I have been flashing ROMs on my SGS3 for about 3 months now and I have recently ran into an issue where I can't get my GPS to lock on when I use navigation or anything for that matter. I want to fix this but I don't know where to start. I tried some things that others have told me like: like flashing back to stock, unrooting, and using GPS status to fix it but it still won't work. If someone could help, I'd appreciate it, thanks.
Josh Talltree
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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
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The problem: GPS Can't find location. (Samsung Galaxy S II TMobile)
A friend of mine have SGSII from TMo and the GPS and any app that uses location can't find the location, the phone is stock gingerbread no root nothing. We already uninstall Maps updates and re installed it, Cache and data was cleared too, we force stop the app do several reboots, WiFi is enabled and GPS enabled all settings on Menu>Settings>Location Services are enabled. What could be happening? There is any code to reset GPS or VRAM on the TMo variant?
Edit: We Also Factory Reset the device nothing yet... frustrating...
well get off wifi because using wifi allows you to be pinpointed with the wifi not the GPS.
then go stand outside for like 5 mins with the gps on. If that doesn't work. Download Fasterfix, choose location and click GO or whatever. Then go stand outside for quicker lockon.
Teo032 said:
well get off wifi because using wifi allows you to be pinpointed with the wifi not the GPS.
then go stand outside for like 5 mins with the gps on. If that doesn't work. Download Fasterfix, choose location and click GO or whatever. Then go stand outside for quicker lockon.
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thanks I'll try that. It worked How I did not think of that? lol
glad it worked, you would be surprise how many people overlook the simplest logic lol
Up until last week my gps would lock quickly and would not show up in the notification bar unless I was running an app that requires location services
Now gps is constantly searching for a gps signal and it takes a lot longer for the gps to lock
Is there anything I can use to see what is trying to use a gps signal? I've tried closing out of my process but it keeps going. I've tried restarting my phone and while it seems to work a few minutes later it's back
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andy_d0 said:
Up until last week my gps would lock quickly and would not show up in the notification bar unless I was running an app that requires location services
Now gps is constantly searching for a gps signal and it takes a lot longer for the gps to lock
Is there anything I can use to see what is trying to use a gps signal? I've tried closing out of my process but it keeps going. I've tried restarting my phone and while it seems to work a few minutes later it's back
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try this:
In settings, turn developer options off if it's on
Turn GPS and everything is location and services (in settings) off
Go into google services framework in applications, settings, and clear data
Go into maps, delete updates if any and clear data aswell
Reboot the phone
Update google maps (very important)
Reboot
Turn on GPS and everything in location and services in settings
what version of android are you running? recently update to JB?
Sometimes GPS status app works for me or try the above posted method as it almost always works
Hey guys I was tweaked ROM and when I open google maps it took like 5 to 10 minutes to get a gps lock. I switched ROMS and it is still doing the same thing. Any ideas on how to fix it?
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Try gps status from playstore... or it could be hardware related? ... Also, maybe try stock/factory ROM.
as said gps status app..
go into menu setting forget gps. then update gps.. Been a while since i had to use it so forget the exact words... Do this out in clear sky . But do not use gpS FIX APP.. it will loose the sats.
I was about to make a thread, and I saw this. I am in the same boat as you are. Also On Tweaked 2.0
I've tried using google, xda search, and various apps to which none offered a solution to this problem.
I've installed Faster GPS from the play store, which seems to minimize the time it takes to lock. Much improvement after installing. Give it a whirl.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fastergps
For some reason and before I system update the tablet once more... Is your GPS working at all? so far I cannot lock to any satellites with GPS hardware enabled and google access turned on?! I do have the wifi location disabled do I need that enabled to make the built in GPS work?
I havent rebooted yet after initial boot and first system update and have the icon in top left corner saying there is another 55.1mb update...
everyone elses gps working without wifi location enabled?
i think enabling wifi allows gps to get a more accurate single by pinging the access points but it should still work with wifi disabled.
slyr114 said:
i think enabling wifi allows gps to get a more accurate single by pinging the access points but it should still work with wifi disabled.
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So far its still not working need verification from a new owner and gps test and gps status
skyhawk21 said:
So far its still not working need verification from a new owner and gps test and gps status
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Powered off tablet and back on, finally got a gps icon searching, didnt find satellites at my desk where my galaxy s3 and sero 7 pro tablet get 9-17 locks..
Went by window and got 3 satellites not locked. quit gps status tried gps test and the gps icon is gone again and gps wont come on although its enabled. What gives? defective nexus 7? anyone else with same or similar issues?
No issues, using gps test, it locked on within 15 seconds or so, 12 of 17 sats. indoors.
Got it working finally, took awhile... Had to follow the directions here:
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/maps/q24Cq4sQAtc
did not update maps from the stock one installed already.. went by window waiting 2 minutes and it finally downloaded AGPS data and finally saw 19 sats and locked on to 6-10 of them.. Now when I test with GPSTEST and GPS STATUS and MAPS everything is working like it should and it finds my location in about 15 seconds or so and its dead on 3-5 meters in MAPS and pointing correct direction for magnetometer sensor inside..
So if anyone else has issues try the instructions above!
skyhawk21 said:
Got it working finally, took awhile... Had to follow the directions here:
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/maps/q24Cq4sQAtc
did not update maps from the stock one installed already.. went by window waiting 2 minutes and it finally downloaded AGPS data and finally saw 19 sats and locked on to 6-10 of them.. Now when I test with GPSTEST and GPS STATUS and MAPS everything is working like it should and it finds my location in about 15 seconds or so and its dead on 3-5 meters in MAPS and pointing correct direction for magnetometer sensor inside..
So if anyone else has issues try the instructions above!
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Is there a notification showing the agps data was downloaded?
No notification and still having gps issues who else out there is?
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No notification and still having gps issues who else out there is?
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I'm still having issues too. Followed the map uninstall and data clear steps in your linked post. Works for about 30 minutes then goes back to no signal.
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blckngldhwk said:
I'm still having issues too. Followed the map uninstall and data clear steps in your linked post. Works for about 30 minutes then goes back to no signal.
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Try this
Knock on Wood, I think I got the gps problems nipped in the butt!
I had to reset the tablet from system settings after having both updates installed, when setting up tablet (initial boot) enable all location stuff except for the new android 4.3 wifi location while off option.. Also make sure to disable backup and restore options while doing the initial install.
Now so far GPS has been working steadily ever since first initial boot, no need to reset and power up again and after trying it for an hour all gps apps back and forth its still finding signal sometimes instant sometimes 20 seconds or so but no issues like before this time...
Working like it should now! I guess a hard reset after all updates was needed to reconfigure things!
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So far its still not working need verification from a new owner and gps test and gps status
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WiFi allows a quick load of the agps almanac data. Without it, it may take several minutes with a clear sky view to get a complete load of the satellite almanac once loaded, it should be good for a rapid fix for several days. If used often enough, it will keep the almanac current and always get a fix within seconds..
I cnat seem to get GPS to lock on. It always says searching for GPS on maps, and on waze it just says it can't get a GPS signal.
I'm on liquid smooth 4/13, and quantum kernel 4/18.
I tried messing with some build.prop setting like the gprsclass and others and nothing will fix it. I even updated the gps with android tweaker 2 from the play store.
I can't even get gps to work when I'm on WiFi.
Both liquid smooth and the pacman rom won't lock onto a gps signal.
Anyone have any insight I need gps for my new job.
Anyone?
In the first few posts of s3rx rom, there are some gps fixes you could try out
pre4speed said:
In the first few posts of s3rx rom, there are some gps fixes you could try out
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I actually figures it out last night thanks to this poster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52060467
A factory reset under settings fixed my GPS issue. Don't know how since I formatted my internal SD not to long ago. But hey it worked and that's all that matters.
Thank for a response though, I will check out the GPS stuff on s3rx, especially if I have any other problems.
UnXKnown0 said:
I cnat seem to get GPS to lock on. It always says searching for GPS on maps, and on waze it just says it can't get a GPS signal.
I'm on liquid smooth 4/13, and quantum kernel 4/18.
I tried messing with some build.prop setting like the gprsclass and others and nothing will fix it. I even updated the gps with android tweaker 2 from the play store.
I can't even get gps to work when I'm on WiFi.
Both liquid smooth and the pacman rom won't lock onto a gps signal.
Anyone have any insight I need gps for my new job.
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1. Easiest and most reliable way. Try this first!
Enter the Samsung service mode by typing this code into the dial pad *#197328640#
Then go to Mainmenu>UMTS>Common>NV REBUILD>NV REBUILD> (Important: don't exit the menu yet!)
Wait 30+ sec
Long press power button and select "Restart / Reboot"
Now check your GPS from any software that may use GPS like "Maps" or "GPS Status"
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They already solved the problem, but just so you know, you have to be running a stock based rom with a stock dialer to use the NV Rebuild method.
It won't work on AOSP/CM based roms like he was using.