Hi all,i have a strange problem i can't find anywhere how to get rid of. Any time i make a phone call or i receive one,my gps starts and i have to turn if off.i thought truecaller was to blame so i removed it but nothing changed and i can't find nothing in the settings. I'm running revolution HD 5.1.4 on my desire HD. Hoping there's a solution,thanks
gian569 said:
Hi all,i have a strange problem i can't find anywhere how to get rid of. Any time i make a phone call or i receive one,my gps starts and i have to turn if off.i thought truecaller was to blame so i removed it but nothing changed and i can't find nothing in the settings. I'm running revolution HD 5.1.4 on my desire HD. Hoping there's a solution,thanks
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WTF?¿?¿?¿¿
it´s an strange issue....
has you tried to re-flash your rom doing full wipe''?maybe seems a radical solution but if you tried to disable it and it restarts... you haven´t more ways...
Hi gian569
I am not sure about but I think there is something to do with Mock Locations. The GPS is searching where you are i guess. Did you turned that off?
Or just maybe your wife / husband has installed a root soft in order to spy you.....
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Or just maybe your wife / husband has installed a root soft in order to spy you.....
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Thats a nice one solid.snake XD
Or just maybe your wife / husband has installed a root soft in order to spy you.....
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lolololol....now i understand better this post
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gian569 said:
Hi all,i have a strange problem i can't find anywhere how to get rid of. Any time i make a phone call or i receive one,my gps starts and i have to turn if off.i thought truecaller was to blame so i removed it but nothing changed and i can't find nothing in the settings. I'm running revolution HD 5.1.4 on my desire HD. Hoping there's a solution,thanks
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Hi there,
TrueCaller doesn't activate the GPS. If you have connected TC to your Twitter account and have location and GPS on however it will use the GPS. But like I said, TC cannot initiate the GPS by itself
Thanks for using TrueCaller!
Thank you all for you replies
So let's make the point...it's not truecaller's fault....my girlfriend barely knows what is a software...xD....my parents also can't do such a thing....xD....i had this issue with AR HD 5.1.3 if i remember right,then i patched to 5.1.4 without full wipe....so i think i'll try flashing 5.1.6 and see what happens
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@superstick i forgot: i don't get what you mean but i've turned off gps almost everywhere,moreover it would be strange if it turns on only with calls i think
The Mock Location is not the GPS signal. It is about capturing where you are whenever you are at different places. I guess its nothing to do with that.(I did not used that before, so cant tell. lol)
Oh yes i allow program to track my position but internet only,e not using gps so it shouldn't be that...
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I got the same question after upgrading my ROM from 2.2 to 2.3. I tried several ways, and found out that GPS will not be auto launched when you turn off all data services(WIFI, WCDMA).
don't know the root cause yet.
SERGI.3210 said:
WTF?¿?¿?¿¿
it´s an strange issue....
has you tried to re-flash your rom doing full wipe''?maybe seems a radical solution but if you tried to disable it and it restarts... you haven´t more ways...
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anwering to myself
hello¿?¿?finally i´m sure you´re going to do that i said in post #2
i leave it again
x2
[email protected] said:
I got the same question after upgrading my ROM from 2.2 to 2.3. I tried several ways, and found out that GPS will not be auto launched when you turn off all data services(WIFI, WCDMA).
don't know the root cause yet.
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You're talking about ufficial or cooked Rom? Anyway guys i've updated my Rom from 5.1.3 to 5.1.7 also formatting data with ext4 but the issue still exist!! but i've restored my apps and SETTINGS backups so maybe the problem is there...but now i have not time to try formatting again....
Did someone find out something?
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Well, FINALLY SOUND ON ANDROID!
HOOOOOOOOOOOOORAY!
Thanks to all the DEVS!
If you've had the same problem like i did,
i found this fix on page 710 in the droid post.
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Here is the fix to the static sound... http://www.mediafire.com/?qt98mbayd8zrbqu
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I can vouch that this fix does work, posted on post 710 of the [PRJ][GSM&CDMA][CAB&RAR] XDAndroid AOSP Port & Startup Utility [8/26] SOUND IS FIXED! thread
to install:
1. delete current modules.tar file in your andboot folder
2. place both files contained in the .rar above in the andboot folder.
3. boot android and enjoy.
I find that this fix makes the android music player a bit more responsive some how as well, before it would lagg a lot but with this fix its almost flowing like it would on a regular android device.
thank you so much for posting the fix here
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thank you so much for posting the fix here
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theres a problem with this fix, replacing the .tar file only does not fix the problem nor does it mess anything up
replacing the zimage as well does fix the problem HOWEVER, it also stops wifi from working =(
kanwal236 said:
theres a problem with this fix, replacing the .tar file only does not fix the problem nor does it mess anything up
replacing the zimage as well does fix the problem HOWEVER, it also stops wifi from working =(
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Not true, I have this fix installed on my latest BLAZN build and wifi is working for me, so is my 3g data and calls. Load times are the same, and all i've noticed is that virtual keyboards are a bit slow. Market place is still working. Also Facebook account seems to not be able to sync on the phone under accounts and you cannot create a new account for facebook, but the facebook app does work.
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Not true, I have this fix installed on my latest BLAZN build and wifi is working for me, so is my 3g data and calls. Load times are the same, and all i've noticed is that virtual keyboards are a bit slow. Market place is still working. Also Facebook account seems to not be able to sync on the phone under accounts and you cannot create a new account for facebook, but the facebook app does work.
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thats strange, cause i did a fresh install of android through the cab and then used this fix to fix the static, but my wifi doesn't turn on then, it says error when trying to turn it on.
I should mention i have a tilt 2, might have different results depending on carrier version?
Does this also fix the headphones? Because currentky there is no sound when you plug in headphones
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Does this also fix the headphones? Because currentky there is no sound when you plug in headphones
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No atm no headphone use is working. I've tried my self with the dongle HTC gives you with the tilt 2/touch pro 2 and no luck
kanwal236 said:
thats strange, cause i did a fresh install of android through the cab and then used this fix to fix the static, but my wifi doesn't turn on then, it says error when trying to turn it on.
I should mention i have a tilt 2, might have different results depending on carrier version?
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hmm, i have a tilt 2 as well, Running Energy Rom, Wifi works for me, so does data, GPS and MMS.
do a fresh install of android again from the cab, this time verify that wifi does or doesnt work before you do the fix if wifi is working try the fix and see if that breaks it.
It may just be that the install went bad somewhere along the line and thats why you dont have wifi, but truly I have no idea.
great fix i havent tried using the facebook app but it beats the hell outta the static im sure in the next build ref put together everthing will work im waiting on the keyboard fix (tp2)
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hi... i has installed the coredroid v 3.3 and works great...the only thing that don't works is my GPS.. I'm using GPS STATUS app and don't find any satellite... someone can help me?
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This normally happen first time after flashing new ROMs. Now my LeeDrOid v2.2.3 found about 7-8 satellites but still get a slow fix. Wonder why too.
Did you change the gps.conf file under system/etc to your nearest ntp? Using FasterFix?
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This normally happen first time after flashing new ROMs. Now my LeeDrOid v2.2.3 found about 7-8 satellites but still get a slow fix. Wonder why too.
Did you change the gps.conf file under system/etc to your nearest ntp? Using FasterFix?
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but, i have coredroid v 3.3 for a long time... and i was tested some radios...
even i was re-flashed an OFFICIAL RUU (installed gps test and found 5 sat!!), later
full wipes and "formats" included... and flashed again coredroid v3.3 (like my syg says)but It continues without working with this rom...
in adition i don´t now what are you talking about "faster fix".... what is this?
hing that was you
EDIT: i found faster fix in the market! i´m going to study this apk...
Meanwhile can you explain me how can i do the thing that you was said me? --"""Did you change the gps.conf file under system/etc to your nearest ntp?"""""
thank´s!!!!!
SECOND EDIT: fasterfix.apk don´t fix my problem
Hmm that's weird. ROM problem? I don't think so.
Yea.. FasterFix is an app in the market. Which relates to the gps.conf that I am talking about. Basically you have change your ntp(Network Time Protocol) to your nearest.
You have to reboot once you changed them so it will take effect. I am also having problem now getting a fast fix. Last time was fast, now so slow. Practically when I am driving, I have to stop my car and allow it to get a fix first(about 3 minutes). If I was attempting to get a fix while driving it will take minutes(maybe 10 minutes?). Sigh.
This one fixed my gps issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12209959&postcount=20921
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Thats what I do every 2 - 3 weeks
Remove your sim card from the phone, boot it, download GPS Status & Toolbox
go menu - tools - manage A-gps state - Reset it and then download it and place your phone on a flat surface somewhere outside your house till it gets a fix/lock
then shut down your phone, put the sim card in
and you'll notice that you'll have a way faster fix/lock after that
i hope i helped
uuppsss i wake up now!! hahaha i´m going to try all the answers and then post the results!!!
thx
There's also the possibility that the gps antenna is broken. If you place a finger on the camera flash cover and lightly press it inwards, you can get good signal and indicating that the antenna is broken.
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There's also the possibility that the gps antenna is broken. If you place a finger on the camera flash cover and lightly press it inwards, you can get good signal and indicating that the antenna is broken.
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i was tested it few days ago but the problem its not this.. (thank´s to god )
there´s some people that had the problem but it´s not antena broken...
is the swich of the cover that don´t do good contact... replace the cover can solve it
blbean said:
This one fixed my gps issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12209959&postcount=20921
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maaaaan!!! your answer seems well!!! i´m finding satellites now!!! but only one
LOL, and less it´s working.. i need to continue testing
EDIT: GOOGLE MAPS is paralized finding GPS..... I DON'T KNOW what more can i do
Maybe trying to flash another ROM? Lol. Is your radio the recommended one?
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Maybe trying to flash another ROM? Lol. Is your radio the recommended one?
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yes its the recommened radio (it is in my syg).... i´m not undestand what´s happen...
can be that this rom "OWN3D" me!LOLOLOL
What rom are you using?gps/google maps works great?¿?
i don´t know what & how can be for fix my gps problem without change the rom!!!!!!!
Hi i installed co pilot which just wouldnt lock my gps on,so i uninstalled but now gps simply wont switch off at all,any ideas haha itd help
Thanks in advance
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Evening Snowpatrol - it sounds like you have encoutered the problem that was brought on by the 2.50.XXX.X update.
Could you confirm what version of the software you are using?
Was your GPS working before you installed Co-Pilot?
Hi snowpatrol1702
snowpatrol1702 said:
Hi i installed co pilot which just wouldnt lock my gps on,so i uninstalled but now gps simply wont switch off at all,any ideas haha itd help
Thanks in advance
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I am CoPilot user, the way to get it to work when it seem to be playing hard is:-
Start > Mobile Network >GPS >CoPilot, it should then acquire a fix fairly quick. [turn mobile network off after it has acquired a fix]
It should then start as normal with just the GPS. [no data should be needed]
Only a tiny amount of data used in acquiring a fix.
Take Care
TheQuest
Yeah i am on the .2.5 update gps is working but wont shut down,but copilot gives no signal but google maps does
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Part of the glitch with the 2.50 update is that the GPS doesn't switch off and the only way to shut it down is to reboot the phone.
Out of curiosity - if you download and install GPS status from Android Market - does it get a lock?
Yeah it locks,gps is working fine but just want it off! But if i reset i lose all my apps etc and what happens if it happens again?
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The only way to get rid of the icon (I guess that is what you are talking about) is to reboot the phone - that will clear it until the next time you use the GPS.
I got rid of this problem by flashing a Custom ROM.
I recall there was a thread about this a week or so ago but I can't find it ... basically since updating my phone to Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0 via the .exe link on this forum, the HTC weather app just says United Kingdom instead of my actual location, any solutions for this?
Thanks
You can either manually add your location or just wait for Agps to kick in. It's good to let the Rom settle for a while too after flashing. Turning off fastboot and restarting a few times can help too.
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I recall there was a thread about this a week or so ago but I can't find it ... basically since updating my phone to Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0 via the .exe link on this forum, the HTC weather app just says United Kingdom instead of my actual location, any solutions for this?
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Hi all, I'm using ARHD and I'm getting this issue aswell, have searched dev and q & a forums but there does not seem to be an answer that has worked, anyone else got any ideas?
Thanks
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You can either manually add your location or just wait for Agps to kick in. It's good to let the Rom settle for a while too after flashing. Turning off fastboot and restarting a few times can help too.
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This doesn't work. AGPS doesn't have anything to do with it, as my location is accurate on the Accuweather mobile web page and in Google Maps. I have restarted my phone numerous times and it doesn't have any affect. As the post above this one mentioned, its not just on my ROM. I have a feeling its an issue with HTC/Accuweather but I would like clarification on this please.
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This doesn't work. AGPS doesn't have anything to do with it, as my location is accurate on the Accuweather mobile web page and in Google Maps. I have restarted my phone numerous times and it doesn't have any affect. As the post above this one mentioned, its not just on my ROM. I have a feeling its an issue with HTC/Accuweather but I would like clarification on this please.
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Hi,
my mates DHD also has the same issue, gets UK on wifi but on AGPS/signal location we both get the right location, i'm surprised no-one else has mentioned this?
Same happens here in Finland too, DHD doesn't update "my location" right after 2.3.5 update... I have mailed to HTC for this issue but no help from there...
Yeah, seems like it's an issue, but only on wifi, hope it gets fixed soon!
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I'm having the same issue, stuck on United Kingdom.
Pleased to see it's not just my phone!
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Yeah, seems like it's an issue, but only on wifi, hope it gets fixed soon!
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Mines not on WiFi, I'm using my mobile network
I have had this issue on several roms. Usually I have to turn Agps off and GPS off. Reboot. Use GPS test to clear Agps. Turn both back on and Make sure you get a GPS lock. Then go back to widget and open. It will fail again, but when you hit refresh it will finally connect to accuweather. Sometimes this process has to be done more than once. Usually though it will just start working on its own. How long before it does though could be a while.
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I have had this issue on several roms. Usually I have to turn Agps off and GPS off. Reboot. Use GPS test to clear Agps. Turn both back on and Make sure you get a GPS lock. Then go back to widget and open. It will fail again, but when you hit refresh it will finally connect to accuweather. Sometimes this process has to be done more than once. Usually though it will just start working on its own. How long before it does though could be a while.
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I've tried that, turned GPS off and back on again, gone onto Google Maps, found my location, ran the widget and it still comes back as United Kingdom. This is both on WiFi and on Mobile Data.
It looks like its a official problem as everyone seem to have the same problem, hope we get a fix soon.
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I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.
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I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.
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Hardware related or do you think it's a problem with the OS?
No problem on GPS here. I get a quick lock and it stays on.
Using Sygic.
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No problem on GPS here. I get a quick lock and it stays on.
Using Sygic.
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Google navigation and TomTom both failed on different M8s.
It works for a bit, but when it goes wrong you will know about it.
I am hoping only software, but I have no idea of issues or how to fix it.
If you are rooted or unlocked, try this GPS config ... its for quick good AGPS lock before actual GPS one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709759
Prefer not to root as phone rocks. And rooting will void warranty of my new phone.
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Try installing GPS tools, it does a few logic jiggery pokery things in the background that may help
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Using with Co-Pilot Premium and works great. Locks on quickly and stays on. No problems at all.
Can't say I've noticed the issue. I use Waze. My Note II used to constantly lose GPS fix. Was irritating! Hope it doesn't start on my M8.
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Prefer not to root as phone rocks. And rooting will void warranty of my new phone.
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I didn't know people who prefer not to root actually use XDA.
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I didn't know people who prefer not to root actually use XDA.
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I'm not adversed to anythng BUT I have just bought a £500 plus phone. I would rather not void a warranty yet.... also some of my apps won't work on a rooted device.
I have no problem on my phone. all is ok.
GPS has been the best I've ever experienced on a smartphone. Locks quickly and accurately and the only device ever to get a decent lock inside my concrete flat.
However, yesterday the GPS failed completely whilst driving with clear view of the sky. A reboot fixed it and it was then rock solid again.
That's the only time it's done it in about a week since owning it with about 20 hours driving with it.
I'm hoping that means it's a software issue somewhere.
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I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.
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I can confirm that my GPS nav has been broken for about a month or more, using Waze and Google Maps
The latest System update released on 6/15/2014 has resolved the issue
eniac said:
I can confirm that my GPS nav has been broken for about a month or more, using Waze and Google Maps
The latest System update released on 6/15/2014 has resolved the issue
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Thanks for update. That's good news.
grentuu said:
Using with Co-Pilot Premium and works great. Locks on quickly and stays on. No problems at all.
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Yep gonna agree works perfect with copilot. Also better than sygic imo. I also wouldn't bother with Google navigation. Better to use an offline satnav app.
I have this problem too... Doesn't seem to matter which app one are using, it also happens with my golf app... And the only way to fix it, is to reboot the phone.. This is really annoying...
It seems to be related to bluetooth use... If I use BT to play music/listen to audiobook at the same time as I use the navigation app, then I have this problem.. If I turn off the BT, then the problem does not seem to appear... I am saying seem to, because it seems to be random when this occurs so not 100% sure that turning off BT fixes the problem but so far I have not had this problem when BT is off..
I also thought this was fixed in the latest update but yesterday it happend again....
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Thanks for update. That's good news.
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Do you still have GPS issues?
My G-900F cannot find any satellites at all. Think it might be a hardware problem I have
Yes, I have the issue on my replacement phone. I have to reboot in order to use GPS...
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Yes, I have the issue on my replacement phone. I have to reboot in order to use GPS...
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I contacted samsung & was told to take it to a service centre. They had to send it back direct to samsung for repair, will take 10 working days