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[Q] Will theG2 A-GPS function without access to cell or wifi?

I'm shopping for a phone but have a specifice requirement: Does the GPS in the G2 work without having access to cell or wifi ephemeris download ie can the GPS as fitted to this phone download ephemeris data from the GPS constellation and then be used as a GPS? I realise, of course, that maps would have to be stored locally, as well has having navigation software installed.
I've searched but have been unable to find an answer around the web. Lot's of comments similar to "Why would you want to?" or "...but Google maps/VZ navigitor won't work." but that's not the point. I hope to be able to use the phone as a stand alone GPS device when I'm out of wifi/cell coverage.
I compared setup options in the G2 to those in the Droid 2 Global (my other phone candidate due to its international bands). The D2G has a specific option to disable AGPS while leaving the GPS active - something I've not found in the G2, hence my question. The D2G specs. also refer to S-GPS as well as A-GPS. I presume that the 'S' is for 'Standalone'?
Ideally I'd like a hybrid of the two phones. Something like the D2G bands with the keyboard & thumbpad of the G2. Until manufacturers & telcos stop screwing around with crippled hardware I'll just have to make do.

Tinstaafl said:
I'm shopping for a phone but have a specifice requirement: Does the GPS in the G2 work without having access to cell or wifi ephemeris download ie can the GPS as fitted to this phone download ephemeris data from the GPS constellation and then be used as a GPS? I realise, of course, that maps would have to be stored locally, as well has having navigation software installed.
I've searched but have been unable to find an answer around the web. Lot's of comments similar to "Why would you want to?" or "...but Google maps/VZ navigitor won't work." but that's not the point. I hope to be able to use the phone as a stand alone GPS device when I'm out of wifi/cell coverage.
I compared setup options in the G2 to those in the Droid 2 Global (my other phone candidate due to its international bands). The D2G has a specific option to disable AGPS while leaving the GPS active - something I've not found in the G2, hence my question. The D2G specs. also refer to S-GPS as well as A-GPS. I presume that the 'S' is for 'Standalone'?
Ideally I'd like a hybrid of the two phones. Something like the D2G with the keyboard's keys & thumbpad of the G2.
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Yes, I use a program called Aura, it stores the maps on my sdcard, I can use them with my data off and no cell reception, works fine. The gps unit in the phone is stand alone from the cell/data system.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

Well, that was a fast reply! Thank you.
Is there a work around of any sort required? For example, will the GPS lock on even in aeroplane mode or must it lock on before selecting that mode?

[Q] Unable to download from Market using 3G?

Update with fix [Thanks jayclapp!]
For anyone with this issue, go into your APN settings and remove anything in the "Proxy" field, right below "APN". Fixed the problem immediately for me + jayclapp!
Original Post Below
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Hi all,
Having an issue downloading anything from the android market on 3G. 3G works for everything else besides downloading from the market (browsing, email, sync, etc).
When I switch to wifi, I can download from the market perfectly fine.
I've tried a friends SIM with a different carrier, and it DOES work over 3G.
Logcat of the issue happening From what I can tell the error starts around line 50, but I included the full log in case it helps.
I'm not much of a developer so I'm just trying to determine why exactly it's happening, as Android simply spits out a pop-up with the useless message:
[App name here] could not be downloaded due to an error.
I have a friend on the same carrier with a Nexus S and she can download apps from the market fine. Haven't been able to test her SIM in my phone yet though.
I've found some others with a similar issue (although not restricted to only happening over 3G): http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Android+Market/thread?tid=5a31588b6f655e89&hl=en
None of the solutions there helped though. I've cleared market data, wiped, factory reset, tried different roms, etc.
I'd really appreciate any help.

i'm having the same problem - using a galaxy nexus on tmobile. haven't had the change to try on wifi yet.

vivanshah said:
i'm having the same problem - using a galaxy nexus on tmobile. haven't had the change to try on wifi yet.
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Glad I'm not the only one...
By searching pastebin, I've found a few others that pasted their logcats with the same issue, but I can't find wherever they posted it to see if a solution ever happened.
One solution I found was to delete / rename the .android_secure folder on the "SD" card, but I see that folder on my phone. I know dotfiles are hidden by default but I'm showing hidden files and I don't even see .android_secure from adb shell.
I'm on Mobilicity in Canada, which also uses AWS bands, not sure if that has anything to do with it.

I don't like bumping, but I still have this issue and was hoping someone could help out.
Sucks only being able to download apps over wifi.

I saw Josh Topolsky from The Verge has been complaining about this issue on twitter the last couple days.
www.twitter.com/joshuatopolsky

I've tried everything to fix it, tried different roms, kernels, wiping, factory reset, different SIM cards, nothing will fix it.
The 403 error indicates that it's Google's servers that are forbidding the connection...but I see no reason why they would, and it's not like I can change the IP address of what my phone is being assigned by the 3G towers.

Everthing was fine on stock untill i flashed revolution hd 1.3.1... I had the same problem with market but for some reason i enabled wifi and started downloading stuff from the market...then i turned it off and magic it worked thru att 3g...
I hope this temp solution might help you guys out or maybe it just worked for me

Ditto
I'm facing the same issue with a Galaxy Nexus (bought from Virgin) on Mobilicity in Toronto: market works on wifi, but not on 3g.

I'm having this problem too. With Orange in Spain.
But is not a constant problem. Sometimes works fine, and another ones not. When the error comes out I try again several times untill it works. If doesn't I whait to have Wifi.
But as I said it isn't always. But some type of bug is.

I got the Galaxy Nexus yesterday from Virgin Mobile and using it with my Telus SIM and Android Market downloads dont work using the mobile network but switch to wifi I can download from Market. I've tried everything you mentioned as well and still no luck.

I have noticed some delays in downloading but I am pretty sure it is becasue of the "little" 10 Billion Apps promotion thats causing the issues.. the market must be seeing a lot more traffic than it can cope with.. servers must be over loaded!
Try market at off peak times (worked for me)!
This theory syncs quite well with the 10 Billion Apps promotion.. just a thought!

kkh786 said:
I have noticed some delays in downloading but I am pretty sure it is becasue of the "little" 10 Billion Apps promotion thats causing the issues.. the market must be seeing a lot more traffic than it can cope with.. servers must be over loaded!
Try market at off peak times (worked for me)!
This theory syncs quite well with the 10 Billion Apps promotion.. just a thought!
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Unfortunately that isn't the reason. It's definitely something more serious / buggy than simply too much traffic. It's been going on for almost 2 weeks now, well before that promotion even started.
Anyone feel like pulling a logcat and seeing if it matches up with mine? I'd suspect it does (403 Forbidden errors).
It basically boils down to Google's servers rejecting the connection for one reason or another. 403 error = The server is connectable, but knowingly refused the connection. It's something on Google's end, but I don't understand why certain devices are being rejected while others aren't.

Went to apn settings and removed the proxy and now i can download from market over celluar

Just wanted to confirm your fix worked for me jayclapp!
Updating the OP with the fix, in case anyone stumbles across the same issue.

Bumping up the thread but i believe it's for a good reason.
I had the same problem with I9100 after upgrading to ICS from GB. Talked to Google play support, their solutions weren't helpful (erasing cache and stuff) and they said it's a carrier problem. I used another SIM from the same carrier and it still wasn't working....
So.... Stumbled on this thread, erased the proxy and now it's working!!!
So, i'm bumping this thread so it will perhaps show up in google in a higher search position and to say thanks to the OP (besides the thanks button)

[Q] Problems with Google Play Music on M8

Hey everybody,
Having an odd issue with my brand new M8, which is completely stock. Few days ago I've received an firmware update (1.57.111.2 / German T-Mobile CID) for my handset. Since that update I'm not able to use Google Play Music while connected to my wlan network. It seems like, that Play Music is not able to recognize my fully functional connection and therefore refuses to download and/or stream music.
All other apps (including Spotify) are able to use my wlan connection without any problems.
Turning wlan off helps to correct that error, but that workaround burns away my included traffic
Here's what I tried without success:
1. Did a factory reset
2. Deleted all wlan connections and reconfigured them
3. Cleared Play Music's caches
4. Contacted HTC (recommended the factory reset) as well as my provider (didn't have a clue)
5. Checked the number of eligible devices with Google (currently 3 out of 10)
Now I'm a bit puzzled on how to solve this issue and wanted to ask, if anybody did experience (and maybe solved) this issue.
Best,
Marc

I'm having the same problem. I received a update from T-Mobile USA for my M8 this past weekend. Google Play Music can't keep on device or stream with "Download via Wi-Fi only" and/or "Stream via Wi-Fi only" checked in settings. I hope it's not draining my data
Sent from my HTC One_M8

smrfd said:
I'm having the same problem. I received a update from T-Mobile USA for my M8 this past weekend. Google Play Music can't keep on device or stream with "Download via Wi-Fi only" and/or "Stream via Wi-Fi only" checked in settings. I hope it's not draining my data
Sent from my HTC One_M8
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I've discussed that issue with some German M8 users (all on T-Mobile Germany) and it appears to be limited to some Google Apps and to HTC Backup. However one user did reach out to T-Mobile and they're basically just stated, that they're currently looking into that without providing any sort of timeframe within to expect an fix for this. Downgrading the firmware fixes the problem, so T-Mobile must be the ones to blame ... very frustrating.

Hi there,
did anyone solve this issue yet? There is a few of us with an M7 that have exact same issues. I am in UK, so may not be carrier related.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759800

johnpgreenan said:
Hi there,
did anyone solve this issue yet? There is a few of us with an M7 that have exact same issues. I am in UK, so may not be carrier related.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759800
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Hey,
Thanks for pointing that out. Wasn't aware, that this issue affects the M7 too. Unfortunately, I'm really stuck at the moment as everybody involved is pointing fingers at each others. HTC tells me, that T-Mobile messed up ... T-Mobile at least confirmed, that there might be an error. Right now I'm trying to get my M8 replaced, as somebody did break some functionality of my device. A German M8 user pointed out, that the WLAN App from Amped Wireless can be used to confirm the error, as it is not able to detect an established WLAN connection (like some of the Google apps).
However, no solutions

holychain said:
Hey everybody,
Having an odd issue with my brand new M8, which is completely stock. Few days ago I've received an firmware update (1.57.111.2 / German T-Mobile CID) for my handset. Since that update I'm not able to use Google Play Music while connected to my wlan network. It seems like, that Play Music is not able to recognize my fully functional connection and therefore refuses to download and/or stream music.
All other apps (including Spotify) are able to use my wlan connection without any problems.
Turning wlan off helps to correct that error, but that workaround burns away my included traffic
Here's what I tried without success:
1. Did a factory reset
2. Deleted all wlan connections and reconfigured them
3. Cleared Play Music's caches
4. Contacted HTC (recommended the factory reset) as well as my provider (didn't have a clue)
5. Checked the number of eligible devices with Google (currently 3 out of 10)
Now I'm a bit puzzled on how to solve this issue and wanted to ask, if anybody did experience (and maybe solved) this issue.
Best,
Marc
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I'm really glad to have happened upon this thread, as I'm having the exact same issue on an AT&T M8 that I just purchased a couple of days ago. I updated with the new "extreme power mode" firmware, but now I can't pin music from Google Play at all. Similar explanation and attempted fixes as holychain.

I am having the same issue in Google Music. Also Google+ Fotos has the same Problem: The autosync does not recognize the wifi connection.
HTC One M8 T-mobile Germany- latest firmware 1.57.111. 2.

As posted on the other thread:
johnpgreenan said:
Guys, I found the solution to this. I am now on ARHD 71.1 with all the google apps working.
Such a simple fix (well for me) - when the phone connects to your wifi at setup, it automatically sets it as a mobile hotspot and restricts background data. It's just a tick box - go here: settings / More (under wireless & networks) / data usage / click the 3 dots top right and select mobile hotspots then untick your wifi network.
Post back if it works for you. I will post on the main ARHD thread as well as it might be something Mike was unaware off.
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I still had to reboot and clear data from the app, but this is working for me. Unfortunately, Play Music is extremely slow to download music right now for me...:laugh:

dankerschen said:
As posted on the other thread:
I still had to reboot and clear data from the app, but this is working for me. Unfortunately, Play Music is extremely slow to download music right now for me...:laugh:
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Oh thank god I found this thread. This fixed the issue for me, as well as fixing Google photos, and Flickr auto upload. I was almost beginning to regret ditching my 5S for the M8 if the whole reason for me finally switching was due to Google Music being more reliable than iTunes Match.
Whomever set that as default is a jerk.

Use GPS without Data

Dear friends,
I have the following question, I'd like to replace my now defuct car radio with a Nexus 7 in the dash. I've seen many youtube videos about how to do it and feel confident that I can manage it. The only problem atm would be that I can't really afford to get the super top of the line version which includes the sim support (nor pay for a second sim to leave inside it), therefore I'd buy the wifi only model. For my job I frequently used the navigation system of my defunct radio / multimedia system, so my big concern here is if I'd be able to use the Nexus 7's GPS to navigate without having a data connection. I can download offline maps before putting it in the dash.
Thank you so much for the info guys,
Best regards,
Roby

Yes, GPS navigation works without data connection, but you may occasionally experience slow location lock after start up because GPS 'almanac' takes more time to download from a satellite. The almanac needs to be updated after a few months. Online/assisted AGPS also uses other methods to speed up location lock, but it is optional.
Cheers
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lose some settings on reboot

My Note4 died (broke the screen and the phone was kinda beat anyway), so I bought a refurbed one. I had a full TWRP backup of my old one, so I have tried to put the new one together exactly like the old one. QC1 stock ROM, rooted (SU), deodexed, Xposed, TWRP 3.2.3 recovery, 128 GB sdcard with 80 GB as portable storage, and 35.xx GB as adopted storage. Pretty basic stuff. Two odd problems, both occurring on reboot, and a problem with data connectivity.
1. When I change the GPS mode to High Accuracy, all my GPS based apps are happy. But when I reboot the phone, the setting changes back to GPS only. I am assuming there is an XML or conf file somewhere with the wrong permissions. Anyone know where the GPS mode settings are stored, or know a way to fix this?
2. I can move apps to adoptable storage and they work great. I have used the native app2sd, Apps2SD Pro, All-in-One Tools. The apps move, and they run well. However, after a reboot, the moved app is gone. Pieces of it remain, but the apps will not run and must be re-installed. Can anyone point me towards a solution or any ideas?
I live in a rural area, and sometimes I have problems with voice and even sms service at my house. with the new phone, if i switch off WIFI, I get a solid 3G data connection and, while it is slow, it does work reliably. If I drive to where I know there is a really fast LTE connection (20-25 mbps down), about 6 miles away, I cannot get a data connection of any kind. Even if I switch the phone to CDMA only, I cannot get even a 3G connection. I don't understand why I cannot even make a 3G connection. I do have a 10 year old Airave at my house, and maybe that is where the 3G connection comes from. But I would think that would work anywhere. Anyone have a clue on this one?
Thanks very much for reading through this, and for any and all suggestions you may have!