I have a much better "solution": i fire off the gmaps, set the phone aside, and reach for my stand alone GPS that locks onto anything with ease and is extremely precise.
That was sarcasm
What you offered is just a workaround (questionable at this point), not a solution. I am not even trying this because I do not want to jump through the hoops like that EVERY TIME just to get a position lock. Sammy must release a good solid and reliable fix or recall the phone.

 

I only need reliable GPS for the apps that require it (like G Earth and various maps/location apps). I do not use it for driving.
I am going to try your workaround. Can you also tell everyone where (topologically) the fix works for you? Rural areas with no trees or high-rises, or in "urban canyons" of a big city.

 

Interesting...but I've lost all hope for "fixing" it myself. After many temporary and failed attempts, I've given up. I'm just going to wait on Samsung...

Lol

 

I believe those are exactly my settings and my maps and nav also work perfectly, and within ~5 meters or so:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-captivate/137669-my-gps-experience-today.html

I also have 'Use Wireless' checked OFF. However, it's my understanding that the MS Based defines a system that uses both GPS and Cell data so I'm not sure if it's still using non-GPS assistance even with that phone setting set to off[?]

I'm going to set mine for GPS only in the service menu today for a small trip and see if my excellent accuracy and lock times were due to cell-assistance. I suppose airplane mode would also disable the cell circuit for sure which might be a quick and easy to way to test the GPS only.

 

when you do the "Get Position Test" is it suppose to have values for all of that stuff.. Latitude, longitude, etc.." I have never gotten it to show up values. Number of satellites always says 0 too.

 

when you guys go into LbsTestMode - Test Application - Hardware Test - Antenna Test does it work?

I get File create is failed and file open is failed then no results.

Update: I let it sit long enough and do get results. The file create error is still odd

 

I have been working for a month on this issue and your suggestion is the one that finally worked. I had loaded Samsung gps restore and it would work for awhile but then it would take 5 to 20 minutes to get a fix even when many satellites were in view. the "get position test" solution works every time for me now. Just an add on to your discovery. Get "any cut" from the android market and you can go right to "get position test", without typing in the code on the number pad. That make the fix a little faster. Thanks man you made my day.

 

Since setting the accuracy to 250 my GPS locks even indoors. It even gives me finally accuracy of 16 ft quickly.
I also noticed that when overclocked it locks even faster.

FYI my build is 1007 bought on day 1.