How to Change the Operation Mode to MS Mode on a Samsung Vibrant

Your Samsung Vibrant's GPS function can affect the functionality of many other apps on your phone. If your Vibrant's GPS functionality is "dead out of the box," switching your smartphone's settings to "MS Mode" will restore it. Switching the phone to MS will drastically increase how fast your phone will get a lock on your current GPS position. Changing the settings does not require any special training. You can change your Vibrant to "MS Mode" in a matter of minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Samsung Vibrant phone

Instructions

1. Tap the "Settings" icon on your home screen. It looks like a blue window with four white square-shaped panes. From the menu, select "Location & Security." Uncheck the "Use Wireless Networks" Option. Return to the home screen.

2. Dial the code "*#*#1472365#*#*." Press "Send." This will access the "LBSTest" menu. Press the "Application Settings" button, and change "Operation Mode" to "MS Based."

3. Press the "SUPL/CP Settings" button. Change the "SERVER & PORT" settings to "supl.google.com" and "7276." Save the settings.

4. Reboot your phone. Tap the "Settings" icon. Select "Location & Security." Check "Use Wireless Networks."

Tips & Warnings

• Do not enter "www." at the beginning of the URL when changing the server settings.

References

• cnet.com: Hackers Find Simple Workaround for Samsung Vibrant GPS Issues
• Android Central: Samsung Vibrant Review