Should the gps icon be visible when gps is in use like during Facebook check-in?
How can I confirm my gps chip is working?
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davotoula said:
Should the gps icon be visible when gps is in use like during Facebook check-in?
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If you've enabled the GPS in settings then yes.
davotoula said:
How can I confirm my gps chip is working?
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Install GPS Status and it will show you all the various details.
As long as the GPS icon blinks for a bit when using apps like Facebook check in, Foursquare etc etc then it should be working. I also use GPS Status once in awhile if apps aren't getting the right GPS positions, and I reset all A-GPS data and restart the offending app
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I am running the sense clock with weather and now the weather will not show up unless I have wifi running?? hmm
I would check settings for mobile data to be on.
I tried that still no go.. ugh sucks
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I believe your problem is with your phone not knowing where you are. Your phone hasn't received any data from the gps satellites. Wifi helps with location, so that is why it would work then. Check your location settings and make sure both options are checked, and load google maps. Once it knows your location it should work. If not, try removing and adding the widgets again, or rebooting
Leukay said:
I believe your problem is with your phone not knowing where you are. Your phone hasn't received any data from the gps satellites. Wifi helps with location, so that is why it would work then. Check your location settings and make sure both options are checked, and load google maps. Once it knows your location it should work. If not, try removing and adding the widgets again, or rebooting
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Seems to be working thanks
Ugh its still doing it..
My is kinda doing the same. If I manually refresh it finds me.
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I picked a Verizon GNex at BB yesterday and have a couple questions...
First, I don't see where to turn GPS ON/OFF -- there has to be a way to turn it off and on -- right?
Second, after installing the apps I had with my Evo I attempted to purchase another app but the "Accept & Buy" button to complete the purchase would not work. I tried this with two different apps. Is Verizon trying to prevent use of the Google Market so they can have you go through there app market?
Thanks,
Brian
For the first question, settings-> location services
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jstegeman said:
For the first question, settings-> location services
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I saw that but it's not like any of those option clearly the GPS on/off. The three options:
Googles location service (lets apps use location data from wifi sources etc)
GPS satellites (lets apps pinpoint your location)
Location & Google search (lets Google use your location to improve search results)
OK, of the three the second one seems closest to what I'm looking for but there's nothing here that clearly says it turns the GPS on/off.
Brian
It does turn it off
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come on man, isn't it odvious that is this option? "GPS satellites"
Kikoshi said:
come on man, isn't it odvious that is this option? "GPS satellites"
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Actually no! As I said, it's the most likely option but no where does it say that the GPS radio is turned off it just says that is "lets apps pin point your location". Everyone wants to know where you are at all times so they make it more difficult for you to turn off location finding tools because they want you to leave it on.
So, Google may allow you to disable GPS access for third party apps but still permit them (Google) to know exactly where you are because that information is money. If disabling this option stopped third party apps from accessing the GPS but still left the GPS on so Google could keep tracking you the wording of the option gives them the legal latitude to do just that.
So, in addition to wanting to save battery life it's nice to also limit the amount of tracking Google, and pretty much everyone else, does to you.
My Evo 4G had a widget that controlled: 4G (WiMax), BlueTooth, GPS and Wifi -- I would like that on my Nexus.
Brian
It's pretty obvious to me that that option actually does turn off the GPS antenna. It I don't think that there's any device in the world with a GPS antenna that cannot be turned off, unless it's part of the core functionality (e.g. with GPS receivers).
Put the power control widget on one of your homescreens - the middle one is GPS and you can quickly toggle it.
TabsAZ said:
Put the power control widget on one of your homescreens - the middle one is GPS and you can quickly toggle it.
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Thanks man, that's what I was looking for!
Brian
Raptor1956 said:
Thanks man, that's what I was looking for!
Brian
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All the toggle in that widget does is turn "option 2" on and off. There is no 4G LTE toggle either. Also, no Verizon isn't blocking the market to force you to use theirs. They don't even have a separate app market.
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joshnichols189 said:
All the toggle in that widget does is turn "option 2" on and off. There is no 4G LTE toggle either. Also, no Verizon isn't blocking the market to force you to use theirs. They don't even have a separate app market.
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Yep, after toggling I checked back and option 2 was turned off. It was the most likely option but I wish the wording was more explicit...
I also found that the market problem was somehow related to the fact that I'd added a second gmail account. I had to select the second account and enter my CC info there and after that the market worked just fine.
Brian
Raptor1956 said:
Second, after installing the apps I had with my Evo I attempted to purchase another app but the "Accept & Buy" button to complete the purchase would not work. I tried this with two different apps. Is Verizon trying to prevent use of the Google Market so they can have you go through there app market?
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Yes Verizon only wants you to use their 20 or so apps. Enjoy!
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What is Galaxy Nexus GPS daemon? What is location from system files?
GPS daemon (gpsd) is a background program that reads the GPS receiver's data (position, speed, ...) and enables client programs to access this data (like navigation apps).
boype said:
GPS daemon (gpsd) is a background program that reads the GPS receiver's data (position, speed, ...) and enables client programs to access this data (like navigation apps).
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Thanks for your repply, but where is this file in system file?
Are toy looking for the GPS configuration file?
/system/etc/GPS.conf
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niamul said:
Are toy looking for the GPS configuration file?
/system/etc/GPS.conf
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No, I am looking for GPS daemon
I am not sure if there is a binary file to be honest.
What are you trying to achieve? Is the GPS daemon draining your battery? If yes, it is not the daemon itself, but an application that accesses GPS.
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I am not sure if there is a binary file to be honest.
What are you trying to achieve? Is the GPS daemon draining your battery? If yes, it is not the daemon itself, but an application that accesses GPS.
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Ok, my problem is when I launch an GPS app like GPS Status or GPS Test Plus, from sirf_interface_log file, the GPS module loop on sirf_gps_inject_location: called routine!!! So no GPS icon on status bar and no GPS lock???
What is wrong???
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Ok, my problem is when I launch an GPS app like GPS Status or GPS Test Plus, from sirf_interface_log file, the GPS module loop on sirf_gps_inject_location: called routine!!! So no GPS icon on status bar and no GPS lock???
What is wrong???
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here in attach fil my sirf_interface_log file
The GPS on my Nexus 7 is not functioning. I do not get the GPS icon in the notification tray. It does not engage at all. I factory reset it, nothing. Over a week ago I RMA'd it, sent it to ASUS, and received it back today, still broken.
Is anyone else experiencing similar issues?
What version are you on? Have you confirmed the GPS isn't working by being outside and starting maps vs. just looking for the icon?
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AnarchoXen said:
What version are you on?
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Version 4.3 Build JSS15R
AnarchoXen said:
Have you confirmed the GPS isn't working by being outside and starting maps vs. just looking for the icon?
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Yes. I can get the approximate location with wifi, but if I don't have Wifi & mobile network location enabled I get zero location services. It's like I have no GPS whatsoever.
Hey guys.
Has anyone managed to get the weather to show in the smart notice widget without turning on GPS/Location services. I have added my local city but it refuses to show the weather. It has only shown when I turned GPS on. Is there anyway to get it working without using GPS as I want to save my battery. On the G2 this method worked fine with the weather widget.
Bilhouse said:
Hey guys.
Has anyone managed to get the weather to show in the smart notice widget without turning on GPS/Location services. I have added my local city but it refuses to show the weather. It has only shown when I turned GPS on. Is there anyway to get it working without using GPS as I want to save my battery. On the G2 this method worked fine with the weather widget.
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I am facing the same problem have you found any solution
Why not use GPS? The battery use from is negligible. I don't even notice a difference. Use the phone how it was meant to be used.
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Well... GPS doesn't work either. I wonder if someone can *copy* the deoxed version of this weather app so we can replace in the Korean version.
If possible also the dialer
Bilhouse said:
Hey guys.
Has anyone managed to get the weather to show in the smart notice widget without turning on GPS/Location services. I have added my local city but it refuses to show the weather. It has only shown when I turned GPS on. Is there anyway to get it working without using GPS as I want to save my battery. On the G2 this method worked fine with the weather widget.
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wipe cache and dalvik cahe both and restart