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Old 02-08-2011, 10:07 PM
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Possible fix for GPS not acquiring correct location

Hopefully this can help someone else with the GPS not acquiring the proper location.

I was doing testing with different GPS tools from the Android Market.
I believe I found a program that may work. Do a search for "GpsFix"

Here is how I tested it.
1. Using FROYO x RED 02.06, GPS using Google maps will show my location as in the ocean somewhere.
2. Installed GpsFix, my GPS location is fixed instantly.

to rule out a fluke.

3. Formated my SD card with HP SD formatting tool.
4. This time I used a fresh ndno's FRX04 package with the 1253 kernel OCed at 710Mhz. From here
5. Google map - GPS shows me in the middle of some ocean again.
6. Downloaded and installed GpsFix
7. Google map - GPS shows correct location again.

I don't why it worked for me.
Not saying it will fix everyone's issues, but I just thought to share my personal experiences and hopefully might help others.

Feel free to ask me if there's any questions.

Only tested it on a Sprint TP2.
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