Develop Bugs

First GPS Issue

So, for the most part, this phone has done a pretty good job with GPS locks so far. Besides the fact that my accuracy when using Goog Navigation is constantly fluctuating with the ominous blue circle around the car, I have been pleased. Today, though, google maps showed me several hundred miles north of my actual position. I toggled GPS, closed goog maps, and reopened...and same issue. I downloaded GPS toolbox, wiped a-gps cache, restarted goog maps, and the issue was resolved. Fast lock, correct location...however, this DOES give me some cause for concern. Anyone else seem anything similar?
Keep in mind, for the most part, I have been reasonably pleased with the locks. I have only seen this bad of an issue once

I haven't used it that much but on pleased as well. I use to use an apo called gps aids for my original epic. Sorry can't help more but I've only used gps once to make sure I got a lock. See if that apps helps u though.
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This is google maps not the actual phone. Use sprint Telenav and it will lock instantly even while driving at 80 MPH, just did this yesterday!
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I was able to resolve it through GPS Toolbox...but, hopefully this isn't a persistent issue. My EVO 4G was always good for a quick reliable lock

craigbailey1986 said:
This is google maps not the actual phone. Use sprint Telenav and it will lock instantly even while driving at 80 MPH, just did this yesterday!
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right, well, to be clear, I have used Google maps at least 10 times already without issue.

adma84 said:
I was able to resolve it through GPS Toolbox...but, hopefully this isn't a persistent issue. My EVO 4G was always good for a quick reliable lock
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Yeah my wife's evo's gps is definitely better. Her gps local instantly. I've compared them using gps status.
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adma84 said:
right, well, to be clear, I have used Google maps at least 10 times already without issue.
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I had the same issue is what I was getting at. It only happened 2 days ago, but my Wife has the evo3d so I tried to get gps to work on hers and it was a no go. So I turned on telenav and it worked instantly on both our phones.. not sure what was going on with google maps but we were in the middle of the street with clear skies and it would not lock at all...
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craigbailey1986 said:
I had the same issue is what I was getting at. It only happened 2 days ago, but my Wife has the evo3d so I tried to get gps to work on hers and it was a no go. So I turned on telenav and it worked instantly on both our phones.. not sure what was going on with google maps but we were in the middle of the street with clear skies and it would not lock at all...
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lol, I think I erased that app as soon as I got the phone. Wonder how to re-download?

adma84 said:
lol, I think I erased that app as soon as I got the phone. Wonder how to re-download?
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It's in the market...
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craigbailey1986 said:
It's in the market...
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thanks, should have mentioned that I have no phone access while at work. Will check it out later

craigbailey1986 said:
It's in the market...
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It also requires a subscription fee after the trial period. No thanks. My Google Nav works just fine.

Not to contradict but telnav basic software is free and does not need a monthly fee. The fee is only for the optional premium purchase which includes lane assist, red light cameras, speed traps, posted speed limits, and commute alerts. None of the premium features I need or want anyway, so the basic free software works for me.

Khilbron said:
It also requires a subscription fee after the trial period. No thanks. My Google Nav works just fine.
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What fee it is free.....
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craigbailey1986 said:
What fee it is free.....
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Yes its free. There is an optional paid version.
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I had an issue with my gps not wanting to get a lock all day a couple days ago. I downloaded gps test cleared agps and updated it, and still wouldn't work correctly. Then all of a sudden it did work, right before I was going to do a battery pull. I'm not sure what happened.
Today I was navigating somewhere by downtown chicago and my gps all of a sudden started acting goofy and kept rerouting me. I had to take a couple different turns because I was relying on it. I kept testing the gps on my way back home, and noticed that it was off by about one city block, but the big problem was my pointer was off 90 degrees, and that is what created my rerouting confusion. 2 hours later, it seems like its good again.
I'm concerned about this, because when I did need it such as today, it started spazzing out on me. Is there a way to calibrate the compass?
Oh and I cleared agps and updated it again with the gps test, and I think that's what fixed it.

TurboTsi said:
I had an issue with my gps not wanting to get a lock all day a couple days ago. I downloaded gps test cleared agps and updated it, and still wouldn't work correctly. Then all of a sudden it did work, right before I was going to do a battery pull. I'm not sure what happened.
Today I was navigating somewhere by downtown chicago and my gps all of a sudden started acting goofy and kept rerouting me. I had to take a couple different turns because I was relying on it. I kept testing the gps on my way back home, and noticed that it was off by about one city block, but the big problem was my pointer was off 90 degrees, and that is what created my rerouting confusion. 2 hours later, it seems like its good again.
I'm concerned about this, because when I did need it such as today, it started spazzing out on me. Is there a way to calibrate the compass?
Oh and I cleared agps and updated it again with the gps test, and I think that's what fixed it.
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This is exactly what I saw. It had me in the wrong place and since the heading was wrong, it looked like I was driving offroad in between major roads!

I had another major GPS issue today. It would never get a lock. I toggled GPS on and off, wiped AGPS cache, and nothing. Not for over 10 minutes. I power cycled the phone and this fixed it. I am getting a little concerned...

I haven't been having issues with the GPS really. I have had stronger locks with other phones but this one gets the job done. As for GPS getting crazy, if your in an area like a metro city with tall buildings then any GPS will go crazy. When I drive in Manhattan even my stand alone GPS goes a little crazy in certain areas.
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Bigjim1488 said:
I haven't been having issues with the GPS really. I have had stronger locks with other phones but this one gets the job done. As for GPS getting crazy, if your in an area like a metro city with tall buildings then any GPS will go crazy. When I drive in Manhattan even my stand alone GPS goes a little crazy in certain areas.
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This is happening to me on I-95 with no trees or buildings around

My gps is acting up again, since yesterday. With the gps test app, it is not locating any satellites, I'm not sure what to do, I still don't think it's a hardware issue though...but I'm not sure

GPS stopped working

Did anyone GPS just stop working mine was working fine but now it's not locating me at all but when i use wireless networks to find me it finds my location fast any help
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my gps stopped working as well, it was locating me and everything, but when i tried 2 get directions, it wud not get them for me... this wat i did n it worked...
while phone was on, pulled the battery, put it back in, start up phone
go to "menu > settings > location & security"... 1st turn off all 3 settings "use wireless networks", "turn on gps", "use agps" w.e....
n den try using gps again, it shud work
ttieder said:
Did anyone GPS just stop working mine was working fine but now it's not locating me at all but when i use wireless networks to find me it finds my location fast any help
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That did not work it works when i use wireless networks but no go with the GPS radio
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My gps does not work at all. I am wondering if I should take the phone to get it repaired or replaced. I downloaded the gps status app and told it download agps data and that didn't help. Navigation will not work at all unless I have use wireless networks enabled in the locationand security settings. If that is not checked then the app stays at waiting for location. It isn't anything where I am that is blocking the signal either. There are 3 other smartphones in the house and they all get a gps lock quickly.

I had this issue with my first copy of the phone. When I went in to the sprint store they told me it was fine but I could barely get 3 satellites under open sky. I had the issue escalated and after 2 hrs on the phone they sent me a replacement. The replacement works perfectly. Really a night and day difference.
On both copies I remained completely stock. Even RTN'd the first copy twice just to be sure it was not radio setting issue.
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There's an app called AGPS Injector that updates your AGPS position and you should be able to pick up GPS signal pretty quickly after your position is established via AGPS.

delfin12 said:
There's an app called AGPS Injector that updates your AGPS position and you should be able to pick up GPS signal pretty quickly after your position is established via AGPS.
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I used gps status and gps test which both have an agps loading function and it did not help. If his device is like my first, I would not expect it to help him either.
I still have the first device, haven't sent it back yet. I will boot it up and try agps injector. I will also try to post a video showing the difference in gps performance.
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Here is the link to the youtube video i made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpkiJeUQpvQ
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I have both of those and still cannot get a gps lock but with my niece's epic in the exact same spot I get 6 satellites really quickly.

Try this in the dialer:
##GPSCLRX#
You will need an MSL. You may need to reboot (not sure about that one, I reboot.)
This is clear all incorrect AGPS data and download new correct one.
And this will fix your GPS unless it's physically defective.

nabbed said:
Try this in the dialer:
##GPSCLRX#
You will need an MSL. You may need to reboot (not sure about that one, I reboot.)
This is clear all incorrect AGPS data and download new correct one.
And this will fix your GPS unless it's physically defective.
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This was also done for the defective device in the video I posted above. It did not help.
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nabbed said:
Try this in the dialer:
##GPSCLRX#
You will need an MSL. You may need to reboot (not sure about that one, I reboot.)
This is clear all incorrect AGPS data and download new correct one.
And this will fix your GPS unless it's physically defective.
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People went through all this crap with the captive, what you are suggesting was only a temporary fix, get your phones replaced if you have gps issues.

nsxla said:
People went through all this crap with the captive, what you are suggesting was only a temporary fix, get your phones replaced if you have gps issues.
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Yeah, what he said. +1

Has anyone been able to get an exchange because of gps? Also did u get a refurbish or a brand new one?
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musclehead84 said:
Has anyone been able to get an exchange because of gps? Also did u get a refurbish or a brand new one?
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would definitely like to know about this one. Also, anyone that takes their phone in to tech support to have it looked at, if you're running a custom rom / kernel do you return it to stock before bringing it in?

musclehead84 said:
Has anyone been able to get an exchange because of gps? Also did u get a refurbish or a brand new one?
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They did replace it but not after a big ordeal. It was supposed to be a refurb but I got lucky and it just happen to be NIB. Don't expect the same though.
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lattisimo said:
They did replace it but not after a big ordeal. It was supposed to be a refurb but I got lucky and it just happen to be NIB. Don't expect the same though.
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Good for you. Were they trying to say that they are all the same? Just wondering what to expect. Also how is your new one?
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musclehead84 said:
Good for you. Were they trying to say that they are all the same? Just wondering what to expect. Also how is your new one?
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new one is fantastic. fast, accurate, and locks inside my house. just how it should be and just using gps, not using wireless networks. they showed me an htc device and tried to tell me that some devices just perform better than others. they would not, however, get another epic touch and show me that it performed the same as mine. that was why i ended up calling sprint and complained about the store not trying to recognize that i had a legitimate issue. after i spoke with the rep on the phone, then their manager, then having them send the issue to the escalations team. it took 2hrs on the phone and a call back 2 days later from the escalations team before they shipped me a replacement.
I posted the youtube vid so that people who do not have 2 epic touches can see that there is a clear issue with some handsets. i hope everyone else with this issue does not have to jump through the same hoops i had to. good luck to all of you. this is truly a fantastic device, if you get a good copy.

I think I am going to have to call as well. I went to get mine replaced. I can set it on the table beside my tablet and my tablet will pick up 11 satellites and get a location lock with 8 seconds. After 10 minutes the phone had done nothing. So I get to the sprint store and go to show them and low and behold the darn thing picks up 9 satellites and gets a location lock. I tried to explain to them that it wouldn't stay and I wasn't going to spend the entire day at the sprint store waiting to show them when it drops off again.

ElAguila said:
I think I am going to have to call as well. I went to get mine replaced. I can set it on the table beside my tablet and my tablet will pick up 11 satellites and get a location lock with 8 seconds. After 10 minutes the phone had done nothing. So I get to the sprint store and go to show them and low and behold the darn thing picks up 9 satellites and gets a location lock. I tried to explain to them that it wouldn't stay and I wasn't going to spend the entire day at the sprint store waiting to show them when it drops off again.
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Exactly the issue I had. For just a moment before I took the video the defective unit had 7 satellites and 18 feet of accuracy but a few moments later it was complete crap again. The new copy has not failed once since I unboxed it over a week ago. I feel your pain sir. I wish you luck in getting it replaced.
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lattisimo said:
Exactly the issue I had. For just a moment before I took the video the defective unit had 7 satellites and 18 feet of accuracy but a few moments later it was complete crap again. The new copy has not failed once since I unboxed it over a week ago. I feel your pain sir. I wish you luck in getting it replaced.
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Do you have T.E.P. on your phone? Did sprint charge you anything for the exchange? They're telling me they are going to charge me $35 to exchange the phone. It has only been 15 or so days since I've actually received and started using the phone. The other option is to add TEP to my line for $8 a month and then cancel it. Honestly, I think they should just exchange it on the fact that it is defected and cover it under the samsung warranty, but that's me. Opinions?

Gps very fast

Over the years ive owned and used several blackberrys iphones and androids and I have never had the gps work as well as it does on the note 2. I mean I get a lock within seconds even when im indoors which has never happened for me before
How would I go about determining what is different about my note 2 from my other phones so as to preserve the settings and apply them when I find it not working as well?
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Really? Are you using the Rogers I317M? I don't even get *any* GPS fix at all...

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Really? Are you using the Rogers I317M? I don't even get *any* GPS fix at all...
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I have the telus i317m but man I am just floored with how fast it connects in the past ive had to restart th3 phones before even getting a gps lock which would still usually take another 10 mins.
Are you on a custom rom or stock?
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I got a Rogers Note 2 and it connects very quickly as well. Correct me if im wrong but the galaxy line of phones i below actually have a real gps receiver built in that works with gps satellites where other phonea like iphones and blackberries use the wireless signal (data) to detect gps position.
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I agree with the OP. GPS issues with the original Note was the single biggest reason I wanted to upgrade, but it also made me hesitant. GPS was terrible on the original Note (at least for me). I always had to end up downloading some third party app that was supposed to help the GPS lock quicker. It worked sometimes, but other times it didn't do much. *Knock on wood* seems like the GPS issues has been fixed on the Note II. I always get an almost instant connection. Very happy about that, as I use navigation a lot when I travel about.

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I got a Rogers Note 2 and it connects very quickly as well. Correct me if im wrong but the galaxy line of phones i below actually have a real gps receiver built in that works with gps satellites where other phonea like iphones and blackberries use the wireless signal (data) to detect gps position.
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That may be the case for some of the older phones but I know for a fact that the phones I had had a built in gps receiver. I suppose they just had software or hardware issues which prevented them from locking quickly? Trying to figure out exactly what it is now so I can hopefully keep it going for this note II and potentially help those who can't get a quick lock.
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I attempted to use Google nav today and felt that there was a bit of lag between me turning and the app updating with the next instruction. It took a good 10 seconds for the final address to appear as I turned onto the last street near my destination. Perhaps it's a fault of the app and not GPS tracking.

In Sprint store, GSII, 2 GSIIIs, 2 Notes an no GPS connection! But HTC EvoLTE locked

My replacement E4GT's gps just does not work, brought it to store and they said they "fixed" it with some software patch. Well as I suspected it did not fix it and would love to know about this patch but didn't get any info out of them.
Went back and tested gps on a gsii, 2 gsiiis, 2 notes and none of them would get a gps lock. Tried HTC evo lte and gps locked almost instantly. Repair guy said he can reload original GB on my phone to see if that makes it work, he said he still has gb on his phone and it is better than current.
I can get a replacement but it will count towards my 3 exchanges per year, trying to argue that they gave me a defective phone from the start and that it should not count.
Oh well, my wife's E4GT gps locks instantly while mine keeps blinking for hours in the same spot. Both phones are on official OTA and no root.
I really like this phone and love that it is wimax since no lte yet, just sick of getting defective ones. Going back tomorrow to talk to someone else there and then will decide about exchange.
I could not believe that the GSIIIs and Note 2s would not even get a gps lock at the store but HTC did, Samsung really needs to do better with this.

Samsung phones have bad gps radios
Htc has better ones that's about it

Couple things I'd try, since this doesn't seem to be a typical "how do I fix" thread.. Or the beer kicked in..
Did you try a side by side with something like GPS Test from the play store?
Do you have access or know someone with a Garmin to test visible satellites at the same time as the phone(s)?
I'm interested if it is actually hardware or software related.
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My replacement sucks too. I always seem to be roaming and I have no GPS. I'm in fk23 with the new prl but it was the same when I first connected the phone stock. I even left the store while it was roaming
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I like Sammy phones but I've always notices bad reception with cell towers and gps
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I just bought the Note 2 and the gps on it is amazing. I get instant locks with 3m accuracy. The Note 2 has glonass also to help with gps.

MoHoGalore said:
Couple things I'd try, since this doesn't seem to be a typical "how do I fix" thread.. Or the beer kicked in..
Did you try a side by side with something like GPS Test from the play store?
Do you have access or know someone with a Garmin to test visible satellites at the same time as the phone(s)?
I'm interested if it is actually hardware or software related.
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I have had my E4GT next to my wifes E4GT with same stock OTA FI27 and hers locks pretty damn fast while my GPS icon blinks for an hour. I also had my phone in my car right next to my Garmin Nuvi and that locks and my phone does not.
I have downloaded GPS status tools from Play store and when I open that all it does is say searching for GPS....
I even grabbed another E4GT from someone and that GPS locked almost instantly!! It was on Calks GB 3.0

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I just bought the Note 2 and the gps on it is amazing. I get instant locks with 3m accuracy. The Note 2 has glonass also to help with gps.
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I am glad to hear this, my comment wasn't to say that all Notes have bad GPS, just my observation while in the Sprint store.
The GPS on my previous E4GTs have all worked but this one I have now does not.

My phone wouldnt lock either. I always lock gps in an app like gps status before anything. Anyway all I do is shut gps off then back on. Reboot with gps on. When booted up run gps status outside, get lock. After that it always locks instantly. I have to do this with every flash or it will not lock. I think its software not hardware
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You aren't alone. I've had two E4GT and the GPS is horrible and sporadic. If you're indoors forget about even trying to get a lock.

There is some sort of hardware problem with some, but not all, samsung phones. My old e4gt had absolutely awful gps, and my new one locks incredibly quickly, indoors or not. I tried every single "fix" out there, probably flashed at least 15 different zips and settings. The simple answer is that the onlt way to fix the problem is with a new phone - and even then, it's a lottery.
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My GNote locks on instantly also. Big improvement in that department over the E4GT.
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GPS Issues

Anyone have GPS Issues. I drive 5 hours a day and notice my GPS loses signal a few minutes and gets it back at least once an hour. I started having GPS issues after I did my update.

intel8140 said:
Anyone have GPS Issues. I drive 5 hours a day and notice my GPS loses signal a few minutes and gets it back at least once an hour. I started having GPS issues after I did my update.
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Same here, even more frequently than that

I am having same exact problem after lollipop update.
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I'm having the same issue after the Lollipop update.

I've had these issues with kitkat, lollipop, and over 6 or 7 replacements (lost count) on both T-Mobile and ATT variants. I've tried using a GPS repeater in my car, I've tried all the software/app fixes, resetting the GPS, etc etc. My suspicion is that it has a weak antenna and loses signal frequently.

It seems Samsung phones are a bit prone to GPS issues. I feel like it's Groundhog Day.
I may have to give up on Samsung and find something different.

ewingr said:
It seems Samsung phones are a bit prone to GPS issues. I feel like it's Groundhog Day.
I may have to give up on Samsung and find something different.
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I actually called att and I told them my GPS was going nuts ( mine would say I was in a different city ) and they sent me a replacement right away. The replacement works great and haven't had any problems with it. It came with android 4.4.4 and I upgraded to 5.0.1 and haven't had any GPS issues at all.

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I actually called att and I told them my GPS was going nuts ( mine would say I was in a different city ) and they sent me a replacement right away. The replacement works great and haven't had any problems with it. It came with android 4.4.4 and I upgraded to 5.0.1 and haven't had any GPS issues at all.
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I'm curious, did you get a new unit or a refurbished one as a replacement? Was the thin chromed frame scratched at all?

lebertian said:
I'm curious, did you get a new unit or a refurbished one as a replacement? Was the thin chromed frame scratched at all?
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It was brand new like not a single scratch at all and it had the stickers like when u get a new phone. Now it didn't come with a battery or with the s pen or the back cover because when u call att they actually tell u " hey make sure u just send the phone back and that's it, keep the pen, the Sim, the micro SD, battery and the back cover."

Hmmm....from what I'm reading here, the GPS issue is not related to the OS upgrade, and that possibly exchanging the phone will result in success.
I was thinking I had red that this started with the OS upgrade. I hadn't used my GPS enough before the upgrade to know.
I guess I'll see if AT&T will exchange mine.

I have the exact same issue. Every 10 minutes or so it just stops updating and takes a minute or two to start tracking me again. It's really frustrating when I'm driving around a city and I can't see the next step in my directions because I'm a mile ahead of it.