Hello everybody and glad to be part of this community.
First please excuse my English.
I recently bought an LG G2 LS980 ZVD kitkat 4.4.2 and notice that my GPS doesn't work, I tried every possible solution found in internet (not with flashing the device, because I'm like 2 days old in android ) even a peace of paper under the antenna.
I found a way to get my GPS work and get a lock in seconds but for the first start of the phone after a factory reset, if I restart the phone the GPS problem appear again.
So this what I did after baying the phone:
root the phone with iroot.
trying several solutions in internet(no luck).
factory reset.
set new configuration of the phone (language, name, email...).
let the update of google services inc complete.
let google hangout update.
disable GPS and enable it again(the phone ask me to accept the terms -->ok... here he ask me again that the localization services was disabled in a previous version of android, do you want to enable it-->ok...).
click on google maps (wifi is enable).
get a lock (fix) in seconds .
GPS test app: about 21 sat in view, about 12 sat in use :victory: .
For a month I thought that I fixed the problem until I restart my phone the problem return again. But I did the fallowing observation:
enable plane mode --> no GPS signal.
disable plane mode --> GPS test app and androits GPS app: getting about 8 sat in use, about 50 feet accuracy then signal freeze.
I reset my phone again, GPS work only for the first start again.
Any idea what does the phone do in the 2nd start after factory reset!!!
Thank you all.
benimabe said:
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If you want to rule out a software issue, use LG Flash tool and image your phone with a .tot file.
Here's a thread about it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702422
Get the ZVE version and flash it. This will wipe your ENTIRE phone of course.
If that doesn't fix it, it's a hardware issue.
Oh, and welcome to the community
If you're nervous about this method. Watch a Youtube video to good idea. Then follow the guide exactly, you'll be ok.
scottdanpor said:
If you want to rule out a software issue, use LG Flash tool and image your phone with a .tot file.
Here's a thread about it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702422
Get the ZVE version and flash it. This will wipe your ENTIRE phone of course.
If that doesn't fix it, it's a hardware issue.
Oh, and welcome to the community
If you're nervous about this method. Watch a Youtube video to good idea. Then follow the guide exactly, you'll be ok.
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Thank you for your reply.
Sorry but I don't think that is a hardware issue, because I tested it within a month without restart, a week, and now a day... the 2nd restart will make the GPS problem if I'm correct...
For the ZVE .tot I will see how to proceed with flashing... thank you again, but before that can anyone confirm the GPS issue FIX in the ZVE version.
Thank you.
benimabe said:
Thank you for your reply.
Sorry but I don't think that is a hardware issue, because I tested it within a month without restart, a week, and now a day... the 2nd restart will make the GPS problem if I'm correct...
For the ZVE .tot I will see how to proceed with flashing... thank you again, but before that can anyone confirm the GPS issue FIX in the ZVE version.
Thank you.
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Well, the G2 doesn't have a great GPS. It wasn't an "issue" per se, but it is a problem that some have and others don't GPS works great for me on ZVE and ZVG (Lollipop). ZVE is the latest Kitkat release and has proven to be solid and stable with good GPS. But like I said... the G2 GPS is flaky compared to other phones, I hope it sorts itself out with a complete refresh. That's what I would do.
Once you're up and running, turn on location and download GPS Status and toolbox. It has an option to download A-GPS data making your locks faster. Then watch as it picks up satellites (hopefully).
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Well, the G2 doesn't have a great GPS. It wasn't an "issue" per se, but it is a problem that some have and others don't GPS works great for me on ZVE and ZVG (Lollipop). ZVE is the latest Kitkat release and has proven to be solid and stable with good GPS. But like I said... the G2 GPS is flaky compared to other phones, I hope it sorts itself out with a complete refresh. That's what I would do.
Once you're up and running, turn on location and download GPS Status and toolbox. It has an option to download A-GPS data making your locks faster. Then watch as it picks up satellites (hopefully).
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Roger that,
For me GPS Status and toolbox doesn't solve my problem (except if I'm connected to internet, the location is using A-GPS and doesn't show any sat). I think the problem is in using A-GPS beside GPS it self, if I'm not connected to internet the phone kinda refuse using GPS captors and wait for A-GPS... if I turn plane mode on then off the GPS reception start then stop and GPS Status and toolbox show many sat and stop too. I know this is weird but i was wandering is there a way to force not using A-GPS at all and see what happened. I think it's a solution for Chinese phone with MKT chipset maybe it's the same for LG. Sorry I'm not an expert so maybe I'm saying nonsense.
benimabe said:
Roger that,
For me GPS Status and toolbox doesn't solve my problem (except if I'm connected to internet, the location is using A-GPS and doesn't show any sat). I think the problem is in using A-GPS beside GPS it self, if I'm not connected to internet the phone kinda refuse using GPS captors and wait for A-GPS... if I turn plane mode on then off the GPS reception start then stop and GPS Status and toolbox show many sat and stop too. I know this is weird but i was wandering is there a way to force not using A-GPS at all and see what happened. I think it's a solution for Chinese phone with MKT chipset maybe it's the same for LG. Sorry I'm not an expert so maybe I'm saying nonsense.
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Yeah I don't think GPS status will solve your problem, that's why I suggested a full refresh. I never tried to force just GPS, but I would think disabling mobile data and wifi would do it, since it uses towers (and pull your sim).
I just picked up a refurb Sprint LG G2 LS980 from Freedompop. It came with 5.02 Lollipop installed. I have been trying to get the GPS to work reliably but it;s been a struggle. I find that I can only get it to work some of the time when my 3g radio is on. Doesn;t work for me on 4G/LTE or Airplane mode. When it does work, it works well enough. The GPS status app usually says I have anywhere from 8-22 satellites available but never connects.
Another odd condition, when the 3g radio is on, it never switches to 4g even when the GPS is not running. takes a reboot to fix it.
Anybody else have GPS issues like this and have any fixes? Not being able to use the 4G is not such a deal breaker for me since I usually uses offline GPS apps like CoPilot or Maprika. But I'd like this to be atleast somewhat functional or else I am going to have to return the phone. just weird that the GPS would be tied to the 3g Radio in anyway.
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I don't expect a fix but just found on the last few rom versions released that although the hotspot will work, if the mobile data connection is lost the phone will reboot . when on the train I noticed it happened in the same places on the route. I replicated the problem by manually turning data off.
The gps seems to work great, but only for about 1 - 5 minutes before loosing signal and not finding it again unless I turn it off and on again.
It's such a shame as I love the rom and way ics works over hc.
I had to post here due to under 10 posts so far...
Great work and kudos to all the developers producing ROMS
James
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I don't expect a fix but just found on the last few rom versions released that although the hotspot will work, if the mobile data connection is lost the phone will reboot . when on the train I noticed it happened in the same places on the route. I replicated the problem by manually turning data off.
The gps seems to work great, but only for about 1 - 5 minutes before loosing signal and not finding it again unless I turn it off and on again.
It's such a shame as I love the rom and way ics works over hc.
I had to post here due to under 10 posts so far...
Great work and kudos to all the developers producing ROMS
James
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Just flash new 8.3, and if your phone randomly freezes use BFS kernel instead.
rytterbomb said:
I don't expect a fix but just found on the last few rom versions released that although the hotspot will work, if the mobile data connection is lost the phone will reboot . when on the train I noticed it happened in the same places on the route. I replicated the problem by manually turning data off.
The gps seems to work great, but only for about 1 - 5 minutes before loosing signal and not finding it again unless I turn it off and on again.
It's such a shame as I love the rom and way ics works over hc.
I had to post here due to under 10 posts so far...
Great work and kudos to all the developers producing ROMS
James
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I haven't flashed 8.3 yet. For 8.2, there is a known workaround for GPS fix. Assuming you are using Naviagation, once you get a GPS fix, turn the GPS off manually while you are still in that app. Now, turn it on again. GPS fix should stay on just fine.
rytterbomb said:
I don't expect a fix but just found on the last few rom versions released that although the hotspot will work, if the mobile data connection is lost the phone will reboot . when on the train I noticed it happened in the same places on the route. I replicated the problem by manually turning data off.
The gps seems to work great, but only for about 1 - 5 minutes before loosing signal and not finding it again unless I turn it off and on again.
It's such a shame as I love the rom and way ics works over hc.
I had to post here due to under 10 posts so far...
Great work and kudos to all the developers producing ROMS
James
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Same GPS problem loosing lock after approx 5 min with Ice Cold Sandwich 8.4 using Google navigator. Turning gps off/on does not fix but having a background process like Trapster keeps the gps lock active.
Try "Wireless Tether for Root Users" from google play store, wifi tethering should work with this app
Hello! I know this is a common thread, but i'm desperate!
My GPS is not locking at all, i left the phone for 10 to 20 minutes and i got nothing...
I'm using the CM10.1 MoDaCo ROM, but i tried so many ROMS, fixed configuration files, walkthroughs, etc, but none of them seem to work.
I'll list all the methods that i try so far.
1) Flash a fixed configuration file
2) Change the ROM: i tried with the stock 4.2.2, CM10, CM10.1 Nightlies, CM10.1 Experimental, MoDaCo CM10.1
3) Flash different radios. I live in Chile, so i tried UGLL1 and UGKL1
4) Clear data of Google Services Framework, restart, etc
5) Used FasterGPS to set my location in the right area
6) Used GPS Status to improve AGPS
7) Change the build.prop file
I tried every method and the combination of them, but nothing has worked for me so far....
The GPS is very important for me because i use it to track my rides with Strava, and since the GPS is not working, i cannot start the application...
I really need help...
I use a Galaxy Nexus Maguro without Wallet and live in Chile. I cannot tell exactly when the GPS started to fail, but at least in the stock 4.1.2 it was working perfect, so i guess it started failing when i updated to CM10 and then to CM10.1.....
Ok try this if you haven't.
In settings turn off all location. Reboot
Make sure location reporting is still off.
Clear data on Maps force stop maps
Reboot
Clear data on maps and force stop again
Enable location
Get gps lock with maps or easy gps.
Might not work but I have had your same problem and this fixed it .... good luck
G-Nexus Sent
Hi!
Thanks for your answer, but unfortunately i've already tried this method with no succeed. I tried again but it didn't work...
Thanks anyway, i'm going to try to roll back to stock 4.1 (because the GPS was working with that version)
and if it really works i'm going to upgrade to 4.2 to see if i can find the error...
If someone else can give me a solution i'll appreciate it!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
duqueso said:
Hi!
Thanks for your answer, but unfortunately i've already tried this method with no succeed. I tried again but it didn't work...
Thanks anyway, i'm going to try to roll back to stock 4.1 (because the GPS was working with that version)
and if it really works i'm going to upgrade to 4.2 to see if i can find the error...
If someone else can give me a solution i'll appreciate it!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Flash stock, just to make sure it isn't hardware related.
pr0xyw0rm said:
Flash stock, just to make sure it isn't hardware related.
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I already tried, but with Android 4.2.2 and it didn't work.
Before i flashed the 4.2.2 i was using stock 4.1 without problems, so i believe, and hope, that this is a software issue in the 4.2.2 update...
I'm going to try it now and i let you know.
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My GPS got worse after upgrading to 4.2.2. Lock takes much longer and finds less satellites
- wore out your welcome
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Well, i returned to Stock Android 4.1.2 using Fastboot, but the GPS didn't work either... So i updated via OTA to 4.2.2 and the GPS didn't worked again...
But i noticed that the Nexus S belonging to my sister, wich uses CyanogenMod 10, is not working either!
So i have a doubt now: Is it possible that CyanogenMod could have ruined our GPSs? If i erased everything via fastboot, is it possible that some remains of CyanogenMod could still be breaking my GPS? Or are our GPSs, strangely, broken at the same time?!
Please Help!!!
GPS
duqueso said:
Well, i returned to Stock Android 4.1.2 using Fastboot, but the GPS didn't work either... So i updated via OTA to 4.2.2 and the GPS didn't worked again...
But i noticed that the Nexus S belonging to my sister, wich uses CyanogenMod 10, is not working either!
So i have a doubt now: Is it possible that CyanogenMod could have ruined our GPSs? If i erased everything via fastboot, is it possible that some remains of CyanogenMod could still be breaking my GPS? Or are our GPSs, strangely, broken at the same time?!
Please Help!!!
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Did you try changing the file referenced in this discussion? It worked fine for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722983&page=2
If you've flashed the Google factory image, you have an active sim card with data connection, and gps does not work, then you have a hardware problem.
klobkelosh said:
If you've flashed the Google factory image, you have an active sim card with data connection, and gps does not work, then you have a hardware problem.
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And is there a way to fix it?
duqueso said:
And is there a way to fix it?
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Out of my realm of expertise, but I imagine the sirf chipset is not user serviceable. Your best bet would be Samsung factory service. I'm sorry.
Well, after giving up on trying to solve my GPS problem, it fixed itself.... i know that sounds weird, but the only thing that i did was update the CM10.1 to the latest RC2 and the problem was fixed, at least partially. Now it can find some satellites and it takes like 100 seconds.
The Gnex GPS isn't the best one, so it behaves a little weird some times, but at least is fixed now...
I really don't know what could be the problem, because i tried with almost any Rom, officials and no-officials...
Finally, the CM10.1 RC2 fixed my problem, hope this could help someone else.
Enable wifi & mobile network location in settings
Should be some code in 4.2.2 that prevents you from getting AGPS data if you disable the said option.
Enable wifi & mobile network location in settings
Should be some code in 4.2.2 that prevents you from getting AGPS data if you disable the said option.
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The problem is fixed now, but i tried everything, from rolling back to 4.1 official to 4.2.2 official, CM9, CM10, CM10.1, AOKP, etc. So i really don't know what could be the problem. I also tried the solution that you told me, but that didn't work either.
Right now, with CM10.1 RC2 my GPS is working great and i'm able to use Strava again.
I've been having the same issue. I'm running a Stock Verizon Galaxy Nexus, on my third one now. I have tried everything from apps, to resets, to disconnecting the gps, and nothing seems to work. It just seems to take forever to get a GPS lock, sometimes I just have to reset it. Not sure the issue, and I can't seem to find anyone with answers either. IDK if anyone found anything??
wpeen001 said:
I've been having the same issue. I'm running a Stock Verizon Galaxy Nexus, on my third one now. I have tried everything from apps, to resets, to disconnecting the gps, and nothing seems to work. It just seems to take forever to get a GPS lock, sometimes I just have to reset it. Not sure the issue, and I can't seem to find anyone with answers either. IDK if anyone found anything??
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Cold start gps can take up to 20 minutes outdoors with a clear view of the sky if you don't have current agps data. Thereafter, you should have quick starts for a day or two.
Is your data working properly? Do you have sync settings turned off?
klobkelosh said:
Cold start gps can take up to 20 minutes outdoors with a clear view of the sky if you don't have current agps data. Thereafter, you should have quick starts for a day or two.
Is your data working properly? Do you have sync settings turned off?
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My data is working just fine, I actually have great 4g where I'm at, and all my sync is turned on. I've never had GPS problems with any of my other phones. I had an EVO 3D, and it worked great, cold starts would take seconds to find GPS.
wpeen001 said:
My data is working just fine, I actually have great 4g where I'm at, and all my sync is turned on. I've never had GPS problems with any of my other phones. I had an EVO 3D, and it worked great, cold starts would take seconds to find GPS.
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And you have certified that all the gps settings/permissions are turned on? Even in the Google settings app?
Since you are stock, it might be helpful for diagnosis to preform a factory reset.
Edit - I see on another thread that you have already performed a factory reset. Next step would be to flash the factory image and see if that helps.
klobkelosh said:
And you have certified that all the gps settings/permissions are turned on? Even in the Google settings app?
Since you are stock, it might be helpful for diagnosis to preform a factory reset.
Edit - I see on another thread that you have already performed a factory reset. Next step would be to flash the factory image and see if that helps.
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Thanks, I'll have to look up and see how to do that without root and boot loader unlocked, this is my third Galaxy Nexus from Verizon, they keep replacing it and I keep having the same issue
And yes all setting have been turned on, kind of driving me nuts
I'm sorry for you. it must be very frustrating.
As far as flashing an official factory image, I think you can do it unlocked if you have adb set up. Or use a toolkit, unlock, flash factory, relock (or not, why not keep it unlocked?)
please help. on my LG Optimus G e975 stopped working GPS. I initially thought that this due to custom firmware. but when I got back to the official firmware and it does not work ( I also edited gps.conf under my region, also tried various programs to find satellites-nothing helped. satellites no catches at all! maybe someone encountered this problem and can help will be very happy! Sorry for bad english (
Same problem on F180K, Tried different Stock roms and gps.conf, no effect.
I'm 3rd.....same problems...no gps lock.Although in copilot live i get "GPS signal is found, determine the location" message,it get's stuck like this for ever.I tried anything i could think of,nothing worked. I guess i'll just send it to warranty.
kimitza said:
I'm 3rd.....same problems...no gps lock.
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Hmm... Interesting. Just out of the blue? What exact model is your phone? Looks like we already have reports on E975 and F180. I have strange things happening with my F180's GPS sometimes, like reported lock on a single satellite (physically impossible), but generally it works well (and I hope it keeps working)...
E975. Now running on stock...
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people.
kimitza said:
E975. Now running on stock...
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people.
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what actions you have recovered GPS?
I didn't. Gps won't work,no matter what i try. Like i said,i'll send it to warranty.
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people.
What application are you using to check your GPS? I don't know if mine is working, on Maps, it detects where I am. And I also can locate it through Device Location Manager. Please clarify if what I am saying is related to this query. Thanks.
MitoTakatori said:
What application are you using to check your GPS? I don't know if mine is working, on Maps, it detects where I am. And I also can locate it through Device Location Manager. Please clarify if what I am saying is related to this query. Thanks.
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There are some good apps that show you the detailed status of your GPS system, including the number of sats, A-GPS data availability, exact coordinates, positioning error, time to fix, etc. The one shown on the screenshot in [email protected]'s post is GPS Status & Toolbox, I use it all the time. Another good one is AndroiTS GPS Test. Yet another is GPS Essentials. Just search on Play Store...
kt-Froggy said:
There are some good apps that show you the detailed status of your GPS system, including the number of sats, A-GPS data availability, exact coordinates, positioning error, time to fix, etc. The one shown on the screenshot in [email protected]'s post is GPS Status & Toolbox, I use it all the time. Another good one is AndroiTS GPS Test. Yet another is GPS Essentials. Just search on Play Store...
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Thank you.
kimitza said:
I'm 3rd.....same problems...no gps lock.Although in copilot live i get "GPS signal is found, determine the location" message,it get's stuck like this for ever.
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BTW, just out of curiocity... Since nothing seems to work, as you said, how long is "forever"? I mean, what is the longest time you left the phone waiting for a fix? Theoretically, a cold start of a GPS receiver can take up to 12-15 min (if I recall correctly) to the first fix, or even longer for some receivers that do a wide PRN search on cold start. So, I wonder what happens after leaving the phone's GPS waiting for about 20 min or so? I would think if it doesn't get a fix after that long, you can conclude it's most probably a receiver's problem. Just thinking out loud here...
Installed the GPS test apps, AndroiTS GPS Test and it is really taking too long determining my GPS Status.
I let it outside,for more than 30 minutes. My gf's arc made the cold lock in less than 1 minute. When i first got the phone,it made the cold lock in about 10 seconds. I was amazed. It was the fastest lock ever. I'll try the apps you mentioned. About google maps,it is irrelevant,because it's using data. I tried gps fix and gps status pro. Nothing worked. Again,on arc s it fixed in less than a minute. I'm starting to think it's hardware.
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people.
I am also now worrying if it's with the hardware. Does that mean that most OG units have damaged/problematic GPS sensor? Is it software or really hardware related? I was at first confident that mine is working, since Maps can detect my location.
kimitza said:
I let it outside,for more than 30 minutes.
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Technically, in that time it should get a lock even if it really was a true cold start (no A-GPS data, no almanac, no ephemeris)... Did something happen around the time you lost the GPS? New ROM flash, possible physical damage, anything? I am not an expert in this by any means, just trying to apply some logic and common sense -- I am pretty sure you went through all that yourself... GPS on phones is weird sometimes. I had a couple of phones (Samsung i8000 and LG P990) that totally lost GPS lock with some particular ROMs, but went back to normal after flashing another ROM. I also had to reboot my SGS2 several times to get GPS locking again. And all the apps I know that are made to improve the time to fix are only changing GPS configs to set the NTP server and the Xtra server for A-GPS data, that's pretty much it...
I know ,and one of the best app is gps fix.
About the issue, don't know when it appeared. I even try to do a hard reset from hidden menu,nothing worked. all gps tests from the same hidden menu are negative. No phisical problems(never dropped the phone, it's well protected). I think monday i'll send it to warranty. If i'm lucky enough, i might get a G2 instead,because my carrier won't sell G no more . It happened in the past, i have friend who got their galaxy s2 replaced with the S3 . I think this is possible, because i payed the same amount of money for the G in march,at the same monthly fee(320 euros). So, wish me luck .
kimitza said:
So, wish me luck .
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Yeah, I certainly do!
same here...i cant understand whats happening..i have f180l with epsilon project rom.Tried all the fix apps,noone worked.
A big lol..received the phone today..all they did was reflash stock rom...which i already tried before send it to them..and tell me it was fixed))..wtf..i'm.gonna send it directly to lg...orange sucks..
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people.
kimitza said:
A big lol..received the phone today..all they did was reflash stock rom...which i already tried before send it to them..and tell me it was fixed))..wtf..i'm.gonna send it directly to lg...orange sucks..
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people.
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Could you please help me, I have the same problem, I have already tried many stock roms, but no gps yet. I thought it is a hardware problem but then it seems not. Write me please which kind of rom have the service flashed. Do you know what did they different as you? Thank you very much.
Hi everybody !
Sometimes, I need to use my phone as a GPS and since I updated to stock marshmallow, GPS fix is really bad (can't fix or takes lonnnnnnng minutes) and regularly (too regularly...) when I drive, Google Maps says "Signal GPS Perdu" --> ("GPS signal Lost" ?) and obviously it's when i don't know the road...
In Lollipop (stock) , I thought that GPS was very bad compared to my old Galaxy SIII.
GPS fix took half a minute and sometimes it disconnects (but less than in MM when there is a fix...) (in the same location my old GSIII took 2-3 seconds and it never disconnects)
oddly, my old Asus TF700t who is on Marshmallow (KatKiss) works largely better than my G3 for the GPS (not as good as the GSIII, but it works really great) but unfortunately it's really complicated to take it on the car...
So, I would like to now if someone has these kind of problems with its G3 on stock marshmallow and if it's the case how to resolve it ?
Thank you
maxou2600 said:
Hi everybody !
Sometimes, I need to use my phone as a GPS and since I updated to stock marshmallow, GPS fix is really bad (can't fix or takes lonnnnnnng minutes) and regularly (too regularly...) when I drive, Google Maps says "Signal GPS Perdu" --> ("GPS signal Lost" ?) and obviously it's when i don't know the road...
In Lollipop (stock) , I thought that GPS was very bad compared to my old Galaxy SIII.
GPS fix took half a minute and sometimes it disconnects (but less than in MM when there is a fix...) (in the same location my old GSIII took 2-3 seconds and it never disconnects)
oddly, my old Asus TF700t who is on Marshmallow (KatKiss) works largely better than my G3 for the GPS (not as good as the GSIII, but it works really great) but unfortunately it's really complicated to take it on the car...
So, I would like to now if someone has these kind of problems with its G3 on stock marshmallow and if it's the case how to resolve it ?
Thank you
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I tried every app on market to get GPS working but neither works. I need the GPS working again and i won't return to lollipop. Anyone knows the solution?
Thx
lakebcn said:
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I tried every app on market to get GPS working but neither works. I need the GPS working again and i won't return to lollipop. Anyone knows the solution?
Thx
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I was surprised when I received the same issue. Running GPS Locker before Google Maps seems to work for me, although I did load FasterGPS and set the NTP Server to my local area.
JellyDude72 said:
I was surprised when I received the same issue. Running GPS Locker before Google Maps seems to work for me, although I did load FasterGPS and set the NTP Server to my local area.
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I tried FasterGPS and TopNTP apps but everytime i set different setting than default, the GPS stop detecting any satelites (previous root my LG g3)
I need a solution soon :crying::crying::crying::crying:
Same issue here. It finds the satellites but never gets the lock on. When without wifi or mobile data, its a problem
Or, when there is a fix, after a few seconds, it losts the signal...
On CM13, fix is faster, but it regularly losts the fix...
i have the same problem on my LG g3 I am tired of it........
try gps fix from my signature
I'm constantly losing the GPS signal during navigation.
I've already replaced the phone two times through warranty and the mainboard got replaced each time.
The last time was just one month ago.
The problem always remained though.
The last days I could observe that this issue seems to be caused by my provider. Is this possible?
I have travelled through 4 bordering countries the last few days. The GPS worked great.
As soon as I passed the border to my country and the network switched to my home provider the GPS signal got lost shortly after and lost signal continuously frequently.
We were joking a lot about it because it happened every single time.
Is it possible that my provider's network can somehow cause theaw GPS drop outs?
Can I fix?
I'm happy about any help!
Thanks
I guess I am alone with that
TheLostOne said:
I guess I am alone with that
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Try using this app to clear or update assistance data (AGPS).
I have also found that a GPS connection is made much faster when the data is turned on.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&hl=en_GB
Thank you, but unfortunately this doesn't help. I've already tried it many times.
I only have the problem in my country or rather with my provider.
I should try a friend's SIM to confirm it.
The problem really seems to be related to my mobile connection.
As soon as I turn on the airplane mode the GPS works perfectly.
Anyone got an idea what the issue may be?
TheLostOne said:
The problem really seems to be related to my mobile connection.
As soon as I turn on the airplane mode the GPS works perfectly.
Anyone got an idea what the issue may be?
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Have you tried to set LTE/4G to 3G and tested?
Do you use Custom Rom?
Currently I'm using CypherOS 4.2, because I was hoping that the GPS will work better.
I am using 3G because my plan doesn't include LTE.
TheLostOne said:
Currently I'm using CypherOS 4.2, because I was hoping that the GPS will work better.
I am using 3G because my plan doesn't include LTE.
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Do You urgendly need GPS With 3G or is only GPS enough? Have you Tried only GPS?
I usually don't have offline maps and I'd like to be connected while navigating or be able to receive messages.
Besides that it's a fault that shouldn't happen with the phone. Using GPS should work without limitation.
TheLostOne said:
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I've being using Navigon Europe for the last 6 years. First in LG-P880 and last 2 years with G4 H815. Sometimes, but only sometimes, maybe weather, high buildings, I don't know.... I have problems with GPS.
I've use it in Poland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Luxembourg.
My location is set for "High Accuracy" (GPS and Networks), no matter if DATA is ON or not.
Of course that when DATA is ON my location is detected almost instantly.
But if you see that network is messing with the GPS, try to limit network access on your network settings. Maybe it works.
RuedasLocas said:
I've being using Navigon Europe for the last 6 years. First in LG-P880 and last 2 years with G4 H815. Sometimes, but only sometimes, maybe weather, high buildings, I don't know.... I have problems with GPS.
I've use it in Poland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Luxembourg.
My location is set for "High Accuracy" (GPS and Networks), no matter if DATA is ON or not.
Of course that when DATA is ON my location is detected almost instantly.
But if you see that network is messing with the GPS, try to limit network access on your network settings. Maybe it works.
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Exactly what I meant.
Yes GPS should work without limitation, but if Your provider has messed something up,its his fault.
And like You said it works in other countrys so its not Your device.
uweork said:
Exactly what I meant.
Yes GPS should work without limitation, but if Your provider has messed something up,its his fault.
And like You said it works in other countrys so its not Your device.
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Or GPS is fine but the software not... I mean, the apk might not be the best.
How can a provider mess with the GPS? The signal are where they are, not possible to shake, move them, hide them...
Maybe the lack of signal from the provider might counts concerning the maps. If the data needed to navigate is downloaded and how fast.
Also, with no data, how it's possible to use GPS without offline maps??
RuedasLocas said:
Or GPS is fine but the software not... I mean, the apk might not be the best.
How can a provider mess with the GPS? The signal are where they are, not possible to shake, move them, hide them...
Maybe the lack of signal from the provider might counts concerning the maps. If the data needed to navigate is downloaded and how fast.
Also, with no data, how it's possible to use GPS without offline maps??
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Use GPStest from play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest and make sure you are getting enough satellites. Also with that app you can reset and retrieve the a-gps data.
Just a thought
My GPS is fine!
Stop answering my posts as if I have an issue.
Thank you
It's definitely not a faulty device since the motherboard got replaced already two times.
It's somehow an incompatibility between my provider's network and my phone's GPS.
I am using GPS test since many years and love it. It doesn't help in this case though. The GPS status there also freezes when the GPS stops working.
To answer the question how I can use navigation without data:
Google Maps caches the maps so I can use it also offline.
TheLostOne said:
It's definitely not a faulty device since the motherboard got replaced already two times.
It's somehow an incompatibility between my provider's network and my phone's GPS.
I am using GPS test since many years and love it. It doesn't help in this case though. The GPS status there also freezes when the GPS stops working.
To answer the question how I can use navigation without data:
Google Maps caches the maps so I can use it also offline.
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Install a navigation apk like "Navigon" or "CoPilot", something like that.
I know these apps but I don't want to turn off data when using GPS.
I was hoping that someone is familiar to this problem and knows a fix.
TheLostOne said:
I know these apps but I don't want to turn off data when using GPS.
I was hoping that someone is familiar to this problem and knows a fix.
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And you don't have to turn OFF data while using them.
And once again, maybe there's nothing wrong with your device or carrier, maybe the app that you're using, or how accurate and updated are the maps of a specific country.
In Portugal, there are places where the GPS goes crazy, just because of the maps.
In Poland, sometimes I'm driving on the grass. The roads where deviated but the map was not updated. So, I know that is a problem of the map because I know how the roads where before and now.
Someone who don't will say that the GPS is crazy...
BTW, in The Netherlands, 6 years ago, I use to drive over the water most part of the time :silly:
Hi,
have you found a solution to this?
I notice very similar issues now and then during road navigation, gmaps (and others previously). GPS signal repeatedly disconnects and then reconnects after a while, and velocity reading becomes 0 or odd.
I thought it was overheating, but a carrier incompatibility issue seems plausible,.
Hi!
No, unfortunately I didn't find a solution. Replacing the motherboard didn't help either. I have a new phone now and don't have the problem anymore.