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Originally Posted by e-wrecked
I've had trouble getting my GPS to work properly as well. I've tried rebooting.. tinkering with numerous settings, etc. After some research across the net I've found quite a few different approaches and ideas. Using a mix of all of them, I've come up with a solution that seems very effective with my Samsung Vibrant. I haven't had a chance to test extensively because I'm doing it from work..but so far so good.
**Not responsible if your GPS still doesn't work properly**
Go to settings->Location and Security-> Enable "Use GPS Satellites" and disable "Use wireless networks".
Go to Dialer and dial *#*#1472365#*#* - This is where you may cause harm if you're not careful. Only adjust the settings listed.
Under "Application settings" Change "Operation Mode" to MS Based
Go back
Under "SUPL/CP Settings" edit the "Server" test, and remove the "http://" leaving just www.spirent-lcs.com
That's it!
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After getting and loving my Galaxy S, i took the GPS for a test drive and was bitterly disappointed with the results, it only locked once or twice in a 30 minute journey and not for more than 10s. (i hadn't heard of GPS test at the time)
Thats when i found this thread, i had a play with the settings last night and when i wen tout this morning it got a lock in about 30s and never lost it, so i am much happier now.
Here are the settings i used (more luck than judgement, but maybe they will help someone else)
Skyhook : on
Operation Mode: Msbased
Accuracy: 20
supl.google.com
port: 7276
no ssl
and disabled : Use wireless networks.
I dont know if all of these are necessary or not (i didnt test between changing) but the whole lot seems to have made a big difference.
When i first used GPS TEST (before changes), I got 1 Sat with no lock.
Now i get about 8-9 Sats with 5-6 locked.
I am also still using XJF3 that my phone came with.
Thanks to everyone who helped me get to this stage... hopefully this helps someone else..
EDIT: I am in the UK btw