FasterGPS

FasterGPS Free App

Rated 4.32/5 (7,564) —  Free Android application by Free Software for Android

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About FasterGPS

FasterGPS is no longer in active development. If you like to take over the maintaining, go to https://github.com/Free-Software-for-Android and implement fixes. I will only do basic maintenance.

Attention: DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED FOR THIS APPLICATION

Description
With FasterGPS you can select a NTP Server matching your region to speed up the process of getting a GPS fix.
This is an open source alternative to FasterFix!

Requirements
• ROOT
• Read/Write access on system-Partition

Source code/Bug reports/Translations
https://github.com/Free-Software-for-Android

Donate
You can donate money to support the development in-app.

License
GPLv3

Permissions
Root access: To write gps.conf file to system partition
Internet access: To allow donations

How to Download / Install

Download and install FasterGPS version 1.12 on your Android device!
Downloaded 500,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: org.fastergps, download FasterGPS.apk

All Application Badges

Good rating
Free
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Android
4.1+
Bug
buster
For everyone
Android app

App History & Updates

What's Changed
1.11
* New icon
1.10
* Update RootCommands library
* Remove billing permission for F-Droid builds
1.9
* Reduce apk size by switching from HtmlSpanner to HtmlTextView library
1.8
* Fix Remounter for Android 4.3
1.7
* bug fixes
* Indicate superuser access by new permission
Version update FasterGPS was updated to version 1.12
More downloads  FasterGPS reached 500 000 - 1 000 000 downloads
Version update FasterGPS was updated to version 1.11
More downloads  FasterGPS reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads

What are users saying about FasterGPS

R70%
by R####:

5 stars. Don't understand the idiots who give 1 star because it needs root!

R70%
by R####:

Tested for Lenovo S650. Works well with ROW (International ROM) but doesn't when on Vibe 2.0 (CN/China ROM). Please fix!

R70%
by R####:

It goes back on default settings (server; north america) every time when app closed on rooted s7 and android N...on MM was everything ok :(

R70%
by R####:

i dont know the word impossible thats why i am champ whether i like it or nor

R70%
by R####:

Be nice to have an "All Done Button" back button to leave app, don't know if it took or not. Reopen app and no change noted?

R70%
by R####:

Unusable, as I'm not about to root my phone for this!

A70%
by A####:

Not working (won't change .conf) for LG G5 international using LineageOS 14.1. I've already contacted the developer and waiting for answer. :(

R70%
by R####:

I'm not convinced using this had brought me any benefits on LineageOS 14.1 with Samsung galaxy Siii. But then it doesn't appear to have made anything worse!

R70%
by R####:

Does not work with Systemless root.

R70%
by R####:

Support for android 4.4. Not support version 5 lollipop.

O70%
by O####:

Does nothing for me. Android 5.0

X70%
by X####:

Does not work for Android 7.1

E70%
by E####:

doesn't work on 7.0

Y70%
by Y####:

The best gps fix

B70%
by B####:

Nougat support?

N70%
by N####:

It closes directly if no root

R70%
by R####:

Very good tools, thanks

R70%
by R####:

Works great for GPS

D70%
by D####:

Very Helpful

R70%
by R####:

Okok

V70%
by V####:

Works perfect.

G70%
by G####:

Great app

Z70%
by Z####:

Good

R70%
by R####:

Your device failed its OTA update probably because you rooted it... And if you don't have stock recovery it will fail anyway. And since you rooted your phone.... why not just flash any 5.0 rom stock or custom anyway? Waiting for OTA 5.0 is just downright asinine if you're rooted.

T70%
by T####:

You will see result with this app. At least i and my wife both did. Also fix all the lagging and "waiting for connection" error

R70%
by R####:

My GPS was fine before, but I think maybe I use this app will increase my GPS accuracy. But after set it up it mess up my GPS accuracy. Very hate it now.

G70%
by G####:

Im running a Samsung S4 mini in which its GPS only works once in a lifetime.. I really wanted to play pokemon go but was unable due to no gps connection. Tried every method to no avail. This app was my last resort and it worked wonders for me.. Thank you guys again!

G70%
by G####:

It's just not worth messing with your gps.conf, which once messed up, needs surgery.

I70%
by I####:

Hong Kong's GPS config no longer connects, but switching to a China config connects just as fast as before.

A70%
by A####:

Tiny & mighty, effective, no sneaky permissions, a must for rooted devices with GPS. Thanks guys, remarkable work

B70%
by B####:

This is the fifth phone I've had this on. Works like a charm! I travel for business, and I can't wait for the GPS to lock on. This cut that lock on wait to nothing! A must have! Running an HTC Desire 626s rooted stock rom.

V70%
by V####:

At wits end with GPS not locking my location on HTC One M8, installed this and set the right location / region, problem solved!

D70%
by D####:

My GPS was fine before, but I think maybe I use this app will increase my GPS accuracy. But after set it up it mess up my GPS accuracy. Very hate it now.

D70%
by D####:

There should be an option to add multiple NTP servers just like XTRA servers.

D70%
by D####:

been using several GPS fixer, but this one is the best that made my GPS working again. thanks

D70%
by D####:

I have tried tons of different custom Roms on my note 4 since the day 1. Recently realized that my phone kept losing GPS signal. The app works very well. Many thank!

D70%
by D####:

It is a life and a time saver. Thank you so much to the developer for such a useful and yet simple app. From 5 min to 30 sec for a GPS fix. Love you.

D70%
by D####:

I had no idea it's year 2000.. are you for real!? App works just fine but have to give you 3 stars because of that bs..

D70%
by D####:

My phone will take 15 to 30 mins to connect earlier,and now all it take is 10 to 30 seconds.

J70%
by J####:

Really helps before locking was so slow now i get a lock in 3 seconds


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