gps sucks on this phone. Its not bad if you reboot the phone and use it but if u don't reboot the phone for a while it wont lock. Anyone else have this problem? Also has anyone found a dialer code where we can change some things on GPS? I know the original epic we could change settings by using a dialer code. Thanks.
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I've never had GPS problems on my phone and I use it almost daily. Locks in seconds and keeps decent track of my location. Perhaps your unit is defective?
Maybe its pretty awful. This dialer code ##gpsclrx# has helped it. It resets the gps. It still sucks. Do you have agps on as well?
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I have the same issue. Its worse when I use something like juicedefender that enables GPS as needed. Thw first lock, like you said, is quick, but down hill from there.
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Same issues I had with gps from moment to epic and now this. Why Samsung?
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well at least you get the first lock. it takes forever for me to get my first lock. Possibly 5+ minutes. Heck, I drove out of the city yesterday with google maps open and gps on. It never got a lock until I reached my destination. Talk about useless!
Soo glad im not the only person with this issue. Came from the Evo and the GPS on thie phone is horrible. The only way I get it to lock is using GPS toolbox and clearing the GPS data then downloading the AGPS assistance and letting it lock. Then I can open maps/navigator.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18319079
Check out my post here and let me know if your issues are similar?
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chunology said:
I've never had GPS problems on my phone and I use it almost daily. Locks in seconds and keeps decent track of my location. Perhaps your unit is defective?
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You are lucky. That gives me hope that mine might be defective because it is off by at least a half mile. i will try to exchange today.
I use my GPS anywhere from 2-10 times a day. I use it for my business when I'm heading to new customers' places and I also do some geocaching and mountain biking in my spare time. The GPS on the Touch has yet to give me any problems at all. Just my experience. I usually get a lock within 5 seconds down to about 3 meters. I came from the OG Epic as well, so I know what crappy GPS can be like.
But the LOS issue only effects some so I'm sure there can be a GPS bug that only effects some too.
mine doesn't work either. debating on trying to exchange it.
Apparently, some are reporting that if you disable "encryption" of the SD card, this frees up the GPS. This may not be everyone's savior because I don't have mine encrypted and "very occasionally" get GPS issues.
The other way I've rectified a momentary loss of GPS is by using the GPS status by Chartcross. When in there, go to Menu, settings, update AGPS. Works like a charm. 85% of the time, I get a lock within 2-5 seconds max. Sometimes it just doesn't want to see the sky very well.....so I update AGPS
Sometimes mine take a bit to lock. I'll usually just toggle the GPS off then back on and it locks quick.
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I guess I am going to have to take mine in. None of these fixes work for me including the gpsclrx command from the other thread. The best I ever got was 1 in view and 0 in use after 10 minutes of scanning.
I know rebooting the phone clears out the GPS cache. My phones GPS is okay for the first like 24 hours but if don't reboot it after that I have nothing. Might start trying some apps.
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jirafabo said:
I use my GPS anywhere from 2-10 times a day. I use it for my business when I'm heading to new customers' places and I also do some geocaching and mountain biking in my spare time. The GPS on the Touch has yet to give me any problems at all. Just my experience. I usually get a lock within 5 seconds down to about 3 meters. I came from the OG Epic as well, so I know what crappy GPS can be like.
But the LOS issue only effects some so I'm sure there can be a GPS bug that only effects some too.
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Do u have the agps checked as well. Just curious since your works so great. My original epic was better than this phone.
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GPS sucks horribly!
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Do u have the agps checked as well. Just curious since your works so great. My original epic was better than this phone.
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I'm not sure what aGPS is? Where would I check that? I do have gps status installed but haven't had to use it. I used to reset aGPS in that app all the time on my og epic.
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I'm not sure what aGPS is? Where would I check that? I do have gps status installed but haven't had to use it. I used to reset aGPS in that app all the time on my og epic.
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Its the use wireless networks under location and security. Maybe its not called agps though. So do u have that checked? Thanks bro.
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eyecon82 said:
GPS sucks horribly!
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it shouldn't, try to get it replaced. you will not regret it. the processor in this phone is smokin'. makes my OG Epic feel like a snail. other than a few software bugs with the messaging app, i have enjoyed this phone very much.
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IM RUNNING CALKS latest and greatest btw... Most all fixes get a fast lock, or at least a lock after a reboot. The REAL test is:will it still get a lock after, lets say, 8hrs? This is the only "fix" that has truly passed that test... Try it, and you will agree I like to open gps status and get a lock on satelites before i use my gps too, if that makes any difference.
This zip, plus GPS status works the best. Wipe dalvik and cache then flash away....
Best way to check is use GPS to get first lock and directions.... if that's good, then try to do the same thing a few hours later BEFORE A REBOOT.... works like a charm.... I finally think this one works guys... check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13140032&postcount=17953
What problem is this fixing?
I have been using GPS Status for a long time. I would do the same on my Epic...open GPS Status, let it lock then Maps and Telenav had much better and quicker lock. I wasn't aware of those area fixes though. Telenav has been flawless on this phone for me around L.A. but I will definitely see what they're about. Thanks
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What problem is this fixing?
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A good number of unlucky people like me were experiencing SHAKY GPS.
This is fixing my gps not working at all... Sometimes it would work off of several reboots.Same for my gf's et4g. i was tempted to exchange it for another et4g. I've had my phone since day 1, and gps has never worked consistenly.. Now it works flawlessly! Thanks again Angeldeath!!
##GPSCLRX# + MSL will reset your gps, a lot less of a pain too if your having problems getting a fix.
i think the gps is very weak. i can never get a lock in my basement while my evos never had a problem. when im outside, my e4gt will get a lock eventually.
tried all kinda of fixes none work. though i think i must have borked it somehow. maybe a complete reformat will fix it but dont wanna do that any time soon
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open GPS Status, let it lock then Maps and Telenav had much better and quicker lock.
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Now, do I need to do this every time I need to use Maps or Telenav? Is there no slightly more permanent fix?
I got 10/10 locked inside within 3 meters. Very nice. Thanks
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My stock gps locks prefect. But for location weather apps like fancy widget and minimalistic text show the wrong location. Will this help? Or does it only help with location locking? My maps and nav work prefect though
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locoboi187 said:
My stock gps locks prefect. But for location weather apps like fancy widget and minimalistic text show the wrong location. Will this help? Or does it only help with location locking? My maps and nav work prefect though
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Anyone else try this to confirm a fix and do you need to be rooted?
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ebuechler3 said:
i live in iowa so i used the US-Mid-East zip from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
Depending on where you live should determine which zip you should download. And if you travel all over the u.s., just use the north american zip.(i recommend using the zip for the actual area that you live in)... Next, flash from recovery, then install GPS Status & Toolbox from the market.Turn on gps, open up gps status & toolbox, and select menu/settings/Display & Tools.. Then check "Show time to Gps fix"...keep gps status & toolbox open till sats are fixed..DONE. NOW I get immediate locks!!!
Anytime you reboot or power off, you have to open GPS Status to fix sats... THANKYOU ANGELDEATH and Xenova FOR THIS WONDERFUL GPS FIX THAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR OUR PHONES!!!
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Another Iowa Native! Me 2, whereabouts?
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Lol there's a Florida specific zip? I didn't know we were that ****ed.
this fix doesn't work
my phone was good until last week, now navigation never works, GPS takes 30-90 seconds to get a location within a few meters of me.
i've been trying everything, as many have been, and this fix only works for the first minute after using gps status. if i wait an hour and check maps again, i have to reset and re-download to get sats again and it still doesn't always work.
at this point i'm mildly convinced it's a hardware issue. unless a new driver is found, i'm going to try to get an exchange soon.
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Going back to square one (so far) has been a good fix - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351761
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Nope, going back to pure stock works as temporary as flashing regional GPS sats or clearing GPS cache
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Another Iowa Native! Me 2, whereabouts?
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des moines
FINALLY!!!
elingreen said:
my phone was good until last week, now navigation never works, GPS takes 30-90 seconds to get a location within a few meters of me.
i've been trying everything, as many have been, and this fix only works for the first minute after using gps status. if i wait an hour and check maps again, i have to reset and re-download to get sats again and it still doesn't always work.
at this point i'm mildly convinced it's a hardware issue. unless a new driver is found, i'm going to try to get an exchange soon.
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Going back to square one (so far) has been a good fix - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351761
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Nope, going back to pure stock works as temporary as flashing regional GPS sats or clearing GPS cache
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i counted my chickens before they hatched, because i had the same problem as you. But look what i found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100114&page=220
This gps.config below works for our phones and actually fixes OUR problem.. it doesnt require constant reboots or anything... i also use gps status and toolbox.... just replace your gps.conf using root explorer and you are good to go. its in the /etc folder... dont forget to take off the .txt before you replace the gps.conf
Awesome! beweather now gets a lock inside my house instead of constantly searching
Originally Posted by elingreen
my phone was good until last week, now navigation never works, GPS takes 30-90 seconds to get a location within a few meters of me.
i've been trying everything, as many have been, and this fix only works for the first minute after using gps status. if i wait an hour and check maps again, i have to reset and re-download to get sats again and it still doesn't always work.
at this point i'm mildly convinced it's a hardware issue. unless a new driver is found, i'm going to try to get an exchange soon.
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Going back to square one (so far) has been a good fix - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351761
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Nope, going back to pure stock works as temporary as flashing regional GPS sats or clearing GPS cache
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i counted my chickens before they hatched, because i had the same problem as you. But look what i found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100114&page=220
This gps.config below works for our phones and actually fixes OUR problem.. it doesnt require constant reboots or anything... i also use gps status and toolbox.... just replace your gps.conf using root explorer and you are good to go. its in the /etc folder... dont forget to take off the .txt before you replace the gps.conf
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Thanks! Im in the car and pulled up Google maps. My GPS didn't lock on. I used your file, rebooted and launched maps again. It locked on within seconds. Before the file change it wasn't locking while moving in the car even after a few minutes.
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locoboi187 said:
My stock gps locks prefect. But for location weather apps like fancy widget and minimalistic text show the wrong location. Will this help? Or does it only help with location locking? My maps and nav work prefect though
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Some of those weather apps use the network location, not gps, and some display the nearest weather reporting station instead of your exact location. It all depends where the apps get its information from.
Beautiful widgets reported Dudley as location, the town next to me, probably using that tower. Weather Bug reports popular bluff airport, 25 miles away.
Why is thw Xtra download flag disabled? What is Xtra download?
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/galaxy-nexus-gps-issues-over-the-weekend/
Just posting this so everyone knows what's going on. On Sunday I was having the worst time figuring out why my phone couldn't lock onto a GPS signal, and now that I've heard this the issue seems to be fixed. I ran a quick fix on some GPS apps and all of them seemed to work (GPS Doctor, GPS Test, GPS Status).
Reports have been said that some meteor passed by earth (?) or a solar storm hit a group of satellites.
Hope this clears up the confusion.
Yeah, glad everything is back to normal now >10s locks
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/galaxy-nexus-gps-issues-over-the-weekend/
Just posting this so everyone knows what's going on. On Sunday I was having the worst time figuring out why my phone couldn't lock onto a GPS signal, and now that I've heard this the issue seems to be fixed. I ran a quick fix on some GPS apps and all of them seemed to work (GPS Doctor, GPS Test, GPS Status).
Reports have been said that some meteor passed by earth (?) or a solar storm hit a group of satellites.
Hope this clears up the confusion.
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I run the ZIP file doing something to gps.conf file and got GPS fix immediately after that. Before that restarted phone several times, etc.
Mine isn't fixed yet
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phantasybm said:
Mine isn't fixed yet
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Nor mine. Tested on Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S Plus.
Had issues. Generally fixed now. Sometimes slow but usually locks now.
phantasybm said:
Mine isn't fixed yet
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MS. said:
Nor mine. Tested on Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S Plus.
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Reset aGPS data in tools with this and then download the extra data in tools:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0.
toggle google location services off then on, finally got it working again for me today after it quit again. worth a shot for those still having issues...
I've posted this elsewhere, but we had a solar storm this past weekend.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/21/sun-solar-flare-sunspot_n_1690576.html
Google may have had issues with the gps satellites. Just my two cents.
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Reset aGPS data in tools with this and then download the extra data in tools:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0.
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Already did so number of times with no luck. Also i have added proper servers to gps.conf - doesn't help either.
Kohawk09 said:
toggle google location services off then on, finally got it working again for me today after it quit again. worth a shot for those still having issues...
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I haven't enabled that option ever because of privacy concerns. And i don't need it after all.
Fixed here, didn't make any attempt to try myself.
Hi I have a data plan with Rogers so the a-gps should be picking location with maps or waze. I was driving this morning but the gps was searching the whole time. I was on 4g during this time. All 3 of the boxes under location services are checked.
Thanks for any ideas
Depends heavily on the position inside your car.
The closer to a window or the windscreen the better. Try holding it up to the drivers window for a few seconds and see if it locks on.
Even the best GPS isn't going to work if it's completely shielded from the satellites by the metal roof.
Restart GPS Navigation app or Restart phone helps.
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Restart GPS Navigation app or Restart phone helps.
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Should not have to restart your phone every time you want to use navigation.
I am having the same issue.
The GPS icon won't even display in the info bar without a restart.
Do you think this is a hardware or software issue ??
I notice about once a day on average that the gps icon will show up in the status bar. Sometimes it's only for a second or two and sometimes it's there for a couple of minutes. One time I saw it and it just seemed to last forever (I didn't time it but I'd guess 15-30 minutes).
I've gotten messages a few times about apps not being able to access location services. I don't use maps very much but I had it open the other day and it just froze up on me. No message about gps but I didn't keep the app open very long after it was obvious it wasn't going to work.
I'm on rogers in Ottawa.
Edit: Just played around in maps/navigation and gps flat out doesn't work. It was using cell tower triangulation and searching for gps the whole time. I had to turn on wifi to get an accurate location.
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Anyone have a home made solution or is this a warranty issue?
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So, after I posted last night I went out side and checked my GPS. Sitting on the steps infront of my building I conected to GPS in google maps and navigation right away - it worked like a charm.
Then I noticed it said "4G" instead of LTE in the status bar. I live downtown surrounded by buildings and I drop to "4G' on my front steps like 90% of the time. So, I get up and walk down the block and my LTE kicks in. Low and behold, I lost GPS. It only happened briefly but I lost the signal during the switch. Then I read that the note 2 only has a-GPS and lacks regular GPS. I don't know a ton about this stuff but I did read that connecting to GPS can sometimes be an issue if you only have a-GPS and your connection sucks.
Hopefully this is something that can be fixed with a software update. Who knows, maybe this is why those of us with the I317/I317M are the last ones to get the OTA update. I'm gonna call rogers today and let them know about the issue and see what they say. I don't wanna go through the hassle of exchanging my phone if every handset has this issue right now.
Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
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I don't wanna go through the hassle of exchanging my phone if every handset has this issue right now.
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I am not sure if everyone is having this defect with their phone. I hear some phones lock instantly on gps signal even indoors. Can you let me know what Rogers tells you after you call. Would be appreciated. Thank you.
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You could try flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442038
I'm assuming OP has already tried this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0.
My Rogers Note 2 has no problems with GPS at all. If you're all stock and have spotty connections, than it's your area. Tall buildings would probably hinder GPS fixes initially.
Rogers here unlocked . Telus network. Rooted and themed and modded. GPS works wonderfully.
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You could try flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442038
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@Class said:
Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
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ThaiM said:
My Rogers Note 2 has no problems with GPS at all. If you're all stock and have spotty connections, than it's your area. Tall buildings would probably hinder GPS fixes initially.
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Right now I'm stock/unrooted and I intend to stay that way for the time being. I'll be heading to the mall later so I'll pay a visit to the Rogers store and Wireless Wave (awesome third party wireless store in Canada - they really know their ****) and see what they say.
I have the bell version. Just tested on lte. In my house locked on in 4 secs with no wifi.. Gps works great on my phone.
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Sorry I took so long to respond but I got sucked in to the mall lol.
So, long story short. Nobody has any clue and the unusually clueless staff at the rogers store (casual Christmas employees) basically said I need to talk to Samsung cuz my 15 days are up. The guys at wireless wave hadn't heard anything about anybody having any issues with gps. Finally, I went to Telus and found someone who actually had a clue and she said it was the first she'd heard of it and actually recommended I check xda.
On my way home now and then I'll call rogers. I'm not hopeful about the outcome lol.
Stay tuned...
I'll post back again when I
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Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
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Im using the perseus kernel and get an almost instant lock but im on telus
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On my way home now and then I'll call rogers. I'm not hopeful about the outcome lol.
Stay tuned...
I'll post back again when I
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sorry about your luck at the mall.
Curious to know what rogers says to you ! :good:
Hello folks,
Just an update .. I have been playing around with waze (free at the appstore) for the last day and a half and my gps has been flawless.
Our GPS issues could more then likely be with the actual Navigation app that comes pre installed.
By the way Waze seems to be very impressive I must admit :good:
I used something similar to that app posted.the ones I have is called gpstest.showing 0 satellites for me.like another poster said, should not have to restart the phone or flash firmware on it for GPS to work.it should work otb
Thanks for the feedback
deadpres said:
Should not have to restart your phone every time you want to use navigation.
I am having the same issue.
The GPS icon won't even display in the info bar without a restart.
Do you think this is a hardware or software issue ??
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Interesting... I've had this issue happen only once. Nothing I did would start a GPS search. I waited about 2 hours outdoors in a car. Once I restarted the phone, it had a lock on lots of sattelites within 10 sec.
It hasn't happened since.
One day my gps on my Evo stopped working properly and I've been trying to diagnose it with no luck. I was using a CM9 rom for a couple months when I noticed it and I hadn't made any recent changes.
So far I've tried different roms, kernals, patches, and even reverted to stock. I took it to the Sprint store with the stock rom and the tech there couldn't find anything wrong with the gps other than it not locking. He said if it was faulty hardware the gps wouldn't even appear. He actually recommended that I try another kernel or rom, which I've done to no avail.
I flashed the same rom I'm using now, MazWoz B4, onto my other Evo which isn't activated, just hooked up to wifi, and I downloaded GPS Status onto both. I've attached a screenshot with a side by side.
On my bad evo I get no less than 40 meters of accuracy in google maps. On the good evo it's 4 meters.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
lol sell the bad EVO to a dev XP
Keeding. Could be screwed, man. I personally don't know a fix, and if flashing a new kernel and ROM didn't work, it may be broken. But I know nothing of things that technical, hope someone who knows their stuff helps you out.
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CyanJustice said:
lol sell the bad EVO to a dev XP
Keeding. Could be screwed, man. I personally don't know a fix, and if flashing a new kernel and ROM didn't work, it may be broken. But I know nothing of things that technical, hope someone who knows their stuff helps you out.
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Thanks for the reply. I've put a lot of work into this little guy to determine a fix for the gps and I just don't want to give up yet! I'm up for renewal but I'd rather keep this thing going and wait until the S4 or another nexus phone comes along. With all the devs out there cranking out roms I don't think it's that difficult to hold off but this gps thing is a killer since no navigation or fitness apps will lock.
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Thanks for the reply. I've put a lot of work into this little guy to determine a fix for the gps and I just don't want to give up yet! I'm up for renewal but I'd rather keep this thing going and wait until the S4 or another nexus phone comes along. With all the devs out there cranking out roms I don't think it's that difficult to hold off but this gps thing is a killer since no navigation or fitness apps will lock.
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I try to give attention to some of these issues, even if I can't really help. Least I could do in XDA, what with all the ROM-making geniuses around, ha.
Racking my brain, there's gotta be some kind of gps code that can be flashed to, you know, format the gps maybe?
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I got you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737594
Theres a GPS reset code, and a GPS something else code, see if those work
GPS reset (put in dialer): ##4772579#
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CNexus said:
I got you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737594
Theres a GPS reset code, and a GPS something else code, see if those work
GPS reset (put in dialer): ##4772579#
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Lookit you go! Knew my intuition was right about that one.
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CNexus said:
I got you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737594
Theres a GPS reset code, and a GPS something else code, see if those work
GPS reset (put in dialer): ##4772579#
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Gotta go back to a sense rom for that. Pretty sure I tried that when I first started troubleshooting but it's worth a shot again. I'll report back in a few. Thanks!
I flashed a sense rom and put in the ##4772579#, entered in my MSL which I have grabbed previously, and I'm still getting a huge gps level of error. Even though it says I'm connected to 6/6 sats, I am still only 40 meters in google maps and moving all over the place as it tries to find me. I'm testing outside right where my good evo gets gps within 4 meters.
How the hell do I get Google navigation to give me turn by turn real time directions? I did a clean flash of wild for the night 3/8 version. Maps sees my location pretty close, and if I type a destination it will give me directions, just can't get it to go turn by turn, what am I doing wrong?
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My friend had this problem. The only thing that fixed it was to download the app "gps status", turn on gps, open the app, hit menu, then tools then clear gps state. Then hit download gps data. Reboot
Tried that, all it says is GPS looking for location... thus sucks
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mazostyle said:
How the hell do I get Google navigation to give me turn by turn real time directions? I did a clean flash of wild for the night 3/8 version. Maps sees my location pretty close, and if I type a destination it will give me directions, just can't get it to go turn by turn, what am I doing wrong?
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Try this.
Search, read. Then search some more.
There are SO many posts about GPS issues it's silly. I personally have made dozens.
Right now I'm on Stock Rooted GB08, with GB27 modem and GB08 Agat/Garwynn repacked Kernel. And my GPS does work and most importantly will "stop searching for GPS data...." when I close my applicatins now.
And my GPS apps do work outside too.
You may find what you are looking for but probably won't be handed the answer you're looking for.
This phone has been well known to have horrible radios and gps.
On any aosp rom I have to first use a touchwiz based ics one click and get a gps lock. I then power off the phone with gps running and odin el26 then flash the aosp rom. I always make sure to get a gps lock again before the first reboot of the aosp rom. It sounds dumb and time consuming but it works.
I actually got a lock in GPS status. Had to be outside. All is good now. Cleared the data and then re downloaded...got a lock in 2 seconds
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Ahah! I knew it. That app works wonders.
Lucky. Ive left my phone outside with screen on for an hour searching for gps.
Tried this again today. Nothing worked. GPS in this phone is useless. I'm on stock rooted tw ROM.
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GPS on mine is garbage, GPS on my wife's white E4GT is perfect.
aman1127 said:
This phone has been well known to have horrible radios and gps.
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I wonder how true this is. I've never resolved my GPS locking issues either, but never knew anyone with an unrooted phone to compare against. I've had the same behavior with my previous phone(Sprint HTC Hero). It's been going on long enough where I stopped looking for reliable solutions.
Typically, GPS will work great for me after a reboot, even indoors at times. After a day or two, it will fail to lock when needed. I can use an app like GPS Status to reset the agps data, but I have to do it every time I need GPS service if it's been over a few hours since the last time I reset the data with the app. When I get sick of having to use the app to reset data and get a lock before using the app I want, I will do another reboot in hopes to get a longer period before having to use the app again. Many of the fixes I've attempted seem to work at first, but the problem comes back. It's hard to tell if the given fix did anything or if the reboot during the install of the fix is what helped for a short time. I wish apps had the option to automatically reset agps data when being launched, but I'm guessing there's good reason for not doing that. I admit I don't really know what's going on in the background to validate that consideration.
If you are never getting any gps locks at all, and you've tried using the recommended apps to reset your agps data, then you may have other issues. I was running into this after installing a ROM and forgetting to install the required modem. However, that was a much more obvious issue. If you're having GPS issues, I think it's worth noting whether or not you've had any successful locks with your current rom, or if things have become unreliable in situations that used to work. I'm just curious if others share the same experience as me. For those that are used to using an app like GPS Status, how often do you need to reset the data before using a gps app?
Head over to Exit_Only's thread and check out some of his awesome tweaks. But this should help. I know it worked wonders for me. It's from his post. Please thank him, he's been great with updates as well. Check under "Add ons". :beer:
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158329
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Try it a couple times with a few reboots. If that doesnt work. Try flashing wild for the night 2/15. And try again. If thats a no go then try flashing back to stock.
If at first you dont succeed. Try, try again.
If you still dont succeed, then its prolly time for a new phone
Q: I am running AOSP/AOKP/CM based rom and my data is slow. Also my 3g/4g is not working. Oh yeah and I never get a GPS lock. I don't want to go back to stock touchwiz! Please HELP!!!
A: Well you can't update profile and prl using AOSP/AOKP/CM based rom and it has to be done from touchwiz based roms. But there is some good news. You can temp boot to stock EL29 rom and do whatever you want to such as use dialcodes, update profile/prl etc. Temp boot means that you will be able to boot 1 time to EL29 and then next time you boot, you will be back on whatever rom you were on. Follow this simple video to do this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953783
don't know if this will help...