i need help! i rooted my mt3gs and its currently running cyanogenmod 6.0, i have the latest radio i believe.
but when i try and use my GPS i get "location currently unavailable" everytime.
what do?
Unfortunately the MTS has a pretty crappy GPS chip in it, I have had issues with pulling a solid satellite lock even before I rooted/rom'ed my phone, with no real change with CM6 on it at all.
Best I can recommend is be patient, eventually it will get enough satellite locks to pull your location, it just takes a decent bit of time and a clear view to the sky.
I have the same problem, it is a problem with CM 6 right now. For me I can usually get the GPS to work by making sure it's disabled. Then I re enable it, load Google Navigation and try to get the location. If it doesn't work I close GN, disable the GPS. Then turn it back on and load GN. I usually works after that.
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Hi,
Since I am new to the DHD I still do not know the correct way to get the GPS to work.
I have the GPS turned on, and I launched the Navigation app and it says "searching for GPS". It has been searching since the last 30mins without any luck.
Is this a hardware or software issue ? Anything I am doing wrong ?
MJ
You sat inside by any chance?
Yes I was inside my room but I was standing by the open window with the phone outside.
mjehan said:
Yes I was inside my room but I was standing by the open window with the phone outside.
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Ok, I have had similar problems and posted similar questions....
the first gps fix will take some time....the 2nd, likely a lot less...
What worked for me:
- I have setup gps to not work with network (wifi or 3G), this means it only uses the gps module....
to get a gps fix, especially in the car, it helps if you put the DHD near to the windscreen, so it is better able to pick up the GPS signal...
when I was inside my home, it took forever to get a fix, when I now put it in behind the windscreen, my DHD with silicon case gets a fix in about max 1 minute....if I use the Wifi or 3g network it is even less....
hope this helps
Try the miui site gps fix
http://www.miui-au.com/howtos/faster-gps-fix/
It works extremely well for me, and i do it every time i flash a new rom.
You could also try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252011
I don't see that much of a difference, but i guess its because i don't have a network connection on most of the time.
You can also try different navigation software. There are heaps of free ones on the market, and they seem to get a much faster GPS lock (Than google or HTC navigation).
I just realised that this thread was from ages ago :/
I'm also not too sure how i got to this thread in the first place...
Get gps fix or gps status & toolbox from the market to lock
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191
try a few of the suggestions from Q14 from ARHD thread. Updating the gps.config file as described (Q14:5) sorted it for me. I get a sat lock in seconds now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
Does anyone else have any issues with Tasker locations not working. I can't seem to get it to fire when using the cell phone polling when changing locations. I have also tried Llama as well and I have the same issue. I worked fine on my EVO and EVO3D but not the Samsung Epic 4G.
When I go and create a new state based on Cell Towers it will locate them but it will never update when I leave the area. I have also tried using network option but that doesn't work either.
I would like to know if anyone has these options working.
Thanks.
I have used location. but it was based on GPS. only issue I have had so far with this phone and tasker is the proximity sensor triggers but never turns off.
I've noticed that locations in general don't properly work with this phone unless you have GPS enabled. The phone is supposed to be able to get a location based off whatever cell tower it's connected to, however it doesn't update this information unless you do a reboot. For instance, my phone still thinks it's connected to the tower nearby where I live despite being 14 miles away in a different city where I work. Google Maps, Open Signal maps, ANY application will tell me the same thing. It's an annoying bug that's been around since the phone came out.
For me, GPS and network location services seem to die after being in deep sleep for a while. Opening Terminal Emulator and restarting the GPS Daemon by typing "gpsd" gets GPS going for me again, haven't got network location restarted yet.
I also don't know if this has been an ongoing issue or not, just started really noticing it on the recent EL leaks. I'm hoping Samsung gets it fixed soon.
That's pretty much the same problem I've been having. I have gone back and forth with the developer for Llama and he said that it's a OS issue that's the cause.
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That's pretty much the same problem I've been having. I have gone back and forth with the developer for Llama and he said that it's a OS issue that's the cause.
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What i did to resolve this problem is i did a full stock restore back to eg30 everything. i backed up the Network location apk and the gps.conf file. I then rooted again and flashed the latest Calkulin's v.2.8 ROM and restored the stock files into the custom ROM. GPS lock is instant and updating to current location is a snap. this kind of surgery is not very scientific but it works every and all the time. Im working on a .xml that will take care of this instead of me cutting and pasting with from ROM to ROM.
Hello, I just purchased an Epic Touch and have had the same problem, where coarse network-based location does not work correctly. It also seems as if it's an OS-related issue since coarse location does not update in google maps, either.
The only temporary resolution I've found is to release and renew the aGPS state using a 3rd part app, such as GPS fix or GPS test. However, this is useless when trying to use tasker to switch between different location-based states...
Has anyone found any resolution since the OP?
Hey everyone, I've been searching these forums and online for a while now and I can't seem to figure out what's wrong with my GPS. First off I am running AOKP Build 34 and franco's kernel. Second, the GPS use to work just fine... never had any problems with it at all. It just stopped working out of nowhere. Third, I am using AT&T's unlimited data plan for non-smartphones (don't know if that makes a difference).
Everytime I run Google Maps it shows my location but with a huge blue circle around it too. When attempting to use Google Navigation, it is stuck on "Searching for GPS." and never locks on. Now the weird thing is whenever I use an app that involves GPS, the GPS icon does flash on the top left corner in the status bar.
So far, reformatting phone, installing different roms, wiping cache/data/dalvik, using default kernels, using any of those GPS fixing apps have NOT worked for me. I'm starting to think that the GPS module is defective or my APN settings are incorrect (Which I haven't touched). When I pull up GPS test app, it doesn't show any satellites are visible either. Any ideas?
Stock?
teach a man to fish, you feed him for life. teach a man to fastboot, and you create competency. and less threads on xda.
So I reverted back to stock and problem is still there, guess it's time to send it back to Handtec to get it warranty exchanged... damn this sucks!
Good luck! GPS seems not to be the best on the GN!
Hey all. I have a mate who bought a HTC Desire Z (S-OFF,already rooted, running CWM at the time, and an updated ROM), and I have just about tried everything to get the GPS to work. I have flashed the latest TMoUS G2 radio/rcdata (26.13.04.19), wiped the EFS, put the Andromadus GPS fix on there, installed Andromadus Mimicry ROM – version 1.5.0, installed the Engineering HBOOT, reinstalled the ROM, and still the stupid GPS still won't lock onto a single satellite. Is there anything I'm doing wrong?
Thanks in advance
Do you have a data plan or/and a wifi connection, with your DZ?
The A-GPS is much more quick to fix in this case, otherwise it can take several minutes...
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Do you have a data plan or/and a wifi connection, with your DZ?
The A-GPS is much more quick to fix in this case, otherwise it can take several minutes...
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I currently have no SIM for the phone, but I am using my home wifi for net connection. I left the phone out about 10 minutes, but it still is searching for a GPS signal.
You've probably tried that already, but still...
Install "GPS Status" app from store, it' free. Disable data connection. Power down the phone and take battery out. Next get into open area, put battery back in and power it on. Then launch GPS Status and let it work for some time, may take a while - 10 to 20 minutes. There is an option in this app settings to keep screen on, use that.
And make note of what happens on the screen, after some time green points should start appearing, those are sattelites.
If that won't work - try again with data connection on.
I'm running a stock marshmallow com with unlocked BL and root. EDIT: I meant .368 build not marshmallow.
My device cannot find my gps location when using navigation. Maps will find my location though it's not always accurate especially when I'm moving.
I've included screenshots of anything I thought relevant but unless it's an antenna issue I'm completely lost. Anyone know anything about this?
Stock Marshmallow on Z1c?
Sorry. My mistake. Typed the wrong thing. 5.1.1 build .368
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I'm running a stock marshmallow com with unlocked BL and root. EDIT: I meant .368 build not marshmallow.
My device cannot find my gps location when using navigation. Maps will find my location though it's not always accurate especially when I'm moving.
I've included screenshots of anything I thought relevant but unless it's an antenna issue I'm completely lost. Anyone know anything about this?
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Only things I can think of is 1. Double check settings > location and make sure it's on high accuracy, and 2. Try a couple of different navigation apps and see if it's the aame with all. If both are yes, the next troubleshooting thing would be to backup your rom and flash a different one, and test.
Both are yes and I've been on 4.4.4 and 5.1.1 though both were stock. Guess I could try a custom Rom but I'm starting to think this is a hardware issue.
I have the same problem on 5.1.1 .236 stock. In the city GPS works okay-ish if I'm also connected to Wi-Fi. The moment I disconnect from the Internet it gets stuck on my last location, and if I restart the Maps app it shows a gray circle and doesn't detect my location. I've been able to get "pure" GPS (w/o Wi-Fi) working by waiting 5-15 minutes with the Maps app open. When I do get to work, it is very accurate even far away from the city. I think it's just the way it works on this device.
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I have the same problem on 5.1.1 .236 stock. In the city GPS works okay-ish if I'm also connected to Wi-Fi. The moment I disconnect from the Internet it gets stuck on my last location, and if I restart the Maps app it shows a gray circle and doesn't detect my location. I've been able to get "pure" GPS (w/o Wi-Fi) working by waiting 5-15 minutes with the Maps app open. When I do get to work, it is very accurate even far away from the city. I think it's just the way it works on this device.
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I'll let it run for more than 15 minutes and still nothing.
I'm experiencing the same issue; I noticed it when I was with DstrikerZ1 ROM and I thought it was the culprit. I went back to .236 stock and nothing changed: a veeeery slow fix if any at all !