Hi all,
after upgrading to JB 4.1.1, my GPS performance was terrible.
I tried every post available on different forums doing:
Flashed 4 ROMS - didn't help
edited and swapped 4 gps.conf files
eventually one thing made the difference.
I unmarked the "Google's location service" under the Location services settings.
now the GPS is locking in 5 sec.
I hope it will help you all.
Morris
The reason why the GPS isn't working well is because Google pushed out some bad A-GPS data, not necessarily related to you flashing 4.1.1. It seems to be fixing itself now, and you should be able to re-enable Google location services. Especially because the location services is required for many apps to get your location, such as Google Now.
Hi guys,
Just wanted to check if any of you have had issues with the GPS/Maps?
I have a weird problem where apps like Facebook/Foursquare/Whatsapp are not able to obtain my location. It just stalls "waiting for location"
Whether I have GPS turned on or off it's the same problem
However when I load the Maps app, it is able to obtain my location without any issues, which is weird
Anyone else facing this problem?
I am in need of Android guru assistance. Currently Google Maps app will not update/detect current location and repeatedly request 'Please enable a My Location source in system settings'. Location will only be updated if GPS is turned on (which was not required until this happened)
I have ticked the all the settings under the 'Locations' tab, but still the same occurs. Several apps are affected by this i.e Foursquare (unable to get location), Waze (crash upon launch).
The issue surfaced after I accidentally 'killed' the Maps app using HTC task killer, and tinkered with the Locations Settings under the Maps app.
Tried to return to default values by cross referring to a HTC Butterfly, but problem persist. Anyone has any ideas? Thanks in advance
Device : HTC One X
Rom : Stock Sense 4+
Unrooted phone
There is an option in settings to reinstall gps service. Setting > location >reinstall
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Hi Vceck,
I've already tried reinstalling as suggested. Problem still persists. Google Maps (and apps relying on its positioning) will not work with solely wifi/mobile network and requires GPS. It's quite a weird one, since I believe GMaps positioning can use wifi. Or am I wrong?
VDread said:
I am in need of Android guru assistance. Currently Google Maps app will not update/detect current location and repeatedly request 'Please enable a My Location source in system settings'. Location will only be updated if GPS is turned on (which was not required until this happened)
I have ticked the all the settings under the 'Locations' tab, but still the same occurs. Several apps are affected by this i.e Foursquare (unable to get location), Waze (crash upon launch).
The issue surfaced after I accidentally 'killed' the Maps app using HTC task killer, and tinkered with the Locations Settings under the Maps app.
Tried to return to default values by cross referring to a HTC Butterfly, but problem persist. Anyone has any ideas? Thanks in advance
Device : HTC One X
Rom : Stock Sense 4+
Unrooted phone
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Try dissabling FAST BOOT from settings>power then restart the phone and a message asking permission if you agree that google use your location shold appear
I'm having problems with location too! Today all of the sudden all google apps ask me to enable google location services but they are already enabled and there's just no way to get it working..
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internetjlmb said:
Try dissabling FAST BOOT from settings>power then restart the phone and a message asking permission if you agree that google use your location shold appear
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Hi internetjlmb,
Already did as you suggested, no change. Thanks for the tip tho'.
Now a grimmer issue surfaces -- the 'Maps' app is draining the battery, crazy fast. Unplugged my phone from charger at7.00AM with minimal usage (two short phone calls, no mobile network / wifi enabled), by 8.00AM battery was down to 91%, with 'Maps' taking up 71% of the usage. Screenshot is attached.
I have to disable the 'Maps' app for the time being as everytime I enable it, battery goes down and phone overheats, I kid you not.
Already sent a feedback to Google, but not hoping for any response. Anyone else knows how to solve this predicament? Just to confirm, whenever we 'tick' the 'Google's location service' under the [Location] tab, should it ask any question such as 'Are you sure?' or anything. Mine just ticked and did nothing.
zodiark said:
I'm having problems with location too! Today all of the sudden all google apps ask me to enable google location services but they are already enabled and there's just no way to get it working..
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Hi zodiark,
Same issue here. My Location can only be updated if GPS is activated. Which is a bummer. I don't think GPS is necessar to just update location. Or am I wrong on this?
VDread said:
Just to confirm, whenever we 'tick' the 'Google's location service' under the [Location] tab, should it ask any question such as 'Are you sure?' or anything. Mine just ticked and did nothing.
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In my case I have two options to enable google location services. One of them asks me to accept the terms of service of google, but again nothing happens.
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Same here. Only the 'Location & Google Search' tab will prompt a question when clicked. I had to disable Maps app due to its excessive battery usage.
Hi,
Anyone with a solution to this? This annoys the heck out of me. Is it a phone or Google settings issue?
Thanks.
Issue with recent Google services update
Having exactly the same problem as described by VDread. Folks over Android Central are reporting similar problems and suggest that the problem is with recent Google update and that google is aware of this and that they are working on it.
I was going to do a factory reset but perhaps I settle for disabling Maps for now.
Hi Kreisi,
Thanks for the info. At least me and Zodiark arent the only one with this issue. This however beckons the question : why only some units affected, as opposed to a global scale issue. Hmm.
I have just realized that I am experiencing the same issue. It could also be responsible for the poor battery life on my phone...
Welcome to the club svucinic811. Hope Google / HTC can resolve this soon
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Welcome to the club svucinic811. Hope Google / HTC can resolve this soon
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Well it comforts me to see that there are others and that this is Google related, and that they're working on it. It would be more annoying in the long run if this was just another messed up update by HTC and we had to wait for the next one, hoping it will make the phone usable (like it was supposed to be). I do however hope the fix will come SOON -- my phone seems to be awake all the time, all the location-related services are non-functional, the battery life is piss poor.
Svucinic811,
Disable the 'Maps' apps for the time being. That has been draining my phone's battery. That should help alleviate the heavy usage -- as the phone tend to overheat even in sleep mode. Weird error. Reports from Android Central says that a certain folder/data was somehow misplaced by Google when HTC phones are updated. Could be a Sense v Google settings issue.
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Svucinic811,
Disable the 'Maps' apps for the time being. That has been draining my phone's battery. That should help alleviate the heavy usage -- as the phone tend to overheat even in sleep mode. Weird error. Reports from Android Central says that a certain folder/data was somehow misplaced by Google when HTC phones are updated. Could be a Sense v Google settings issue.
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Thanks, will do and see if it helps. It's not like I care about the stupid Maps anyway...I've had my share of nonsense like this, my next phone will be iPhone or a dumbphone.
Yeah, I've read that thread @ Android Central Forums and that "Network Location" app is in the Downloaded Apps section for me as well.
Same problem here. Can´t get a location and the battery consumption is in the highs!
I had to freeze maps with Titanium Backup for now. Are there other devices being affected by this "bug"? Anyone know if this is google side or HTC side?
Warell said:
Same problem here. Can´t get a location and the battery consumption is in the highs!
I had to freeze maps with Titanium Backup for now. Are there other devices being affected by this "bug"? Anyone know if this is google side or HTC side?
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Apparently also affecting the One, One S and even the EVO.
Some LG phones are also affected. Could be an issue between Google vs ROM settings.
My phone returned to normal after I disabled the 'Maps' apps. The downside is, I can't use Google Now, Google Maps and any apps thats related to those. Even Waze. Total bummer.
According to Android Central (http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...w-keeps-saying-my-location-service-off-2.html), the issue is the recent Google update caused some data folders i.e Network Locations to appear in user's 'Downloaded Apps' folder instead of the Android system.
Factory resetting wont help either -- most have the issue resurface after several hours of use.
Owh well, the issue turned my smartphone to a semi-smartphone.
I seem to not having this issue..
or that's just me that didn't realize it? -_-
although yea i must turn on GPS to be able to pinpoint my location
even if i want to update current location i need that stupud GPS to be on
Hi guys, I've already tried to find a solution to my problem in other threads, but no one fits it.
Basically without no system updates (I'm using this https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/rom-h-rom-v30-port-t3672567 rom with Android 7.0 on my G4) if I set my fake gps (it's set correctly in developer settings) to any place, Google Maps will show my fake location, but while making a double check with Opera browser on whereiamrightnow.com website I get my real location. That's really weird because since yesterday it was working fine.
So I thought to myself "Maybe it is caused by an update of Opera", so I took my old Galaxy S2 with Lineage Os on (running Android 7.1.2), I updated all the applications (Fake gps, Opera browser and Maps), I set the fake gps app in developer settings and then I turned on only the Gps (without network positioning, as I used to do on the G4 when it was working), then I set a random place in Fake gps and checking on Maps and Opera both of them show me the fake position.
So I found out it is not an app update problem.
Any clue?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Everyone,
Just upgraded from the Mi Max 2 to the Mi Max 3 and whilst I'm quite happy with the device, Network-based location does not seem to work, although GPS-based does.
Does anyone else have this problem? Am I missing some setting that might be new in Oreo?
Cheers
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neodoughnut said:
Hi Everyone,
Just upgraded from the Mi Max 2 to the Mi Max 3 and whilst I'm quite happy with the device, Network-based location does not seem to work, although GPS-based does.
Does anyone else have this problem? Am I missing some setting that might be new in Oreo?
Cheers
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I have the same problem.
China version. Miui 9.6.12.0
I´ve been reading and looks like china version only supports Baidu network location. I think ill have to wait 700h to unlock the phone and change the room or root it
Now with xiaomi.eu miui01 beta the problem persists
Is this the same as a-gps or is it two seperate things?
I opened settings and set location to "Battery saving".
I also disabled assisted gps further down and it still displays my correct location.
And Google maps does display my correct location and the compass calibrated it self in maps.
Is there any apps you can use to check this other than maps?
GPS status seem to be more focused around GPS even if it does display a toast that it downloaded a-gps data when launching.
They are two different things.
Maps, Pokémon go, and apps for testing Network location can't locate me. Only weather app seems to know where I am