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Captivate - GPS Issues
Anyone else experiencing basically no GPS lock?
I've seen it mentioned in plenty of other forums, but not here. I've tried all kinds of fixes and settings and the GPS on my unit is basically useless. I can get a very poor lock using just the wireless networks, but GPS never locks.
TonySturch
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14 years ago
Theres a few howtos out there. Do a quick google search. Anyway, this has been shamelessly pilfered from another site:
If you just got your hands on a new Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant or Captivate, you may have noticed some GPS issues. Samsung reportedly has as well, and may address this in a coming OTA fix. In the meantime, it's not hard to fix the problem yourself -- provided you go slow and follow the instructions, which are detailed after the break. [Xda-Developers via Intomobile]
If you want to reverse these changes, the original specs are:
This should make locating and locking on to GPS satellites faster, and make locations services more accurate. Just take your time, and follow the directions closely. And no, this won't affect your warranty or need root.
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know1
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14 years ago
Thanks I've tried that and about a half dozen other fixes as well. None of them have any effect.
Also - I think you have the port number wrong there. I think it's 7276.
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vidguy7
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14 years ago
Yup, I had the same experience. I tried everything and nothing works. I wound up returning the phone since I don't know when/if this will be fixed and it impacts too many apps that I use.
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phoenixms
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14 years ago
Anyone know of an offical fix yet?
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vidguy7
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14 years ago
The disappointing thing was that when I called Samsung, they threw the issue over to AT&T, saying it wasn't them. I asked them how that was possible when my IPhone 3GS on the same network, at the same location, locks on in seconds. They had no answer.
It wasn't until I called AT&T that they conferenced in with Samsung leve 3 support. There they acknowledged the problem on their end, but had no explanation if it was software or hardware or when a fix would be coming. I'm thinking it's going to be awhile.
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phoenixms
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14 years ago
I had the same problem. Samsung kept saying that they're weren't responsible for the issue and blamed at&t saying it was an issue with their network. I lost all faith in the Samsung rep when he kept referring to GPS as the company. LOL He kept saying I had to call whoever provided GPS. I finally just thanked him and hungup.
I started a chat with at&t and they said it sounded like a problem and offered to do a software reset and/or replace the phone. I decided knowing that either way I was going to end up with the problem again. Sigh......
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foxbat121
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14 years ago
If you make the changes above, make sure you also turn off the secure socket in SUPL settings. I found this made the difference for me.
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know1
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14 years ago
I gave up and took the phone back. I ended up asking for another Captivate. I tried the GPS at the store and it didn't work any better.
Left the store and used the fix mentioned above in this thread - which I had tried along with many other fixes on the old phone - and the new one now has a good GPS lock in about 10 seconds.
There are some things about this new unit which make me think it was of a different/new build than the old one.
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rgreenlaw
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14 years ago
So I am thinking about swapping it out but I don't know if I will get a better one ot not.
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xcocacolap
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14 years ago
Two days ago there was an update on my phone for google maps. I downloaded it and now my GPS works perfect.
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