UMI SUPER GPS PROBLEMS

Chorchero

marcoxcosta replied at 2016-6-28 02:50
Both videos are for other models and not for UMI Super.

https://youtu.be/bMQwQ7I_CiM

galpec

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Hello Greetings!

I live in north america and I did this and my GPS signal is fixed even when I am driving fast enough.

Steps:

NOTE: If your phone has "SU" installed just copy the "gps.conf" from the the gps.zip (attached) in "/system/etc" with a file manager...

If not, follow the next steps...

0. Install all the USB drivers (on your Windows System).   
1. Install the "adb" command from the Android SDK (on your Windows System).
2. Unizip the gps.zip (attached) (I recommend to put it in "C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>")
3. Put your phone in debug mode.
4. Run in a terminal:
    [I]cd[/I] C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
    C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools> adb shell
5. Then (in the shell of the phone run the 'mount' command)...
root@SUPER:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
6. Then (in the shell of the phone run the 'exit' command)...
root@SUPER:/ # exit
7. Then (in the shell of the windows system run the 'mount' command)...
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools> adb push gps.conf /system/etc/gps.conf
8. Clear system cache:
   System Settings -> Internal storage -> Cached data (touch & respond to "Clear cached data?" OK)
9. Reboot

Now your GPS will be a lot better... :good:

For other regions just change this:

1. NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
   
2. NTP_SERVER=0.north-america.pool.ntp.org
   
3. NTP_SERVER=1.north-america.pool.ntp.org
   
4. NTP_SERVER=2.north-america.pool.ntp.org
   
5. NTP_SERVER=3.north-america.pool.ntp.org
   

Copy the Code

For your own region settings, you can get them from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630

Best regards
galpec
   

pob

I also have problems with GPS unable to maintain a lock and poor GPS and also poor mobile signal strength. Umi please fix this. There are many users with this problem by the sounds of it.

Chorchero

i do not understand how is this difference possible because my umi fix gps in few seconds and also never lost 4g signal. Am I just lucky one?

fernandobrito01

I guess you are... I tested GPS today and it really sucks. And I never (really never) have 4G connection on the phone.

thiagosobral

The GPS works quite inaccurate in Super. I am unable to perform even a simple car ride without having my Maps (or any other GPS application) constantly readapting the route due to the sudden location change.

FreierMensch

Me the same, Never 4 G and big problems with GPS. It lose every 10 sec. the GPS signal and waiting for new signal about 20 sec. than again 10sec. signal and than lose again.
I hope UMI will fix this. If not, the phone is useless.
If there come no answere I will send the phone back. I paid 210€ and 30€ tax. and for that money I will have a phone which works.

lellldorin

Does somebody try the UmiIronPro2015's solution ? I've the same problem but I hesitate to open my phone. And what about the Galpec's solution ? Is it working for someone ?

FreierMensch

OK guys, I have had a look inside and the pins have contakt, I managed that the contact is a little better and close it. So after that I drive with my car a little round and I tell you: nothing changed. It is a software bug or the GPS sensor is not good, but it is not a contact problem!! I have made photos but how to show here?

mell

FreierMensch, hello!
It is very bad, please, share photos (just push "Advanced Mode" in the right coner and push attach). I think that the sensor is wrong. I have same problem but some people from 4pda.ru (Russian site) have no problem with navigation.
Also see this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwyPkPTXyyg