So, I was running Kyubi ROM and loving it, but I thought I would try another ROM. For some reason it would not load, so I restored my last back up of Kyubi. Now, I dont have GPS any more. I have done a Factory Rest and reloaded Kyubi. I have tried a fresh install. I have tried another SIM.
I have run GPS Status and tried deleting and reloading GPS data. Nothing
Any thoughts?
Thanks
UPDATE: I turned off Allow Mock Locations(not sure how it got turned on) and my GPS seems to be working again.
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I've recently been trying out ICS ROMs for the Evo, but decided to return to Gingerbread because ICS seems to mess up GPS accuracy, no matter which ROM I try. I'm now on my third different Gingerbread ROM today because I've run into a problem I've never seen before. When I first install I'm able to turn on WiFi and connect to my router no problem, but sometime later, the phone refuses to connect. In wireless settings you can turn on WiFi, and it will think about it for awhile, and then just stop trying. Sometimes I get a com.android.settings not responding message, but not always. Anyway, I tried searching for this but couldn't really even figure out how to word it. This sound familiar to anyone? Thanks.
Re-Install your Rom, first.
Update your Radios.
Simple.
alexdz said:
I've recently been trying out ICS ROMs for the Evo, but decided to return to Gingerbread because ICS seems to mess up GPS accuracy, no matter which ROM I try. I'm now on my third different Gingerbread ROM today because I've run into a problem I've never seen before. When I first install I'm able to turn on WiFi and connect to my router no problem, but sometime later, the phone refuses to connect. In wireless settings you can turn on WiFi, and it will think about it for awhile, and then just stop trying. Sometimes I get a com.android.settings not responding message, but not always. Anyway, I tried searching for this but couldn't really even figure out how to word it. This sound familiar to anyone? Thanks.
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Try what Nickitt said first, and if that doesn't work, try this out --
Go into recovery, clear boot, dalvik, and do a factory reset. Then, install a ROM of your choice.
For some odd reason, I started having similar WiFi issues on my EVO after installing the Mason kernel, where the WiFi would indicate that it's on for a few seconds, and then move back to the off position (or, it would stay permanently in the state where it seems like it's turning on). Reflashing the ROM by itself didn't work, but clearing boot somehow did the trick.
Go figure.
vdude8 said:
Try what Nickitt said first, and if that doesn't work, try this out --
Go into recovery, clear boot, dalvik, and do a factory reset. Then, install a ROM of your choice.
For some odd reason, I started having similar WiFi issues on my EVO after installing the Mason kernel, where the WiFi would indicate that it's on for a few seconds, and then move back to the off position (or, it would stay permanently in the state where it seems like it's turning on). Reflashing the ROM by itself didn't work, but clearing boot somehow did the trick.
Go figure.
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I failed to mention initially, but I did try updating the radios as well. Regardless, I'm not having the problem anymore, and it's possible that there was simply something in my Titanium backups (done while on ICS) that it didn't like. I started thinking back on the timing and realized that the issue was showing up only after I went through the batch restore process, so this time I only restored a few apps that had data I didn't want to lose, and nothing else. So far so good.
Except of course that I'm now having a new problem that may be associated with a2sd, but I'll post that in that Deck's Reloaded thread...
Thanks!
I had a lot of force closes after restoring ICS backups in GB. Don't think the backups are backwards compatable...not all the time anyway.
Need some help with troubleshooting a problem that started after installing Slim Bean 2.8, though I don't think it is the fault of the rom.
A few days ago I got tired with the ICS custom rom I had on my phone and decided to try one of from the original development section of this forum. The GPS worked flawlessly so far, turing on the toggle on the status bar and then going into google maps would locate me within 5 sec. The icon for the satallite would also show up in the status bar.
Then yesterday I flashed the Slim Bean 2.8 and was super exited about the look and feel of the rom, but when I tried to use navigation the app kept saying 'searching GPS signal'. I then tried toggling the GPS icon in the task pane and even re-installed the rom and performed a factory reset, but nothing helped.
Today I installed a GPS diagnostic app from the play store and while it says GPS ON it never finds any satellites. Then I performed the last desperate move and flashed the stock ATT rom with root inejcted via ODIN. Still GPS is not working.
Am I missing something? Could it be that the phones GPS is defective?
Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
anosis said:
Need some help with troubleshooting a problem that started after installing Slim Bean 2.8, though I don't think it is the fault of the rom.
A few days ago I got tired with the ICS custom rom I had on my phone and decided to try one of from the original development section of this forum. The GPS worked flawlessly so far, turing on the toggle on the status bar and then going into google maps would locate me within 5 sec. The icon for the satallite would also show up in the status bar.
Then yesterday I flashed the Slim Bean 2.8 and was super exited about the look and feel of the rom, but when I tried to use navigation the app kept saying 'searching GPS signal'. I then tried toggling the GPS icon in the task pane and even re-installed the rom and performed a factory reset, but nothing helped.
Today I installed a GPS diagnostic app from the play store and while it says GPS ON it never finds any satellites. Then I performed the last desperate move and flashed the stock ATT rom with root inejcted via ODIN. Still GPS is not working.
Am I missing something? Could it be that the phones GPS is defective?
Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
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that also happen to me from flashing one of those sprint leak, i went back to stock or any other roms got no gps, even factory reset still no gps, i fixed it by flashing the same sprint leak again and try the gps and it give me signal, then i restore back to stock and factory reset gps still there, and from there i install recovery and flash other roms again and gps is working after that
dawen said:
that also happen to me from flashing one of those sprint leak, i went back to stock or any other roms got no gps, even factory reset still no gps, i fixed it by flashing the same sprint leak again and try the gps and it give me signal, then i restore back to stock and factory reset gps still there, and from there i install recovery and flash other roms again and gps is working after that
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I'll give that a shot. Just hoping I can remember which one of the leaks I may have installed. I'll report back if it works and send a thanks your way.
Flash to stock lg1, unrooted. Then do a factory reset from the settings menu, not recovery. Pull everything off your internal card that you want to keep, this will erase/format your internal card
******THIS WILL ERASE YOUR INTERNAL CARD*****
I had the same problem after flashing a sprint based leak. But, that procedure fixed everything for me.
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Flash to stock lg1, unrooted. Then do a factory reset from the settings menu, not recovery. Pull everything off your internal card that you want to keep, this will erase/format your internal card
******THIS WILL ERASE YOUR INTERNAL CARD*****
I had the same problem after flashing a sprint based leak. But, that procedure fixed everything for me.
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i did that before for 3 times factory erasing everything and it never worked
dawen said:
that also happen to me from flashing one of those sprint leak, i went back to stock or any other roms got no gps, even factory reset still no gps, i fixed it by flashing the same sprint leak again and try the gps and it give me signal, then i restore back to stock and factory reset gps still there, and from there i install recovery and flash other roms again and gps is working after that
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Sure enough I flashed back DG's JB Sprint leak and the GPS icon is back and locks within seconds. Now I just need to revert back to stock and then reinstall one of the CM10 releases.
mrhaley30705 said:
Flash to stock lg1, unrooted. Then do a factory reset from the settings menu, not recovery. Pull everything off your internal card that you want to keep, this will erase/format your internal card
******THIS WILL ERASE YOUR INTERNAL CARD*****
I had the same problem after flashing a sprint based leak. But, that procedure fixed everything for me.
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I'll give this a shot next time I have trouble. Any clue why this happend in the first place and how to prevent it from happening?
Thanks.
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I have been running Jedi Mind Trick x4 for the past couple of weeks. Everything was working fine, super quick and super stable rom. Then, out of the blue yesterday, the Wifi stopped working. It just stalled at "Wifi Turning On". I never received an error message, it just would never connect. I took out the battery, took at the sim card, rebooted, problem persisted. Factory data reset, wifi worked for an hour, then again stalled at "Wifi Turning On". Flashed UVLI4 radio, problem persisted. I decided this must be a rom problem, so I wiped my data and flashed Jedi Knight 6 using CWM. Clean flash everything working fine, hour later wifi stalls. I look on the forums and I see a lot of people with ICS are having problem, but no solutions. Then I flash Jedi Jelly 5, a JB rom, again, wifi works for an hour then stalls. At this point I was so pissed off I decided to unroot my phone. I wiped all my data from external and internal sd, factory data reset, and unrooted using ODIN. Again, wifi worked fine, then stopped. Updated to 4.0.4 using Kies, now Wifi is bouncing between on and turning on. At "Wifi Turning On" most of the time.
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Long story short: Im on stock unrooted 4.0.4, and my wifi stalls at "Wifi Turning On". Ive had the problem on custom ICS and JB roms.
I have seen this problem on other threads but no solutions, so I made a new one. This problem is particularly annoying since I dont have any service at my house and rely on Wifi Calling.
BTW: Bluetooth doesn't work at all.
Look to attachments for a screenshot of what Im seeing:
Anyone else having this problem? Has anyone found a permanent solution?
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Hey everyone, really need some help getting my GPS working again.
Used to be on slimkat but went back to stock, everything was fine. Saw the OTA for 4.4.2 and installed, didnt notice any issues. Was trying to use GPS the other day but couldnt get a lock so heres what I've done so far
-download GPS status and clear then refresh AGPS data, left alone for a bit, nothing.
-In bootloader cleared cache, tried GPS status app again with no luck
-In bootloader did a factory reset, booted up without importing data, tried GPS status app with no luck.
-Checked screws around case, tried GPS status app, no luck.
-Downloade and flashed stock 4.4.2 firmware via odin, no luck.
-Tried alternative GPS fix (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2211690) booted up GPS status app and left, managed to see 3 satalittes(my nexus 7 '13 see's 8-12 in same spot) but wasn't able to give a lock
- Tried changing CSC (http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/761247-gps-fix-dummies-guide.html#post6105418 Its for the S4 but well **** I'm willing to try anything) phone was on the wrong one and changed it to the correct GLW code, cleared cache, tried GPS status app, nothing.
I need help, could this be a modem thing? any help would be seriously appreciated
Also mad love to geohot for towelroot
Try GPS test by chartcross. Also how long did you give it? On the Sprint port some had to let it sit and keep trying for over ten minutes. But after getting the initial lock it was much better afterwards.
Since youve been messing with different fixes and files though, you might want to reflash the firmware first.
Is there a phrase for when you unplug the cable and it doesn't fix it but the IT guy tells you too and say you have but you do it anyways and it fixes the problem?
I must've flashed stock 4 times yesterday with no luck then you tell me to do the same thing and it works...... Lol I guess you scared the gremlins away.
I noticed that if I restart my phone I need to use a app to refresh agps data afterwards I have instant lock and see 20+ sats
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Try GPS test by chartcross. Also how long did you give it? On the Sprint port some had to let it sit and keep trying for over ten minutes. But after getting the initial lock it was much better afterwards.
Since youve been messing with different fixes and files though, you might want to reflash the firmware first.
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I recently rooted and flashed a recovery on my M8.
I was experimenting with the Fake GPS Free app, and mock locations. Worked great.
But when I turned it off (developer settings, mock location-->None), Actual GPS doesn't work right.
Turned it off, removed mock location setting, deleted app, re-installed app, made sure it was turned off, deleted again.
'High Accuracy' sorta works. It gives an approx position. But using something like google maps navigation gives the message 'Searching for GPS...' and never finds it.
I tried a couple of apps 'GPS Status' and 'GPS Reset Com' which reset A-GPS, but it hasn't worked.
'Device Only' fails completely.
Tried clearing cache.
I even flashed a new ROM (Android Revolution HD (6.0)) but no luck.
I do have a factory reset option - but I'd rather avoid it if possible.
Anyone have any ideas of what else I can try?
Restore the nandroid backup you made (you made one right?) before flashing a new ROM or playing with apps from /system
I actually did not make one. I've just been reading up what it is and what I should have done and now I feel a bit silly.
When it said 'backup your phone' I thought it was just the contents (messages, data, media, etc).
Oops!
It's still all a bit new to me..
Anything else I can try?
Backup your data and sdcard content then flash appropriate RUU, if it's not gonna work it's probably an hardware issue.
I have exactly the same problem with my M8. I tried exactly the same steps and still have the GPS issue. I also restored a previously made backup and did a clean flash of CM13... this couldn't solve the problem.
It can't be a hardware issue
UPDATE: I don't know if it would have worked before, but after reflashing I placed my phone on the ground outside, started GPS Status & Toolbox and waited for a GPS signal. after ~1 minute GPS signal was found and it works fine since then. Maybe I was just too impatient before.
jamesb457 said:
Tried clearing cache.
I even flashed a new ROM (Android Revolution HD (6.0)) but no luck.
I do have a factory reset option - but I'd rather avoid it if possible.
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Looks like you are new to the modding world. But if you are modding the phone (root, custom ROMs), you should always be prepared to recover from a factory reset (have your data backed up).
And if fact, if you are flashing ROMs without doing a factory reset (within TWRP) you are inviting all sorts of random bugs. In other words, the default wipe in TWRP (data, cache, Dalvik) is always recommended when flashing a new ROM.