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Signal Strength Meter

Hi, I have an XDA 2S running mobile 2003se with all the latest firmware. Using TomTom 5 I can't get the satellite strenght meter to show anything or the number of Satellites that I am locked on to. Everything was fine using TomTom3.
Please Help!!
Fatzzz

Low or non existent sattelite reception in US

Hi,
Taken my O2 XDA Orbit to the states, and I'm getting poor sattelite reception and need help getting it going.
I'm in major citys - Harrisburg and moving onto Washington.
I'm using Cube and the visual reception program shows it picks up 10-12 sats but no strength shows on the bars.
Tries TomTom6 and the same - perthaps just one bar.
Did a hard reset... the same. Usual stuff checked like COM4 at 4800 ..
Anyone any ideas?
Thanks
A

It's the tall buildings,had the same problem in New York.On my previous XDA with seperate bluetooth gps,even tried putting it under my hat for better reception,to no avail.

[Q] Location on map based on mobile network

Just wondering...
What is the accuracy you get when checking your location on the map while using only the mobile network (no GPS no Wifi)?
My DHD is positioning me approximately 0.5 km of my real location (using CM7.1). Checked in different places.
Edit: apparently this is normal according to: http://www.cens.ucla.edu/~mhr/cs219/location/trevisani04.pdf
But still: How accurate is your location?
Is there a way to improve this? Any one with experience in this issue?

Its not an issue... It uses cell towers near you to estimate your location. Depending on where you are and how close towers are, it will be better or worse. If you need precise location, turn on your gps.
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What could be the issue ???

My GPS acts up in NYC area. This is on issue on every ROM. My google maps recalculates frequently, not keeping up with my vehicle on local streets and changes directions often. I've tried Waze and had similar issues. Google maps even tried to send me down a one way street once.
This happens mostly in the city areas. I previously moved from the state of Delaware where 4g is very limited but gps ran fine. In NYC LTE is everywhere even tho its very slow.
Is this sprint crap network or could there be something physically wrong with my note 2 ?
Any suggestions are helpfull.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using XDA Free mobile app

Very interesting. I assume you are on a stock ROM correct? If so then if you haven't already, try updating your prl and profile in settings\more|\system update. Then manually restart your phone. You need to get in a location that is clear from obstructions to cellular signals when you do this. If you are downtown with buildings all around you then I would suspect it would have an effect on signal strengths and the ability to keep a reliable connection to data service and GPS... which also relies on data service. If this doesn't help then I would suggest calling Sprint and ask for tech support.

Have you tried the GPS clear data?
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Thanks for the replies. I've done the updated the prl and profile many times. I even some to sprint all they offerred was to credit my bill 82 percent.
I will try to clear the GPS tho. I've never heard of this method thanks.
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Problem: Loosing data connection

Hi folks,
I live in an area with many dead zone (cannot receive signal) so when I drive my N3N very often jumps from good 3G or 4G reception to no connection at all.
Here is the problem : when connection get back I see 4 or 5 signal bars and the 4G sign but in fact I can't connect to Internet at all. I have to enable/desable plane mode and then Internet connection works fine.
That is very boring !
Have experienced same issue ? An hints are welcome.
My N3N is stock rom 4.4.2 rooted.
Thanks
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