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Hey,
does anybody have experience with this? My desire is running Gingervillain 3.3, I've read that some people have been having GPS problems (can't post in Development threads yet).
Anyway, my GPS is working fine, but when I'm using the runkeeper app, sometimes GPS stops to work, seemingly at random. Sometime a reset of the app is enough, sometimes I have to reboot the phone in order to getg it to work again.
Anyone know whether this is a Gingervillain or a Runkeeper app issue? Will I have the same problems if I download an alternative app like RunStar to upload my data to runkeeper?
Thanks in advance,
Saxelfur
I have had a few bugs with GPS on GV 3.3, nothing to major tho. like the GPS icon doesn't disappear, or it randomly reboots if I use My Tracks with screen off and smartass governor... and sometimes despite setting my gps to Europe using fix faster instead of a <10 sec fix it can take nearly 5 mins to get down to <100mtrs (in the same location I might add)
In relation to your problem I have had that... but I found simply task killing any app accessing your location, usually the Browser or Maps, it'll work; or in my case the Facebook app seems to keep trying to get a location (and launching on its own) when I actually have all sync n notifications disabled..
anyways maybe you want to try the app fix faster, it did seem to make my gps more stable and faster, it does have a problem from time to time, but it works, and for the most part works fast and stable (normal GPS fix for google navigation - 3 secs).
So yea probably a ROM problem...
and o yea - you wouldn't want to post this question in the development section - unless you put it on the GV thread... This is the right place for questions.
Hey,
I just wanted to give you some feedback: ever since I've been using FasterFix, I've not had any GPS troubles at all. Just have to remember to activate it before using gps.
Thanks again!
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*Update* January 7, 2012:
After reinstalling the Facebook for android app, I noticed that the problem with the GPS came back with google maps. After a few reboots, I've found that the Facebook app somehow messes with the GPS so that Google maps cannot use it. This is solved either by uninstalling, or never opening the Facebook app, as well as a reboot after every time the Facebook app is used.
Hopefully this will get rid of some headaches people are having with their GPS problems.
December 9, 2011:
Since the new update with Google maps, my phone hasn't been able to keep a GPS signal. When I open up Google maps, the GPS icon starts blinking, and then connects and everything works fine for about 2-3 seconds. After that the icon dissapears, and it goes to what I'm assuming is the triangulation of the cell phone towers, which is much less accurate. Anybody else having this problem? I'm running CM7.1 and everything was working fine until I updated the Google maps app itself. Thanks in advance.
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+1.. same issue:
I've encountered a problem with my GPS while running AOSP Roms. (In my case MIUI) The problem is that after a while of using the GPS, I'll wake the phone up and the GPS will get my location, but then stop working/updating location. Sense ROMs seem to work fine with the GPS.
I've tried flashing the stock Sense ROM, and doing the ##GPSCLRX# trick without success. The method simply doesn't seem to work, or have any reaction whatsoever. I can't get the text box to open where you enter the MSL. Has anyone had any success doing this method? If so, which ROM did you use? Was there any special mojo you had to do?
I've also in desperation tried installing various EVO GPS drivers, with no effect.
Anyone know of any fixes?
hmm haven't tried it yet. I just switched back to sky raider (omfg froyo!) from CM7.1 because of the constant force closes and freezes with CM. I'm downloading Inc Deck right now. Will let you know how it works on that, later tonight.
But can't you just uninstall the new updated Maps, and revert to an older version?
I've actually tried different GPS mapping applications, GPS testing apps, and the problem remains. :-/
Well I just installed Inc Deck (AOSP) and Navigation/Maps (6.01) seems to work fine. It locked on nearly instantly, and I drove around several blockes (2-3 minutes) and had no issues with losing GPS lock. Although I was having a problem of zooming into Maps (wouldn't get closer than 2000 feet on scale bar, the scale bar is an addtional lab add-on). Although it seems to be zooming in completely now...I will try to remember to keep testing and give feedback.
Maybe try clearing caches?
update: I've used the newest Google Navigation (6.01) probably 4-5 times in the last 24 hours, I have not lost GPS signal once. Total time running Navigation is over an hour. This is on AOSP Inc-Deck 1.3 stable and latest Incredikernel. So it must not be all AOSP ROMs that are affected.
I've reverted back to the previous version of Google Maps for now. After trying all of the above mentioned tips, nothing seemed to work. Thanks for aall of the help though
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Added update to original post including more information on the problem.
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I "fixed" this by installing LBE Privacy Guard and blocking Facebook's GPS access. The app force closes when using the CM7 permissions management to revoke FB's GPS permissions, but works fine with LBE. Now, I can leave the GPS enabled, and use google maps & facebook without the GPS getting hung up.
Awesome, I'll do just that. Thanks for the input
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You could try changing your gps server. Go to /etc/gps.conf and open it with a text editor. Make it look like this:
Code:
NTP_SERVER=0.us.pool.ntp.org XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com SUPL_PORT=7276
The first line NTP_SERVER should be all you need to change, the 0 can also be a 1, 2, or 3. Also add supl info if not there already.
I've been having this problem ever since I got my One X; unfortunately, the WiFi hardware issues make it hard to search for any possible fixes. Basically, my One X (Tegra 3, 2.17.401.2 currently) will very rarely reconnect to WiFi after turning it on from sleep. I tried manually assigning an IP address instead of doing DHCP as suggested in some places; this didn't seem to have much of an effect, and there are some places where I can't manually assign. The only thing that's reliable is if I manually toggle WiFi off and back on -- at that point it'll instantly find a network and connect. I've tried the various wifi power savings settings and other bits; none make a difference. This is pretty annoying; it's almost as if the phone doesn't bother to scan for APs until I manually toggle it.
With 2.17.401.2 fixing a whole bunch of other little annoyances, this is probably the biggest one that's left for me. Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix or work around this?
I read somewhere (can't fine the post) an xda user fixed this issue by soldering (physically) the wifi antenna inside the phone.
I don't recommend that though. I'm not a fan of opening up my phone.
However, I suggest you try a custom ROM from the many available here. Maybe this will fix it for you if it were a software/radio issue.
Yeah, that doesn't seem like the right way to go... pretty sure it's not a hardware issue since I have no problems with wifi reception in general. The phone just doesn't seem to search for wifi to connect to as often as it should.
Sounds so familiar
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Yeah, that doesn't seem like the right way to go... pretty sure it's not a hardware issue since I have no problems with wifi reception in general. The phone just doesn't seem to search for wifi to connect to as often as it should.
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Same issue here ...
Not sure whether this is hardware problem though, most of the complaints that were verified as hardware problem were signal and connection related.
Our mutual problem is RE-connecting.
Anyways, I haven't found any solution for this yet. Turning on and off always works.
One idea I have is to use an app like AutomateIt, this is an automation app that lets you set rules for bunch of stuff on your phone.
One use case could be setting a rule to turn wifi on once at home, turn off once out of home and turn back on once at work etc..
Hope someone will find a solution for this ...
Multitasking and wifi are major pain in the a** for me with this otherwise great phone ..
try wifi fixer app from market
I'm not a fan of automation taskers. They are battery hogs.
Try the custom rom ARHD 9.4.0 and let me know how it goes.
Thanks for the help !
xbiggyl said:
I'm not a fan of automation taskers. They are battery hogs.
Try the custom rom ARHD 9.4.0 and let me know how it goes.
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Will try both solutions, see how goes ..
I am using the the Tazz ICS rom, which thus far works flawlessly, except one thing.
I am using the default out of the box Mail app hooked up to my work Exchange mail (actually MS Office 365). Oddly, interacting in the Mail app causes the Wifi connection to drop consistently. By interaction, I'm referring to refreshing mail, opening messages, and general browsing around the app. This is THE ONLY app that seems to cause Wifi drops. Gmail is fine, among several others.
I'm motivated enough to look at any sort of logging to help fix this, but I don't know how to enable this. Anyone?
Or has anyone seen behavior like this? I've google'd and found a lot of wifi drop related threads but lots of folks point to the router. I've NEVER had wifi issues using stock, or CM7 so I know it's not that.
I have the same problem on my HTC Desire S which I updated to ICS recently. Whenever I open my out-of-the-box HTC mail app, the wifi signal is dropped, then reconnects. It only happens in this app.
jens1987 said:
I have the same problem on my HTC Desire S which I updated to ICS recently. Whenever I open my out-of-the-box HTC mail app, the wifi signal is dropped, then reconnects. It only happens in this app.
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Yeah, I never found a fix so I reverted back to Stock. Couldn't use the device with this issue, and never figured out what ways I might be able to fix. With less than 10 posts, I couldn't reply to the Tazz thread either. Oh well!
Since I installed the first N OOS build i have issues withmy GPS,
every few seconds it lost the lock and needed a few seconds to reacquire it.
Also sometimes it does not acquire ay lock at all and need a reboot to work again.
As far as I can tell the issue happens with every android N based OxygenOS.
And also with Lineage OS 14.1
I tryed clean flashing booth and it did not change anything.
Now I flashed back to the last MM based community build and it works no lost of GPS signal, reasomably quick fix.
Does any other users also have GPS issues with N based roms on the OP3?
How can I solve the issue or at least find out whaty causing the issues?
Funny you mention this. I use my op3 for my topo maps when I hike and I have found N based roms to cause the gps to require a relocking. Also, the gps is noticeably less accurate.
Anyone got an explanation/solution?
good to herar that I'm not the only one with GPS issues.
Now the question is how to fix those?
I am also facing GPS issues since Oxygen OS 4.x.x, before that I never experienced any.
Sometimes it take 5 to 10 minutes until it finally fetches a GPS Signal but it is still very inaccurate then.
Hopefully the new OOS 4.0.3 update helps, but I doubt it since there is no mention of GPS in the release notes.
I also have this issue, the only resolution I had is to switch on WiFi scanning. After turning it on GPS has been a bit better and locks to the correct location quickly.
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Ok I found out something new when I set mobile data to 2G GPS works great also on the 4.0.3 OOS ROM.
And since people complained since the start that some have issues with GPS and 4G I guess the issue really is that if some particular frequencies are used GPS suffers. Apparently something changes in N ROMs that makes the issues appear for more users.
Interestingly is that flashing Modem Firmware has no affect so the issue is in a part that is in the android kernel itself.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/gps-issues-t3416544
Every time I turn location on, I get the "improve location accuracy?" prompt. Every single time.
How can I stop this? Never had this before, usually goes away after one enable.
Another strange thing sometimes the GPS cant get a lock and the only way to fix it is to restart the phone.
the bew Open Beta 12 based on Android 7.1.1 seams to have resolved my GPS issue really strange
Hi - I also do have heavy problems with losses of GPS- signal at the OP3 since months. Especially while using LTE the GPS gets often lost. Since 5 weeks I am working/struggeling with the OP-support a lot - but no changes till now. @David: "Open Beta 12" has solved your problems?? what is this concrete?
i do have the problem...... from 4.0.2 updated to 4.1.1 and now Beta13, the problem still there~!!
On my phone gps signal gets lost always at the same location and when lte is active. On any other location gps works perfect. When i disable lte everything works perfect. This has happend on any rom. I think this is a hardware problem and can not be resolved. The only solution is disabling lte or using a different provider. I am using o2 in Germany, the problem does not happen with other Providers. Different Providers have different frequencies, this might be the difference between o2 and the other providers.
I do have O2-LTE too and it is "under suspicion" in Germany. But in February I was for 4 weeks in Florida and travelled a lot using navigation. The provider was AT&T - and I had very often losses of GPS-signal too.
I can confirm, that the problem happens with different ROM, but not at only one location - it happens everywhere.
But what can we do? OnePlus is working at this problem since months without a solution - and the customer with this bug really have to accept it "for zero"??
Hello @OPFan , did you get help from the support? Or could you resolve the problem?
3 months of contact - lots of bubbles - no solution
try downloading the "Gps Test "app then enable GPS and open the app and click on the 3 dots > AGPS > Clear and update
cheptii said:
try downloading the "Gps Test "app then enable GPS and open the app and click on the 3 dots > AGPS > Clear and update
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this was one of the thousands of tryings - but also with zero effect
I'm having a lot of GPS issues since I've been using OPO or OP3.
I sold my OPO because of the bad GPS. Now I have the OP3.
On both phones I used custom ROM Cyanogenmod.
I sometimes had bad GPS reception, but this was fixed under Cyanogenmod doing this: Disable GPS, Disable Data, Enable Airplane mode, Disable Airplane mode, Enable Data, Enable GPS, then wait for GPS reception and start navi app.
Last week I flashed my OP3 with another ROM (AOSP) but this only made it worse!
I use my phone as car navigation daily, and while navigating, it finds GPS and it loses GPS every 5 seconds (using WAZE app). It's incredibly annoying. Using AGPS or any other "fix" found online doesn't fix the problem.
When using another navigation app, like Google nav, it's works better (because Google also uses LTE). Clearing cache or unistalling and reinstalling the WAZE app doesn't fix the problem.
Conclusion:
It is totally not related to your provider because they are working on fixed standard frequencies and I've been using the same provider on both phones.
It's also not related to the hardware only, because it was working on my OP3 under Cyanogenmod. So it should be related to the hardware driver included in the ROM.
Maybe this gives anyone an idea?
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Found something here that might help:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73681689&postcount=165
I have also GPS issues. It works well in gmaps, but it is unusable in Waze.
I thought AOSPA was causing it so I cleanflashed latest OB, but GPS issues are present there too