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Using GPS essentials I can see 6-9 satellites but cannot get a lock. Not from a single satellite. I didn't have this issue before upgrading to Jelly Bean. Uses to lock in like 5-10 seconds.
Suggestions?
dakotad555 said:
Using GPS essentials I can see 6-9 satellites but cannot get a lock. Not from a single satellite. I didn't have this issue before upgrading to Jelly Bean. Uses to lock in like 5-10 seconds.
Suggestions?
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This thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784894
Was right above yours. Appears there are a few people having trouble.
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Not sure. Something is up though. I'm randomly having issues too. I never had a GPS issue on jelly bean until today
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Same
I'm trying a nexus on Tmobile (tired of slow sprint speeds). GPS went down today. Cannot get a lock. Talked to a friend that also has a nexus, he said he has no issues. Running Jelly Bean. Factory reset didn't resolve issues.
GUYSSS!!! I've found the fix from this thread. Turn off your Google Location Services!!!!
Thanks! I've been having trouble with the GPS all day. I get quick and strong satellite signal, but it just refuses to lock. After disabling Google location services, I'm back to 3-10 second locks!
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solved the issue for me
thanks. It (disabling location services) solved the issue for me too. I hope Google fixes its location services coupled with GPS.
Using stock yakjuu 4.0.4 with 4.1.1 ota galaxy nexus
My guess, our devices received corrupted aGPS data. Whether this happened from the solar storm or an outage from Google's SUPL servers, I don't know. I do know, clearing the aGPS data resolves the issue. Since this was not a localized event, my theory fits the bill. Also, using GPS Aides to grab the new data works.
dasunsrule32 said:
My guess, our devices received corrupted aGPS data. Whether this happened from the solar storm or an outage from Google's SUPL servers, I don't know. I do know, clearing the aGPS data resolves the issue. Since this was not a localized event, my theory fits the bill. Also, using GPS Aides to grab the new data works.
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If I clear aGPS data and try to get a lock with Google location services enabled, I still have the same issue. I get lots of signal with many satellites right away, but all satellites remain grey and are not in use. It takes forever to get a lock unless I disable google location services.
Edit:
All is well now even with location services enabled.
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Google has fixed the problem!
My problem is that indoor my gnex see max 2..3 SATs and with very poor signal and never loc outdoor loc for 10....20 sec with max of 5 meters acc.
@Nicosia, CY
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Hello,
I purchased a Galaxy Nexus from Mobilicity in Canada (came with 4.0.2 yakajuux) and I have never been able to achieve a GPS lock even despite having it outside for 30+mins with a clear line of sight to the sky.
Diagnostic apps (GPS Test, GPS status and toolbox) report 0/0 satellites.
Searching I haven't found anyone with a similar issue on xda or otherwise, all I found were poor/slow lock issues that were solved by messing with location services or aGPS related fixes, nothing where no satellites were found. Following instructions in threads that involved modifiying GPS.cnf came up empty.
Went back to visit Mobilicity and one of the employees had a GNex too and his did the same thing.
I flashed a stock yakaju JB image from google, behaviour doesn't change, the GPS icon in the notification area still doesn't blink and stays at "Searching for GPS". Still 0/0 satellites.
Does anyone have any suggestions to try? Is there a way to rule it defective hardware?
Thanks!
pinefresh said:
Hello,
I purchased a Galaxy Nexus from Mobilicity in Canada (came with 4.0.2 yakajuux) and I have never been able to achieve a GPS lock even despite having it outside for 30+mins with a clear line of sight to the sky.
Diagnostic apps (GPS Test, GPS status and toolbox) report 0/0 satellites.
Searching I haven't found anyone with a similar issue on xda or otherwise, all I found were poor/slow lock issues that were solved by messing with location services or aGPS related fixes, nothing where no satellites were found. Following instructions in threads that involved modifiying GPS.cnf came up empty.
Went back to visit Mobilicity and one of the employees had a GNex too and his did the same thing.
I flashed a stock yakaju JB image from google, behaviour doesn't change, the GPS icon in the notification area still doesn't blink and stays at "Searching for GPS". Still 0/0 satellites.
Does anyone have any suggestions to try? Is there a way to rule it defective hardware?
Thanks!
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Well this all depends on where you are, but on my phone, GPS locks really quick. About 10seconds, in Niagara Falls, ON. What you can do I guess is to ask Samsung for the replacement. If the problem persists. Assume that it is a problem near your location.
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I am having issues with gps connectivity and was wondering if a gps fix exists for this device that will up the satellite feed. I remember they had one for the epic. I didn't think I would have this issue on this phone as well but I am. It takes a few minutes for my gps to get a lock.
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Assuming you tried GPS tuner and cleared the AGPS data then take it outside where you can see the sky and let it get a new fix?
If I remember right, there's a ## code you can go through and with your MSL code, clear all GPS stats to start it over. You'll have to dig around to find it.
Mine gets a lock in about 15 seconds to 7+ sats and is consistent all the time and quite accurate.
RealTic said:
I am having issues with gps connectivity and was wondering if a gps fix exists for this device that will up the satellite feed. I remember they had one for the epic. I didn't think I would have this issue on this phone as well but I am. It takes a few minutes for my gps to get a lock.
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The gps should be much better than on the Old Epic. The problem before was that Samsung was using Google gps coding which had some major flaws. They switched to their own proprietary coding in the same way HTC did long ago and it has strengthened the gps immensly. You may have a defective unit. Only place I don't get a lock is inside old city buildings with a lot of metal and concrete (where no one is getting locks either) or in terrible signal areas.
I was just wondering if anybody has been having this issue. After successfully locking onto satellites for GPS for navigation, if I turn off maps when I reach my destination, it requires a reboot until I can use GPS again, it only updates once every few minutes. Haven't done much testing on it since I was on a highway going 80 when I noticed
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Flippy125 said:
I was just wondering if anybody has been having this issue. After successfully locking onto satellites for GPS for navigation, if I turn off maps when I reach my destination, it requires a reboot until I can use GPS again, it only updates once every few minutes. Haven't done much testing on it since I was on a highway going 80 when I noticed
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Same issue here. I think its wide spread but only a few of us use the GPS function
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yup
Happened when i pushed the second update (twice). I'm hoping for a fix soon.
Same here!
Same here... even exchanged for a new device from 16 to 32gb model and still the same issue. Works for about 10-30mins then locks me in the location completely.
Moderator should merge threads.... issue is duped on XDA
Happened to me while playing ingress, I had to reboot
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This seems to be a legitimate issue. Has anyone reported the bug to Google?
Vanhoud said:
Happened to me while playing ingress, I had to reboot
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HERES THE FIX!!
I had this very same issue, and found a resolution for it (can't remember the source now)
After taking both system updates and rebooting, it is necessary to hard reset the device. Upon the initial boot, you must leave all options checked but the following -
Backup and Restore options (you can turn on after the initial setup is finished from options)
there are three location options, one being new to 4.3 and what I believe to cause this - it mentions the ability for location to be grabbed when the screen is off. You must diable this option.
Finish installation, and then you will have properly working GPS.
Here's how I'm quantifying that - before when I was in the exact same boat as those in this thread, I would open GPS test, and I could see 7 or 8 sats in view, but it wouldn't lock. Or if it did, it would work for a short period of time, and then bomb out. I drove around the city for a few hours yesterday using the GPS so we're near and dear now to each other.
After doing all this - you will IMMEDIATELY see 20 sats available upon launching gps test and then almost immediately get full lock and keep it that way.
Was a pain that I had to clear everything, but now GPS is working as I would expect it, and I've not had any issues getting full lock, even in my basement.
Hope this helps!!
I tried to duplicate the problem you describe, but was not able to.
Here is what I did:
- Launch Maps application for the first time.
- Accepted the terms of service and enabled location services access, including Wi-Fi.
- Got location via Wi-Fi, then pinpointed the location via GPS.
- Back to home screen -> Settings -> Apps.
- Maps was not running, but I went into Maps under the all apps view and force closed it.
- Back to home screen.
- Launch the Maps application again and I had an accurate location via GPS in less than 10 seconds.
I repeated this procedure again with the same results. I then disabled Wi-Fi location assistance so that only GPS was available. Repeating the tests twice again and I still see the same results. I have no problems getting a good location lock quickly.
I am running the stock firmware, build JSS15J, and Maps v7.0.1.
I am happy to test again if somebody having this problem can provide specific information regarding their test procedures and results.
mrc13an said:
I tried to duplicate the problem you describe, but was not able to.
Here is what I did:
- Launch Maps application for the first time.
- Accepted the terms of service and enabled location services access, including Wi-Fi.
- Got location via Wi-Fi, then pinpointed the location via GPS.
- Back to home screen -> Settings -> Apps.
- Maps was not running, but I went into Maps under the all apps view and force closed it.
- Back to home screen.
- Launch the Maps application again and I had an accurate location via GPS in less than 10 seconds.
I repeated this procedure again with the same results. I then disabled Wi-Fi location assistance so that only GPS was available. Repeating the tests twice again and I still see the same results. I have no problems getting a good location lock quickly.
I am running the stock firmware, build JSS15J, and Maps v7.0.1.
I am happy to test again if somebody having this problem can provide specific information regarding their test procedures and results.
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It was showing an accurate location in Maps until I started to drive. Once I sped up, it showed me where I was ~15 miles back
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kmartburrito said:
HERES THE FIX!!
I had this very same issue, and found a resolution for it (can't remember the source now)
After taking both system updates and rebooting, it is necessary to hard reset the device. Upon the initial boot, you must leave all options checked but the following -
Backup and Restore options (you can turn on after the initial setup is finished from options)
there are three location options, one being new to 4.3 and what I believe to cause this - it mentions the ability for location to be grabbed when the screen is off. You must diable this option.
Finish installation, and then you will have properly working GPS.
Here's how I'm quantifying that - before when I was in the exact same boat as those in this thread, I would open GPS test, and I could see 7 or 8 sats in view, but it wouldn't lock. Or if it did, it would work for a short period of time, and then bomb out. I drove around the city for a few hours yesterday using the GPS so we're near and dear now to each other.
After doing all this - you will IMMEDIATELY see 20 sats available upon launching gps test and then almost immediately get full lock and keep it that way.
Was a pain that I had to clear everything, but now GPS is working as I would expect it, and I've not had any issues getting full lock, even in my basement.
Hope this helps!!
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Thanks, I'll try this when I get back to a decent data connection
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I was the source #1, AND #2 although I thought this fixed it, the issue came back! Its like a memory error with the gps driver and or buffer with a overstack flow of data and it either crashes it so you loose gps functions, or locks it up so its searching but never locks. Seems as if its software and android 4.3 or google system service or framework issues. Same problem with older S4 chipsets and jellybean. Google fixed that by updating system files for jelly bean 4.1.2 and 4.2.x. Also the new maps could be the culprit as well since it was updated to a completely new version.
kmartburrito said:
HERES THE FIX!!
I had this very same issue, and found a resolution for it (can't remember the source now)
After taking both system updates and rebooting, it is necessary to hard reset the device. Upon the initial boot, you must leave all options checked but the following -
Backup and Restore options (you can turn on after the initial setup is finished from options)
there are three location options, one being new to 4.3 and what I believe to cause this - it mentions the ability for location to be grabbed when the screen is off. You must diable this option.
Finish installation, and then you will have properly working GPS.
Here's how I'm quantifying that - before when I was in the exact same boat as those in this thread, I would open GPS test, and I could see 7 or 8 sats in view, but it wouldn't lock. Or if it did, it would work for a short period of time, and then bomb out. I drove around the city for a few hours yesterday using the GPS so we're near and dear now to each other.
After doing all this - you will IMMEDIATELY see 20 sats available upon launching gps test and then almost immediately get full lock and keep it that way.
Was a pain that I had to clear everything, but now GPS is working as I would expect it, and I've not had any issues getting full lock, even in my basement.
Hope this helps!!
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kmartburrito said:
I had this very same issue, and found a resolution for it (can't remember the source now)
After taking both system updates and rebooting, it is necessary to hard reset the device. Upon the initial boot, you must leave all options checked but the following -
Backup and Restore options (you can turn on after the initial setup is finished from options)
there are three location options, one being new to 4.3 and what I believe to cause this - it mentions the ability for location to be grabbed when the screen is off. You must diable this option.
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I had done a hard reset as well after applying the initial updates. I left backup enabled but disabled restore during the setup process and disabled all three location features as well.
skyhawk21 said:
I was the source #1, AND #2 although I thought this fixed it, the issue came back! Its like a memory error with the gps driver and or buffer with a overstack flow of data and it either crashes it so you loose gps functions, or locks it up so its searching but never locks. Seems as if its software and android 4.3 or google system service or framework issues. Same problem with older S4 chipsets and jellybean. Google fixed that by updating system files for jelly bean 4.1.2 and 4.2.x. Also the new maps could be the culprit as well since it was updated to a completely new version.
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Yes you were, I remember your username now. Thanks skyhawk21! You resolved this for me. I used my N7 for a few hours in the car yesterday, and it was spotty and crappy in clear weather for a while, I did a reset in the car like you mentioned, and everything now has been working solidly since. Thanks again.
The last part is sad to hear. I however have used it for several hours straight with no issues, so I'm hoping it stays strong.
I am confused, so should I reset mm y tablet? Will that actually fix GPS?
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It will fix it for awhile but the issues creeps back up.... good luck this new nexus 7 is turning to be into a nightmare, flaky gps and flaky touch screen issues on two fo them now!
As long as you only use google maps it seems to work ok.
Once you start using other GPS apps (GPS Test, Gas Buddy, Google Earth) the problem shows up eventually.
It might have to do with multiple apps accessing GPS, but that is just a guess.
I wouldn't bother factory resetting (for the N7 2013 GPS issue). Reboot has always allowed the unit to get locks again (for me) It feels like an OS or driver problem.
I found a posting on AndroidCentral about the same issue. According to one of the posters, the issue is known by Google and an OTA should be pushed out soon for it. I just hope its true because I'm pretty dependant on my N7 for finding my way around town
http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-7-tablet-2013/300566-gps-problems-nexus-7-2013-a.html
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I must be lucky, I've used it for several more hours, and still rock solid GPS at all times.
hmmmmm gps wasn't locking earlier then decided to do a soft reset, now it's working. I just have to try it later when i drive home and see what's up.
Sounds like I am not the only one having GPS issues with my HAM. I have tried pretty much everything to improve things but with little or no success. Just to be clear I am talking about GPS locking and accuracy not AGPS (mobile tower) or WIFI based location which seem to work fine.
Hopefully this thread will get noticed by HUAWEI and they will fix the problem which in my case is :
Inconsistent GPS locking, sometimes it locks on pretty quick < 1min other times the GPS icon in the notification bar just keep flashing.
Inaccurate GPS location when it does lock with the position jumping around.
Location and heading changes when stationary which are probably related. Looks like internal compass maybe buggy or is not getting used.
I very dependent on GoogleMap and its Navigator which is where the above issues have been identified. I tried Waze which seems to dampen the location and direction jumping a bit but the initial lock was still a problem.
Same issues in B906 and B907 roms, haven't tried B221 (trying it next but it looks like others experienced the same with this rom)
Tried:
GPS Status and Toolbox - no difference
GPS Fix - no difference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1563226 - Used Method 2 and with SSL as suggested by member svvv - Improved AGPS and WIFI based location lock but didn't help with the GPS
Never had this problem with any of my previous 4 Androids and even my old Windows Phone worked flawlessly. Maybe its something to do with my HAM being a Chinese model and it also having GLONASS which has better coverage in the northern hemisphere. Will see if I can set it to just use just the US GPS system in the build.prop.
Its a shame that Huawei stuffed the GPS on the HAM, it would be my perfect phone otherwise, if I can't get it going reliably it will be the Galaxy Mega for me as much as I hate Touch Wiz......
Location Access enabled with both and wireless networks enabled.
Google account Location settings enabled.
2GB no NFC International Model, rooted.
mingonn said:
Sounds like I am not the only one having GPS issues with my HAM. I have tried pretty much everything to improve things but with little or no success. Just to be clear I am talking about GPS locking and accuracy not AGPS (mobile tower) or WIFI based location which seem to work fine.
Hopefully this thread will get noticed by HUAWEI and they will fix the problem which in my case is :
Inconsistent GPS locking, sometimes it locks on pretty quick < 1min other times the GPS icon in the notification bar just keep flashing.
Inaccurate GPS location when it does lock with the position jumping around.
Location and heading changes when stationary which are probably related. Looks like internal compass maybe buggy or is not getting used.
I very dependent on GoogleMap and its Navigator which is where the above issues have been identified. I tried Waze which seems to dampen the location and direction jumping a bit but the initial lock was still a problem.
Same issues in B906 and B907 roms, haven't tried B221 (trying it next but it looks like others experienced the same with this rom)
Tried:
GPS Status and Toolbox - no difference
GPS Fix - no difference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1563226 - Used Method 2 and with SSL as suggested by member svvv - Improved AGPS and WIFI based location lock but didn't help with the GPS
Never had this problem with any of my previous 4 Androids and even my old Windows Phone worked flawlessly. Maybe its something to do with my HAM being a Chinese model and it also having GLONASS which has better coverage in the northern hemisphere. Will see if I can set it to just use just the US GPS system in the build.prop.
Its a shame that Huawei stuffed the GPS on the HAM, it would be my perfect phone otherwise, if I can't get it going reliably it will be the Galaxy Mega for me as much as I hate Touch Wiz......
Location Access enabled with both and wireless networks enabled.
Google account Location settings enabled.
2GB no NFC International Model, rooted.
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If ur AGPS is working fine eventually ur GPS should work fine. AGPS will use network to locate the GPS satellites.
try changing AGPS settings in the Ascend Mate secret menu *#*#2846579159#*#* under backgroundsetting
Thanks Svvv, will see what options come up. GPS usually eventually locks but it's never that accurate. Will A GPS improve this?
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mingonn said:
Thanks Svvv, will see what options come up. GPS usually eventually locks but it's never that accurate. Will A GPS improve this?
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AGPS wont be that accurate as GPS...but whenever mobile cant fix a position with GPS satellites it goes for AGPS until GPS becomes active. U will not see any difference in the navigation.
Also try using GPS in the open skies mostly u wont get a fix inside a house or closed areas.
Thanks Svvv, that's what I found. Still can't believe Huawei couldn't get this right, even my wife's $50 ZTE's gps works like a dream. Searching through the P6 forums shows similar problems, not surprising given the similar hardware. I'm starting too suspect it's a hardware problem, maybe antenna related so I'm not confident of a software fix. Spent far top much time on this and I need accurate navigation so it's so long HAM. It's a shame, great phone otherwise, going too miss the battery life.....
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GPS update. Tried B221 for a week but GPS issues were the same, positional accuracy was seemed slightly worse.
Rom was more stable than b907 though, no random reboots or system freezes bit b907 has better functionality. Very jealous of my wife's nexus 5, can't tell you how good the hardware and software is. A absolute bargain!
Can't go back to a small screen though, fingers crossed we see a nexus 6 to bridge the gap
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mingonn said:
GPS update. Tried B221 for a week but GPS issues were the same, positional accuracy was seemed slightly worse.
Rom was more stable than b907 though, no random reboots or system freezes bit b907 has better functionality. Very jealous of my wife's nexus 5, can't tell you how good the hardware and software is. A absolute bargain!
Can't go back to a small screen though, fingers crossed we see a nexus 6 to bridge the gap
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since i dont quiet use gps in phones (i'm using other gps only gadget) i'm sure there must be something missing in the HAM that prevent it having good GPS signal/system.
well, if you ever wanted to replace the HAM, still wanted the same Batt Power, big 6.1", why not go for the HAM 2 which is LTE version with many improvements over the first HAM, heard that they improve GPS too.
It is the same problem with Huwaei MT 7 - I can not believe the this company did not discover this issue in their product yet, this is what is bad about the Chinese products
Strange, all of a sudden Yesterday, it seems all the people I know with Huawei phones have no GPS (Mate 2 and P8 Lite). I checked 6 phones. Worked fine Sunday, then BOOM Yesterday (Monday) no GPS no matter what I do. Any one else having this issue? I am on Android 5.1 B322.
rekamyenom said:
Strange, all of a sudden Yesterday, it seems all the people I know with Huawei phones have no GPS (Mate 2 and P8 Lite). I checked 6 phones. Worked fine Sunday, then BOOM Yesterday (Monday) no GPS no matter what I do. Any one else having this issue? I am on Android 5.1 B322.
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Wow so im not the only one that's weird I just did the upgrade to b322 Saturday so I though something screwed up there. have you seen any devs come up with a cause or solution?
I had the same experience with my ascend mate 2. Mt2lo3. GPS is laggy to an extreme. Maybe the Chinese GPS Data connection. web.omwtoday.com???