Hi All,
I'm planning to get this tablet for the car which i'm also hoping to use for navigation, i'm seeking reports from direct experience regarding the GPS reliability, iv'e seen reports on some Huawei models (not necessarily the M2) about weak GPS signals and the location not being accurate, any input is much appreciated
The model i'm eyeing is the 802L but I assume the GPS chip would be the same across all M2 LTE models
Thought i would post this here.
Here in the UK not all areas have 5G. But if your using your phone as a Sat Nav and pass through an area that has 5G. you may notice you lose GPS signal.
It takes a considerable amount of time to reconnect.
Spoke to Samsung and they are aware of the issue (Although they kept me going through multiple testing processes before admitting and telling me this)
http://samsung.lucidcx.com//cx-dres...e10_10 Customer Consultant Guide Ver 6.0.pdf
Page 42.
Chat Screenshot attached!
No idea what update will include this fix. It does mean though i will have to lock the device to LTE signal to avoid loss in signal when traveling and using my device as a Satnav!
Interesting read, that pdf
raul6 said:
Interesting read, that pdf
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Yup thank you for sharing.
It is funny that they say "Note10+ 5G" signal is weak when using 5G.
Actually many reported the same with the other 4G devices...
This problem still exists with the T-Mo Note 10 5G that was just released. There was a day one update, but it didn't resolve anything.
T-Mo just pushed an update today that solved my GPS issues. Version N976USQU1ASL7. This should have been available on Day 1.
Never mind, the T-Mobile update didn't fix this. GPS still is nonfunctional in 5G mode. TMobile support is saying it's because the AGPS in the phone doesn't have enough data to triangulate position because there's not enough 5G enabled towers in my area yet and to wait until 2020 when more towers come online.
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Never mind, the T-Mobile update didn't fix this. GPS still is nonfunctional in 5G mode. TMobile support is saying it's because the AGPS in the phone doesn't have enough data to triangulate position because there's not enough 5G enabled towers in my area yet and to wait until 2020 when more towers come online.
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I quite literally almost pulled the trigger on it now I'm second guessing (again)
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I'd wait until the Sprint merger and/or more towers are upgraded to 5G before pulling the trigger on this device. The GPS being borked affects too many other things on the phone.
I have the T-Mobile Note 10 + 5G and I am having no 5G GPS issues. I live in a 5G area and I use it regularly. Please note, I DID have GPS issues. I cleared the DATA for Google Maps in the apps section (not just the cache) and reset the maps app from scratch. That was right after the last update. My issue went away and never returned. I hope this will help you.
By the way, 2 points. First, most T-Mobile personnel are clueless about 5G. I have been speaking to them for weeks. Even Samsung support is iffy. But you could try them if this doesn't resolve your issues.
Second, the Verizon 5G phone and the T-Mobile 5G phone are completely different beasts. People want to compare them but the Verizon is gen 1 and the T-Mobile is gen 2 on 5G chips and they handle the switch between 4G and 5G completely differently. 5G on the Verizon is tacked on to a 4G chipset with the x50 modem while the T-Mobile has the x55 modem which integrates both. Any comparison is coincidence at best. As I said, my 5G phone GPS issues are completely resolved. I hope a reset of the Maps app will resolve yours. Actually, since the last update, ALL my issues seem to be resolved. I am one happy camper and there was a point in time when I was discussing an exchange. But no more.
For those of you who got the Note 10+ 5G via TMobile, how has your general data connectivity been?
Has your GPS been consistent?
I'm really curious about whether or not the Note suffers the same issues as the McLaren 5G does with non-existent GPS with 5G. Thinking if it's worth switching over if the issue doesn't occur.
I did previously see posts about the issue being realized and fixed by Samsung and that it had to do with GPS location handoff between 4G and 5G. Was this for the international models or the US versions as well?
Thanks
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No GPS issues with my T-Mobile Note 10+5G. I have used it several times. My area has areas of both 4G and 5G, so if there were handoff issues I haven't seen them. HTH
My T-Mo Note 10+ 5G GPS has been non-functional since I got it on Dec 9th, even after a launch day software update. I just got another update this morning to version ASL7, but I haven't gone out yet to test it. Here's hoping it's fixed, otherwise this device is going back to T-Mo.
T-Mobile just pushed an update today to version N976USQU1ASL7, which solved my GPS issues.
gmtom1 said:
T-Mobile just pushed an update today to version N976USQU1ASL7, which solved my GPS issues.
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Good to know, I might just get it now to switch things up a bit.
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Never mind - GPS is still nonfunctional whenever the phone is in 5G mode. Switching to LTE seems to improve GPS reception, but it's still not as good as my regular Note 10's GPS was. TMobile rep is saying it's because there's not enough 5G enabled towers in my area so the A-GPS cannot get a triangulation lock.
I'm seriously considering replacing my moto G8 power with the A52s 5g.
I sometimes work in areas with low signal strength so I want a phone with decent antenna. Samsung traditional did pretty well in this area but I have seen some reports about poor signal with the A52 (none s version).
Most reviews claim that a52 and a52s is identical except for the updated soc. But a52s have lower sar values indicating better antenna.
So I would basically like to know how people experience the signal strength with the A52s?
I know user experience isn't scientific but I think experience compared to other phones could provide usable information, so any info would be highly appreciated...
It's not very good for me, not better than my old S4 and both haven't great signal strength (at my locations). Sometimes I haven't any signal in buildings that are high and have glass walls.
gvamp said:
It's not very good for me, not better than my old S4 and both haven't great signal strength (at my locations). Sometimes I haven't any signal in buildings that are high and have glass walls.
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Thank you for replying. So your experience signal strength about equal to S4?
Allan_Hun said:
Thank you for replying. So your experience signal strength about equal to S4?
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Yes, I would say it. But I can only promise this for my location and provider.
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I'm seriously considering replacing my moto G8 power with the A52s 5g.
I sometimes work in areas with low signal strength so I want a phone with decent antenna. Samsung traditional did pretty well in this area but I have seen some reports about poor signal with the A52 (none s version).
Most reviews claim that a52 and a52s is identical except for the updated soc. But a52s have lower sar values indicating better antenna.
So I would basically like to know how people experience the signal strength with the A52s?
I know user experience isn't scientific but I think experience compared to other phones could provide usable information, so any info would be highly appreciated...
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Hello, I got an A52s 5G, also come from an S4 I9505 and I'm amazed by this very fluid A52s, the signal capture is excellent, even in extreme conditions it keeps the signal stable, but it all depends on the operator and location, I'm in Portugal the coverage of operators here is good.
In the rest, the A52s doesn't disappoint for the range where it is inserted, very good screen, automony even in extreme use lasts more than a day, the gps is quick to detect, wifi, bluetooth, it works perfectly, in normal calls, video calls , social networks, and numerous other applications that I use so far 5 stars, the cameras are very good for those who are not very picky they draw pretty good spells, video is not something I use regularly, but it is within acceptable limits for this model, better just going to other more expensive ranges.
in the end it turns out to be an excellent phone for the price it costs in the mid-range.
samsungblower said:
Hello, I got an A52s 5G, also come from an S4 I9505 and I'm amazed by this very fluid A52s, the signal capture is excellent, even in extreme conditions it keeps the signal stable, but it all depends on the operator and location, I'm in Portugal the coverage of operators here is good.
In the rest, the A52s doesn't disappoint for the range where it is inserted, very good screen, automony even in extreme use lasts more than a day, the gps is quick to detect, wifi, bluetooth, it works perfectly, in normal calls, video calls , social networks, and numerous other applications that I use so far 5 stars, the cameras are very good for those who are not very picky they draw pretty good spells, video is not something I use regularly, but it is within acceptable limits for this model, better just going to other more expensive ranges.
in the end it turns out to be an excellent phone for the price it costs in the mid-range.
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That is nice to hear. It seems Portugal use same LTE frequencies as my country so antenna efficiency should be identical.
Thank you.
I have been using my a52s for 2 weeks and find the antenna quality average -just about equal to my previous phone a moto g8 power.
But the moto g8 had problems reconnecting when I moved from an area without signal back to a location with fine signal, requiring toggling airplane mode to regain a signal.
The A52s doesn't have this problem. So that is good.
Allan_Hun said:
I have been using my a52s for 2 weeks and find the antenna quality average -just about equal to my previous phone a moto g8 power.
But the moto g8 had problems reconnecting when I moved from an area without signal back to a location with fine signal, requiring toggling airplane mode to regain a signal.
The A52s doesn't have this problem. So that is good.
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Is it worth to buy this phone? It would be my first premium phone. Right now using 5 year old LeEco Le 2
I like it a lot!
It is pretty fast, battery easily last a day with 8 hours screen on time. (I'm a power user -on a normal day I stream tidal hifi and run google maps while driving 3 hours). 120hz screen is very smooth -my first high refresh screen so didn't really know what to expect. Compared to my previous phones from Motorola and Xiaomi everything just seems to work out of the box on this Samsung. And because of the physical similarity with regular A52 accessories like screen protector and cases are very easy to purchase.
Only slightly negative is Samsung's apps -I'm used to google contacts, calendar and calc. Samsungs browser is kind of nice but the other Samsung apps seems pretty redundant to googles stock apps.
I wanted an affordable and snappy phone with dual sim (it serves double purpose as work and private phone), flat screen, 5g and plastic back. For me Snapdragon soc and water/dust protection was also "nice to have" features. So the A52S is pretty perfect for my usage.
That said I got this phone cheap (with a 6 month contract). If I had to pay full retail I probably would have kept using my (painfully slow) moto g8 power. I honestly don't know any cheaper phones that would meet all my demands...
Signal reception is good where I live, Sweden, Europe, for the A52s. I have tested it with some of the major networks and it does well on par with most other current models. I can't really detect any substantial, real-world difference between the newer phones. They all perform the same under the same circumstances.
I have the A52 5G (none s) version.. I'm with T-Mobile, and have absolutely no issues with signal strength.
Allan_Hun said:
I'm seriously considering replacing my moto G8 power with the A52s 5g.
I sometimes work in areas with low signal strength so I want a phone with decent antenna. Samsung traditional did pretty well in this area but I have seen some reports about poor signal with the A52 (none s version).
Most reviews claim that a52 and a52s is identical except for the updated soc. But a52s have lower sar values indicating better antenna.
So I would basically like to know how people experience the signal strength with the A52s?
I know user experience isn't scientific but I think experience compared to other phones could provide usable information, so any info would be highly appreciated...
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In my A52s, GPS signal is little weaker than previous J5 2017 and wifi much weaker than J5 2017. And USB OTG don't recognized by phone. (That is check in Samsung Service).
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It's not very good for me, not better than my old S4 and both haven't great signal strength (at my locations). Sometimes I haven't any signal in buildings that are high and have glass walls.
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Makes sense considering wave reflections on mirrors and attenuation because of the wall thickness/height.