Comments on: Samsung Epix ID1 Software Update

By: Shaerah

Shaerah — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:29:21 +0000

I’m trying to update an Epix I got off EBay to ID1. I’m assuming it doesn’t have it because the phone and PDA versions are different.
I’m following all the steps and nothing is working.

Using XP SP3.
The Epix is plugged directly into the back of the computer.
I installed the modem drivers, even made sure to go and update them all just in case. All three are installed and say they’re working properly. Only one of them has a com port, does this matter? Also the port is rather high, com 11. Should I take that down?

Ran the ID1 program, put the key and stuff in, fine. Powered off the Epix, powered on. As it booted, it connected somehow to USB, the program tried very rapidly to connect, then ended up with PDA Device not found. I tried in both ActiveSync and Modem mode and it just keeps booting to WM Today screen. No other programs are open, the cable works fine to transfer data, what am I doing wrong?

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By: Dream_Machine

Dream_Machine — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:47:11 +0000

Oh, yeah. . . Using text messaging, I don’t have the suggested text to choose from, maybe it’ll be in the official release.

By: bizhaoqi

bizhaoqi — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:23:58 +0000

This fix resolved the post-ID1 battery issue for me:

Navigate in the file browser (programs>applications>file browser) to My Device/Windows/GPSTest.exe
Select: Menu>Options>GPS
Under the “Operating Type” option select “Stand-alone” and then select “Done”

(Courtesy of beachdog at http://www.mysamsungepix.com/forum/how-to/how-to-fix-gps-after-epix-id1-update/)

By: Alfred Medina

Alfred Medina — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:52:23 +0000

EPIX owners. Do not dispair, Engadget posted the timeline for the upcomming AT&T WIN 6.5 phones along with the AT&T “Official” upgrades and the EPIX is on the list! Maybe our GPS and drop out problems will be solved in this release. Go over to Engadget or Gizmodo and check it out.

By: Windows Mobile 6.5 unofficially available for Samsung Epix | My Samsung Epix

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:37:00 +0000

[...] using Samsung’s ID1 Update (this will have the negative effects on your GPS, if you’ve already upgraded to ID1 then all [...]

By: Fateh

Fateh — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:08:02 +0000

I have tried these steps and it seems to be working for me (Although the performance of GPS still remains an issue and it still takes a long time to lock onto the satellites).

1: Set your Phone mode to Off. Go to Start, Settings, Connections, Wireless Manager. Set your Phone mode to Off.

2: Next run a GPS application (I ran GPSToday) and try to lock onto satellites. (GPSToday would say that the Phone is turned off but ignore this).

3: Close GPSToday or whatever application you were using.

4: Set your Phone Mode to On. Go to start, Settings, Connections, Wireless Manager, Set your Phone Mode to On.

5: Try to use a maping software i.e. Google Maps, Bing etc. For me, the device.exe CPU consumption remained at around 1 to 2% (not like 50 to 80% I was experience before). One thing to remember is that You would need a clearer sky (outside) and around 2/3 minutes to lock onto the satellites

I hope this works out for you

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:03:35 +0000

My new phone has frozen 6 times since I got it 2 days ago. I guess im goin to try another one.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:05:16 +0000

I only used the internal GPS when in pinch. Before the ID1 update, I noticed how much the battery was drained after using a GPS application. If I really needed a full time GPS, I would not use my phone. Of course, we’re all frustrated since we have a product in which something is broken by a “fix”. I still love my Epix, it’s more stable now. I have a feeling SAMSUNG will figure something out. Let’s just hope that if they do, it doesn’t break something else.

By: J.W.

J.W. — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:29:29 +0000

If you updated to 1D1 and your GPS does not work but you really need/want it you can always use a BT GPS Receiver. The advantages are it is much easier on your battery (even when the internal GPS chip is working right), it is more accurate (uses a better GPS chip), acquires the satellites much faster, and does not require a data connection.

Still it was a major screw up by Samsung to break the internal GPS like they did. Has anyone heard if Samsung is going to offer a fix?