Google now messes up location data - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

Any one know how Google now determines location when GPS is off? Every other app is getting my location correct till I open up Google now and then Google maps locates me in a different state.
This seems to only happen also when I'm attached to the airave.
Really like Google now but the travel cards are useless when it thinks I'm 100 miles from where I an...
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I had an issue like this with verizons boosters as well. Turn your GPS on before getting in range of the booster, keep gps/maps open for a while. eventually google will 'learn' the boosters new location, but it might take a couple weeks.

deepsix_69 said:
I had an issue like this with verizons boosters as well. Turn your GPS on before getting in range of the booster, keep gps/maps open for a while. eventually google will 'learn' the boosters new location, but it might take a couple weeks.
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I'll give it a try
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xtrezpasor said:
Any one know how Google now determines location when GPS is off? Every other app is getting my location correct till I open up Google now and then Google maps locates me in a different state.
This seems to only happen also when I'm attached to the airave.
Really like Google now but the travel cards are useless when it thinks I'm 100 miles from where I an...
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Someone on another thread here on XDA mentioned that this is a known issue with location fixing when using the Airrave... a new updated firmware is in the works... nothing you can do from what I understand

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Someone on another thread here on XDA mentioned that this is a known issue with location fixing when using the Airrave... a new updated firmware is in the works... nothing you can do from what I understand
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That firmware "update" has been in the works for almost a year... yet another non acceptance thing by Sprint... Lol makes me wonder why I stay
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Rumored to be an update for GN coming

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Google Now Traffic Card

For the life of me I cannot get this card to work. I have location history enabled in Google Maps and have entered my home and work adresses under location history's settings - traveled to and from work a few days, and nothing. Is there some other step I'm missing or is the traffic card glitched or something?
Thanks for the help.
You may go into the setting for that card and change the priority. Make it "none" and save. Then go back in and give it priority. Mine worked out of the box so I'm afraid I can't be much more help than that.
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this may sound like a stupid suggestion but, is your GPS enabled?
infrared90 said:
this may sound like a stupid suggestion but, is your GPS enabled?
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Yes it is, along with WiFi.
well I'm useless here. My device started showing me the travel card by itself. I didn't enter any address information however. It guessed my work and home address of its own accord. I'd try wiping the history and setting the priority to high for the card.
I am only curious how it guessed which place is my home...and it guessed correctly...for the work address it asked me to confirm its guess, but for home address no questioning...awesome...
Listen to me, you don't want this card enabled if you're anywhere but at home with your boring life. I've been travelling, and the traffic/directions card comes up all the time for places I haven't cared about but once a few days ago.
Well.. it's not officially a released feature. I can't complain too much, considering... well I've looked at all sorts of settings which would seem logical, but I keep getting directions to Walmart or the random bakery I went to the other day.
Google Now is really smart.. but it really tries too hard when you're not home.
infrared90 said:
well I'm useless here. My device started showing me the travel card by itself. I didn't enter any address information however. It guessed my work and home address of its own accord. I'd try wiping the history and setting the priority to high for the card.
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Tried that too, so far still nothing. It showed up briefly due to a doctors appointment I had scheduled and it showed me the travel time, but then I refreshed Google Now and it disappeared once again.
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Have you tried getting traffic info in Google maps?
My traffic also doesn't work but for me its because my location does not support it yet (Uganda)
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Make sure you're signed in to latitude also.
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foxehkins said:
Make sure you're signed in to latitude also.
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I am. Still no dice.
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FWIW it still works for me without being signed into Latitude.
Have you tried disabling Google Now and then re-enabling it? Always fixes any issue I have.
moe6 said:
FWIW it still works for me without being signed into Latitude.
Have you tried disabling Google Now and then re-enabling it? Always fixes any issue I have.
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Yep, still nothing, I've just accepted that it doesn't work.
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Don't need to be signed into latitude as long as you have the addresses set. I have zero issues.
I looked under my location history information and settings which I entered about four days ago now...it says I've only been home for 4 hours and at work 0 hours which those two numbers are completely inaccurate.
Took me a day or two for it to learn my places.
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Took me a day or two for it to learn my places.
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Yeah its been about four days now and still nothing
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I was having this issue myself, I got no traffic card even though I knew everything was set up. It was my favourite feature of Google now (especially for appointment reminders) and I was so disappointed! It seems in my googling plenty of people were having the issue and no answers anywhere.
I managed to get mine working, so I'm posting my solution in case someone else has the same problem and does the same googling. My problem was that somehow Google now was set to use public transport by default, however, there is no public transport info in my city. So no card at all. Unfortunately, Google now wouldn't let me change my settings as the traffic card has to be popped up in order to change the preferred transport method.
So I just uninstalled updates, then started Google now, went to settings, traffic, and switched my preferred transport method to driving. Traffic card appeared! I could then update back to the latest Google now and had my traffic cards back.
Good luck!
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Google Maps Wrong Location

When I'm using google Maps when attached only to my WiFi it gives me the wrong location, it puts me in CT not in NY where I am (I'm on long island)... All other apps however seem to get the right area... Any Help?
I've tried updating my address with skyhookwireless.com and I know other apps are getting the right address...
Can you help?
Thanks
I used to have that problem with my T-mobile Mytouch 4g.
After google it, I found out that you can fix it by download "GPS Status" https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tatus2&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd .
Run it, turn on your gps and it will download some data.
Wait for it to do some error fix then try again using your Google Maps.
ntajlis said:
I used to have that problem with my T-mobile Mytouch 4g.
After google it, I found out that you can fix it by download "GPS Status" https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tatus2&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd .
Run it, turn on your gps and it will download some data.
Wait for it to do some error fix then try again using your Google Maps.
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I'll try it now thanks
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Unfortunately it didn't work.. as soon as I shut off the GPS it puts be back all the way across the sound in ct... any other ideas
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Sorry to hear that. Prehap it better off you leave gps on.
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Sorry to hear that. Prehap it better off you leave gps on.
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I live in a basement... it's not a huge deal.. only Google maps seems to be off. Other apps have no problem.
I think it's related to the airave from ny research
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xtrezpasor said:
I live in a basement... it's not a huge deal.. only Google maps seems to be off. Other apps have no problem.
I think it's related to the airave from ny research
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Did you already try clearing the cache for Maps?
Yup. For some reason the airave tower location is way off
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xtrezpasor said:
Yup. For some reason the airave tower location is way off
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GPS light went off my Airvana the other day for awhile, perhaps Sprint is modifying the Airvana end of their network also. Have you tried connecting the included GPS antenna to an outside location? GPS on Airvana is super sensitive. If you try the outdoor antenna with no luck, call Sprint Airave support.
I bet it is actually probably your router. There should be a timezone setting in there or location setting (in your router's config menu). If it isn't that, then it is likely your ISP doesn't have its nodes configured correctly.
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I bet it is actually probably your router. There should be a timezone setting in there or location setting (in your router's config menu). If it isn't that, then it is likely your ISP doesn't have its nodes configured correctly.
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I appreciate the help but it's the airave. If I unplug it I get the right GPS location. It's only off when connected to the airave
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I bet it is actually probably your router. There should be a timezone setting in there or location setting (in your router's config menu). If it isn't that, then it is likely your ISP doesn't have its nodes configured correctly.
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i have a similar problem with a galaxy note. I live in Holland and Google maps shows Cisco university on the map but actually the GPS street view shows my street
And you know...It is a Cisco router
So the GPS is right, street view is right but the map is of. But when tethered on my sgs3 there is no problem with location what do ever. My sgs3 has no problem by the way when connected to the same router.
But I can't find any location setup in the router.
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Did you already try clearing the cache for Maps?
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I just experienced this problem after flashing CM10 on my new GS3 and I was put in a city that was ~50 miles away. So I cleared the cache and now it works! Thank you!
iTzFeRReTTi said:
I just experienced this problem after flashing CM10 on my new GS3 and I was put in a city that was ~50 miles away. So I cleared the cache and now it works! Thank you!
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I also cleared maps cache but nothing happened. Still locating me in America instead of Holland. But what I know it's a Wi-Fi/modem problem. It only accurs on my modem at home when on Wi-Fi.
Still hope to fix it.
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xtrezpasor said:
I appreciate the help but it's the airave. If I unplug it I get the right GPS location. It's only off when connected to the airave
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The airave is running off your internet there is no fix the location it is showing you is the isp location. That's just how the airave is. You might try using only GPS and see if you can obtain a lock but while using wireless network it will show the wrong location.
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criptix said:
The airave is running off your internet there is no fix the location it is showing you is the isp location. That's just how the airave is. You might try using only GPS and see if you can obtain a lock but while using wireless network it will show the wrong location.
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That's technically wrong. My ip had the right geolocation. The airave works like a cell tower and it turns out (shocking) it's Sprint fault for providing the wrong addresses for the "towers"
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If I clear the data it will show the right address for a few minutes then it relocates me. I don't knew why
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GPS issues on Rogers note 2

Hi I have a data plan with Rogers so the a-gps should be picking location with maps or waze. I was driving this morning but the gps was searching the whole time. I was on 4g during this time. All 3 of the boxes under location services are checked.
Thanks for any ideas
Depends heavily on the position inside your car.
The closer to a window or the windscreen the better. Try holding it up to the drivers window for a few seconds and see if it locks on.
Even the best GPS isn't going to work if it's completely shielded from the satellites by the metal roof.
Restart GPS Navigation app or Restart phone helps.
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Restart GPS Navigation app or Restart phone helps.
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Should not have to restart your phone every time you want to use navigation.
I am having the same issue.
The GPS icon won't even display in the info bar without a restart.
Do you think this is a hardware or software issue ??
I notice about once a day on average that the gps icon will show up in the status bar. Sometimes it's only for a second or two and sometimes it's there for a couple of minutes. One time I saw it and it just seemed to last forever (I didn't time it but I'd guess 15-30 minutes).
I've gotten messages a few times about apps not being able to access location services. I don't use maps very much but I had it open the other day and it just froze up on me. No message about gps but I didn't keep the app open very long after it was obvious it wasn't going to work.
I'm on rogers in Ottawa.
Edit: Just played around in maps/navigation and gps flat out doesn't work. It was using cell tower triangulation and searching for gps the whole time. I had to turn on wifi to get an accurate location.
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Anyone have a home made solution or is this a warranty issue?
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So, after I posted last night I went out side and checked my GPS. Sitting on the steps infront of my building I conected to GPS in google maps and navigation right away - it worked like a charm.
Then I noticed it said "4G" instead of LTE in the status bar. I live downtown surrounded by buildings and I drop to "4G' on my front steps like 90% of the time. So, I get up and walk down the block and my LTE kicks in. Low and behold, I lost GPS. It only happened briefly but I lost the signal during the switch. Then I read that the note 2 only has a-GPS and lacks regular GPS. I don't know a ton about this stuff but I did read that connecting to GPS can sometimes be an issue if you only have a-GPS and your connection sucks.
Hopefully this is something that can be fixed with a software update. Who knows, maybe this is why those of us with the I317/I317M are the last ones to get the OTA update. I'm gonna call rogers today and let them know about the issue and see what they say. I don't wanna go through the hassle of exchanging my phone if every handset has this issue right now.
Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
RazzBot said:
I don't wanna go through the hassle of exchanging my phone if every handset has this issue right now.
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I am not sure if everyone is having this defect with their phone. I hear some phones lock instantly on gps signal even indoors. Can you let me know what Rogers tells you after you call. Would be appreciated. Thank you.
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You could try flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442038
I'm assuming OP has already tried this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0.
My Rogers Note 2 has no problems with GPS at all. If you're all stock and have spotty connections, than it's your area. Tall buildings would probably hinder GPS fixes initially.
Rogers here unlocked . Telus network. Rooted and themed and modded. GPS works wonderfully.
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You could try flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442038
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@Class said:
Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
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ThaiM said:
My Rogers Note 2 has no problems with GPS at all. If you're all stock and have spotty connections, than it's your area. Tall buildings would probably hinder GPS fixes initially.
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Right now I'm stock/unrooted and I intend to stay that way for the time being. I'll be heading to the mall later so I'll pay a visit to the Rogers store and Wireless Wave (awesome third party wireless store in Canada - they really know their ****) and see what they say.
I have the bell version. Just tested on lte. In my house locked on in 4 secs with no wifi.. Gps works great on my phone.
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Sorry I took so long to respond but I got sucked in to the mall lol.
So, long story short. Nobody has any clue and the unusually clueless staff at the rogers store (casual Christmas employees) basically said I need to talk to Samsung cuz my 15 days are up. The guys at wireless wave hadn't heard anything about anybody having any issues with gps. Finally, I went to Telus and found someone who actually had a clue and she said it was the first she'd heard of it and actually recommended I check xda.
On my way home now and then I'll call rogers. I'm not hopeful about the outcome lol.
Stay tuned...
I'll post back again when I
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Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
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Im using the perseus kernel and get an almost instant lock but im on telus
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On my way home now and then I'll call rogers. I'm not hopeful about the outcome lol.
Stay tuned...
I'll post back again when I
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sorry about your luck at the mall.
Curious to know what rogers says to you ! :good:
Hello folks,
Just an update .. I have been playing around with waze (free at the appstore) for the last day and a half and my gps has been flawless.
Our GPS issues could more then likely be with the actual Navigation app that comes pre installed.
By the way Waze seems to be very impressive I must admit :good:
I used something similar to that app posted.the ones I have is called gpstest.showing 0 satellites for me.like another poster said, should not have to restart the phone or flash firmware on it for GPS to work.it should work otb
Thanks for the feedback
deadpres said:
Should not have to restart your phone every time you want to use navigation.
I am having the same issue.
The GPS icon won't even display in the info bar without a restart.
Do you think this is a hardware or software issue ??
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Interesting... I've had this issue happen only once. Nothing I did would start a GPS search. I waited about 2 hours outdoors in a car. Once I restarted the phone, it had a lock on lots of sattelites within 10 sec.
It hasn't happened since.

How do I reset google now location settings?

I moved a couple months ago to another city, but Google thinks I'm only visiting so it keeps showing me hotel and tourist hotspots even though I've been here for quit some time.
Any ideas on how to fix this?
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confusedfella said:
I moved a couple months ago to another city, but Google thinks I'm only visiting so it keeps showing me hotel and tourist hotspots even though I've been here for quit some time.
Any ideas on how to fix this?
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Have you changed your home setting in Maps?
pfmiller said:
Have you changed your home setting in Maps?
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No. I thought google designated locations like home and work based on the time spent in these locations?
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No. I thought google designated locations like home and work based on the time spent in these locations?
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I'm not sure, but there is also a place to set your home and work addresses from within Google Now under the Traffic card settings. I think that's the same as the Maps location, but either one is worth a try.

[Q] Location on nexus 7 way wrong

I got my new Nexus on Sunday (luv the Staples coupon / thx) and location is insisting I am in a town around 50 miles from where I live; two apps - weatherbug and google now. Anyone know how to fix??
Same problem...
AMEHAC said:
I got my new Nexus on Sunday (luv the Staples coupon / thx) and location is insisting I am in a town around 50 miles from where I live; two apps - weatherbug and google now. Anyone know how to fix??
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I've had my Nexus for a few months now and all of a sudden I started experiencing the same problem the other day. If I check the weather card on Now it picks up my current location but when I 'drill' into the detail all of a sudden I'm in France! Similar thing when searching, I get asked if I want to change my default google page from UK to FR and I get prices in € instead of my usual £.
I've tried rebooting, turning the GPS off and on, disabled and then re-enabled my location tracking settings... all to no avail. I've also set my home and work locations on Google...
If anyone has the vaguest inclination about what might be going on, I'd be much obliged to hear about it.
Thanks
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I've had my Nexus for a few months now and all of a sudden I started experiencing the same problem the other day. If I check the weather card on Now it picks up my current location but when I 'drill' into the detail all of a sudden I'm in France! Similar thing when searching, I get asked if I want to change my default google page from UK to FR and I get prices in € instead of my usual £.
I've tried rebooting, turning the GPS off and on, disabled and then re-enabled my location tracking settings... all to no avail. I've also set my home and work locations on Google...
If anyone has the vaguest inclination about what might be going on, I'd be much obliged to hear about it.
Thanks
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Already several threads about this. Search.
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Already several threads about this. Search.
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Thanks, very helpful! How do you think I found this thread in the first place moron! If you want to be useful, how's about pointing me in the direction of said threads then?
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Post de-bantered. I lost all control...
WTH??
I always think it's better just to answer the question, with an appropriate response.
Instead, there's some useless banter posted.
How about you "so called" senior members, just answer the individuals question? Want to build your reputation in a positive way, then help out. It was a simple question.
If you want to post banter, then go to another site please.
Carry On now.
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I always think it's better just to answer the question, with an appropriate response.
Instead, there's some useless banter posted.
How about you "so called" senior members, just answer the individuals question? Want to build your reputation in a positive way, then help out. It was a simple question.
If you want to post banter, then go to another site please.
Carry On now.
MD
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Thanks MD, I can't tell you how welcome it is to see a sensible post
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Thanks MD, I can't tell how welcome it is to see a sensible post
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Eh, when you;re new, people expect you to use Google and find the answer. You'll get used to it. Don't worry, there's a lot of good folks here who are willing to help.
Ok, in answer to your issue, I guess a Mod has to come in and do it.
Go to Settings/Locations.
Turn off the Provider (auto, or use Provider Settings) option, and enter your city manually. (make sure you also select your time zone)
You may also have to do this with your weather widget and do a city search under it's options.
The reason being, if everything is set to auto, based on Provider location, they may not have a base exactly in your City. So we have to set one manually. Or they will use what ever is closest.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Eh, when you;re new, people expect you to use Google and find the answer. You'll get used to it. Don't worry, there's a lot of good folks here who are willing to help.
Ok, in answer to your issue, I guess a Mod has to come in and do it.
Go to Settings/Locations.
Turn off the Provider (auto, or use Provider Settings) option, and enter your city manually. (make sure you also select your time zone)
You may also have to do this with your weather widget and do a city search under it's options.
The reason being, if everything is set to auto, based on Provider location, they may not have a base exactly in your City. So we have to set one manually. Or they will use what ever is closest.
MD
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Excellent, glad to hear there are good folk
RE your fix, I'll give it a try. Just to say in the meantime though that I've got a Galaxy Nexus as well (getting on a bit now admittedly) and that's absolutely fine with locations etc. Also the Nexus 7 has been perfectly fine for the past few months... I only mention that because of your point about provider location etc.
I'll give it a try and let ya know though.
Oooh and as I've typing my response I've just been alerted to the fact that I've got 4.3 ready for installation (must've just come through OTA) - perhaps that'll jump-start things into working again.
Thanks again
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Location on nexus 7 way wrong
I got my problem resolved. I called Google help and they had me do a factory reset. Initially, that didn't work. I went into apps and drilled down to maps app and cleared all cache and data. I am now seeing the maps app pinpoint me in my exact location. Weather app is also precise. Thaanks for the help.
AMEHAC said:
I got my problem resolved. I called Google help and they had me do a factory reset. Initially, that didn't work. I went into apps and drilled down to maps app and cleared all cache and data. I am now seeing the maps app pinpoint me in my exact location. Weather app is also precise. Thaanks for the help.
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Oooh factory reset... I must confess that prospect doesn't fill with me with joy, but I guess if it's the only way to get things working again then needs must. Appreciate the info, as always, thanks.
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AMEHAC said:
I got my problem resolved. I called Google help and they had me do a factory reset. Initially, that didn't work. I went into apps and drilled down to maps app and cleared all cache and data. I am now seeing the maps app pinpoint me in my exact location. Weather app is also precise. Thaanks for the help.
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Ha Ha. The only thing more drastic than that, is to re-flash the whole ROM :silly:
Gotta love Google Support. Hard reset is their first advice. Unfortunately, be aware, when you do that, you lose all personal data, so you should always back up your information, docs, photos, etc. just in case.
Location on nexus 7 way wrong
As it turns out my problem did not go away. I turned off the Nexus; back on a few hours later. My eyes went buggy as I went into maps, see it load beautifully to my location and then, in a flash, move back to that same location about 50 miles from my location. I don't get it. Help.

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