Location Services Stopped Working - Samsung Galaxy S9 Questions & Answers

I've done nothing to modify my phone (Root, etc.). However, I have disabled packages, which apparently cannot be re-enabled without root access.
My location services were working even after I disabled my phone's bloat, but about a week ago my GPS just stopped working. I can turn on location services, but apps don't receive my location. Not a single app knows where I am.
Anyone have this problem?

Nobiscis said:
I've done nothing to modify my phone (Root, etc.). However, I have disabled packages, which apparently cannot be re-enabled without root access.
My location services were working even after I disabled my phone's bloat, but about a week ago my GPS just stopped working. I can turn on location services, but apps don't receive my location. Not a single app knows where I am.
Anyone have this problem?
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How did you disable the packages and do you know exactly what you disabled? If it was by using an app then there should be a way to re-enable them.

Tel864 said:
How did you disable the packages and do you know exactly what you disabled? If it was by using an app then there should be a way to re-enable them.
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Package Disabler Pro. Using the app again, I tried to re-enable them to no success/

Nobiscis said:
Package Disabler Pro. Using the app again, I tried to re-enable them to no success/
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That's using the latest version available on Play? You could uninstall the app then reinstall it plus there's always the reset of your phone. In Package Disable Pro make sure "Hide System packages" isn't on. Also check the apps permissions.

Tel864 said:
That's using the latest version available on Play? You could uninstall the app then reinstall it plus there's always the reset of your phone. In Package Disable Pro make sure "Hide System packages" isn't on. Also check the apps permissions.
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Yeah, I'm afraid it didn't work. Everytime I enable a package it re-enables itself as soon as it leaves the screen when I scroll. I don't want to have to reset my phone, but thats what its looking like...

Only thing I can think of is. Odin

Nobiscis said:
Yeah, I'm afraid it didn't work. Everytime I enable a package it re-enables itself as soon as it leaves the screen when I scroll. I don't want to have to reset my phone, but thats what its looking like...
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Have you looked at disabled apps in the phone's settings? If it's also disabled there, PDP may not override it.

Nobiscis said:
Yeah, I'm afraid it didn't work. Everytime I enable a package it re-enables itself as soon as it leaves the screen when I scroll. I don't want to have to reset my phone, but thats what its looking like...
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Have you given PDP admin permissions?

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Anyone else have issues since root?

My notification light hasn't worked since, automatic call recorder hasn't worked. Also noticed when I uninstall system apps with TiBu they still appear in my app drawer? Also not getting email notifications for Yahoo! app. So far what I've seen.
Unrelated note, am I going insane because I can't find every process/system app in root explorer. I go to usual system/app but all I see is LG,VZM, Google apps. Nothing of detail like usual. ??
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The root process replaces the /system partition. I would suspect that a good Factory Reset would help clear up any issues like this. Have you factory reset yet?
I am curious if these issues are apparent in others who rooted (could be issues with the image) or just a fluke.
player911 said:
The root process replaces the /system partition. I would suspect that a good Factory Reset would help clear up any issues like this. Have you factory reset yet?
I am curious if these issues are apparent in others who rooted (could be issues with the image) or just a fluke.
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I've done several FRs:\
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I don't have any of these issues...
Also of note,I haven't uninstalled anything, only frozen. And only the obvious bloatware (Verizon apps, and dt ignite). I would almost bet it's removing something you didn't have... I would recommend redoing the root process to get a fresh system image, and run a few days without de bloating to verify.
Can you please also post what build you are using? - 11C, 10B, etc?
If u have the vs986 i put togeather a post to help with kdz and root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/lg-g4-vs985-root-video-walk-threw-t3166078
Hope this helps u remeber its for vs986
Dennisg34 said:
My notification light hasn't worked since, automatic call recorder hasn't worked. Also noticed when I uninstall system apps with TiBu they still appear in my app drawer? Also not getting email notifications for Yahoo! app. So far what I've seen.
Unrelated note, am I going insane because I can't find every process/system app in root explorer. I go to usual system/app but all I see is LG,VZM, Google apps. Nothing of detail like usual. ??
Sent from my G4 using your mom
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I'm seeing the same thing. The only thingz that really bug me though are auto call recorder not working (could have used that today) and everytime I uninstall nfl mobile, it reinstall via the play store. Kind of a pain, but not a deal breaker.
madmaverickmatt said:
I'm seeing the same thing. The only thingz that really bug me though are auto call recorder not working (could have used that today) and everytime I uninstall nfl mobile, it reinstall via the play store. Kind of a pain, but not a deal breaker.
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did you freeze/remove dt ignite? That should stop the reinstall.
danaff37 said:
did you freeze/remove dt ignite? That should stop the reinstall.
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I froze it
I have nfl disabled, and it's remained that way for me...
danaff37 said:
I don't have any of these issues...
Also of note,I haven't uninstalled anything, only frozen. And only the obvious bloatware (Verizon apps, and dt ignite). I would almost bet it's removing something you didn't have... I would recommend redoing the root process to get a fresh system image, and run a few days without de bloating to verify.
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Try uninstalling stuff and let me know. I know for a fact it's stuff I have on the phone. I used TiBu, but then still in my app drawer and can't find all those apps like before using Root Explorer (my first G4 phone, maybe layout is diff than Sammy?). I've done the root processes a couple times already.
Icculus760 said:
Can you please also post what build you are using? - 11C, 10B, etc?
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Didn't know there was an 11C, I'm on 11A

Mini view not working?

I turned it on, and swiped on either direction across the back to recents, vice versa. But nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong?
Not sure if it matters, but I am using Nova Launcher.
I also have not been able to get it to work. I'm on a Verizon wireless model with the latest July update.
jascolli said:
I also have not been able to get it to work. I'm on a Verizon wireless model with the latest July update.
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Update: I got it to work, somewhat, by turning off last pass accessibility.
leapfrog2 said:
Update: I got it to work, somewhat, by turning off last pass accessibility.
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Sorry for my ignorance, but what is last pass accessibility? Thx
jascolli said:
Sorry for my ignorance, but what is last pass accessibility? Thx
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Lastpass is a password management app. It requires permission to the accessibility settings to auto fill passwords. If you don't have Lastpass, it could be another app that's stopping mini view to work. Try going into settings, up on the search box type accessibility. You should be able to find it there and see which app is needing it.
i had the same issue, what i found out was that you have to swipe quickly , try swiping faster
It's not that.
Solution for those running Malwarebytes
FYI: I thought for sure that it was either Greenify, Gravity Screen, or Nova Launcher causing my Mini View not to work. They are all fine with Mini View.
I finally figured out that it is Malwarebytes causing the problem. By having Malwarebytes "On" in Accessability Settings this kills the Mini View for me.

Cannot figure out what is using location services.

I just did a clean install of Android Pie earlier today on my 2XL, on Project Fi.
I've only setup the basics so far, using stock launcher and a few apps.
The location symbol will not go away. Is there a way to check and see what is using it?
I've disabled location all together and it goes away. Looked at the apps that have location permission, and toggled it off, but the icon stays.
Any ideas?
AwkwardUberHero said:
I just did a clean install of Android Pie earlier today on my 2XL, on Project Fi.
I've only setup the basics so far, using stock launcher and a few apps.
The location symbol will not go away. Is there a way to check and see what is using it?
I've disabled location all together and it goes away. Looked at the apps that have location permission, and toggled it off, but the icon stays.
Any ideas?
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Now,even with location services off, the icon stays there. Idk what is going on.
AwkwardUberHero said:
Now,even with location services off, the icon stays there. Idk what is going on.
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Go to Settings,
Apps & Notifications
Advanced
App Permissions
Location
Make sure none are checked. Then make sure Location is Off plus Wi-Fi scanning also Off
michaelbsheldon said:
Go to Settings,
Apps & Notifications
Advanced
App Permissions
Location
Make sure none are checked. Then make sure Location is Off plus Wi-Fi scanning also Off
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Thanks! Is that to totally disable it? I'd like to keep the basics on for fitness, weather and normal items.
michaelbsheldon said:
Go to Settings,
Apps & Notifications
Advanced
App Permissions
Location
Make sure none are checked. Then make sure Location is Off plus Wi-Fi scanning also Off
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Also, did what you had asked, but it is still showing that it is on. The icon to the left of the wifi, that is the location icon, right?
michaelbsheldon said:
Go to Settings,
Apps & Notifications
Advanced
App Permissions
Location
Make sure none are checked. Then make sure Location is Off plus Wi-Fi scanning also Off
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Screenshot attached. Even in airplane mode, it is on.
AwkwardUberHero said:
Thanks! Is that to totally disable it? I'd like to keep the basics on for fitness, weather and normal items.
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If the Location symbol is showing all the time and you can't find what is triggering it, you might have to save your pics and music, etc.,
then do a factory reset. I have installed Pie on several P2XL devices, and none have the Location symbol showing all the time. Must be
a battery hog if it's on all the time.
michaelbsheldon said:
If the Location symbol is showing all the time and you can't find what is triggering it, you might have to save your pics and music, etc.,
then do a factory reset. I have installed Pie on several P2XL devices, and none have the Location symbol showing all the time. Must be
a battery hog if it's on all the time.
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Yeah, it's eating my battery pretty bad. I just did a factory reset earlier today and set it up from scratch.
AwkwardUberHero said:
Yeah, it's eating my battery pretty bad. I just did a factory reset earlier today and set it up from scratch.
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If you've done that already, would recommend unlock and critical unlock followed by Deuce's script with wipe Yes.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ol-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761
Something's not right and that script usually nails it.
michaelbsheldon said:
If you've done that already, would recommend unlock and critical unlock followed by Deuce's script with wipe Yes.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ol-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761
Something's not right and that script usually nails it.
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So, I rebooted it, and it's not showing now. Toggled airplane a few times before reboot.
AwkwardUberHero said:
So, I rebooted it, and it's not showing now. Toggled airplane a few times before reboot.
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You can go to Settings - Security & location - Location... Recent location requests will show the apps using location or used recently...
AwkwardUberHero said:
Screenshot attached. Even in airplane mode, it is on.
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It looks like the Project Fi icon is still up in your notifications. Have you finished setting it up to completion? I can't remember for sure but I think my location icon was up until I finished setting up Fi and the Fi icon was off the screen.
I am facing the same issue with project fi installed on my 2xl.

com.google.android.gms wakelock

Com.google.android.gms is wakelocking like a banshee and its driving me crazy. I have location history on, but always leave location off unless using it. Og pixel xl stock P. Ideas?
Well by the icon it has something to do with Google play services no ?
Mine is much worse. Google play services draining my battery. And this happens only when I'm connected to mobile data..no issues on wifi. It used to happen on Oreo and still happens on pie. I tried safe mode too. So definitely no other apps are causing it. I tried other ways like disabling location history, location, turned off double tap to wake and all other gestures, turned off adaptive brightness, turned off web and app activity in Google account settings, turned off auto sync, denied Google play services permission to modify system settings, etc. No I don't know what else is left to try. This is so annoying....
Mine all have "sms" something or other in the alarm title. I have location turned off, why is it trying to ping location? Any idea?!
danielson2047 said:
Mine all have "sms" something or other in the alarm title. I have location turned off, why is it trying to ping location? Any idea?!
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I feel it's related to Google account because this is happening in safe mode too so it's definitely not a 3rd party app causing this drain. It would be great if someone could help us find a way to figure out the cause.
There's a Magisk module for adding Google play services to the list of apps that are put to sleep when not in use. I would try that.
Phalanx7621 said:
There's a Magisk module for adding Google play services to the list of apps that are put to sleep when not in use. I would try that.
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Any solution for unrooted users?
wazza1991 said:
Any solution for unrooted users?
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Not for a system service like that running wild. You can use Greenify for non system applications (if not rooted), but you'd have to root in order to take care of this issue. You could always try doing the laundry list: wiping app data/cache, force stopping it, or even starting fresh and wiping the phone. However that would take longer than it would to root the device.
Phalanx7621 said:
Not for a system service like that running wild. You can use Greenify for non system applications (if not rooted), but you'd have to root in order to take care of this issue. You could always try doing the laundry list: wiping app data/cache, force stopping it, or even starting fresh and wiping the phone. However that would take longer than it would to root the device.
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I have tried wiping data/cache, tried formatting many times on Oreo and pie as well. Looks like the only option is to root. Will banking apps/Google pay work on a rooted phone?
wazza1991 said:
I have tried wiping data/cache, tried formatting many times on Oreo and pie as well. Looks like the only option is to root. Will banking apps/Google pay work on a rooted phone?
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With Magisk it will, it is a very easy app to navigate , and rooting w/ Magisk only takes a few steps. Boot into TWRP via fastboot ( there are TWRP.img files , that's what you'd want here ) flash Magisk, reboot to system.
Looks like it's not just me...my friend who is using a pixel 2 xl is also having play services battery drain.
Any fix for this?

Question Some apps don't work with root, even when hidden/Safety net passes

I can't sign into a few apps. When I enter my login info to Amazon Shopping & Prime Video and tap the login button, they both keep saying it can't connect. PayPal derps out and closes entirely once I sign in and just as it displays the two-factor authorization part. I've double checked MagiskHide and cleared app data for all three apps as well as Google Play Services. I'm using the latest Magisk canary and SafetyNet passes.
Another, seemingly unrelated issue that only started after I rooted, is that my fingerprints are no longer recognized. I've deleted all of them and re-registered my fingerprints, but they still always fail to work. Any ideas?
Never had a problem with Amazon, PayPal or even Google Pay with root.
I had the same issue with Amazon after root. I'm assuming you're using AdAway? That was my problem. Go into AdAway > Preferences > Root based ad blocking > uncheck enable web server. I never used it and it was disabled on my 8T, so I disabled it on the 9Pro
schmeggy929 said:
Never had a problem with Amazon, PayPal or even Google Pay with root.
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Same, I'm using both Amazon and GPay regularly, and I've used Paypal since rooting. Are there any maigsk modules or other root apps that could be interfering? Maybe try disabling all of those temporarily.
JWhetstone02 said:
I had the same issue with Amazon after root. I'm assuming you're using AdAway? That was my problem. Go into AdAway > Preferences > Root based ad blocking > uncheck enable web server.
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I fixed mine by just adding *amazon* to the whitelist/Allowed. I'm still using the web server option.
I also have absolutely no problems with Magisk Su using Magisk hide. Google Pay, PayPal and banking apps work without any problems.
avid_droid said:
Fingerprint sensor has been extremely annoying for me. Always get that error message. I had issues with my bank app saying I vilotated something and I'm unrooted. Found out that adb debugging was on and was causing the issue for me.
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I never encountered an app crashing or refusing to work with adb debugging enabled. The only one I know of that will complain of it, but still work, is Titanium Backup. Regardless, I toggled it off and tried them all again. No dice.
schmeggy929 said:
Never had a problem with Amazon, PayPal or even Google Pay with root.
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I never have, either. Which is why I posted this thread. I tried everything I could think of that might be interfering with them.
JWhetstone02 said:
I had the same issue with Amazon after root. I'm assuming you're using AdAway? That was my problem. Go into AdAway > Preferences > Root based ad blocking > uncheck enable web server.
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That worked, enough for me to get logged into them.
terlynn4 said:
Same, I'm using both Amazon and GPay regularly, and I've used Paypal since rooting. Are there any maigsk modules or other root apps that could be interfering? Maybe try disabling all of those temporarily.
I fixed mine by just adding *amazon* to the whitelist/Allowed. I'm still using the web server option.
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This worked as well, was able to turn the web server back on.
r4p70r said:
I also have absolutely no problems with Magisk Su using Magisk hide. Google Pay, PayPal and banking apps work without any problems.
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Oddly enough, GPay DOES work. I dunno if I mentioned that.
Turns out AdAway was the culprit, but I'm not sure why. Been using it for years and I've never had to add an app's website urls to its whitelist before.
Wish I could figure out why the fingerprints refuse to work, even though the sensor works fine when I add prints to it.
GuyInDogSuit said:
I never encountered an app crashing or refusing to work with adb debugging enabled. The only one I know of that will complain of it, but still work, is Titanium Backup. Regardless, I toggled it off and tried them all again. No dice.
I never have, either. Which is why I posted this thread. I tried everything I could think of that might be interfering with them.
That worked, enough for me to get logged into them.
This worked as well, was able to turn the web server back on.
Oddly enough, GPay DOES work. I dunno if I mentioned that.
Turns out AdAway was the culprit, but I'm not sure why. Been using it for years and I've never had to add an app's website urls to its whitelist before.
Wish I could figure out why the fingerprints refuse to work, even though the sensor works fine when I add prints to it.
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Hm. I am also using AdAway in root mode. No problem so far
What helped me with banking apps was doing the following
Install the app and run it once
Go to magisk and use magisk hide on the app
Go back to the app and force close it then clear cache and data
Reboot to recovery wipe cache and dalvik
Reboot to system and make sure it's still the magisk hide list
Run the app and it should work flawlessly
JWhetstone02 said:
I had the same issue with Amazon after root. I'm assuming you're using AdAway? That was my problem. Go into AdAway > Preferences > Root based ad blocking > uncheck enable web server. I never used it and it was disabled on my 8T, so I disabled it on the 9Pro
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terlynn4 said:
Same, I'm using both Amazon and GPay regularly, and I've used Paypal since rooting. Are there any maigsk modules or other root apps that could be interfering? Maybe try disabling all of those temporarily.
I fixed mine by just adding *amazon* to the whitelist/Allowed. I'm still using the web server option.
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I did do anything as you said but still unenable fingerprint for Paypay app!! Dont know why!
Safetynet passed!!

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