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GPS

I haven't seen any new updates on this in a while so am I the only one still having problems with the GPS not working?
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phantasybm said:
I haven't seen any new updates on this in a while so am I the only one still having problems with the GPS not working?
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Mine is acting up as well... Google maps seems to be working, but I tried using the speedtest.net app, and it failed to acquire location... hmmm....

phantasybm said:
I haven't seen any new updates on this in a while so am I the only one still having problems with the GPS not working?
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The GPS issue has been "fixed". Most people's A-GPS got updated and they're getting locks again.

martonikaj said:
The GPS issue has been "fixed". Most people's A-GPS got updated and they're getting locks again.
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what does that mean has been fixed? by google? by an app? i am having bad GPS issues as well wont get a damn lock especially in Navigation app

droodski said:
what does that mean has been fixed? by google? by an app? i am having bad GPS issues as well wont get a damn lock especially in Navigation app
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have you tried the fix (toggling Google location services)?

harveydent said:
have you tried the fix (toggling Google location services)?
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I have, speedtest.net isn't working.... but maps seems to lock on.... not quite sure what's going on.... maybe it's the speedtest app??? idk...
edit: just tried speedtest.net on my i..... err.... "other" phone.... and speedtest.net isn't finding a location server either.... so it's not my nexus.... maybe the GPS is working after all...

The "fix" does nothing for me and I've tried GPS test GPS status and faster fix. Have reset the a GPS setting and still nothing. The GPS icon doesn't flash or fill in it just stays empty until after about 30 seconds then tells me unable to get a location
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droodski said:
what does that mean has been fixed? by google? by an app? i am having bad GPS issues as well wont get a damn lock especially in Navigation app
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Google fixed A-GPS data that they were serving phones. People are now reporting that they're able to get locks again. Mine's been a bit shaky still, but I do lock eventually.

Try another rom. I was using cm10 alpha and was starting to blame my gnex. But then I tried jelly bean stock, liquid ics, and some other rom. And GPS started to work like a champ. Instant GPS lock. And while I was on edge too! Try another rom.
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i cant get NAVIGATION app to lock at all -- on the OTA deodexed JB rom from the forums -- did full data wipe re-install still cant get a lock

Try liquid ics. I'm using he GSM nexus with T-mobile. This would help determine if its a software issue or hardware. Yesterday I put liquid ics and stock jb.to the test by driving around my city and they both locked on and responded very fast.
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What are the GPS issues everyone has had? I'm on GSM and has always had a great GPS performance for as long as I can remember...

Timmyfoxeh said:
What are the GPS issues everyone has had? I'm on GSM and has always had a great GPS performance for as long as I can remember...
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Last week, some bad A-GPS data got pushed out to Nexus devices, and people were unable to get a GPS lock for several days.

I had no issues when everyone was reporting GPS issues but today my GNex took at least 3-4 minutes to lock onto GPS. I'm not confident it isn't ROM issue, I'd have to run some other tests to isolate it, but there is definitely something weird going on with GNex's GPS.

Google Maps Battery Pig

Is anyone else seeing this? It tops my list of wakelocks and I don't use latitude .

GPS=battery killer
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This is after a fresh boot WITHOUT me starting Maps. I hardly ever use it!

robbyr said:
This is after a fresh boot WITHOUT me starting Maps. I hardly ever use it!
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Shut off GPS when your not using it, which is most of the time for me. Most apps ,like weather, can use the network for location based services. Unless your navigation, there's almost no need for GPS.
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Xalky said:
Shut off GPS when your not using it, which is most of the time for me. Most apps ,like weather, can use the network for location based services. Unless your navigation, there's almost no need for GPS.
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Will turning off GPS prevent the "NetworkLocationLocator" wakelock?

I would always find that maps had started it self and used battery.
Now I have used Rom Toolbox to stop it from auto starting and it is behaving it self.

Not to hijack the thread, but whenever someone attaches a thumbnail to a thread, all I see is "Attached Thumbnails" and there is image. Anyone know why?

Update
I use PhoneWeaver (totally underrated app!) and for poops and giggles, I added the GPS toggle in all of the profiles except car mode. Before I have always just left the GPS on and figured if nothing needed it, it wouldn't be used.
Now that the GPS is disabled, the maps process never pops in and battery life is once again back to normal.

robbyr said:
I use PhoneWeaver (totally underrated app!) and for poops and giggles, I added the GPS toggle in all of the profiles except car mode. Before I have always just left the GPS on and figured if nothing needed it, it wouldn't be used.
Now that the GPS is disabled, the maps process never pops in and battery life is once again back to normal.
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+1 for phoneweaver
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CM10 GPS & Battery

Is there any time frame when we can expect a fix on these two items?
These two fixed would make CM10 satisfactory for me.
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Altaman said:
Is there any time frame when we can expect a fix on these two items?
These two fixed would make CM10 satisfactory for me.
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time frame? what time frame lol? but seriously, im on cm10 and gps works, it takes about 30 seconds to get a lock, but i can deal with that. i also dont have any battery issues, i even uninstalled juice defender. which cm are u on? im on dec 07 nightly, and all seems well. the only thing that seems to be missing is gallery settings

I am using 08 and battery js not good at all and maps can not pickup location.
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Altaman said:
I am using 08 and battery js not good at all and maps can not pickup location.
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try flashing dec 07 nightly see if that helps with the battery.
when i flashed cm10 i had the same problem with gps. go to settings - location access- and make sure its on, gps satellites and wifi/mobile network are checked . GPS source should be "use internal GPS". after that stay in settings and go to accounts- google-location settings- "let Google apps access your location" set to on. i hope this helps

CM10 12/5 >> gps gives big range for location, never locks
CM10 doesn't show gps icon, right..?

Battery is user dependent. We all use our phones differently. Battery might be good for me but poor for you.
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MoeisHere said:
go to settings - location access- and make sure its on, gps satellites and wifi/mobile network are checked . GPS source should be "use internal GPS". after that stay in settings and go to accounts- google-location settings- "let Google apps access your location" set to on. i hope this helps
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Works perfectly, thanks so much for your help.
Altaman
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i386W7 said:
CM10 12/5 >> gps gives big range for location, never locks
CM10 doesn't show gps icon, right..?
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yes it does. if ur not getting the icon u most likely arent getting a lock

For Battery use : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798765
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MoeisHere said:
yes it does. if ur not getting the icon u most likely arent getting a lock
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Is there a way to fix it without flashing stock rom?._.

i386W7 said:
Is there a way to fix it without flashing stock rom?._.
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first u need to see if ur getting any kind of lock. open navigation app and search for a place. if its stuck on "searching for gps" ur not getting a lock.
try this:
go to settings - location access- and make sure its on, gps satellites and wifi/mobile network are checked . GPS source should be "use internal GPS". after that stay in settings and go to accounts- google-location settings- "let Google apps access your location" set to on. i hope this helps

you could try the steps in the sticky of this thread. if that doesnt work then resort to stock and get it fixed. it's a relatively quick process with mobile odin and everroot.

GPS still not working

So I've searched around and nothing has helped. I have already tried the agps patch to no avail. I am currently on CM 10.1. I would love to use my GPS. Any ideas? Btw, I have tried turning off gps and turning it back on while Maps or another app is searching for gps signal but that didn't work neither.
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On the latest MC6 radio.
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eulin87 said:
So I've searched around and nothing has helped. I have already tried the agps patch to no avail. I am currently on CM 10.1. I would love to use my GPS. Any ideas? Btw, I have tried turning off gps and turning it back on while Maps or another app is searching for gps signal but that didn't work neither.
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Can you provide a bit more? Is the GPS not turning on? Incorrect location?
Make sure when you're testing you have a clear view of a good chunk of the sky. Turn off "Allow Mock Locations" (in developer options) to make sure something isn't providing bad information overriding the GPS antenna. Also make sure the app you're using has permission to use Fine Location

GaidinBDJ said:
Can you provide a bit more? Is the GPS not turning on? Incorrect location?
Make sure when you're testing you have a clear view of a good chunk of the sky. Turn off "Allow Mock Locations" (in developer options) to make sure something isn't providing bad information overriding the GPS antenna. Also make sure the app you're using has permission to use Fine Location
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For example, when I try to use Maps, under the GPS icon I see "Location Set by GPS." it still does not work though. Last time I tried using it was while I was running outdoors and it still did not grab any signal. I'll try to take off Allow Mocking but can't seem to find it. Lol. I'll keep looking.
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I've had the exact same issue ever since flashing 10. My phone doesn't even pick up satellites or anything. I flashed back to an ICS ROM, and everything worked flawlessly. Even on the stick touchwiz 4.1.2 it worked, but on cyanogenmod, I haven't been able to get anything.

I just switched to Jedi Mind Trick 6 and still the same issue! What now?
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Exact same problem here... CM10 without gps fix!
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Gps issues

There are no posts in here about it, so am I the only one with issues? Signal loses lock about every 5 seconds, and bounces me all over the place in Google maps, and Navigon. I'm completely stock. I downloaded a gps app, and it's locking on to 12 or so satellites.
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n1gh7m4r3 said:
There are no posts in here about it, so am I the only one with issues? Signal loses lock about every 5 seconds, and bounces me all over the place in Google maps, and Navigon. I'm completely stock. I downloaded a gps app, and it's locking on to 12 or so satellites.
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i just use the one installed and it works fine. GPS works great as I use it for my cycling apps...spot on

Hmm thanks. I may have to get this one replaced, I use gps daily for my business.
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thinkjoey said:
i just use the one installed and it works fine. GPS works great as I use it for my cycling apps...spot on
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Just to clarify, what app is pre installed that you are using?
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n1gh7m4r3 said:
Just to clarify, what app is pre installed that you are using?
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the google maps - it has navigation built in

try to clear data and cache settings

just a "duh" note, make sure GPS is on and not just network location, I'm sure you all have but it never hurts to triple check also check your powersave mode, not sure if they may have an effect on it.

My gps is terrible too. Not sure why... Looking for a solution.
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Mine works perfectly with Waze and Trapster. Haven't tried with Google Maps Navigation though.
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Try using faster fix.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix
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Try using gps status form the market
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I used TopNTP from the playstore and GPS status gets a lock in 2s every time. Before it would take 30 seconds
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aironite said:
I used TopNTP from the playstore and GPS status gets a lock in 2s every time. Before it would take 30 seconds
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Faster fix and top ntp do the same thing it changes the GPS server from a generic one to one to what part of the world you live in
Then use GPS status/GPS test to update agps. Bam good to go. As long as it's not a hardware problem
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(sorry for bad english )my gps having fixing problem also but its irratic ...may time its dosent locate any available settalite and many times its available but cant fix it....and its happens all theway and tried many gps fix softwares.......is it my antinna problem or hardware problem? i dont see any gps hardware problems issue on foums yet....so i am so confused where is the exact problem?

I have used both and Faster fix and top ntp on my rooted phone and neither one works to fix my GPS. Got to love T-Mobile.

ozzyzorda said:
I have used both and Faster fix and top ntp on my rooted phone and neither one works to fix my GPS. Got to love T-Mobile.
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Same here. I also tried bending the "leaf contacts" on the phone so the antenna makes a good connection.
My phone can see 25 satellites but it can't get a GPS lock, any ideas?

I have had serious problems with GPS on custom ROM's (among other issues). They would show the satellites, but it worked like garbage.
I did a full wipe, and ODIN'd to stock, and it's been great ever since then.
Have you tried making a nandroid, and doing a factory reset and full wipe, to see if it works well after? That should allow you to rule out if it's hardware related or software.