gps issues. So wondering if its worth it to do
I haven't tested it. But I'll tell you that if you do have GPS issues, you can re-flash until it's fixed.
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Deleted User
Guest
What are you re-flashing? Do you have instructions (or a sticky thread somewhere) that details the procedure?
Epicurean
Android Enthusiast
Here are my issues regarding the Epic 4G in Airplane Mode. (note: I am rooted on DK28, I normally get locks within 1 to 2 meters now )
1. Turn GPS off. Turn Airplane Mode on. Turn GPS on. GPS will not see or lock onto any satellites.
2. Turn Airplane Mode off. Turn Wifi & 4G off. Turn GPS on while in 3G. Use GPS Status to confirm locks on satellites. Turn Airplane Mode on. Take the Epic for a drive and see how long it lasts. I did this today and lost the locks after 5 miles.
3. Repeat step 2 in an actual airplane. I lost the locks as the plane reached maximum acceleration before take-off (yes, I "snuck a peak at my phone")
I would be most interested to hear from anyone with an Epic that could confirm findings in 1), 2) or 3). I would also be interested in EVO's performance in same situations, as I am about fed up with this phone.
1. Turn GPS off. Turn Airplane Mode on. Turn GPS on. GPS will not see or lock onto any satellites.
2. Turn Airplane Mode off. Turn Wifi & 4G off. Turn GPS on while in 3G. Use GPS Status to confirm locks on satellites. Turn Airplane Mode on. Take the Epic for a drive and see how long it lasts. I did this today and lost the locks after 5 miles.
3. Repeat step 2 in an actual airplane. I lost the locks as the plane reached maximum acceleration before take-off (yes, I "snuck a peak at my phone")
I would be most interested to hear from anyone with an Epic that could confirm findings in 1), 2) or 3). I would also be interested in EVO's performance in same situations, as I am about fed up with this phone.
DavidBeier
Newbie
Well, I've got a Garmin GPS for my car so I can only compare it to that.
Compared to the Garmin, the Epic seems to take longer to get a signal lock. Sometimes it's only a few seconds more but often it's quite a bit more.
On the other hand, I really prefer the navigation on the Epic because I can get traffic updates, it has MUCH smoother 3D graphics, and there are all those other cool features like the seeing a satellite or street corner view. The traffic stuff is really a life-saver now that I'm back in Los Angeles.
I think that if I didn't have a dedicated GPS for my car, the Epic GPS would bug me when it takes too long to find a lock. However, since I have both, I power them both on at the same time and if the Epic is taking too long I switch to the Garmin.
Compared to the Garmin, the Epic seems to take longer to get a signal lock. Sometimes it's only a few seconds more but often it's quite a bit more.
On the other hand, I really prefer the navigation on the Epic because I can get traffic updates, it has MUCH smoother 3D graphics, and there are all those other cool features like the seeing a satellite or street corner view. The traffic stuff is really a life-saver now that I'm back in Los Angeles.
I think that if I didn't have a dedicated GPS for my car, the Epic GPS would bug me when it takes too long to find a lock. However, since I have both, I power them both on at the same time and if the Epic is taking too long I switch to the Garmin.
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ijeggert
Guest
Umm... maybe I'm missing something... but usually when you turn it to Airplane mode... that turns off ALL sending and receiving.
pablo.station
Well-Known Member
Im stock DK28 2.2
My GPS doesn't work for sh1t now unless I have WiFi turned on in which case it still isn't very accurate. When i was using 2.1 it was decent.
My GPS doesn't work for sh1t now unless I have WiFi turned on in which case it still isn't very accurate. When i was using 2.1 it was decent.
Re-flash DK28 until it works. That's how I remedied the situation.
Epicurean
Android Enthusiast
Did you even try #2? Your GPS will work in Airplane Mode, but it seems to have limitations. I am trying to determine whether it is limited to my phone or if it is symptomatic of all phones.
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ijeggert
Guest
I just have to do #1 to tell you that...
you don't get a GPS lock with it in airplane mode. and subsequently, even if you had one before, out of airplane mode, and turn it to airplane mode... there's your problem. it's says airplane mode for a reason.
Epicurean
Android Enthusiast
Can anybody else confirm/refute any of these issues? On Evo or Epic?
