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like i said, gps works fine with the internal one, when i am using google maps, but when i try use the tomtom app with the internal gps its got grey bars and then i wait ages.....
they will then flick blue, but then drop off again... then about 5 mins later a quick flash of blue then back to grey, just wont hold out on tomtom, anyone else found a problem like this?
the only solution i found was the stick on my bluetooth gps reciever, but i got this phone with the internal gps as i manged to get the DIAMOND working fine with internal gps and now i have the blackstone/hd i want it working,
im using version 7.910 tomtom black vga'd with 8.4 maps but i also had the problem when i was using the earlier verison 7.45 with version 7 maps.
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Sounds like you have AGPS enabled. Disable AGPS and you should be ok
interesting, i definitely do have it on, so will have to try it without it mate, will report back if it holds a connection.
looks like it is working, as its holding my position now, but i will try it out on the drive to work in the morning.
Thanks for the advice.
Isnt it weird that something designed to improve GPS doent work lol
tried it this morning kept dropping signal every 5secs, so i ran quick gps, as i read Andy reporting similar things, i last updated this last night, but still... ran it, ad it worked all the way to work. when i checked signal, all but last two bars were filled blue, will neednto try again on way home,
is this related to cold/hot start?
didnt update quick gps, and all seems to be working ok still on tomtom, no problems yet, always on full signal!!
thanks guys
I have a problem with my Defy.
The GPS doesn't seem to work properly. I've tested it with GPS Status & GPS Test...it detects satellites but doesn't use any of them to locate the cell phone.
A few days ago, I've succeed to get a localization but since it doesn't work.
I've just reboot it so that I'll have the manufacturing settings but, it still doesn't work...
Can someone be of any help ?
Thanks.
ernold said:
I have a problem with my Defy.
The GPS doesn't seem to work properly. I've tested it with GPS Status & GPS Test...it detects satellites but doesn't use any of them to locate the cell phone.
A few days ago, I've succeed to get a localization but since it doesn't work.
I've just reboot it so that I'll have the manufacturing settings but, it still doesn't work...
Can someone be of any help ?
Thanks.
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Have you tried calibrating the compass in the settings? I had what sounds like a similar problem and I did that it worked for me.
Have you tried going into airplane mode, then using the GPS?
The compass is calibrated.
I've tried to turn on the airplane mode & then to launch the gps...same result no satellite in use, no localization...
I tried the GPS today, no airplain mode, defy was working as usual. I had to wait quite long time to get the fix but then no issues. FYI compass was already calibrated.
Since your defy is able to detect the satellites it should not be an hardware issue, i guess you were using pre-installed gmaps and navigator, have you tried any other software which makes use of gps location? (e.g. TrackMe)
Since your defy is able to detect the satellites it should not be an hardware issue, i guess you were using pre-installed gmaps and navigator, have you tried any other software which makes use of gps location? (e.g. TrackMe)
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Yes, that's what I think, it shouldn't be a hardware issue...
I tried with the apps GPS test & GPS status which were not pre-installed and it doesn't work either...
ernold said:
Yes, that's what I think, it shouldn't be a hardware issue...
I tried with the apps GPS test & GPS status which were not pre-installed and it doesn't work either...
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I can't figure out what's causing your issue... but, take a look here:
https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/40896
maybe it could be helpful, second post of cheaplikeafox, he's talking about a gps reset (made through GPS status) which solved the problem. Did you try that specific option in GPS status?
Sadly, I've already tried...arf...I don't what to do.
Maybe I should try with other Motorola phones' owners...
ernold said:
Sadly, I've already tried...arf...I don't what to do.
Maybe I should try with other Motorola phones' owners...
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Just to be sure, are you trying to use the GPS without being in "maps" that came with the phone? But on a separate set of installed maps? Except for the link above, I don't see GPS as an issue on the Motorola forums.
If I turn on network nav. and go into maps, my location is off by from two miles to forty miles. If I then turn on GPS it will correct my location within thirty second (time, that is). Turn off network nav., go back into maps and hit location and it corrects within 10-15 seconds using just GPS.
FWIW I just bought and downloaded Copilot live for North America ($5) Shut off data and ran on GPS -- it loaded very quickly. Of course it's pulling maps off the SD, but there was no lag in the GPS.
Same issue here.
Bought a defy (made in brazil) today and no gps (endomondo, gps test, gps status).
I already have a x10, and their gps always works.
carlosklein said:
Same issue here.
Bought a defy (made in brazil) today and no gps (endomondo, gps test, gps status).
I already have a x10, and their gps always works.
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When I first tried GPS on my phone it took so long to "kick in" I thought the phone was broken. Finally it did. I later got "GPS status" and it picks the satellites up right away. However, I believe you must have your google maps "Maps" turned on or the GPS won't work in the stock phone.
How much time your gps needed in the first time? I im trying right now.
In google maps: My location: Accurate to 70 meters (wireless method).
In endomondo: Locating satellites
In Gps Test: In view 1, In Use 0, Gps On (yellow), Accuracy (feet): 0
After about 1 hour, i am getting 2 sats in view on Gps test, but no one in use.
After hours, i am getting 2 sattelites in GPS Test (sometimes 3). But the color of the bars (SNR Color, according the documentation) is white. Not working...
On my xperia, i am getting 9 sattelites (yellow and green).
Make sure you're not on WiFi
carlosklein said:
After hours, i am getting 2 sattelites in GPS Test (sometimes 3). But the color of the bars (SNR Color, according the documentation) is white. Not working...
On my xperia, i am getting 9 sattelites (yellow and green).
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My previous phone was an xperia x1 too, yes GPS was much much better. More than a issue with defy it looks like Android is not so brilliant in dealing with GPS.
I need long time to get my position fixed (could it be the lack of QuickGPS??), and it seems many apps can't correctly display the satellites while the device is searching for a fix.
It gets better if i have google maps app opened in background.
Finally got gps working.
I made a few things (not sure what work...)
- Factory reset
- Install a bunch of softwares (Endomondo, GPS Test, WisePilot, TrackerBooster)
What work (i think)
- Leave my phone with TrackerBooster and GPS Test turned on, in open space (a bench on a park) for about 45 minutes (airplane mode off, wifi on and connected, 3g on). In the early minutes, GPS Test only find a few satellites (4 or 5). Suddenly 10 satellites appear and change the color to yellow and green (it was white). Working!
Thanks all!
ps: Defy is better than X10. Even motoblur is better than TimeScape (IMOHO).
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Finally got gps working.
ps: Defy is better than X10. Even motoblur is better than TimeScape (IMOHO).
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When i read "xperia" i thought about x1, anyway, i agree defy is better than xperia (them all) except for GPS. With my x1, in open spaces, i got 10-11 satellites in just 2 minutes (without QuickGPS) and it needed about 20 seconds when QuickGPS was working.
Hi all,
I have a problem with my GPS signal.
Normally (pre rooted era) I could switch on the GPS and get a fix. No freeze whatsoever.
With Gingervillain 2.1 I switch on the GPS and check the signal. I see several bars before the signal freezes. Tried flashing different radios but this made no difference. Also tried several radio / ril combinations same result.
At this moment I found a sort of workaround by switching on Google navigation and then switch on GPS. Check the signal with GPS Status and u usually get a fix within a minute (even indoor). After that I switch on Navigon to start driving.
It is not really a problem this way but what can I do to solve this problem. When I look in the threads (CM7 / Gingervillain) the GPS problem should be solved. Are there more people with this problem? What could be the best solution.
I have CM7 and no issues. I don't know what the problem is. Could be the rom, could the radio, could be other problems. It is too vast really. The only way you could fix it is to try different roms and see which one works. But like you said its not much of a problem.
Sent from CM7
Thanks for the reply,
Yesterday I switched to the latest radio (32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.08) and RIL (2.2.1003G).
As long as I start Google Navigation first and then switch on GPS no problem. This morning I drove to work with Google and Navigon switched on, no problem (30 min drive). Even switched off Google and Navigon kept the signal, no problem.
Whenever I switch on GPS first it looses track somehow. Can't figure it out..
Is there some keep alive GPS flow in Google Navigation?
No. When you turn GPS on its just on and idles. It needs to be used but I don't get how it doesn't work right. Grab an app from the market, GPS essentials I think and see what you can do with that.
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With GPS essentials it works, better than GPS Status (think it has monitor function only). Think it has something to do with keeping GPS alive
Tried it from work - home, worked fine. Went shopping same procedure...
Might also be engergy savings mode in Ginger Villain. Batterydrain is less with it I noticed.....
With this working... perfect ROM!!!
Hello all! Just curious if anyone else is having GPS issues with stock FK23? I was having problems in the past with my GPS but now it seems completely dead. Right after I updated to JB tonight the GPS worked perfectly. It locked on immediately and was able to load stuff extremely quick. Then after about an hour of fooling with the phone I went to update my weather and nothing... tried navigation and nothing... I downloaded GPS Status to check things out and it just keeps searching, it can't pick up anything.
Any suggestions/thoughts/ideas?
Thanks~!
settings > location access> gps source
see if "use internal gps" is ticked.. try ticking/unticking and force close any gps app and reopen app or reboot.
any luck?
oh shoot... stock, nvmd but go to location settings and give a shot to checking and unchecking everything anyway. Can't hurt.
I've tried everything, but nothing seems to make Waze and Google Maps works. I've always used Waze in my car, but since the KK update I can't manage to make it work. When I use GPS Test I can find many satellites and even get a lock. The only thing I find odd is the accuracy of 200ft, witch I think is too big. Now comes the curious part: When I open the GPS Test app, keeping Waze in background, Waze gets a lock and I get all the voice directions. When I bring Waze back on screen, it looses the GPS signal again. I’ve tried everything from Stock Rom, Bobcat Rom, Hyperdrive Rom, X-Note Rom, and nothing. Always wiping cache, Dalvik, etc. I’ve tried many apps like GPS Status, TopTnp, GPS Test, Faster GPS, etc. Nothing changes. The last thing I did is a procedure on the system (*#0011#, reseting the NV), but again nothing. I live in São Paulo, Brazil, and God knows the caos of traffic here, so I really need Waze. It’s been a month now, and I don’t know what to do. You guys are my last hope. :fingers-crossed:
T-Mobile Note 3 X-Note Rom.
Man I'm pretty much getting the same issue.. I'm on the Heisenberg rom.. And never had any issues with Google Maps and I use it almost everyday.. But every since the update that put the voice control mic on the screen... Google maps been sending me all over the place..
I've tried the "solution 1" in this link, and this time it worked. The only thing I did different is enter MENU>END before rebooting. Now Waze is OK!
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2827427
try the last post it will rest the gps and it will fix it
sometimes flashing many roms and doing rooting or bad update **** up the gps driver
Waze GPS not working Resolved.
casadomack said:
I've tried everything, but nothing seems to make Waze and Google Maps works. I've always used Waze in my car, but since the KK update I can't manage to make it work. When I use GPS Test I can find many satellites and even get a lock. The only thing I find odd is the accuracy of 200ft, witch I think is too big. Now comes the curious part: When I open the GPS Test app, keeping Waze in background, Waze gets a lock and I get all the voice directions. When I bring Waze back on screen, it looses the GPS signal again. I’ve tried everything from Stock Rom, Bobcat Rom, Hyperdrive Rom, X-Note Rom, and nothing. Always wiping cache, Dalvik, etc. I’ve tried many apps like GPS Status, TopTnp, GPS Test, Faster GPS, etc. Nothing changes. The last thing I did is a procedure on the system (*#0011#, reseting the NV), but again nothing. I live in São Paulo, Brazil, and God knows the caos of traffic here, so I really need Waze. It’s been a month now, and I don’t know what to do. You guys are my last hope. :fingers-crossed:
T-Mobile Note 3 X-Note Rom.
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I tried all the codes and apps and even tightening the screws, but nothing was working. It was when I took the phones back off and looked inside that I found the answer.
Now that my Waze GPS is working again after being out of action for over 3 months, I thought I would share my Waze GPS fix with everyone by making a quick youtube video,
I can't yet put a link here so just search youtube for 'Waze No GPS - Resolved'
Hope this helps
My GPS lock failed all the time
I fixed my note 3 failure to lock at all (No Fix) by removing the back cover, battery, sim, and sd cards, I checked and found several of the screws loose,tightenied them snug, reassembled, booted, and got a fix within 3 seconds. I got the idea from your video... Thanks very much!
Glad it Helped
lowpost99 said:
I fixed my note 3 failure to lock at all (No Fix) by removing the back cover, battery, sim, and sd cards, I checked and found several of the screws loose,tightenied them snug, reassembled, booted, and got a fix within 3 seconds. I got the idea from your video... Thanks very much!
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Thanks for the feedback.. it's one of those totally annoying problems that feels great when you finally get it sorted