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The Samsung Galaxy S II sometime can gives you a problem with using GPS satellites.

According to XDA Developer you could improve GPS performance by doing the following.

Step 1 -- Open menu > settings > Location & Security. Uncheck the box next to "Use Wireless Networks"

Step 2 -- Open the dialer (the phone button) and enter the following: *#*#1472365#*#* . Then press "send" to open the Vibrant's LbsTestMode menu.

Step 3 -- In the LBSTestMode menu, press “Application Settings” and change “Operation Mode” to “MS Based.”

Step 4 -- In the LBSTestMode menu, find “SUPL/CP Settings” and change the SERVER & PORT to supl.google.com and port 7276 (DO NOT use www. in front of supl !)

Step 5 -- Reboot your phone.

Step 6 -- Open menu > settings > Location & Security. Check the box next to "Use Wireless Networks"

In order to use GPS on your device you will first need to activate it. Here's how:

4. Then tap on Location & Security.

5. Then under My Location section ensure that the checkbox Use GPS satellites is ticked.

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