[Q] Weak GPS? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3

My note 3 works great, except the GPS.
Outside= no problem
Inside any building= takes 15 minutes, if it locks on at all!
My old phone has absolutely no problems in the same spot (HTC Dinc2).
Is this normal for the note 3, or should I consider a replacement?
I've tried all the "Fix-it" type apps from the playstore, with no change.
Edited: Forgot to mention that I'm still on jelly bean. Holding off on kitkat for a while.
Did anyone notice an improvement on KK, if their note had gps problems before?
Should I try a custom rom? I'm stock rooted atm.

siskiou said:
My note 3 works great, except the GPS.
Outside= no problem
Inside any building= takes 15 minutes, if it locks on at all!
My old phone has absolutely no problems in the same spot (HTC Dinc2).
Is this normal for the note 3, or should I consider a replacement?
I've tried all the "Fix-it" type apps from the playstore, with no change.
Should I try a custom rom? I'm stock rooted atm.
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Do a full wipe and try a custom rom. When I tried to run rooted stock my gps was putting me in a different state. Switched over to Infamous and all is right in the world again.

Download and install topNTP from the play store give it root access click install at the bottom select create files and reboot.
I use this app after every rom I flash and it gives me a gps lock in literally a couple of seconds even indoors.
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I got to ask what you need GPS for inside?
TWEAKED N3

siskiou said:
My note 3 works great, except the GPS.
Outside= no problem
Inside any building= takes 15 minutes, if it locks on at all!
My old phone has absolutely no problems in the same spot (HTC Dinc2).
Is this normal for the note 3, or should I consider a replacement?
I've tried all the "Fix-it" type apps from the playstore, with no change.
Edited: Forgot to mention that I'm still on jelly bean. Holding off on kitkat for a while.
Did anyone notice an improvement on KK, if their note had gps problems before?
Should I try a custom rom? I'm stock rooted atm.
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Same problem here, running KK, all stock (not rooted). Lucky if I get a fix at all at times. Oddly, i've found that if I boot into recovery, do a factory reset and clear the cache, GPS works just fine till I reboot the phone. After the reboot, it reverts to the same ole GPS problems. Seems like some type of software issue to me, odd that it would exist in JB and KK though...
Justin

On kk GPS locks in less then 5 seconds on cold start
TWEAKED N3

BACARDILIMON said:
I got to ask what you need GPS for inside?
TWEAKED N3
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I like to set up routes, when still at home.
And apps like Lookout or Cerberus do much better with a good GPS signal.

kingofkings11 said:
Download and install topNTP
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Tried that already and didn't do a thing for me, unfortunately.

Turbo4V said:
Same problem here
Justin
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From what I've read, there are different versions of the GPS module. Some work better than others.
Though that was mainly reported for the AT&T version.
BACARDILIMON said:
On kk GPS locks in less then 5 seconds on cold start
TWEAKED N3
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Did you have problems with GPS before updating to KK?
I'm still on the fence.

siskiou said:
From what I've read, there are different versions of the GPS module. Some work better than others.
Though that was mainly reported for the AT&T version.
Did you have problems with GPS before updating to KK?
I'm still on the fence.
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No never did
TWEAKED N3

siskiou said:
Tried that already and didn't do a thing for me, unfortunately.
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Try it after a fresh install
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Looking at the at&t gps problem sounds exactly like the problems that I'm having. I wonder if they have a fix that might work for the tmo version?
Justin

kingofkings11 said:
Try it after a fresh install
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You mean a factory reset?
Turbo4V said:
Looking at the at&t gps problem sounds exactly like the problems that I'm having. I wonder if they have a fix that might work for the tmo version?
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Didn't they get a software update? Though IIRC, a lot of people returned their phones for a replacement with a newer radio.

I have the same problems with GPS on my unlocked n900t.
It worked in the beginning and then almost stopped. I couldn't get any satellites on the street using GoogleMaps.
I wiped all the data and installed cyanogen 11 4.4.4 ROM, after that GPS was working good during the 1st day however I was loosing the signal in San Francisco downtown among the skyscrapers. But yesterday it didn't work again at all.
I tried TopNTP but it seems it didn't help at all.
BTW NFC doesn't work on Cyanogen11 either, so I can't use GoogleWallet now.
What can I do to fix that?
Started thinking about turning to Iphone more and more

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Wifi connectivity issues

Hey all, I was hoping someone else has had this issue and has fixed it. I'm running a stock unrooted phone and when I connect to wifi, it connects to the AP and obtains an IP, but I cannot go out to any website or use any app that needs a connection (facebook app, etc). Things I've done:
Restarted phone
Factory reset phone
rebooted router
Tried other roms
Sent to samsung (they did a SW update) x2
Forgot the network, then reconnected
This is getting extremely frustrating as it's been this way since I've had it, but it got worse with the ICS update. Anything that anyone has tried and actually worked? The funny thing is, when you reflash the phone or do a factory reset, it works for about an hour then stops. Thanks in advance!
Have you ever connected that phone to a different wifi?
I encountered an issue a few months back where something went wonky and i had to completely reset my router and set it back up. Have you tried that too?
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Yes, I've tried different wifi AP's and none of them have worked, while others are on them including mine at home. I have not reset the router and reconfigured it because it's a cisco and as such is a pita. I have looked through my config and cannot find anything obvious. But still, others are able to connect just fine.
Same issue here. Never noticed it until recently. Reflashed LE1 and it worked for a couple of days. Going to flash the galaxy note modem tomorrow.
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I know it's a shot in the dark, but some said it worked....
Try to disable the "UPnP" in your router.
Let us know....
premiatul: I can't find anything in my router for upnp. If anyone knows how to disable it in cisco ios 12.4(11)T1, I'll gladly try it.
Autx: please let me know how that goes and if it works. Thanks!
premiatul said:
I know it's a shot in the dark, but some said it worked....
Try to disable the "UPnP" in your router.
Let us know....
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i have same problem and this didnt work its a issue with the phone not the router. seems like darkside wipe does the trick from searching around but i cant seem to get a cwm flashed on my telus s2x
curry67 said:
i have same problem and this didnt work its a issue with the phone not the router. seems like darkside wipe does the trick from searching around but i cant seem to get a cwm flashed on my telus s2x
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Is darkside wipe a temp or permanent fix, from what you've read?
Noone else has any info that may help? I would really like to get to the bottom of this. Devs: could this be a driver/kernel issue over a hw issue?
digikid said:
Noone else has any info that may help? I would really like to get to the bottom of this. Devs: could this be a driver/kernel issue over a hw issue?
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Honestly, whenever I'm running a TW based ROM I find that wifi takes awhile to connect. Any AOSP (CM/AOKP) for me is nearly instant.
Digital1325 said:
Honestly, whenever I'm running a TW based ROM I find that wifi takes awhile to connect. Any AOSP (CM/AOKP) for me is nearly instant.
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I'm running a stock, unrooted device. It connects to the ap and gets an IP address just fine, but data doesn't go across the connection when I go to the internet.
digikid said:
I'm running a stock, unrooted device. It connects to the ap and gets an IP address just fine, but data doesn't go across the connection when I go to the internet.
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You got the same problem I do... flashed a couple different radios and no luck... Going for the full odin back to stock when i get time, hopefully next weekend.
AUTX_buckeye said:
You got the same problem I do... flashed a couple different radios and no luck... Going for the full odin back to stock when i get time, hopefully next weekend.
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Thanks for the heads up that the note radio didn't work. Also, the new official update didn't fix this issue either. Maybe I'll just have t-mo replace the device since it's not happening to everyone. Thanks all for your input!
Quick question.
Did you De-bloat your phone? Ie did you remove any apps from the system directory?
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AUTX_buckeye said:
Quick question.
Did you De-bloat your phone? Ie did you remove any apps from the system directory?
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Not since the last time it returned from Samsung. And it's completely stock and unrooted right now.
I did a factory reset and the wifi came back steady for the past day I was slot more selective with my apps as I think this may have been the issue.
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curry67 said:
I did a factory reset and the wifi came back steady for the past day I was slot more selective with my apps as I think this may have been the issue.
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I'm glad this worked for you. I can't tell you how many factory resets I've done and it fails every time within a day. I bit the bullet and did a t-mo warranty exchange. Seeing as so few people actually have this problem, I'm chalking it up to my having bad luck and got a lemon. I hope the new one works fine.
I'd rather have a new one then the same one fixed lol
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After OTA 4.1.2 Update, having wifi issues/problem

I was using MrRobinson's stock rooted rom. When OTA 4.1.2 came out, I unrooted, installed patch, ran CF-Autoroot then I'm back to rooted again. However I did notice, every now and then, my wifi stays connected but connection dies. Internet connection is simply dead. So I don't get any email notifications if ever I get new emails. To fix this I have to turn wifi off/on and internet is ok again. I thought maybe I did something wrong so I wipe cache/factory reset, odin back to full stock non-rooted, installed OTA then use Exynos Abuse/Exploit to root. I am still experiencing the same issue. Att Smart Wifi is disabled. Wifi is always on under sleep policy. I have scorched the net and I can't find any solutions Any help would be much appreciated.
Mine is on the oem update no root even, and my wifi sucks now. The signal and connection will be good but it can't up or download anything. Wifi speed and cellular data speeds are all sub 1mbps also. ATT wifi is disabled also.
The only thing that helps me is to just pair to another wifi source, and go back if needed. Annoying! I'd love to find some solution also, I don't mind rooting if need be for it also.
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Had the same issue. I swapped it out for a new one and it is working fine now with the update
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thephoneguyusa said:
Had the same issue. I swapped it out for a new one and it is working fine now with the update
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Already have the phone more than a month, don't think I can swap it out
EDIT: Btw, no issues on custom roms, only having issues when using stock rom
ukic said:
Already have the phone more than a month, don't think I can swap it out
EDIT: Btw, no issues on custom roms, only having issues when using stock rom
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You can still do warranty to get a new one just call att and tell them your situation with it. This would be my best recommendation to you. Or just root and keep running roms. This is one phone that I havent had the urge to customize with a rom or anything yet
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thephoneguyusa said:
You can still do warranty to get a new one just call att and tell them your situation with it. This would be my best recommendation to you. Or just root and keep running roms. This is one phone that I havent had the urge to customize with a rom or anything yet
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Thanks for the recommendation but I also felt the same before. I thought the phone was fast enough that I didn't need to try custom roms. After trying Scott's ATT CleanRom SE, that idea was simply change. If you haven't, you should try running custom roms. Although, I would still want to know if there is a solution to this problem when running stock rom.
ukic said:
Thanks for the recommendation but I also felt the same before. I thought the phone was fast enough that I didn't need to try custom roms. After trying Scott's ATT CleanRom SE, that idea was simply change. If you haven't, you should try running custom roms. Although, I would still want to know if there is a solution to this problem when running stock rom.
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I've had similar issues since OTA upgrade to 4.1.2... Wireless auto connects to my wireless when i walk in the house, shows connected, but cannot actually download/upload/browse/etc unless i manually turn off wireless and then turn it back on, it reconnects, and works fine. Seems an issue the phone is having transitioning from celluar network to wireless...
willzilla said:
I've had similar issues since OTA upgrade to 4.1.2... Wireless auto connects to my wireless when i walk in the house, shows connected, but cannot actually download/upload/browse/etc unless i manually turn off wireless and then turn it back on, it reconnects, and works fine. Seems an issue the phone is having transitioning from celluar network to wireless...
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Thought the question remains, why when using custom rom, you don't get this kind of problem...
ukic said:
Thought the question remains, why when using custom rom, you don't get this kind of problem...
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Perhaps it's a minor bug somewhere and the custom ROMs happen to pull that wireless code piece from something other than official 4.1.2 where the bug (if it is one) is located.
willzilla said:
Perhaps it's a minor bug somewhere and the custom ROMs happen to pull that wireless code piece from something other than official 4.1.2 where the bug (if it is one) is located.
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Yeah but hopefully it will get fixed soon. As I was looking for solutions, some people think it's their wifi routers that are having issues.
ukic said:
Yeah but hopefully it will get fixed soon. As I was looking for solutions, some people think it's their wifi routers that are having issues.
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Perhaps it's an issue depending on what broadcast freq is being used by the router.
willzilla said:
Perhaps it's an issue depending on what broadcast freq is being used by the router.
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True, but 4.1.1 didn't have this issue. They must have changed something.
I don't know if it is related to the issue in this thread, but I had a problem with the phone since I got it of the WIFI constantly connecting, then disconnecting, then connecting again. I solved it by changing the security model of the router from WPA/WPA2 to WEP128.
serpent2005 said:
I don't know if it is related to the issue in this thread, but I had a problem with the phone since I got it of the WIFI constantly connecting, then disconnecting, then connecting again. I solved it by changing the security model of the router from WPA/WPA2 to WEP128.
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Yeah saw that thread somewhere but this is a whole different issue. Wifi stays connected but no connection to the internet. You get connection timeout.
Yeah mine just quits. A note 1, a note 10.1, 2 ipads, 2 iphone 4's, and xperia ion and three separate computers have had zero issues on any of the wifi networks here. In fact, if I leave it be, it will not work on the phone, and it now seems to block all the rest from access! If I turn the wifi off on this, perfect immediately afterward. Strange.
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did you try just simply reset your router?
I had all the problems in this thread after 4.1.2 A factory reset fixed it.
I'm using the international ROM (custom but fairly stock) and started experiencing the same issue when I switched ROMs.
Toggling the wifi always fixes the problem, but it's not a permanent solution. The problem seems to happen when the device goes into sleep mode for me.
Corvida said:
I'm using the international ROM (custom but fairly stock) and started experiencing the same issue when I switched ROMs.
Toggling the wifi always fixes the problem, but it's not a permanent solution. The problem seems to happen when the device goes into sleep mode for me.
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Yep, when the phone goes deep sleep...
bobmay said:
I had all the problems in this thread after 4.1.2 A factory reset fixed it.
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+1

"SOLVED" GPS issues on note 3 T-mobile

credit by 
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 @drakeymcmb
this is a GPS file fix from international version n9005
the fix http://www.mediafire.com/?j9tq965psemg9nv
flash it and report back here
maybe you have to download "fasterGPS" from Play store
combine both it's help my GPS lock 12/15 sats within 5-7 seconds
Share this if you see this useful
thank you
Flashed and my phone won't boot....
Jason Syn said:
Flashed and my phone won't boot....
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Mine did boot and didn't help it's fricking Google maps is the damn issue.
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Mine would boot then froze. Then black screen
For the people with wonky GPS have you tried downloading faster fix
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix
from the playstore
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deeznutz1977 said:
Mine would boot then froze. Then black screen
For the people with wonky GPS have you tried downloading faster fix
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from the playstore
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But FasterFix says "**Not for usage on phones with android 4.2 or newer**". I'm on 4.4.2 on my N900T.
Thanks
Dennis
I downloaded an ap called topntp. Look it up in the play store. I get gps lock in less than 1 second.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
Faster Fix on playstore working fine for me.
Lorettaa said:
Faster Fix on playstore working fine for me.
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Cool. Will give that a whirl if I need to.
I downloaded GPS Status from the playstore and did a GPS reset/download data and I'm able to finally get a GPS lock and use Waze, etc.
I could not get any stable GPS lock for the past 2 days before -- was a little annoyed by that.
I even rebooted to ensure GPS still getting lock and it is.
I'm hoping this stays working but will keep an eye on it.
Thanks,
Dennis
well good luck on that, mine was doing fine until now
hlcm151 said:
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@drakeymcmb
this is a GPS file fix from international version n9005
the fix http://www.mediafire.com/?j9tq965psemg9nv
flash it and report back here
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Is there any confirmed success stories from SM-N900T users?
To everyone that's successfully get GPS lock, can you confirm if the GPS is still working under airplane mode please. Just to make sure the GPS data is not from a-GPS.
And what's the Knox status on your device?
XxLostSoulxX said:
Mine did boot and didn't help it's fricking Google maps is the damn issue.
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deeznutz1977 said:
For the people with wonky GPS have you tried downloading faster fix
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix
from the playstore
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FFTony said:
I downloaded an ap called topntp. Look it up in the play store. I get gps lock in less than 1 second.
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Lorettaa said:
well good luck on that, mine was doing fine until now
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hlcm151 said:
credit by
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@drakeymcmb
this is a GPS file fix from international version n9005
the fix http://www.mediafire.com/?j9tq965psemg9nv
flash it and report back here
maybe you have to download "fasterGPS" from Play store
combine both it's help my GPS lock 12/15 sats within 5-7 seconds
Share this if you see this useful
thank you
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I download faster GPS from play store and install it but when I run this app it automatically goes home manu. please help>>>>>>>>>
Lorettaa said:
well good luck on that, mine was doing fine until now
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It's been almost a month now. The way I get GPS to work for me is:
1) Use GPS status ; use Tools->Manage A-GPS state; then click Reset and then Download.
2) Go outside or near a window and get a lock ; the lock should not take that long. For this step, I like "GPS Test" app (not sure it actually makes a difference but it seems to).
3) Keep GPS turned on (for Kitkat, it will be in Battery Saving mode and not used much until something asks for it.
If I do this, I've gotten consistently working GPS and locks that don't take long at all (usually less than a minute and usually faster than that).
I use Waze to/from work 5 days a week and a few times during the weekend.
BTW, I'm running CM 11 2014 05/09 nightly for hlte on my Note 3 n900t. I don't think the ROM matters.
If I reboot or power off, I plan to use the above 3 steps. Having to do this is not optimal but having a predictable way to get GPS working is useful.
Dennis
Hmm might be why I don't seen to have a problem GPS, I leave it on all the time since it doesn't use the battery unless an app is actively using it.
FFTony said:
I downloaded an ap called topntp. Look it up in the play store. I get gps lock in less than 1 second.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
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TOPNTP is the only thing that solved my GPS locking issues. Thanks for the heads up FFTony
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i have downloded but when i unzip its not showing any file inside. kindly advice how to flash it. i am useing sm - n9005 andriod 4.3 version. I have tried all the said procedure in the post but still its not getting the gps fix. in the gps test its showing approx 21 satellite but its not getting locked.
my mobile version 4.3
ajit561472 said:
i have downloded but when i unzip its not showing any file inside. kindly advice how to flash it. i am useing sm - n9005 andriod 4.3 version. I have tried all the said procedure in the post but still its not getting the gps fix. in the gps test its showing approx 21 satellite but its not getting locked.
my mobile version 4.3
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I wouldn't flash this. Only one person said they did without causing problems for their phone and it didn't fix the issue (for them).
You are better off trying the TOPNTP app instead. I have GPS on all the time and don't have a locking problem.
Same problem here. When I use the GPS TEST it works. When I try using Waze or Google Maps, nothing. What's funny, if there's some fun in this, is that waze works ok in background when GPS TEST is open. At least I get voice directions. When I try oppening both in multi-window, Waze stops again... I've tried everything, from stock to every rom I found, but nothing makes the GPS works with Waze and GM.

[Q] Is anyone else having GPS issues?

I'm running rooted, stock with stock kernel and my GPS signal won't get a lock. I can't use Nav or get my precise location in Maps either. I tried to reset my GPS data as well as download AGPS files, but neither proved successful. Does anyone know how to fix the issue?
yesterday mine wouldnt work at all. today it was really choppy..meaning the blue arrow jumped while driving instead of moving with me. denton, texas
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Yes. Are you on 4.4.2? GPS is a known bug on 4.4.2, and 4.4.3 is supposed to fix it.
kabuk1 said:
Yes. Are you on 4.4.2? GPS is a known bug on 4.4.2, and 4.4.3 is supposed to fix it.
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I am on 4.4.2. Do the rooted stock ROMs here have the update?
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I am on 4.4.2. Do the rooted stock ROMs here have the update?
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Unless they're labeled as updated or are 4.4.3, I would assume not.
just a tip, try downloading waze app and see if that fixes it!
I've had no troubles with this phone, but on my gs2 when I did I used a program from play store called "topntp" that worked wonders for getting a GPS fix.
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There are no 4.4.3 ROMs from what I have looked at and if there were, none were TW, stock. Tried the app the previous post mentioned and had no luck with it. Using Waze isn't a solution to the problem, simply a workaround and I hate the UI of Waze, which is why I use Maps instead. There has to be a fix for this issue. I've ordered a replacement device in the meantime.
mcherin said:
There are no 4.4.3 ROMs from what I have looked at and if there were, none were TW, stock. Tried the app the previous post mentioned and had no luck with it. Using Waze isn't a solution to the problem, simply a workaround and I hate the UI of Waze, which is why I use Maps instead. There has to be a fix for this issue. I've ordered a replacement device in the meantime.
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4.4.3 has not been released yet so there will not be any ROMs using it yet.
So what is a fix for the issue?
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So what is a fix for the issue?
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I don't seem to have the problem for what I use the phone for, but then I don't use navigate often. I do use one of the AGPS updater (can't recall which one at the moment) and I do get a good lock fairly quickly (under 4s).
If there really is an issue however, the fix is in the updated Android 4.4.3 release which as already stated has not yet been released. So there is no "fix".
mcherin said:
There are no 4.4.3 ROMs from what I have looked at and if there were, none were TW, stock. Tried the app the previous post mentioned and had no luck with it. Using Waze isn't a solution to the problem, simply a workaround and I hate the UI of Waze, which is why I use Maps instead. There has to be a fix for this issue. I've ordered a replacement device in the meantime.
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Just sayin, it is a little better then the main apps page like live updates which includes traffice, the actual time youll get to your destination, accidents, and so on.....your probably the first one that doesnt likes waze......you did ask for a fix......i had the same issue with mine on non-rooted and rooted devices and thats the reason why i use waze, it gets the job done better then the main navi app. but it might be a faulty equipment, get it swapped but note that it will be a refurbished device
Waiting for the next update and hope it would be fixed.
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Just sayin, it is a little better then the main apps page like live updates which includes traffice, the actual time youll get to your destination, accidents, and so on.....your probably the first one that doesnt likes waze......you did ask for a fix......i had the same issue with mine on non-rooted and rooted devices and thats the reason why i use waze, it gets the job done better then the main navi app. but it might be a faulty equipment, get it swapped but note that it will be a refurbished device
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+1 for Waze
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I'm still on 4.3 and have problems with GPS locking on. Phone also gets very hot, when using a navigation app.
siskiou said:
I'm still on 4.3 and have problems with GPS locking on. Phone also gets very hot, when using a navigation app.
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I'm on DarthStalker v6 4.3 and I've been having GPS issues. Try downloading the app GPS status and running it. Every now and then I'll use it and it gets a lock on the satellites quickly.
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[Q] GPS Google maps signal issue

So my wife and I have note 4's and I'm having a constant issue with GPS constantly losing signal. The only difference is I have used Chainfire's app to get root access and she has not, should that make a difference? We are both using stock ROMs I want to flash a different ROM but I haven't found any that I like enough to go back through and set my phone up all over again.
And does anyone know how to update after using chainfire?
Curtai said:
So my wife and I have note 4's and I'm having a constant issue with GPS constantly losing signal. The only difference is I have used Chainfire's app to get root access and she has not, should that make a difference? We are both using stock ROMs I want to flash a different ROM but I haven't found any that I like enough to go back through and set my phone up all over again.
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I'm on OB7 rooted with no gps issues other than needing to do a reboot at times to get it working. Only happens if I've gone days without rebooting thou. Also I use the app GPS Status (free in the play store) for keeping gps fine tuned, might give that a try and I'm sure it works with our with out root.
kenjesse said:
I'm on OB7 rooted with no gps issues other than needing to do a reboot at times to get it working. Only happens if I've gone days without rebooting thou. Also I use the app GPS Status (free in the play store) for keeping gps fine tuned, might give that a try and I'm sure it works with our with out root.
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Sounds like you *do* have a problem with your gps, then - rebooting and using another app is not a fix, unless you only have to do each once...
GPS Status doesn't help on my phone - there's something messed up in the software, because the problem didn't exist until I rooted and installed a custom rom. The fact that it worked fine before that change indicates that that change is a factor - and it also means that it *is* possible to have GPS with literally no problems on this hardware...
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