GPS fix for Samsung Galaxy 5

Posted by JellyBrain on Friday, May 27, 2011 / Labels: , , / Comments: (3)
The default GPS settings Galaxy comes with sometimes takes  a very long time to get a gps fix. I found these settings from http://wheeqo.web.id/tutorial/fix-gps-lock-on-samsung-galaxy-5 where it worked for me fine. So I'm re-posting them on my blog just in case they get archived or something. Credit to the original poster.


Alternate Way to Fix GPS Lock Issue on Samsung Galaxy 5 i5500/i5503
Update: Based on my experience, the froyo version doesn’t need to be modified the gps settings.
I try this tips and got lock GPS quite fast even inside my house, faster than ever.
I got this tips on http://www.kaskus.us/showpost.php?p=312953663&postcount=4696. Credit to the poster.
Make sure GPS satellite and Wireless networks has been activated.
  1. Press *#*#1472365#*#*. This will bring to GPS setting.
  1. Settings 
    2. -> Parameter Settings -> Address -> Server Type: 1x MPC
  1. Settings 
    2. -> Parameter Settings -> Position mode: option3
  1. Settings 
    2. -> Fix Request Settings -> Session Operation: Standalone
  1. Settings 
    2. -> Fix Request Settings -> Server Option: Local
  1. gpsOne XTRA
    2.  -> Xtra Enable: Enable
Then try with Google Maps.
If you want to go back to the default setting:
  1. Settings -> Parameter Settings -> Address -> Server Type: UMTS SLP
  1. Settings -> Parameter Settings -> Position mode: option2
  1. Settings -> Fix Request Settings -> Session Operation: MS-based
  1. Settings -> Fix Request Settings -> Server Option: Default