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GPS Lock problem with CM7 #12

I have a new G2 also modded with Cm7 2.3.2 by my friend but no matter what I try I can not get a GPS lock. It is always searching for GPS. I would like to know if u have that problem, how to fix it, how to go back to stock or any help at all. Thanks in advance
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rtrimble123 said:
I have a new G2 also modded with Cm7 2.3.2 by my friend but no matter what I try I can not get a GPS lock. It is always searching for GPS. I would like to know if u have that problem, how to fix it, how to go back to stock or any help at all. Thanks in advance
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What gps application are you using?

Built in Google maps and Nav
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Built in Google maps and Nav
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Is there a program called "gps status" installed on your phone? I'm curious because I've seen a lot of people mention gps problems and also mention that app at the same time.

I used that app to use tools reset then reboot and that did not work
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rtrimble123 said:
I used that app to use tools reset then reboot and that did not work
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You can try this to see if it works.
1. Uninstall GPS Status
2. On your phone, go to Settings>Applications>Manage applications>All>Maps and then click on Clear data
3. Reboot into Clockworkmod recovery
4. Clear cache and Dalvik Cache
5. Reboot
6. Start Maps first before anything else.
Hope that works for you!

rtrimble123 said:
I have a new G2 also modded with Cm7 2.3.2 by my friend but no matter what I try I can not get a GPS lock. It is always searching for GPS. I would like to know if u have that problem, how to fix it, how to go back to stock or any help at all. Thanks in advance
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read about flashing the new radio. that will fix it
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Thank-you very much but unfortunately it still did not get GPS lock
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rtrimble123 said:
I have a new G2 also modded with Cm7 2.3.2 by my friend but no matter what I try I can not get a GPS lock. It is always searching for GPS. I would like to know if u have that problem, how to fix it, how to go back to stock or any help at all. Thanks in advance
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There are known issues with CM7, namely GPS issues; everyone is at a bit of a loss as to the actual cause which is causing the delay in fixing.
Your best option, if you need GPS, is to use a stable ROM and not an RC or nightly (as CM7 is); RCs and nightlies are known to have issues, they are released by the devs in order for the more tech savvy users to help them find bugs.
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EdKeys said:
Is there a program called "gps status" installed on your phone? I'm curious because I've seen a lot of people mention gps problems and also mention that app at the same time.
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GPS Status, GPS Toolbox, etc. are all Market available apps.
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OriginalGabriel said:
There are known issues with CM7, namely GPS issues; everyone is at a bit of a loss as to the actual cause which is causing the delay in fixing.
Your best option, if you need GPS, is to use a stable ROM and not an RC or nightly (as CM7 is); RCs and nightlies are known to have issues, they are released by the devs in order for the more tech savvy users to help them find bugs.
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This. And OP you should go check out the nightly thread for CM7 and post there. There is a good 2 pages of discussion per nightly on JUST the GPS issues everyone is having lol. You'll get more precise answers and help there.

I am now using Ginger Villain 1.5 ROM and my GPS lock comes in seconds., Thank you so much for everyone who helped me find a solution. This is a very big relief to me. Thanks again!!

For some reason, no matter which roms I use the Navigation doesn't seem to work though. I've tried MIUI, Virtuous, CM7, and I even reverted back to stock rom I backed up and the navigation never seems to detect my gps. In maps, the GPS locks my location fine, but turn by turn direction doesn't seem to work.
Could someone maybe point me in the right direction?

symbolism said:
In maps, the GPS locks my location fine, but turn by turn direction doesn't seem to work.
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Are you sure you are using GPS in maps and not your WIFI (which is mapped by google...) to position yourself?
Turn WIFI off, get outside in the middle of your garden and then start maps. Does it position you to the spot or does it stay inaccurate? If it's the latter, your GPS never (?) worked and you got positioned by the location of your WIFI.
What is your radio version (26.0x.xx.xx) and which ROM are you on exactly?

GPS fix? Try flashing radio.
Had the exact same issue, found that all my GPS issues were tied to radio. Flash back to most recent stock version and see if that fixes it. Worked right away for me, regardless of GPS Status, cache cleansing, etc. YMMV

schaggo said:
Are you sure you are using GPS in maps and not your WIFI (which is mapped by google...) to position yourself?
Turn WIFI off, get outside in the middle of your garden and then start maps. Does it position you to the spot or does it stay inaccurate? If it's the latter, your GPS never (?) worked and you got positioned by the location of your WIFI.
What is your radio version (26.0x.xx.xx) and which ROM are you on exactly?
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Using my HSPA network (no wifi) and Google Maps "My Location", the accuracy is 600 meters. I'm not sure if that's considered working, but the most frustrating part is that Navigation always just says Searching for GPS. I started off from stock radio radio rom post OTA, then tried to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=959488
People said it helped, but tt didn't. Now I'm back on the one listed as "Vision_RADIO_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26" at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809.
Rom is currently QND MIUI 1.3.5 version 1.3. But liked I said, none of the roms seems to be working. Any help would be appreciated.
Edit: I just realized what you meant. I turned off the "Use Wireless Network Feature" and my GPS DOESN'T work! Any way to fix this???

moneybagsxp said:
Had the exact same issue, found that all my GPS issues were tied to radio. Flash back to most recent stock version and see if that fixes it. Worked right away for me, regardless of GPS Status, cache cleansing, etc. YMMV
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Flashed latest radio and got instant GPS lock (8 satellites) on CM7 nightly #15. Didn't work before with shipping radio.
Latest radio I'm using btw is 12.28h.60.140f_26.06.02.27
Also, ymmv, I've heard some people saying they got big battery drains going to the latest radio, and also some had the same result going to the AUS radio (which apparently has good service).

@symbolism: Ugh, I have no idea about MIUI, but the latest radio does/should fix GPS problems on the latest CM7 nightlies. Anyone else experiencing the same on MIUI in any of the MIUI threads...?
@martonikaj: the AUS radio *is* the latest radio It's the 26.06.something... And I'm one of those experiencing excessive battery drain. It seems to be the connection to the network (Network standby) which sucks my battery empty...
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123 Best gps fix!!! Thanks Daryelv.. December 9th 2011

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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Bielinsk said:
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

JohnCorleone said:
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.
Edit:
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

pyrostic said:
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.
Edit:
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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Possible ICS ROM GPS workaround

I was able to gain GPS lock in an ICS ROM without flashing a GB ROM. I performed this on Calk's E4GT2 1.2 ROM with FC22 Modem (FC18 kernal). I did a fresh install and confirmed that I was unable to get GPS lock in Google Maps and Nav.
I was able to achieve lock 100% of the time within 30 seconds after using this procedure. I got this idea from the way people have been tricking thier GPS to work: with a GB flash. I figured that here must be a GPS cache or buffer that is holding data - but I am no expert.
You will need these apps: GPS Status (market), FasterFix (forums or market), and TeleNav GPS (backup from Sprint ROM or maybe market (IDK)).
At each step of this procedure, see if you are getting lock in Maps/Nav. If so, good for you. If not keep following the procedure.
1) First, see if you are getting lock in Google Maps/Nav (duh).
2) Install the apps.
3) Trick #1: Use FasterFix to set the North American Server (try for lock).
4) Trick#2: Load GPS Status go to Menu>Tools>Manage A-GPS state. There are two options. "Reset" is likely not useful. "Download" installs helper data into your GPS cache. Use this Download feature. (try for lock).
5) Trick#3 Load TeleNav GPS. Input an address and start navigation. The status bar at the bottom should say "WEAK GPS." This will go away eventually as TeleNav GPS achieves lock.
6) Trick #4 At this point, I was able to get lock in Google Maps/Nav right away. Later, I wasn't able to get lock. I did the procedure above and let Google Navigation continually stay locked for 5 minutes or more (to get data in the GPS cache) and moved around (just around my building). After this I was able to get lock 100% of the time in different locations, all several miles apart.
I am guessing that this works because TeleNav GPS is a better GPS program than Google Nav and uses the GPS radios more effectively. You should be able to use TeleNav GPS for Trick #4, too (getting data into the GPS cache).
Of course, the advantage to this method is that you don't have to flash any ROMS. Less flashing means less likelihood of getting a bricked phone. The disadvantage is that it takes a bit of time.
I look forward to seeing if anyone else can get this method to work. I also look forward to any comments on the technical aspects of this.

Interesting. I've always just made sure I got a lock before flashing ICS.works every time lol.
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This didn't work for me. Hopefully this is successful for enough people that some community wide fine tuning happens

Actually I tried using GPS status before and it never worked but I got an instant lock after using faster fix. This is the first time I've had GPS in weeks thanks.
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PlagaDeRock said:
Actually I tried using GPS status before and it never worked but I got an instant lock after using faster fix. This is the first time I've had GPS in weeks thanks.
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This worked great for me! Thanks OP

revamper said:
Interesting. I've always just made sure I got a lock before flashing ICS.works every time lol.
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lolwut
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I flashed a GPS fix zip a few Weeks ago that I found on the blazer ROM thread that worked nicely. (not just for blazer tho, just saw the link mentioned there) It just adds a file onto your system folder or something. Too lazy to search on my phone, but that might be another option if this doesn't work.
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if you have gps lock on a GB rom and then flash over to ICS it seems to solve the issues people were having getting/keeping lock on ICS, its an older solution from the ICS leaks but it works, for whatever reason...

New Google maps update draining battery

Hi i did an update on the Google maps app a couple days ago and today I noticed that it has been draining quite a bit of battery. Does anybody know something that can fix this issue or do I just have to wait for an update?
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Turn off the GPS and exit maps....

Well it never happened before the update and it drains the battery when my phone is in sleep. Also the maps app is not opened.
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Just because it isn't currently on your screen doesn't mean it isn't open... It could still be holding a lock... About all you can do is turn off the GPS, and clear its data.... Either use TiBu to clear it's data, or press and hold the maps icon in your app drawer and drag it up to app info, hit clear data and clear cache... and only turn on the GPS if you're using it...

Ok but is there a way to downgrade the version to the previous one?
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xChris76 said:
Ok but is there a way to downgrade the version to the previous one?
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There's always a way... But it's not as simple as going to the play store and requesting an older version.... If you have the .apk you can replace the current one with an old one, or if you have an nandroid with an old one, you can unzip the nandroid, go to system/apps and get the maps.apk or just flash to an older backup and not update maps...
but that's not going to ultimately fix your issue... i really think it's just holding a lock all the time and it's the gps... which is why i suggessted turning off your gps, and clearing maps data... and if you keep gps on all the time that's pointless, unless you're navigating because apps can get your location pretty accurately based on the towers...

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There's always a way... But it's not as simple as going to the play store and requesting an older version.... If you have the .apk you can replace the current one with an old one, or if you have an nandroid with an old one, you can unzip the nandroid, go to system/apps and get the maps.apk or just flash to an older backup and not update maps...
but that's not going to ultimately fix your issue... i really think it's just holding a lock all the time and it's the gps... which is why i suggessted turning off your gps, and clearing maps data... and if you keep gps on all the time that's pointless, unless you're navigating because apps can get your location pretty accurately based on the towers...
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The thing is I've had gps and everything on before the update and it's been getting great battery life. It's only happened since this update. But I will try having the gps off and let you know how it goes.
Thanks
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xChris76 said:
The thing is I've had gps and everything on before the update and it's been getting great battery life. It's only happened since this update. But I will try having the gps off and let you know how it goes.
Thanks
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Which is why I suggested turning off the GPS and clearing maps data... after that, turn it back on if you want, it's the only way to know if it fixes it... just have it off when you clear the data... any issue with a specific app, that's what you do first, clear all that data's memory of anything...

the latest maps update was soft rebooting my dads sensation...
but i know enough from using maps, that if it isnt on your screen (still in background) it DOES drop gps signal, and shouldnt be eating up battery in background.

Try "Autostarts" or something similar and disable maps at startup.

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Which is why I suggested turning off the GPS and clearing maps data... after that, turn it back on if you want, it's the only way to know if it fixes it... just have it off when you clear the data... any issue with a specific app, that's what you do first, clear all that data's memory of anything...
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none of these solutions addresses the problem. the update has something that is keeping the phone awake and consuming battery. if I start my phone from OFF and let it sit for an hour, I can look at my battery stats and 10% of it will have been consumed by google maps, without me having ever opened it and without a single GPS query.

Then contact Google about the issue...

Probably Google latitude
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Try turning off location services also. I was having issues with my phone properly sleeping and that turned out to be the cause.

The location services was part of my issue. Lowered the batt usage a lot but maps still shows up as a large user of batt.
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I went to the apps info and uninstalled the update simple as that.
Edit: TiBu can also uninstall updates
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The latest Google Maps is doing the same thing to my phone. I have always had GPS and location services enabled and it never ate up battery like the new Google Maps version. Turning off the GPS and location services is not an option for me so I will have to wait and see if they have a new update soon that addresses the issue. A big problem is if it cannot get a GPS lock due to poor signal from the satellite it will consume a high battery amount trying to find the signal. For now I am able to charge my phone a little bit in the car to make up for the extra battery use.

I'm really not having these issue and today is a day I'm actually using the maps and GPS... I'll keep looking at it and using and report my results... what ROM is everyone with issues running? Sammy or AOSP and which one?

Stock rooted. But I've reverted back to the older version of maps because of the battery drain
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This didn't drain me at all today... I'll post a screenshot in a second... I used the maps for about 20 minutes, sat put for about 30, used for 20 more or so, and have left my phone alone since...

Google maps sucks

Anyone else having issues with Google maps not working properly. It is always showing me behind my actual location or going down a street or two over from where I actually am. Any fix out there for Google maps cause version 7 and 7.5 are not working at all.
When I revert back to version 6 it won't lock on to gps either. It must be my phone e then. Any fix out there?

Which ROM are you running? If you do, how often do you flash Roms. One thing I experienced from being a flashaholic is that after awhile it will poop your GPS. My fix is to return phone back to stock ROM, turn GPS on and go back into recovery and flash ROM of choice. If that's not your situation then you could try multiple GPS fix apps out there
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Maps does suck..try using gps tools or gps fast fix to set your satellite server
I reverted back to an older version of maps with navigation separate
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Google maps works perfect for me, to my exact location. Although I have only flashed CM11 and now on Jedi5.
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Yeah I have no complaints
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I would say it's not a Google maps issue. As of two days ago I had a nexus 5 with the latest version of maps and I use it frequently without the slightest issue.
Then two days ago I got the note 3 and I notice that navigation is behind a lot. It's the phone not Google maps
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No issues at all.
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3

I don't have any issues like you mentioned by the sound for the directions sucks
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Working prefect for me on all roms
Official CM11 & Lean Kernel v1.1 Powered SM-N900T

I had the same annoying problem. The GPS would take a minute to lock, and would always think I'm a street or two over, and telling me to turn constantly. It annoyed the hell out of me. Strangely I flashed Willl03s CM11 rom and mine locks quickly now and is much more accurate. As earlier mentioned, I've had luck with using Odin and installing the stock rom too.
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GPS works fine, hardware-wise, but not in Google Maps.
catchjeff said:
Anyone else having issues with Google maps not working properly. It is always showing me behind my actual location or going down a street or two over from where I actually am. Any fix out there for Google maps cause version 7 and 7.5 are not working at all.
When I revert back to version 6 it won't lock on to gps either. It must be my phone e then. Any fix out there?
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I am having this issue specifically with Google maps. I did thorough testing driving around tonight-- it does not happen with Waze. For me, the issue is not getting a lock-- it gets the location correct pretty quickly. The issue is that it stops updating maps (even though the phone is clearly getting current, accurate GPS data).
I was split-screening Google Maps and GPS Status. GPS Status updated location frequently and never showed an error range of above about 10-20m.
In Google Maps, the location sticks very frequently-- it will show me in the right location. Then it will stop updating my location (on the map) and catch up with me half-a-minute later or so. It does this same thing in any app that relies on Google maps, too.

Are you guys talking about driving around with google navigation or google maps? With google navigation it works flawlessly for me, if I drive around with google maps open it does tend to jump around for some reason. I dont understand why Navigation would be spot on but not maps.

use Waze

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use Waze
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Never ever had luck with that. Took me to a place that was like 10 miles away. I was pissed.
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BACARDILIMON said:
Never ever had luck with that. Took me to a place that was like 10 miles away. I was pissed.
TWEAKED soon 2.0 NOTE 3
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:-/ then I don't know, I remember having issues on my SGSIII and Waze was the best option...I'm using it now with my Note 3 and so far no complaints...