So far the only problem I'm facing with nexus is that it has a lousy GPS. It keeps putting me off road inside houses and is kinda inaccurate. Any suggestions on improving this?
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Can't really help there, my GNex's GPS is quite accurate; between 5-10 meters.
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Dragooon123 said:
So far the only problem I'm facing with nexus is that it has a lousy GPS. It keeps putting me off road inside houses and is kinda inaccurate. Any suggestions on improving this?
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GPS Fix
Go there and download the GPS.conf file, took mine from a 5 min or more sat aquire to less than 5 seconds. There are also apps in ther market that help determin your location then look for the proper sats. However this .conf file has many other cool tweaks. It's an awesome read to gain some good info too.
Edit: Ok so silly me didn't see you weren't in the USA. The actual fix on that thread might not work for you but there is enough info that I think you can modify it to work. Good Luck.
Hello! Sorry to get back to this topic but I still have problems with the GPS...
kompressorgpl said:
Hello! Sorry to get back to this topic but I still have problems with the GPS...
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What problems are you having with your gps? Most gps problems are solved by:
1. Going outdoors. Get a clear view of the sky and let the phone try to determine position for up to 10 minutes.
2. Rebooting
3. Reset agps data. Download GPS status app from the play store, reset is on the tools menu.
4. Gpsconf mods. If you are rooted, try installing faster gps app from the play store.
Provide some details and let's see if we can help.
klobkelosh said:
What problems are you having with your gps? Most gps problems are solved by:
1. Going outdoors. Get a clear view of the sky and let the phone try to determine position for up to 10 minutes.
2. Rebooting
3. Reset agps data. Download GPS status app from the play store, reset is on the tools menu.
4. Gpsconf mods. If you are rooted, try installing faster gps app from the play store.
Provide some details and let's see if we can help.
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Well: on open spaces on the first connection of the day the GPS tends to take 6 minuts or more to lock I have a friend with an Iphone and the damn phone locks in seconds... I tried everything...
kompressorgpl said:
Well: on open spaces on the first connection of the day the GPS tends to take 6 minuts or more to lock I have a friend with an Iphone and the damn phone locks in seconds... I tried everything...
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Ok, by everything you mean you tried all of the steps I listed above?
Some more info please. Maguro, Toro, or toroplus? What ROM are you running? Are you boot unlocked? Rooted? What country are you using the phone in? Do you have active cell service?
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Ok, by everything you mean you tried all of the steps I listed above?
Some more info please. Maguro, Toro, or toroplus? What ROM are you running? Are you boot unlocked? Rooted? What country are you using the phone in? Do you have active cell service?
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Ok: ROM - Purity 5.3; Kernel - AK - 099; Un locked; Portugal. Active cell: dont now...
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Ok: ROM - Purity 5.3; Kernel - AK - 099; Un locked; Portugal. Active cell: dont now...
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Ok, by active cell service I mean you have an active sim with phone and data service?
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Ok, by active cell service I mean you have an active sim with phone and data service?
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Only active SIM. No 3G...
I've always had issues with my GPS locking ever since I've started putting custom roms on my Toroplus Gnex. I'm currently running MMuzzy latest build and my gps will takes several minutes indoors to lock if it ever does where my wife's stock Toroplus Gnex will lock in seconds. Outdoors I can generally get a lock quicker, but it still generally takes a few minutes where her's will take just a few seconds. I'm not sure if it's MMuzzy build, I doubt it as not everyone seems to have the issues I have, or it a built issue between Gnexes. I remember back when I had my HTC Hero certain phones would have GPS issues while others wouldn't; the thought was that depending on where and when the phone was built determined if it would work or not. Either way it's frustrating and there really isn't a solution as I've read that even if I went back to stock others have had continued issues with GPS lock.
hey i also have problems with this method
what am i doing wrong ?
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Only active SIM. No 3G...
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That's the problem. The gnex uses assisted gps (agps) which requires a data connection to fetch agps data. You should use the gps status app to automatically download agps data so you don't have to wait for the gps cold start ephemeris data.
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Chaoskid72 said:
hey i also have problems with this method
what am i doing wrong ?
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ebtek220 said:
I've always had issues with my GPS locking ever since I've started putting custom roms on my Toroplus Gnex. I'm currently running MMuzzy latest build and my gps will takes several minutes indoors to lock if it ever does where my wife's stock Toroplus Gnex will lock in seconds. Outdoors I can generally get a lock quicker, but it still generally takes a few minutes where her's will take just a few seconds. I'm not sure if it's MMuzzy build, I doubt it as not everyone seems to have the issues I have, or it a built issue between Gnexes. I remember back when I had my HTC Hero certain phones would have GPS issues while others wouldn't; the thought was that depending on where and when the phone was built determined if it would work or not. Either way it's frustrating and there really isn't a solution as I've read that even if I went back to stock others have had continued issues with GPS lock.
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You might try playing with gps conf. Try faster gps or swapping the gpsconf file from a stock toroplus ROM. Mmuzzy's builds are aosp, so the conf file probably doesn't have the carrier optimizations. Also, on Toro, I have found that the stock ROM gps drivers work differently from the ones Google publishes to aosp.
Where is the GPS config file located?
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i think there is also something with the radio(baseband)
ebtek220 said:
Where is the GPS config file located?
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system/etc
I prefer U-Center to help with getting a GPS fix as well
oubeichen said:
i think there is also something with the radio(baseband)
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Dont think the baseband has anything to do with GPS
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Hello! So I change to the lastet AOKP. Another thing: I stop using the APK there are on the market like GPS status and so on. I used a GPS navigation call TMN drive (based on Ndrive software) and the "lock" apends in seconds!!!
oubeichen said:
i think there is also something with the radio(baseband)
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Definitely not.
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kompressorgpl said:
Hello! So I change to the lastet AOKP. Another thing: I stop using the APK there are on the market like GPS status and so on. I used a GPS navigation call TMN drive (based on Ndrive software) and the "lock" apends in seconds!!!
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Great! Glad you worked out the issues.
If you are in North America, rename the file /system/etc/gps.conf and save the following text as that file name. Reboot and see if that helps.
NTP_SERVER=us.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=0.north-america.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=1.north-america.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=2.north-america.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.north-america.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
ACCURACY_THRES=3000
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
Outside of the USA, search for a gps.conf file for your region
Crypted aGPS Patch and a link to TopNTP which should apply the patch for you if you don't feel comfortable messing with the files
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Hi all,
I am having huge GPS issues with my Samsung Captivate Glide.
The GPS will take forever to lock, or will not lock at all. If I use FAKEGPS app to set a mock location, it does not seem to acknowledge that at all.
I am rooted on the stock ROM. I have tried the GPS Status app, and the fix here. Still nothing!
As I am completely lost without GPS, I would really appreciate some help here.
Many thanks!
I found the first time can take long but if you leave GPS on the next time it needs it, it will be fast. So I just leave GPS on all the time. Seems like a cold start issue. Is that what you are having?
dudejb said:
I found the first time can take long but if you leave GPS on the next time it needs it, it will be fast. So I just leave GPS on all the time. Seems like a cold start issue. Is that what you are having?
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Hi - thanks for your reply.
No, my GPS is on all the time, as I use it all the time. It will either not lock, or lock on a HUGE area. Also, FAKEGPS app does not seem to be working now.
Lisali said:
Hi - thanks for your reply.
No, my GPS is on all the time, as I use it all the time. It will either not lock, or lock on a HUGE area. Also, FAKEGPS app does not seem to be working now.
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Do you have Data enabled? As this is an agps I believe it uses Data to help it lock.
Yes, data and wifi enabled.
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Yes, data and wifi enabled.
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Did it work before Rooting? Just wondering as Maybe it may be hardware? I am using Osimood latest and it seems to work fine for me. If you do try another Rom that is known to work and still have issues. I would try to bring it back to stock as much as possible and take it to your Service provider for some Warranty Service.
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Did it work before Rooting? Just wondering as Maybe it may be hardware? I am using Osimood latest and it seems to work fine for me. If you do try another Rom that is known to work and still have issues. I would try to bring it back to stock as much as possible and take it to your Service provider for some Warranty Service.
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I am not sure, but I think it worked before root. I did not have the time to use it that much before rooting it. I will try another ROM and see if that helps.
I am in the UK, so can't take the phone back to the service provider easily - a friend brought it over.
I have the same problem as the op. I live in Italy. Looks like there is something else to enable other than replacing the GPS Conf. Formerly I have owned Droid 2 Global, imported from North America like the Captivate Glide... In that case, GPS fixes worked. I don't think our phones need to be sent back to any customer service.
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I have the same problem as the op. I live in Italy. Looks like there is something else to enable other than replacing the GPS Conf. Formerly I have owned Droid 2 Global, imported from North America like the Captivate Glide... In that case, GPS fixes worked. I don't think our phones need to be sent back to any customer service.
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Glad to hear it's not only me. I also had Motorola Milestone 2 (aka Droid 2 Global) before this phone, and had GPS issues initially, but one of the fixes worked there eventually.
So wee need a fix for the Glide now, a one that works in Europe.
Thanks!
Still haven't found a solution. Did anyone put Gps to work in Europe? If so, how?
antonyfirst said:
Still haven't found a solution. Did anyone put Gps to work in Europe? If so, how?
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Still nothing!
Same GPS issue
Well, I face same issue in Egypt , i m athletic, so I run with endomondo and it takes ages to establish connection to GPS , even if 3G is enabled and clear sky view .. O.S 2.3.5
We need some developers to notice us
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
Try this
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Already tried, failed.
i'm not positive but i believe when you take NAM phone to EU you need to change something in build.prop in order for it to realize it's looking for EU sats ..... not positive however i know a few devs in the FLYER forum had to do this when they had NAM tablets shipped to them in the netherlands.... then when they made roms they had to give us a fix to switch build.prop back to NAM sats.... if any of this makes sense to anyone awesome... lol sorry for the ****ty explanation... i'll dig around and see what i can find. i'm picking this phone up for my mom today. her first smartphone.. so once she's had a bit to play with it i'll root it and dig around and see what i can find. btw feel free to do the same if you are already rooted
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i'm not positive but i believe when you take NAM phone to EU you need to change something in build.prop in order for it to realize it's looking for EU sats ..... not positive however i know a few devs in the FLYER forum had to do this when they had NAM tablets shipped to them in the netherlands.... then when they made roms they had to give us a fix to switch build.prop back to NAM sats.... if any of this makes sense to anyone awesome... lol sorry for the ****ty explanation... i'll dig around and see what i can find. i'm picking this phone up for my mom today. her first smartphone.. so once she's had a bit to play with it i'll root it and dig around and see what i can find. btw feel free to do the same if you are already rooted
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Thanks, but, 2 things:
1) I live in Argentina, we use NAM, I have the same issues as the OP.
2) I don't think the bands have something to do with a problem that's only related to the Internal GPS, I mean, we are talking about GPS Navigation, not Navigation using a Data Plan/Internet Conection.
killerskincanoe said:
i'm not positive but i believe when you take NAM phone to EU you need to change something in build.prop in order for it to realize it's looking for EU sats ..... not positive however i know a few devs in the FLYER forum had to do this when they had NAM tablets shipped to them in the netherlands.... then when they made roms they had to give us a fix to switch build.prop back to NAM sats.... if any of this makes sense to anyone awesome... lol sorry for the ****ty explanation... i'll dig around and see what i can find. i'm picking this phone up for my mom today. her first smartphone.. so once she's had a bit to play with it i'll root it and dig around and see what i can find. btw feel free to do the same if you are already rooted
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Hi there,
Thanks for the response.
There's an app that will change the GPS server for you, but that did not help at all. So I'm also waiting for a fix.
With OSIMood Mine is working fine in Canada. Are the people that are having issues all outside of Canada and US? Is it working for anyone outside of Canada and US?
Yes, apparently. Darkyrom's fix is not working at all, so it must be something different than just putting up European servers.
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Hey guys,
I have fixed Gps for myself. I have changed gps.conf manually, it now works like it should.
This is what you have to do:
Copy the following, make a text file, save it as gps.conf, replace it under /system/etc (first, mount R/W, you need to be root). Reboot. Try, and please report me. To me it's the only way it works, no app helped.
NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=0.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=1.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=2.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
DEBUG_LEVEL = 0
INTERMEDIATE_POS=0
ACCURACY_THRES=40
REPORT_POSITION_USE_SUPL_REFLOC=1
ENABLE_WIPER=1
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
SUPL_NO_SECURE_PORT=7276
SUPL_SECURE_PORT=7276
ENABLE_WIPER=1
CURRENT_CARRIER=common
DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE
DEFAULT_SSL_ENABLE=FALSE
DEFAULT_USER_PLANE=TRUE
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If you aren't in Europe, just change the first 8 lines with your local servers (they can be found online, and links are around XDA as well). The rest should stay the same.
Don't mess around with GPS tool apps, they aren't needed here.
If it works for you, please hit the thanks button.
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
AlexWekell said:
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.
AlexWekell said:
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.
Is there any gps fix for Nexus,
It takes me forever to get a fix.
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chintz24 said:
Is there any gps fix for Nexus,
It takes me forever to get a fix.
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Download GPS Status and Toolbox from Play Store. If you search for gps it'll be one of the first apps listed.
Don't know why, but my phone locks faster when I have it.
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Go outside.
No seriously, provide a little more information and we can help you. There are lots of different gps tweaks. What version/ROM are you on? Carrier? Country?
I have the same problem (4.2.2 Stock). GPS just doesn't work. I tried a lot of stuff (including factory reset)... and nothing.
defailers said:
I have the same problem (4.2.2 Stock). GPS just doesn't work. I tried a lot of stuff (including factory reset)... and nothing.
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Also need more info from you too. Are you rooted at least? Makes a big difference if you are able to modify the gps.config file or not.
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defailers said:
I have the same problem (4.2.2 Stock). GPS just doesn't work. I tried a lot of stuff (including factory reset)... and nothing.
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If you haven't done already: verify all location settings are turned on in the settings menu as well as in t the Google settings app. Download GPS status app. Go outside. Fire up the app and let it try to acquire. If that doesn't work, in gps status reset agps data, download agps data and try again. Did this work?
If you're rooted, you can just flash a better radio. That's what I did and it has improved drastically.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
If it's a fresh fix it can take up to 5 or 10 minutes at least, outside.
Start maps and make sure gps is attempting to acquire location and just wait. But be outside.
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yash13 said:
If you're rooted, you can just flash a better radio. That's what I did and it has improved drastically.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
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That's ridiculous.
klobkelosh said:
That's ridiculous.
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That's what I thought because I did not change my ROM or any other settings. Simply flashed a different radio.
What could the reason be then?
yash13 said:
That's what I thought because I did not change my ROM or any other settings. Simply flashed a different radio.
What could the reason be then?
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I would imagine coincidence.
Clear AGPS data with GPS Status as mentioned and use FasterGPS to change your region to North America or wherever you live. That should provide you with a faster fix.
My GPS suddenly on the fritz as well
Had the GSM Gnex about 10 months. Approx 10 days ago I start noticing the GPS status bubble in the notification bar (not filled in). I've messed with it, used a couple of the tools mentioned in this thread, no help. I've done power off, factory reset last night, all no help. It appears slow to find sats, never acquires. Stock 4.2.2 unrooted.
Any chance reloading 4.2.2 would help? Any advantage to doing so over factory reset?
Still under warranty I guess, but really prefer to solve myself if possible.
Thanks!
ADS
Have you tried clearing agps data yet?
GPS problems
klobkelosh said:
Have you tried clearing agps data yet?
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Yes, downloaded GPS status and tools noted above, cleared it and downloaded the data via the tool. Age shows zero days.
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adsingl said:
Yes, downloaded GPS status and tools noted above, cleared it and downloaded the data via the tool. Age shows zero days.
ADS
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Does gps status acquire a position lock? Does maps acquire? Toro or Maguro 4.2.2? Are you inside or outside?
GPS problems
klobkelosh said:
Does gps status acquire a position lock? Does maps acquire? Toro or Maguro 4.2.2? Are you inside or outside?
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No, as mentioned in my original post, it slowly seems to find a couple satellites sometimes (last night in hotel running "GPS test", but never acquired).
Maps don't acquire. Today, inside or outside at lunch, couldn't even get it to find a satellite with "GPS status" app. The circle just spins and it says "looking for GPS location". I only gave it about 90 seconds outside as I was walking.
GSM / Magura 4.2.2
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I assume you have an active sim and the phone has data service?
One last diagnostic - try to let the gps acquire outside for up to 10 minutes. If that doesn't work I'd recommend flashing back a factory image. If the factory image doesn't work you've got a hardware issue.
GPS problems
Yeah, SIM/phone works fine, just sent a test email now w/wireless off to ensure data is good, it arrived.
I'll try to reload JDQ39 tonight after work, already downloaded it last night.
Thanks for the help/recommendation.
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klobkelosh said:
I assume you have an active sim and the phone has data service?
One last diagnostic - try to let the gps acquire outside for up to 10 minutes. If that doesn't work I'd recommend flashing back a factory image. If the factory image doesn't work you've got a hardware issue.
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One last thing, did you verify that ALL location settings are still switched on? Verify in the Google settings app.
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this is a GPS file fix from international version n9005
the fix http://www.mediafire.com/?j9tq965psemg9nv
flash it and report back here
maybe you have to download "fasterGPS" from Play store
combine both it's help my GPS lock 12/15 sats within 5-7 seconds
Share this if you see this useful
thank you
Flashed and my phone won't boot....
Jason Syn said:
Flashed and my phone won't boot....
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Mine did boot and didn't help it's fricking Google maps is the damn issue.
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Mine would boot then froze. Then black screen
For the people with wonky GPS have you tried downloading faster fix
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix
from the playstore
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deeznutz1977 said:
Mine would boot then froze. Then black screen
For the people with wonky GPS have you tried downloading faster fix
...
from the playstore
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But FasterFix says "**Not for usage on phones with android 4.2 or newer**". I'm on 4.4.2 on my N900T.
Thanks
Dennis
I downloaded an ap called topntp. Look it up in the play store. I get gps lock in less than 1 second.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
Faster Fix on playstore working fine for me.
Lorettaa said:
Faster Fix on playstore working fine for me.
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Cool. Will give that a whirl if I need to.
I downloaded GPS Status from the playstore and did a GPS reset/download data and I'm able to finally get a GPS lock and use Waze, etc.
I could not get any stable GPS lock for the past 2 days before -- was a little annoyed by that.
I even rebooted to ensure GPS still getting lock and it is.
I'm hoping this stays working but will keep an eye on it.
Thanks,
Dennis
well good luck on that, mine was doing fine until now
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this is a GPS file fix from international version n9005
the fix http://www.mediafire.com/?j9tq965psemg9nv
flash it and report back here
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Is there any confirmed success stories from SM-N900T users?
To everyone that's successfully get GPS lock, can you confirm if the GPS is still working under airplane mode please. Just to make sure the GPS data is not from a-GPS.
And what's the Knox status on your device?
XxLostSoulxX said:
Mine did boot and didn't help it's fricking Google maps is the damn issue.
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deeznutz1977 said:
For the people with wonky GPS have you tried downloading faster fix
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix
from the playstore
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FFTony said:
I downloaded an ap called topntp. Look it up in the play store. I get gps lock in less than 1 second.
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Lorettaa said:
well good luck on that, mine was doing fine until now
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this is a GPS file fix from international version n9005
the fix http://www.mediafire.com/?j9tq965psemg9nv
flash it and report back here
maybe you have to download "fasterGPS" from Play store
combine both it's help my GPS lock 12/15 sats within 5-7 seconds
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I download faster GPS from play store and install it but when I run this app it automatically goes home manu. please help>>>>>>>>>
Lorettaa said:
well good luck on that, mine was doing fine until now
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It's been almost a month now. The way I get GPS to work for me is:
1) Use GPS status ; use Tools->Manage A-GPS state; then click Reset and then Download.
2) Go outside or near a window and get a lock ; the lock should not take that long. For this step, I like "GPS Test" app (not sure it actually makes a difference but it seems to).
3) Keep GPS turned on (for Kitkat, it will be in Battery Saving mode and not used much until something asks for it.
If I do this, I've gotten consistently working GPS and locks that don't take long at all (usually less than a minute and usually faster than that).
I use Waze to/from work 5 days a week and a few times during the weekend.
BTW, I'm running CM 11 2014 05/09 nightly for hlte on my Note 3 n900t. I don't think the ROM matters.
If I reboot or power off, I plan to use the above 3 steps. Having to do this is not optimal but having a predictable way to get GPS working is useful.
Dennis
Hmm might be why I don't seen to have a problem GPS, I leave it on all the time since it doesn't use the battery unless an app is actively using it.
FFTony said:
I downloaded an ap called topntp. Look it up in the play store. I get gps lock in less than 1 second.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
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TOPNTP is the only thing that solved my GPS locking issues. Thanks for the heads up FFTony
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i have downloded but when i unzip its not showing any file inside. kindly advice how to flash it. i am useing sm - n9005 andriod 4.3 version. I have tried all the said procedure in the post but still its not getting the gps fix. in the gps test its showing approx 21 satellite but its not getting locked.
my mobile version 4.3
ajit561472 said:
i have downloded but when i unzip its not showing any file inside. kindly advice how to flash it. i am useing sm - n9005 andriod 4.3 version. I have tried all the said procedure in the post but still its not getting the gps fix. in the gps test its showing approx 21 satellite but its not getting locked.
my mobile version 4.3
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I wouldn't flash this. Only one person said they did without causing problems for their phone and it didn't fix the issue (for them).
You are better off trying the TOPNTP app instead. I have GPS on all the time and don't have a locking problem.
Same problem here. When I use the GPS TEST it works. When I try using Waze or Google Maps, nothing. What's funny, if there's some fun in this, is that waze works ok in background when GPS TEST is open. At least I get voice directions. When I try oppening both in multi-window, Waze stops again... I've tried everything, from stock to every rom I found, but nothing makes the GPS works with Waze and GM.
Hey all!
I have an unlocked HTC 10 and the gps lock takes forever to happen and even have to do multiple tries.
I am not sure if this is a common issue or i just got a defective phone.
I am on the latest update of google maps and this issue is very annoying.
Hope someone can shed some light on this!
vijayroyt said:
Hey all!
I have an unlocked HTC 10 and the gps lock takes forever to happen and even have to do multiple tries.
I am not sure if this is a common issue or i just got a defective phone.
I am on the latest update of google maps and this issue is very annoying.
Hope someone can shed some light on this!
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Sounds defective if your location settings is set to high accuracy. I have GPS lock in seconds via GPS status app.
Sent from my HTC6545LVW using Tapatalk
This is what it looks like.
It takes minutes for the lock. I'll do a factory reset maybe.
Interesting observation : the gps lock happened on gps status app really quick. It'd on google maps it takes forever.
vijayroyt said:
Interesting observation : the gps lock happened on gps status app really quick. It'd on google maps it takes forever.
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Try with data off and wifi off, and try it agian, how long did it takes to get a fix?
vijayroyt said:
This is what it looks like.
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I have no idea which app that toast message is from... but it is not from Google maps. It is some other app.
I have only noticed an issue when in the parking garage at work, understandably since LoS to satellites is impaired. Once I am out of the garage lock happens within 10 seconds.
nobnut said:
I have no idea which app that toast message is from... but it is not from Google maps. It is some other app.
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Yes it is.
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vijayroyt said:
Hey all!
I have an unlocked HTC 10 and the gps lock takes forever to happen and even have to do multiple tries.
I am not sure if this is a common issue or i just got a defective phone.
I am on the latest update of google maps and this issue is very annoying.
Hope someone can shed some light on this!
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I am also having this problem on the Sprint HTC 10.
If I turn off LTE and put the phone into CDMA only, GPS locks in seconds. If I leave LTE on, it never finds my location.
I have RUU'd back to stock and reinstalled a mostly stock ROM and am still having problems.
EDIT: OP, this seems to have fixed it for me, or at least improved my GPS performance. I changed the capabilities value to 0x31.
Good luck.
EDIT 2: Nevermind. Above fix doesn't help. As soon as my phone connects to LTE and for as long as it's connected to LTE I have no GPS signal. Switch to CDMA only (force 3G connection) I immediately pick up GPS lock.
Not having much luck finding a solution.
Hey guys!
Thanks for all your inputs. I have initiated a return process. Don't want to deal with such issues, especially from a device this expensive.
Sent from my Oneplus One.
JONBOY345 said:
Yes it is.
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I am also having this problem on the Sprint HTC 10.
If I turn off LTE and put the phone into CDMA only, GPS locks in seconds. If I leave LTE on, it never finds my location.
I have RUU'd back to stock and reinstalled a mostly stock ROM and am still having problems.
EDIT: OP, this seems to have fixed it for me, or at least improved my GPS performance. I changed the capabilities value to 0x31.
Good luck.
EDIT 2: Nevermind. Above fix doesn't help. As soon as my phone connects to LTE and for as long as it's connected to LTE I have no GPS signal. Switch to CDMA only (force 3G connection) I immediately pick up GPS lock.
Not having much luck finding a solution.
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I really hope this gets fixed for you so that you can keep the phone.
Sent from my Oneplus One.
nobnut said:
I have no idea which app that toast message is from... but it is not from Google maps. It is some other app.
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Well yeah. It was the latest update of google maps as on the day when I made the post.
Sent from my Oneplus One.
vijayroyt said:
I really hope this gets fixed for you so that you can keep the phone.
Sent from my Oneplus One.
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It seems I was able to get it working.
It worked perfectly on a Stock ROM so I flashed a custom ROM over it and it appears to have straightened it out.
JONBOY345 said:
It seems I was able to get it working.
It worked perfectly on a Stock ROM so I flashed a custom ROM over it and it appears to have straightened it out.
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So its solved? What was the fix