My GPS has been rather worthless, it used to be perfect but even before I rooted it went south. Now I"m on CM6.1 Stable and it's pretty bad. Every thread I see about the issue just says get GPS Status from the market and clear the GPS cache and download assist data. I've had Status since my old phone, and it's not helping.
When looking in status, it rarely locks on. It picks up several satellites but fails to ever lock on. Like this:
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The accuracy is HORRBILE, won't narrow down from this:
I was in that bubble at the time, but the very edge of it.
And While moving *At 70mph in this pic, don't worry I was just riding...*, the curser is always crooked like this:
And the only time it would move down the road is when I'd wait till outside of that bubble, and click the my location button again, then it would be another still shot.
It appears that setCPU has something to do with it. Anyone else getting this? Even leaving it at stock speeds gps acts up. I removed the widget, killed Set on Boot, rebooted and now have gps back.
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It appears that setCPU has something to do with it. Anyone else getting this? Even leaving it at stock speeds gps acts up. I removed the widget, killed Set on Boot, rebooted and now have gps back.
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I am running CM 6.1 and am using SetCpu to overclock the processor and have had no problems with GPS. The initial lock took a minute or so, but it was easily able to determine my exact location. I used it yesterday afternoon to navigate to a christmas party and it was able to find my location quickly and kept up with me as I was driving in my car.
Hrm, maybe different kernel? I was on the 1.8ghz one but did a full wipe and put cyanogen with the kernel it comes with, verifying that it didn't let me go all the way back up to 1.8, that fixed lots of my issues but gps still flakey.
I work in photography which takes me all over the city, so I need my gps
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Send it back, get a new one.
works perfectly fine without the SetCPU though, so it's not hardware.
My gps always screws up at first too. It'll put me across the neighborhood and say "accurate up to 3200 meters" or something stupid. However, if you tap your little arrow, it should fix itself. That's what I do with mine. Works every time.
I can try that, I'll be riding around today so I'll play with it lol. I've been tapping on the My Location Button in the top right, think that does the same thing?
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works perfectly fine without the SetCPU though, so it's not hardware.
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You can also try using CPU Tuner in place of SetCPU and see if it works that way.
alright, I'll try that. I'm quite android modded out for the day and got homework, but I'll attempt that tomorrow
GPS works perfectly for me on the G2 using Virtuous ROM. Way better than it did on my old Vibrant
I have the same problem!! I accidently hit power save setting, and came back to conservative.
I have even unistalled setCPU, but GPS still not working! help!!
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I have my S3 since Saturday. Sunday was actually the first day to test it. The only thing I did Saturday was to update it, OTA.
Of course, I took it for a drive several hundred miles. Everything looked good. It fixes the location very fast and accurate... many times better than my previous S2... however, at one point it did lost the location....... after a reboot it started working fine again and was able to complete my drive very happy about it.
Unfortunately, I have to say, the serious problems started Monday.
My S3 is loosing the satellites constantly. A reboot fixes the problem, but again, after about 10 minutes, it looses the satellites. No matter what I am running, waze, Google maps, GPS Test Pro etc., it is all the same: it sees a big number of satellites, but it doesn't lock on them... even if the signal strength is considerable good with some of them (that could turn them to green if in GPS Test Pro).
I don't see any reason why it would loose the lock of the satellites.
Getting tired rebooting my S3, I tried a couple of tools from the market: GPSfix and GPSaids... although I am not sure about the first one, even that it helped, the later one helps indeed. After running it and return to my navigation program the S3 starts locking the satellites again and fast and very price... for another 10 minutes.
Not sure what to do... guess my next step is to root my device and try FasterFix and other tools that requires root... or even try a custom rom and different rom/modem.
Any idees, suggestions?
The phone is purchased from Vodafone Romania.
AP: I9300BUALF1
CP: I9300BULF1
CSC: I9300VFGALF1
Thanks in advance.
To be on the safe side I think you should return it, otherwise flash xxalf6 rom and check if you still have the same problem
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how about trying to calibrate the compass first
http://jjpda.blogspot.sg/2011/10/how-to-calibrate-your-compass.html
Another thing I noticed:
for example, at home, with or without wifi enabled, I let the GPS on for more than an hour and haven't noticed it loosing the lock on the satellites.
I guess it happens only when my position changes (driving).
So, am I the only one with this strange behavior of the S3?
It might be as well, as you suggest, the firmware/modem branded version from Vodafone Romania.
I will certainly contact Samsung and ask them about it.
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how about trying to calibrate the compass first
http://jjpda.blogspot.sg/2011/10/how-to-calibrate-your-compass.html
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I will give it a try...
I am on Omega V6, and the GPS literally saved my friends and I over this weekend in the desert with almost no gas and no reception.
THANK YOU SGS3!
I had to rotate it a lot to get to 3 where the line pointing to North (I guess) was blue.
LE: Now I will give it a drive test to tell if it helps.
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I am on Omega V6, and the GPS literally saved my friends and I over this weekend in the desert with almost no gas and no reception.
THANK YOU SGS3!
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Doesn't really helps me... how about when you were on stock rom?
GPS' performance was one of the main reasons I switched from S2 to S3... being able to point me down in areas where's no GSM network and no roads.
I am using the navigation regularly for a 2 hours car trip. I haven't noticed any lost position, Crossing the country side with about 30mn without gsm connection.
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This is what it was looking like yestarday...
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This is what it was looking like yestarday...View attachment 1158790
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In the app, hit menu then settings and clear agps the update agps. Used to help me on the S2, especially when far from home or overseas. Even though it shouldn't need it bit try just in case.
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I have a strange problem:
I'm on omega 6.0 and my GPS fixes 14-18sats in about 5-10 seconds. sometimes ti finds satellites and just don't fix them without data connection or Wifi. Tried both LF2 and LF5 modems. cleaning cache and dalvik cache helped. but I'm aware it will happen again
any ideas? I'm using GPS status and toolbox to monitor GPS
I have calibrated the magnetic sensor. From 1 went to 2 and then to 3. From 2 to 3 had to spin the phone A LOT.
Anyway, left the house with GPS on. The GPS stayed locked for about 2 hours.
Later on the day, the GPS started to lose the lock again.
I checked again with the magnetic sensor and it was down to 1 again. Brought it quickly to 2 again. GPS started working.
Minutes later, GPS lock lost again. Using GPS Test Pro (clear AGPS) or GPS aids or other similar application... or even doing the magnetic (re)calibration offers only a TEMPORARILY solution.
Beside trying a different/newer modem/rom, does anyone have a permanent solution to this stock UNrooted rom?
Thanks.
Anyone else from Vodafone Romania experience this issue as well?
I am coming to the conclusion that the magnetic sensor is broken (keeps decalibrating) and that affects seriously fixing the location.
Hello all!
My Nexus 4's GPS is simply not locking. Is this a problem for anyone else? Is there Amy way to fix this?
Yes, I'm indoors, but so is my sprint s3 and it gets an instant and accurate lock. I tried a hard reset, but that didn't work.
Is anyone experiencing any GPS problems?
nope, GPS works out of the box here. have you tried testing with GPS test?
Go outside
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nope, GPS works out of the box here. have you tried testing with GPS test?
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Yeah and GPS Status.
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nope, GPS locks in instantly for me. I'm on tmobile,
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Outside it locks in like a minute or two, but I shouldn't HAVE to Go out to get a fix. My s3 essentially locks in less than 10 seconds. The s3 sees 8 more satellites. I might be being too picky.
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nope, GPS locks in instantly for me. I'm on tmobile,
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I'm on solavei, so Id think my results should be similar to yours.
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Outside it locks in like a minute or two, but I shouldn't HAVE to Go out to get a fix. My s3 essentially locks in less than 10 seconds. The s3 sees 8 more satellites. I might be being too picky.
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In order for gps to work properly it needs to be able to see the satellites. Which means a clear view of the sky / outside
That is the reason why GPS signal is shaky in large cities and doesn't work in tunnels period. Stating that your GPS is broken because it doesn't get a lock inside is just frankly silly.
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In order for gps to work properly it needs to be able to see the satellites. Which means a clear view of the sky / outside
That is the reason why GPS signal is shaky in large cities and doesn't work in tunnels period. Stating that your GPS is broken because it doesn't get a lock inside is just frankly silly.
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I would agree that it sounds silly but I also understand and agree with his point. My EVO LTE on Sprint locks indoors in NYC within a matter of seconds but my Nexus 4 on T-Mobile pre-paid never locks in exactly the same spot. Outside in the open it is fine and locks quickly so I can't say the GPS is broken but it's certainly not as strong as my EVO LTE.
same here. on T-Mobile. Verizon s3 gets an instant and accurate lock
My GPS locks very quickly, but after about 30 minutes in Navigation, it drops, and I have to turn off GPS (or exit and restart the Nav app), and turn it back on to reacquire satellite lock.
Sounds like you need a replacement, I'm blown away by how fast my N4 locks especially compared to my sensation.
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Sounds like you need a replacement, I'm blown away by how fast my N4 locks especially compared to my sensation.
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Lol sry super late to respond. When y'all say you get an instant lock, do you mean as soon as you open up maps it find you, or does it find you like 15 seconds later? Navigation wasn't as smooth as I had hoped. Yesterday when using it it lagged behind throughout the whole trip... I'd imagine if I sent the device in to Google it would take foooorever.
I'm also experiencing slow locks.
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I am on stock 4.2.2. I can see satellite fix but is still searching for location.
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Perhaps I need to modify the gps.config file in /etc?
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It seems this happen only at times. When is working, it's brilliant! I'm not sure if it's caused by gps status....
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Do you ever experience any difficulties when you actually need to use gps functionality, such as when driving?
I used to experience the same on my Samsung Galaxy S. While standing still it would take forever to lock, but every time I needed GPS to navigate, it would work just fine. It used to be like that on my N4 as well. Since flashing a different kernel though, acquiring a lock takes about 5 seconds. That's about 10 less than it used to take, and I'm holding a kernel reflash responsible for that
Mine locks in about 3 seconds, bone stock. In my house.
GPS locking can be many things. In the past (my HTC Sensation) this occured most times when using a kernel other than stock. Crypted, a member here did a LOT of testing and different things to get agps locks. You can use his files if need be. But remember, that every time you flash a new rom, that gps.conf file will be replaced with whatever the Rom is bundled with.
EDIT: Off topic...post #666 ooooooooooooooooooo lol
Maybe I should update my gps.config file. Anybody can guide me?
Update :took a look at my file, can't find any ntp server in it. Besides, the sensor usage for GPS is disable ?
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For the sake of testing , tested my gps indoor with WIFI connected, got a lock in 30 secs. Good result. Sometimes when I'm driving, it doesn't get a lock even after >100 secs(no latest agps as I don't have data plan) . Baffles me
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I had a similar issue with mine. Flashed so many Roms and kernels that didn't help. I'm on maggodins ROM and Franco now which has been perfect. Also try getting a fix with GPS test, set it to keep screen on and let it sit for ten minutes. Apparently it let's it gather agps and satellite data for your region so future locks are better.
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I'll try
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I had a similar issue with mine. Flashed so many Roms and kernels that didn't help. I'm on maggodins ROM and Franco now which has been perfect. Also try getting a fix with GPS test, set it to keep screen on and let it sit for ten minutes. Apparently it let's it gather agps and satellite data for your region so future locks are better.
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I need some help. My wifi just keeps randomly turning on throughout the day and its really annoying. I checked my settings and im pretty sure there is nothing that would do that but I could be wrong. Anyone had the same issue? Anyone know how to fix it?
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I'm seeing this as well with a Bell Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M). I have no idea what's causing it.
Ok. I think I *may* have figured it out.
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Im using qualcomm battery guru and I went to the app to check my battery savings and I came across the manage wifi option. It basically says it will turn your wifi on and off based on your previous usage. Ill report back in a little wilhile to see if that fixed my issue.
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I had this happen on mine and I think it was something to do with AT&T Smart Wifi. I don't remember though.
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Ok. I think I *may* have figured it out.View attachment 1951534
Im using qualcomm battery guru and I went to the app to check my battery savings and I came across the manage wifi option. It basically says it will turn your wifi on and off based on your previous usage. Ill report back in a little wilhile to see if that fixed my issue.
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I don't use this app so I'm not sure if that's necessarily the issue, unless something similar is built into the Qualcomm chipset itself. It does seem to always enable itself at certain points of the day, I'm going to keep an eye out for a correlation.
So ever since disabling WiFi yesterday it hadn't turned on, and I thought it might have fixed itself. Today, I went the whole morning without WiFi and without touching the phone and when I looked at it later on it was enabled. I checked the battery stats and noticed that WiFi seemed to automatically enable itself the moment I woke up the screen to check a message a little while earlier.
I've also noticed that when this happens, it won't actually connect to my WiFi network when it's in range like it's not actually scanning for any networks. It also won't let me know of any open access points. If I disable and enable WiFI again, it connects like it should, or if I go into Settings -> Wireless, it'll scan for networks and connect fine as well.
It seems like this is a software bug that Samsung needs to address.
I got a new note 3 a month ago. Finally Tested out the gps when I went on vacation. The gps could not always lock. It was loose GPS signal every 10 min also. It would tell me to u turn and get off the highway routinely because it thought I was on the wrong street or going backwards. Really frustrating when going long distance. Since it's stock is there a fix. I've tried a few apps. GPS fix, gps status, etc. any options out their that might actually work.
When using the gps apps are you getting locks? How many satellites are you seeing?
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have you tried clearing agps?
I turned on the GPS status app. I can get a lock on two out if 19 after 2 min. Waited 5 and it didn't improve. The maps app locked good on my position however.
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When using the gps apps are you getting locks? How many satellites are you seeing?
have you tried clearing agps?
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Did you try to clear the agps data? May help
I cleared it and tested. Then downloaded and tested. Reset all setting and tested. Reset phone and tested. Still only to get 2 sats but not a full lock.
Any other suggestions.
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Did you try to clear the agps data? May help
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cterrell16 said:
The gps could not always lock. It was loose GPS signal every 10 min also. It would tell me to u turn and get off the highway routinely because it thought I was on the wrong street or going backwards.
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I have the exact same symptoms. When setting up navigation of a trip it will take forever to lock on and after it does it is very slow to update position. Many of the updates to my position are in correct putting me just off the highway on a side street. Sometimes it will have me driving reverse to the direction of my arrow.
I actually uninstalled my weather app and the issue was corrected to a degree. It's not perfect but it does help.
QUOTE=thefugugitive87;49634961]I have the exact same symptoms. When setting up navigation of a trip it will take forever to lock on and after it does it is very slow to update position. Many of the updates to my position are in correct putting me just off the highway on a side street. Sometimes it will have me driving reverse to the direction of my arrow.[/QUOTE]