Hi! I have 3month old Tmobile Galaxy S4. Everything is great expect for GPS. My GPS wont lock on. When GPS refuse to lock on. I use an app called GPS Status & Toolbox. I use GPS Status to reset my GPS. Then I go back to Google Maps and GPS will lock on. After 3 or few days, GPS will stop working. I go to back to GPS STATUS app to reset the GPS. Then GPS will work again. Then repeat.
Is that software issue or hardware issue? I hate it when GPS stop working and I have to reset it.
And no, I don't have Yahoo Weather. Hope you have any tips or ideas. Thanks
I don't know for sure...but this screams "software issue" to me. Are you rooted?
If so I would suggest trying a different rom to see if the problem goes away
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Sounds like a time issue. GPS cannot function correctly without correct time. Maybe you have "network-update time and date" disabled? You maybe can also try a diff radio? Or reflash your existing one.
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Skipjacks said:
I don't know for sure...but this screams "software issue" to me. Are you rooted?
If so I would suggest trying a different rom to see if the problem goes away
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No. Its stock and never rooted. I was thinking of flashing CM 10.1 RC2.
I also check the time setting. Automatic date and time and Automatic time zone are checked.
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Anyone else having GPS lock issues? I was on 4g with my GPs on trying to find the nearest Starbucks and it totally wouldnt lock on.
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Same
I've asked a few times
Help
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PinnerProxy said:
Anyone else having GPS lock issues? I was on 4g with my GPs on trying to find the nearest Starbucks and it totally wouldnt lock on.
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If you do a search, there are many threads attempting to fix the GPS lock issue. Samsung seems to always have problems with the GPS on their phones.
What works for me the best is first getting a lock by running the "GPS Status" app, then running Google Maps or whatever program.
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beezar said:
If you do a search, there are many threads attempting to fix the GPS lock issue. Samsung seems to always have problems with the GPS on their phones.
What works for me the best is first getting a lock by running the "GPS Status" app, then running Google Maps or whatever program.
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+1 on this.
I drove to my cousin's house last night and the GPS was giving me fits. Once I got there, I searched up a fix and came across the "GPS Status" program. I installed it, ran it, and then google navigation worked perfectly afterwards.
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....
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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.
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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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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...
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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...
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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.
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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
I read that the 4.4.4 update had a problem with the GPS locking, well wouldn't lock at all. I rooted and I'm running a custom ROM on 5.1.1 and oddly enough my GPS still isn't locking...any solution? I'm researching now
Never heard that. I'm on 4.4.4, and my GPS locks within 3-4 seconds.
That's why I don't flash ROMs. ALWAYS messes up my GPS.
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Never heard that. I'm on 4.4.4, and my GPS locks within 3-4 seconds.
That's why I don't flash ROMs. ALWAYS messes up my GPS.
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It was messed up before the ROM though
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It was messed up before the ROM though
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When did it start? Once you updated it to 4.4.4? Before that? You can't tell the difference between you're GPS pure 4.4.4 and post 4.4.4?
All I know is, I'm on 4.4.4, and my GPS locks in insanely fast. Flashed a certain rom, and took longer to lock on, and Google maps would be inverted, and just looked outdated and strange for some reason. I rely on GPS too much to mess up a great thing.
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When did it start? Once you updated it to 4.4.4? Before that? You can't tell the difference between you're GPS pure 4.4.4 and post 4.4.4?
All I know is, I'm on 4.4.4, and my GPS locks in insanely fast. Flashed a certain rom, and took longer to lock on, and Google maps would be inverted, and just looked outdated and strange for some reason. I rely on GPS too much to mess up a great thing.
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This phone was given to me as a backup and when I updated to 4.4.4 that's when it didn't lock anymore. That's why I rooted and put a custom ROM on it and I still don't have working GPS
I too never had problems with GPS. Try faster gps from playstore
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i tried faster BPS it still says searching, i googled it and some say it's a hardware issue possibly. there has to be something i can flash or a ROM that can fix this. ive flashed 2 different ROMs and it still isn't working.....man this is the pitts!!
Not if it's a hardware issue, which it could be. Only other thing you can try is to open the device and make sure there are no loose connections, or tighten some screws
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Sometimes you have to let the device sit outside for a half hour and let it find it's own lock.
Then once it figures out what hemisphere it's in, it is faster the next time.
Sometimes that works. Sometimes it doesn't. It's worth a shot though.