[MIUI 10.3.1.0] GPS completely not working issue - Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion

Hi there all!
Since the update on the MIUI 10.3.1.0 PEEMIXM my GPS isn't working at all. Every GPS fix app I tried so far simply doesn't see any satellites in the sky. Google maps not working. It never finds any GPS whatsoever.
Anyone has similar issues?
Googled a bit but not with much info. I tried to reflash through OTA the last build without any different effect. Remove all updates from Google maps also did not solve the problem.
Any ideas?
Best regards,
David
PS: Device is a Mi Mix 3 Global version.

Something could've gotten borked in the vendor image. I would try a full fastboot. Just don't wipe data.
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A full fastboot? Do I need a unlocked bootloader or something? Basically just did nothing with the Mix 3 until now, just OTA updates.
Need some more information on that full fastboot method...
I mean, I did flash other phones in the past, I just need some advice on how to start with the Mix 3.

Maybe a stupid question, but are you sure that GPS is turned on?
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Gandhi70 said:
Maybe a stupid question, but are you sure that GPS is turned on?
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Yes, in the overall menu at the top (what's it called btw?) the GPS Icon is marked as blue, so "on". And in the settings it's on high precision (GPS+wifi+network).
But you're right, it behaves like it isn't on at all.

I don't have any issues with my Chinese device running Global Stable 10.3.1.0. I use Microsoft's Here maps though, which works perfectly fine.

jcsww said:
I don't have any issues with my Chinese device running Global Stable 10.3.1.0. I use Microsoft's Here maps though, which works perfectly fine.
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Drove around a bit with GPS Test, it never finds anything.
Is there a easy way of rollbacking to the last version? Wanna check if the issue is still there on another version... Without voiding the guarantee.

Dawko said:
Drove around a bit with GPS Test, it never finds anything.
Is there a easy way of rollbacking to the last version? Wanna check if the issue is still there on another version... Without voiding the guarantee.
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You'd need to unlock bootloader to go back as it's got roll back protection I think

Try changing the region in settings. I faced similar issue before. It might help.

Chinese phone with global rom installed (10.3.1.0)

try this: https://piunikaweb.com/2019/02/08/xiaomi-uses-state-owned-china-telecom-a-gps-provider-but-why/

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[Q] Weak GPS?

My note 3 works great, except the GPS.
Outside= no problem
Inside any building= takes 15 minutes, if it locks on at all!
My old phone has absolutely no problems in the same spot (HTC Dinc2).
Is this normal for the note 3, or should I consider a replacement?
I've tried all the "Fix-it" type apps from the playstore, with no change.
Edited: Forgot to mention that I'm still on jelly bean. Holding off on kitkat for a while.
Did anyone notice an improvement on KK, if their note had gps problems before?
Should I try a custom rom? I'm stock rooted atm.
siskiou said:
My note 3 works great, except the GPS.
Outside= no problem
Inside any building= takes 15 minutes, if it locks on at all!
My old phone has absolutely no problems in the same spot (HTC Dinc2).
Is this normal for the note 3, or should I consider a replacement?
I've tried all the "Fix-it" type apps from the playstore, with no change.
Should I try a custom rom? I'm stock rooted atm.
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Do a full wipe and try a custom rom. When I tried to run rooted stock my gps was putting me in a different state. Switched over to Infamous and all is right in the world again.
Download and install topNTP from the play store give it root access click install at the bottom select create files and reboot.
I use this app after every rom I flash and it gives me a gps lock in literally a couple of seconds even indoors.
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I got to ask what you need GPS for inside?
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siskiou said:
My note 3 works great, except the GPS.
Outside= no problem
Inside any building= takes 15 minutes, if it locks on at all!
My old phone has absolutely no problems in the same spot (HTC Dinc2).
Is this normal for the note 3, or should I consider a replacement?
I've tried all the "Fix-it" type apps from the playstore, with no change.
Edited: Forgot to mention that I'm still on jelly bean. Holding off on kitkat for a while.
Did anyone notice an improvement on KK, if their note had gps problems before?
Should I try a custom rom? I'm stock rooted atm.
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Same problem here, running KK, all stock (not rooted). Lucky if I get a fix at all at times. Oddly, i've found that if I boot into recovery, do a factory reset and clear the cache, GPS works just fine till I reboot the phone. After the reboot, it reverts to the same ole GPS problems. Seems like some type of software issue to me, odd that it would exist in JB and KK though...
Justin
On kk GPS locks in less then 5 seconds on cold start
TWEAKED N3
BACARDILIMON said:
I got to ask what you need GPS for inside?
TWEAKED N3
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I like to set up routes, when still at home.
And apps like Lookout or Cerberus do much better with a good GPS signal.
kingofkings11 said:
Download and install topNTP
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Tried that already and didn't do a thing for me, unfortunately.
Turbo4V said:
Same problem here
Justin
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From what I've read, there are different versions of the GPS module. Some work better than others.
Though that was mainly reported for the AT&T version.
BACARDILIMON said:
On kk GPS locks in less then 5 seconds on cold start
TWEAKED N3
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Did you have problems with GPS before updating to KK?
I'm still on the fence.
siskiou said:
From what I've read, there are different versions of the GPS module. Some work better than others.
Though that was mainly reported for the AT&T version.
Did you have problems with GPS before updating to KK?
I'm still on the fence.
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No never did
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siskiou said:
Tried that already and didn't do a thing for me, unfortunately.
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Try it after a fresh install
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Looking at the at&t gps problem sounds exactly like the problems that I'm having. I wonder if they have a fix that might work for the tmo version?
Justin
kingofkings11 said:
Try it after a fresh install
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You mean a factory reset?
Turbo4V said:
Looking at the at&t gps problem sounds exactly like the problems that I'm having. I wonder if they have a fix that might work for the tmo version?
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Didn't they get a software update? Though IIRC, a lot of people returned their phones for a replacement with a newer radio.
I have the same problems with GPS on my unlocked n900t.
It worked in the beginning and then almost stopped. I couldn't get any satellites on the street using GoogleMaps.
I wiped all the data and installed cyanogen 11 4.4.4 ROM, after that GPS was working good during the 1st day however I was loosing the signal in San Francisco downtown among the skyscrapers. But yesterday it didn't work again at all.
I tried TopNTP but it seems it didn't help at all.
BTW NFC doesn't work on Cyanogen11 either, so I can't use GoogleWallet now.
What can I do to fix that?
Started thinking about turning to Iphone more and more

GPS SatNav Failure

I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.
gavinfabl said:
I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.
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Hardware related or do you think it's a problem with the OS?
No problem on GPS here. I get a quick lock and it stays on.
Using Sygic.
hija31 said:
No problem on GPS here. I get a quick lock and it stays on.
Using Sygic.
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Google navigation and TomTom both failed on different M8s.
It works for a bit, but when it goes wrong you will know about it.
I am hoping only software, but I have no idea of issues or how to fix it.
If you are rooted or unlocked, try this GPS config ... its for quick good AGPS lock before actual GPS one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709759
Prefer not to root as phone rocks. And rooting will void warranty of my new phone.
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Try installing GPS tools, it does a few logic jiggery pokery things in the background that may help
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Using with Co-Pilot Premium and works great. Locks on quickly and stays on. No problems at all.
Can't say I've noticed the issue. I use Waze. My Note II used to constantly lose GPS fix. Was irritating! Hope it doesn't start on my M8.
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gavinfabl said:
Prefer not to root as phone rocks. And rooting will void warranty of my new phone.
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I didn't know people who prefer not to root actually use XDA.
Brava27 said:
I didn't know people who prefer not to root actually use XDA.
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I'm not adversed to anythng BUT I have just bought a £500 plus phone. I would rather not void a warranty yet.... also some of my apps won't work on a rooted device.
I have no problem on my phone. all is ok.
GPS has been the best I've ever experienced on a smartphone. Locks quickly and accurately and the only device ever to get a decent lock inside my concrete flat.
However, yesterday the GPS failed completely whilst driving with clear view of the sky. A reboot fixed it and it was then rock solid again.
That's the only time it's done it in about a week since owning it with about 20 hours driving with it.
I'm hoping that means it's a software issue somewhere.
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gavinfabl said:
I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.
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I can confirm that my GPS nav has been broken for about a month or more, using Waze and Google Maps
The latest System update released on 6/15/2014 has resolved the issue
eniac said:
I can confirm that my GPS nav has been broken for about a month or more, using Waze and Google Maps
The latest System update released on 6/15/2014 has resolved the issue
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Thanks for update. That's good news.
grentuu said:
Using with Co-Pilot Premium and works great. Locks on quickly and stays on. No problems at all.
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Yep gonna agree works perfect with copilot. Also better than sygic imo. I also wouldn't bother with Google navigation. Better to use an offline satnav app.
I have this problem too... Doesn't seem to matter which app one are using, it also happens with my golf app... And the only way to fix it, is to reboot the phone.. This is really annoying...
It seems to be related to bluetooth use... If I use BT to play music/listen to audiobook at the same time as I use the navigation app, then I have this problem.. If I turn off the BT, then the problem does not seem to appear... I am saying seem to, because it seems to be random when this occurs so not 100% sure that turning off BT fixes the problem but so far I have not had this problem when BT is off..
I also thought this was fixed in the latest update but yesterday it happend again....
gavinfabl said:
Thanks for update. That's good news.
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Do you still have GPS issues?
My G-900F cannot find any satellites at all. Think it might be a hardware problem I have
Yes, I have the issue on my replacement phone. I have to reboot in order to use GPS...
jeffreycentex said:
Yes, I have the issue on my replacement phone. I have to reboot in order to use GPS...
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I contacted samsung & was told to take it to a service centre. They had to send it back direct to samsung for repair, will take 10 working days

GPS fixed

Hey guys I managed to fix my GPS I changed my GPS.conf file with TopNTP to my local state (Germany) and now it takes one or two SECONDS for the GPS to find my location. And Google Maps finds me now also, one or two seconds (location setting is to only device) and its very accurate. You can try it at your own.
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taaeem said:
Hey guys I managed to fix my GPS I changed my GPS.conf file with TopNTP to my local state (Germany) and now it takes one or two SECONDS for the GPS to find my location. And Google Maps finds me now also, one or two seconds (location setting is to only device) and its very accurate. You can try it at your own.
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how does your config.gps look like now?
sisqoboy said:
how does your config.gps look like now?
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I dont Know the app changes that automatically so you only have to set your state.
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taaeem said:
I dont Know the app changes that automatically so you only have to set your state.
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ok. I'll give a try as soon as I get my phone back from service centre...
thx!
sisqoboy said:
ok. I'll give a try as soon as I get my phone back from service centre...
thx!
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what have you selected??
Manelit said:
what have you selected??
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apparently my phone is at service centre...
Doesn't work on omni rom
This wont help at all in overall performance. I think all we need is to change our gps pool to a country/region specific one. Horribly inaccurate tracking after i tried this. Makes loops etc.
OK. After testing stock settings again, you really can say that this improves GPS. It doesnt matter that its more inaccurate than on stock because stock gets a lock for 1-2kms on 10km bike rides. Sometimes it doesnt get it at all, and sometimes it tracks the whole route. My Nokia 6220classic had perfect gps... I guess Huawei doesnt like to pay for patents. I use sports tracker, but Maps has the same problems with GPS navigation.
Do I just have to accept that I just have managed to buy a no-gps android-phone again? My last one was GS, which had flawed design considering gps - although it still has way better gps with Cyanogen mod than p6. Navigation unusable on both, but GS had good enough reception for sports tracking apps.
I was having slow and unstable GPS lock on T-mobile USA, but using the default settings in TopNTP I'm getting much better GPS performance. I think it's highly dependent on what country you're in.
Its way better but still horrible compared to G2 (or old 6220c). Applied it again and got rid of the loop issue.
TopNTP didn't work for me, unfortunately. I still have to wait a considerable amount of time for GPS to fix location.
The GPS is incredibly even worse than on Samsung Galaxy S i9000. And on top of that theres a software glitch which makes the GPS to go off until reboot. Today I had to do a factory reset to get it work on maps and other apps as it just wouldnt turn on. On the plus side, now i got a fix on every attempt when i was outside in under 20s.
Im just angry because not one review mentioned this poor gps-performance. And that means no reviewer is to be trusted. Galaxy s gets a fix inside my apartment and it has a well know hardware issue with gps-antenna. Why did they have to copy every aspect of iphone4? Just copy the looks and fix antenna issues. If the HTC one lookalike from Huawei has the same problems as the original, i'd really look into the possibility of corporate espionage .
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Google now cards not shown, even after wipe

Hello,
I´ve a problem with my lovely smartwatch 3 - google now cards are not shown, even after a reset of the watch. I´m not sure but can the "problem" be the latest google app update on smartphone? I´ve done a wipe for 2 times but nothing changes. Google App is running version 5.11.27.19, latest one afaik.
Greetings,
SirRobin78
The same thing has happened to me as well since around 4 days ago.
I've tried re-installing the firmware via PC Companion, but that didn't help, so I tried pairing with another phone and it still doesn't work. I'm not sure where the problem is.
Did you try to reinstall the android wear app on your phone and enable notifications? That is all I can think of.
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lekofraggle said:
Did you try to reinstall the android wear app on your phone and enable notifications? That is all I can think of.
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Thanks for your suggestion, but I've already tried that as well and no joy. :crying:
The strange thing is that I get some Google cards, such as traffic time to home, etc. but I'm not getting the weather and stock info that I used to get all the time. (The cards do appear on my phone without issues.)
I´ve been having this "problem" ever since my phone updated to android 6.... I´m starting to think it might have something to do with that...
Maheidem said:
I´ve been having this "problem" ever since my phone updated to android 6.... I´m starting to think it might have something to do with that...
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I've tested the watch on two phones, one is a Samsung Galaxy S4 (SC-04E variant) running 5.0.1 and the other is a Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (SO-02G variant) running 5.0.2. so I don't think the problem is related to Android OS version.
Hopefully, the upcoming Android Wear firmware update will fix the issue.
N.B. Both phones are running stock firmware with no root.
My watch just showed me de card with stocks and weather.... But just as a regular notification card, no swiping left...

Is your SmartLock working right?

So I have been having issues with my Note 10+ ever since I've upgraded to Android 10. Did pretty much everything from a reset to a factory reset and delete amd still having issues with smartlock. I have it set to a few devices like my work van, earbuds ,beats and home. I keep getting asked to unlock it when hooked up to any of the devices or at home. Also I've tried to update and delete each one but it still is not working. Even I have ticked when on body.
Wondering if anyone has had same or similar issues with Smartlock?
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Yes!! I thought maybe it was something I had done myself. I have mine set the same as you, buds, UE Megaboom3, work and home and it asks me about 90% of the time to unlock using fingerprint or pin when connected or at these locations...very frustrating. Used to work flawlessly before Android10. I thought it was because I was using Nova launcher but haven't tested stock launcher.
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ianmb said:
Yes!! I thought maybe it was something I had done myself. I have mine set the same as you, buds, UE Megaboom3, work and home and it asks me about 90% of the time to unlock using fingerprint or pin when connected or at these locations...very frustrating. Used to work flawlessly before Android10. I thought it was because I was using Nova launcher but haven't tested stock launcher.
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Great to know! So I am. NOt going crazy!?! Lol... wondering if there will be an update or fix?
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Jiannu said:
Great to know! So I am. NOt going crazy!?! Lol... wondering if there will be an update or fix?
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I hope so, I'm tired of having to enter my pin when I'm at home every time I want to use my phone.
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ianmb said:
I hope so, I'm tired of having to enter my pin when I'm at home every time I want to use my phone.
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Seems like alot of the features and the phone got $#@# up with android 10.
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Jiannu said:
Seems like alot of the features and the phone got $#@# up with android 10.
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Yeah, some good some bad.
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i have an unlocked phone bought from Australia and smartlock works just fine for me.
i have 3 - 4 devices added as Trusted and i never have to enter the password while connected to them via BT.
Jiannu said:
So I have been having issues with my Note 10+ ever since I've upgraded to Android 10. Did pretty much everything from a reset to a factory reset and delete amd still having issues with smartlock. I have it set to a few devices like my work van, earbuds ,beats and home. I keep getting asked to unlock it when hooked up to any of the devices or at home. Also I've tried to update and delete each one but it still is not working. Even I have ticked when on body.
Wondering if anyone has had same or similar issues with Smartlock?
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I have a N975F Note 10 +,
Android 10 , February security patch.
Stock, no root etc.
Since i had my Note 10 +, from last year, August /October 2019
never had issues with Smart lock.
Presently, i have 8 devices registered with Smart lock.
I had found in general, my Gear S3 watch,
just works perfectly 99 % of time..!
Most of the time I forget that i have a lockscreen.... enabled...!
I have found that on body and location
most of the time have issues.
willcor said:
I have a N975F Note 10 +,
Android 10 , February security patch.
Stock, no root etc.
Since i had my Note 10 +, from last year, August /October 2019
never had issues with Smart lock.
Presently, i have 8 devices registered with Smart lock.
I had found in general, my Gear S3 watch,
just works perfectly 99 % of time..!
Most of the time I forget that i have a lockscreen.... enabled...!
I have found that on body and location
most of the time have issues.
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What's the difference in models as I have the SM-N975U1 ?
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Jiannu said:
What's the difference in models as I have the SM-N975U1 ?
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The SM-N975F is the international version, Europe etc...
Exynos, 1 x Sim and 1 xsd card. etc
I'm not sure to sure with the SM-N975U1
but i think its......
Snapdragon, Dual sim..?
USA unlock version etc
same here
I have the same issue on sm-n976v i also have noticed that if you have good lock with lockstar activated it also seems to mess with smartlock but i used to turn it off and would start working and now it just doesnt work at all.
Jiannu said:
So I have been having issues with my Note 10+ ever since I've upgraded to Android 10. Did pretty much everything from a reset to a factory reset and delete amd still having issues with smartlock. I have it set to a few devices like my work van, earbuds ,beats and home. I keep getting asked to unlock it when hooked up to any of the devices or at home. Also I've tried to update and delete each one but it still is not working. Even I have ticked when on body.
Wondering if anyone has had same or similar issues with Smartlock?
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Hej...
Same issue on my phone... I was thinking then is something wrong with mine device but like I see in not only my problem...
Jiannu said:
So I have been having issues with my Note 10+ ever since I've upgraded to Android 10. Did pretty much everything from a reset to a factory reset and delete amd still having issues with smartlock. I have it set to a few devices like my work van, earbuds ,beats and home. I keep getting asked to unlock it when hooked up to any of the devices or at home. Also I've tried to update and delete each one but it still is not working. Even I have ticked when on body.
Wondering if anyone has had same or similar issues with Smartlock?
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Yep, same exact issue, nothing in smart Lock works for me. Not trusted devices or trusted places. It's just useless. I have resorted to using bixby routines to keep the phone unlocked in trusted places and it seems to work way better than trusted places ever did. But the trusted devices thing is still irritating.
Edit: Just wanted to add this is on numerous Note 10 pluses (always want to try out different. Colors and special editions, lol) and ever since installing the first beta version of Android 10.
chetly968 said:
Yep, same exact issue, nothing in smart Lock works for me. Not trusted devices or trusted places. It's just useless. I have resorted to using bixby routines to keep the phone unlocked in trusted places and it seems to work way better than trusted places ever did. But the trusted devices thing is still irritating.
Edit: Just wanted to add this is on numerous Note 10 pluses (always want to try out different. Colors and special editions, lol) and ever since installing the first beta version of Android 10.
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Yes I already came to that conclusion shortly after installing Android 10 official. Hopefully there will be a patch or fix soon
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Mine is fine when connected to my TicWatch or JBL headphones but NEVER works with location-based SmartLock. Never has, even on Android 9. Set address and GPS location, nothing works for location for me but never an issue with BT connected devices.
elogikal said:
Mine is fine when connected to my TicWatch or JBL headphones but NEVER works with location-based SmartLock. Never has, even on Android 9. Set address and GPS location, nothing works for location for me but never an issue with BT connected devices.
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On Android 9 smart Lock worked better than it did on any of my pixel phones which was refreshing. Location and device both worked flawlessly. But not any more unfortunately.

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