Anyone else having GPS lock issues? I was on 4g with my GPs on trying to find the nearest Starbucks and it totally wouldnt lock on.
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Same
I've asked a few times
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PinnerProxy said:
Anyone else having GPS lock issues? I was on 4g with my GPs on trying to find the nearest Starbucks and it totally wouldnt lock on.
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If you do a search, there are many threads attempting to fix the GPS lock issue. Samsung seems to always have problems with the GPS on their phones.
What works for me the best is first getting a lock by running the "GPS Status" app, then running Google Maps or whatever program.
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beezar said:
If you do a search, there are many threads attempting to fix the GPS lock issue. Samsung seems to always have problems with the GPS on their phones.
What works for me the best is first getting a lock by running the "GPS Status" app, then running Google Maps or whatever program.
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+1 on this.
I drove to my cousin's house last night and the GPS was giving me fits. Once I got there, I searched up a fix and came across the "GPS Status" program. I installed it, ran it, and then google navigation worked perfectly afterwards.
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Running clean gb and applied the gps fix. Can not get gps to find me. Have let it run for hours. Prechcheed google maps so I could use it and can't get anything. Btw talkatone is great for free international calls
Search google for XDA autononymous gps
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Download GPS Test by chartcross. In settings clear AGPS data then download fresh AGPS. Then go to the sat locks screen. It should pop up in a couple of minutes.
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Kenny im trying your method first since its alot faster. I have gps status and the WIFI im on wont let me connect to google play. Tried installing from laptop and wont go either. GPS status has can clear agps and get new aswell so will I update the thread
It is known that the Epic must connect to a data signal to get GPS. So since you can't get to Play store I am guessing that is the real issue.
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I finally found a good wifi connection and was able to get gps to lock. I then went away from the wifi and it stayed connected with no data. However when I turned gps off and tried to lock again with no data it won't lock. Very annoying. Is there any workaround aside from anynomous?
No. I believe the epic either requires a data or cell connection to enable GPS.
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Ok let me clarify how to get gps when u have no service. This has been working for me for 2 days. You can not be in airplane mode. You must have airplane mode turned off and have precached map area on google maps prior. I use gps status to lock then open gmaps then ur good. Thanks all
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Ok let me clarify how to get gps when u have no service. This has been working for me for 2 days. You can not be in airplane mode. You must have airplane mode turned off and have precached map area on google maps prior. I use gps status to lock then open gmaps then ur good. Thanks all
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So your status bar actually says "no signal" that circle with the line through it?
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Not sure what tools you have, but here is a thread that may help:
[HOW TO] Enable stand-alone/antonymous GPS on Epic 4G
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So your status bar actually says "no signal" that circle with the line through it?
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That's correct
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That's correct
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Nice. Ok could not confirm here so good to know.
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I haven't seen any new updates on this in a while so am I the only one still having problems with the GPS not working?
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phantasybm said:
I haven't seen any new updates on this in a while so am I the only one still having problems with the GPS not working?
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Mine is acting up as well... Google maps seems to be working, but I tried using the speedtest.net app, and it failed to acquire location... hmmm....
phantasybm said:
I haven't seen any new updates on this in a while so am I the only one still having problems with the GPS not working?
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The GPS issue has been "fixed". Most people's A-GPS got updated and they're getting locks again.
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The GPS issue has been "fixed". Most people's A-GPS got updated and they're getting locks again.
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what does that mean has been fixed? by google? by an app? i am having bad GPS issues as well wont get a damn lock especially in Navigation app
droodski said:
what does that mean has been fixed? by google? by an app? i am having bad GPS issues as well wont get a damn lock especially in Navigation app
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have you tried the fix (toggling Google location services)?
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have you tried the fix (toggling Google location services)?
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I have, speedtest.net isn't working.... but maps seems to lock on.... not quite sure what's going on.... maybe it's the speedtest app??? idk...
edit: just tried speedtest.net on my i..... err.... "other" phone.... and speedtest.net isn't finding a location server either.... so it's not my nexus.... maybe the GPS is working after all...
The "fix" does nothing for me and I've tried GPS test GPS status and faster fix. Have reset the a GPS setting and still nothing. The GPS icon doesn't flash or fill in it just stays empty until after about 30 seconds then tells me unable to get a location
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what does that mean has been fixed? by google? by an app? i am having bad GPS issues as well wont get a damn lock especially in Navigation app
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Google fixed A-GPS data that they were serving phones. People are now reporting that they're able to get locks again. Mine's been a bit shaky still, but I do lock eventually.
Try another rom. I was using cm10 alpha and was starting to blame my gnex. But then I tried jelly bean stock, liquid ics, and some other rom. And GPS started to work like a champ. Instant GPS lock. And while I was on edge too! Try another rom.
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i cant get NAVIGATION app to lock at all -- on the OTA deodexed JB rom from the forums -- did full data wipe re-install still cant get a lock
Try liquid ics. I'm using he GSM nexus with T-mobile. This would help determine if its a software issue or hardware. Yesterday I put liquid ics and stock jb.to the test by driving around my city and they both locked on and responded very fast.
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What are the GPS issues everyone has had? I'm on GSM and has always had a great GPS performance for as long as I can remember...
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What are the GPS issues everyone has had? I'm on GSM and has always had a great GPS performance for as long as I can remember...
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Last week, some bad A-GPS data got pushed out to Nexus devices, and people were unable to get a GPS lock for several days.
I had no issues when everyone was reporting GPS issues but today my GNex took at least 3-4 minutes to lock onto GPS. I'm not confident it isn't ROM issue, I'd have to run some other tests to isolate it, but there is definitely something weird going on with GNex's GPS.
my GS3 was working flawlessly for more than a month, and i use it as GPS everyday, to and from work. I use waze.
anyway i dont know what went wrong, today when i was driving, it started disconnecting every couple of minutes, in waze, in google maps...
i have GPS monitor app installed which shows in notification bar how satellites its connected to, so i could see it going to zero and back to 13-15 which is usually the case...
i have not installed any new app which should affect GPS, the only thing i installed and then uninstalled was "Apartment guide" app.
is anybody else having this issue? what can i do apart from reflash OS? by the way i am on wanamlite ROM.
thank you.
Never had this problem before. I would use faster gps app to resolve your problem. It sounds like the app is crashing because of incompatibility
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kitkit201, thanks for your reply, but i am having this issue even with google maps, i dont think its incompatibility...and the app itself is not crashing, but only GPS disconnects...and then reconnects...
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kitkit201, thanks for your reply, but i am having this issue even with google maps, i dont think its incompatibility...and the app itself is not crashing, but only GPS disconnects...and then reconnects...
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Its a known s3 issue
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But then for more than a month my GPS was rock solid...i don't know what happened suddenly...
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ok i have found out an app that was causing these GPS issues..it was an app named GPS Monitor (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wMiwiZXUuaWxseXJpdW0udG9vbHMuZ3BzbW9uaXRvciJd)
i uninstalled it and everything worked fine...please note this if anyone else is using this app, it can cause issues...
ive been noticing this as well. i use a speedometer apps and it tells me how much sats im locked onto...ill randomly watch it turn red and slowly lose sat by sat till im not even connected. i dont have that app you mentioned installed.......???
Hi! I have 3month old Tmobile Galaxy S4. Everything is great expect for GPS. My GPS wont lock on. When GPS refuse to lock on. I use an app called GPS Status & Toolbox. I use GPS Status to reset my GPS. Then I go back to Google Maps and GPS will lock on. After 3 or few days, GPS will stop working. I go to back to GPS STATUS app to reset the GPS. Then GPS will work again. Then repeat.
Is that software issue or hardware issue? I hate it when GPS stop working and I have to reset it.
And no, I don't have Yahoo Weather. Hope you have any tips or ideas. Thanks
I don't know for sure...but this screams "software issue" to me. Are you rooted?
If so I would suggest trying a different rom to see if the problem goes away
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Sounds like a time issue. GPS cannot function correctly without correct time. Maybe you have "network-update time and date" disabled? You maybe can also try a diff radio? Or reflash your existing one.
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I don't know for sure...but this screams "software issue" to me. Are you rooted?
If so I would suggest trying a different rom to see if the problem goes away
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No. Its stock and never rooted. I was thinking of flashing CM 10.1 RC2.
I also check the time setting. Automatic date and time and Automatic time zone are checked.
There are no posts in here about it, so am I the only one with issues? Signal loses lock about every 5 seconds, and bounces me all over the place in Google maps, and Navigon. I'm completely stock. I downloaded a gps app, and it's locking on to 12 or so satellites.
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There are no posts in here about it, so am I the only one with issues? Signal loses lock about every 5 seconds, and bounces me all over the place in Google maps, and Navigon. I'm completely stock. I downloaded a gps app, and it's locking on to 12 or so satellites.
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i just use the one installed and it works fine. GPS works great as I use it for my cycling apps...spot on
Hmm thanks. I may have to get this one replaced, I use gps daily for my business.
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i just use the one installed and it works fine. GPS works great as I use it for my cycling apps...spot on
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Just to clarify, what app is pre installed that you are using?
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n1gh7m4r3 said:
Just to clarify, what app is pre installed that you are using?
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the google maps - it has navigation built in
try to clear data and cache settings
just a "duh" note, make sure GPS is on and not just network location, I'm sure you all have but it never hurts to triple check also check your powersave mode, not sure if they may have an effect on it.
My gps is terrible too. Not sure why... Looking for a solution.
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Mine works perfectly with Waze and Trapster. Haven't tried with Google Maps Navigation though.
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Try using faster fix.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix
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Try using gps status form the market
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I used TopNTP from the playstore and GPS status gets a lock in 2s every time. Before it would take 30 seconds
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I used TopNTP from the playstore and GPS status gets a lock in 2s every time. Before it would take 30 seconds
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Faster fix and top ntp do the same thing it changes the GPS server from a generic one to one to what part of the world you live in
Then use GPS status/GPS test to update agps. Bam good to go. As long as it's not a hardware problem
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(sorry for bad english )my gps having fixing problem also but its irratic ...may time its dosent locate any available settalite and many times its available but cant fix it....and its happens all theway and tried many gps fix softwares.......is it my antinna problem or hardware problem? i dont see any gps hardware problems issue on foums yet....so i am so confused where is the exact problem?
I have used both and Faster fix and top ntp on my rooted phone and neither one works to fix my GPS. Got to love T-Mobile.
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I have used both and Faster fix and top ntp on my rooted phone and neither one works to fix my GPS. Got to love T-Mobile.
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Same here. I also tried bending the "leaf contacts" on the phone so the antenna makes a good connection.
My phone can see 25 satellites but it can't get a GPS lock, any ideas?
I have had serious problems with GPS on custom ROM's (among other issues). They would show the satellites, but it worked like garbage.
I did a full wipe, and ODIN'd to stock, and it's been great ever since then.
Have you tried making a nandroid, and doing a factory reset and full wipe, to see if it works well after? That should allow you to rule out if it's hardware related or software.