Captivate - GPS Issues

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@Zandora wrote:

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@garak0410 wrote:

Which GPS Test program also? I downloaded two and both don't seem to do much...

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GPS Test from Chartcross. That's the one I use.

 

1) Start GPS Test app *first* 

 

2) After you see a few bars light up, THEN click the START GPS in the upper LEFT(edited)hand corner of the app. It takes you to the native menu to start GPS. Check the GPS Satellites box (and the one above it too, if unchecked).

 

3) THEN start your navigation software. I use the Navigation that comes with the Google Maps download.

 

This should jump start your GPS Chip.

 

Works for me 100% of the time (n=5)

 

 

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Didn't do a thing for me...and there was no START GPS in the upper left...just something that said GPS on...and nothing happens with this program...

I got to be honest, I cannot believe your GPS is not working with the leak, Three phones all successful locks and took one to test navigation is was perfect, I am not even kidding you. GPS was accurate enough to see that I merged onto the highway from a road that runs parallel to it less than 30 feet away. Still locking great too. The fix has to be in the recipe, at this point it is the only thing holding up the official release.

Anyone see this? Is AT&T going to push it out?

http://www.androidauthority.com/index.php/2010/10/15/samsung-galaxy-s-2-2-update-arrives/

That v2.2 is interesting.  You could use the Kies program to update, but I want to see AT&T push it out.

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@SpartanGA wrote:

That v2.2 is interesting.  You could use the Kies program to update, but I want to see AT&T push it out.

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This can only mean we are getting it very soon...perhaps next week or so.

It says GPS fix in the notes.... I'm hoping its a real fix and not one of the 2 failed fixes they have sent out in September and Early October.

My Captivate is on 2.1 JH7. Since I changed the SUPL Secure Socket to off (LbsTestMode -> SUPL/CP Settings), I get a GPS lock in 7 to 15 seconds anywhere where it can see at least 3 sattelites. It strts with 49 to 82 feet accuracy, but within 30 - 45 seconds it is usually at 16 - 32 feet.

Forgive me for jumping in at this late date, but I ran into this thread doing my research on the Captivate. My current phone is basically dead, so I'm considering a refurb Captivate as upgrade. So I'm wondering if 1) a refurb will have the GPS issue fixed, and 2) should I consider waiting until 2.2 comes out?

Any and all feedback would be much appreciated!