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I got the official Alltel 6.1 ROM, and when I go to Google Maps to the "Use GPS" option, I get a "No GPS receiver detected." Please help, as I don't want to have to use Allel Navigator.
In your phone settings is your location set to ON and the com port set to 4??
Let me clarify...in your GPS settings is your GPS program port set to 4? and make sure that in GOOGLE MAPS that your GPS settings are set to COM4 and 57600. It works for me on a fresh install of alltel ROM.
if i do this i still need external gps hardware for it to work.. is that right?
I have all the settings too like you said up above. still doesn't work.
go to:
Start > Settings > Click on your "Phone" icon > click "Services" tab > Make sure "Location Setting" is highlighted, then click the "Get Settings" button.
Make sure it is checked on, then click "ok" in the top right.
Then go to google maps, click menu and make sure use gps has a check mark next to it, if not click it. (its something along the lines of use gps).
that should take care of your problem.
if you ever have to hard reset your phone you will have to do this again.
Check out my old thread here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478910. It was a pain, nut I finally got it working in the end. After the shadow tech fix I consistently get lock in less than 30 seconds outdoors, indoors does`nt work as well, but its still better. This is the only way the get the gps to work correctly on your phone and not pay Alltel 10 bucks a month for their Alltel Nav.
codybear said:
go to:
Start > Settings > Click on your "Phone" icon > click "Services" tab > Make sure "Location Setting" is highlighted, then click the "Get Settings" button.
Make sure it is checked on, then click "ok" in the top right.
Then go to google maps, click menu and make sure use gps has a check mark next to it, if not click it. (its something along the lines of use gps).
that should take care of your problem.
if you ever have to hard reset your phone you will have to do this again.
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There is more, somewhere. I've tried almost everything out there with no luck. The GPS "Debug Info" in FieldTrial shows N/A on all of the settings. I gave up, but would like to get it working after other ideas show up.
I do have 6.1, Alltel ROM 3.10.671.1, Radio 3.42.30 ...
Make sure location settings is on. if your on Alltel then definitaly do Shadow-tech's GPS fix found here--->
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=36377
Then install the attached GoogleMaps.cab
After install go to menu in google maps then options then GPS settings and make sure "managed by windows" is checked. exit out then go back into google maps menu and click use GPS and it should work.
yearn said:
Make sure location settings is on. if your on Alltel then definitaly do Shadow-tech's GPS fix found here--->
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=36377
Then install the attached GoogleMaps.cab
After install go to menu in google maps then options then GPS settings and make sure "managed by windows" is checked. exit out then go back into google maps menu and click use GPS and it should work.
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Many tries, many combinations, no joy ... I suspect I have a hardware issue. ##DEBUG shows N/A for everything under GPS no matter what. Thanks!
Ok if I disable all location services in the settings tab underneath "location" will this completely turn off GPS and location??? I say this because I remember once I did this to save battery but in the taskbar above there was still a globe present meaning location services were on. (Im guessing) Would there be anything else to disable. I shutdown Google maps also.
the location services do not use gps, they use triangulation (uses the service towers to give a rough estimate where you are; plenty enough to figure out what city you're in).
So this has nothing to do with gps. GPS is always off unless an application is using it (aka a navigation program or google maps with "Use GPS" checked).
Are you using a custom task bar? I don't believe the stock one has a globe as one of the icons. If you are talking about a custom task bar, then you're probably talking bout the equivalent of the triangle in the stock task bar which is the 'roaming' icon. I'm pretty sure that icon is always on when using Tmobile in the USA with winmo and they just got rid of the icon (so it's on, but it's blank). Don't worry about that, it doesn't mean squat for tmobile USA (Tmobile pays other companies to let their customers use their signal).
Hope that helps
Ok thanks that makes sense because I am roaming......would turning off the location services have an effect on the battery also??
JonFolse said:
Ok thanks that makes sense because I am roaming......would turning off the location services have an effect on the battery also??
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Maybe? but it would be minimal
Announcement
If you have any suggestions/settings which you are using to improve overall rom performance/battery saving technique then do share them in a comment. I will have a look on those and if I found them useful then will include in the OP and give you the credits as well.
Here are few condition before you post..
1. You should not copy it from anywhere
2. If you are copying then provide the details from where you are copying those
So, lets come together and make this the best thread ever so can be used on any rom.
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After being on custom roms around 2 years and flashing of roms more than hundreds of time I am sharing my experience on saving battery / smoothness / faster rom so if you dont agree or have any issue give me a PM and if I like your suggestion then will include in the OP with proper credits.
These are not all founded by me I have got the base from Jarmezrocks (A big thanks to him).
Recommended applications:
* Autostarts - this application is a paid app and worth it's weight in gold
* Juice defender - this app is one of the best on the market (I dont use it but have heard that its good by user so it is included)
* Titanium backup - (I would suugest to buy the pro version for the batch opperation and few more options)
Which roms I use?
1. Remic-JB
2. X-Bean
3. Mackay Rom
Which kernels? anyone of semaphore/devil/mackay i keep moving in between them.
Steps for flashing a a new rom / update of the rom you are using:
1. take full backup using TB by selecting 'backup all user app + system data
2. Reboot phone in recovery
3. wipe user data / factory reset
4. wipe cache partition
5. wipe dalvik cache
6. format system under mounts and storage
7. flash the rom and gapps (if dev has ask to flash gapps seprately)
8. reboot and loged in use your login credentials
9. let the phone settle down for around 10-15 mins
10. Load titanium and go to menu -> batch -> restore -> Restore all apps with data -> Run
11. Inside this sub menu click on 'deselect all'
12. Check the toggle 'data only' (this is the restore for system apps that you use and have stored settings or info i.e. Mms and settings and what ever)*note these apps will be marked with green text in the list or maybe red....try not to restore data for apps marked with red text unless you are absolutely certain that your settings are necessary. (*try not to restore your user accounts this way, sign into your Google account is best practice*to backup contacts and sms/mms use TB)
13. click the top button 'Run the batch operation'
14. Once completed return to the same menu again -> batch -> restore -> Restore user apps with data -> Run
15. Inside this sub menu click on 'deselect all'
16. Check the toggle 'App+Data' (you should do this for user apps only; try to restore data for only those apps for whome you need the data back like games, dont do for facebook, and such apps if you can avoid).
17. click the top button 'Run the batch operation'
18. Reboot into recovery and then delete dalvik and wipe caches and reset permissions
This way will gives you a fresh rom always to use with no traces of issue from previous.
Warning:- I use the above steps and will help you to my extent if you falls in any issue however I am not responsible if you burn/broken your device.
Modems
Choosing the correct modem.bin file to flash that is relevant to your device, your service provider and your region can have a huge impact on performance. And even if it doesn't you can make it have a huge impact on performance!
A great choice of modem could enable any user to reduce their wifi.supplicant_scan_interval from one value to an even lower rate. NOTE: The larger the number the better! (you can get all the modems from here).
The longer the period of time between subsequent wifi scans the less amount of battery you are going to use..
Note also that adjusting this value could improve or worsen your wifi signal and maintained strength and connection. Do so wisely.
Likewise that if you have great battery consumption yet you have faulty connection (if any?) then this can be remedied by either adjusting the scan rate (scan interval) to combat the issue. Compensating too much in either direction (for connectivity or for battery performance) may flag a need to change modems to something more suitable? View here for detailed example
....still incomplete and lots more to come...wait....
Apps you can use to save battery
Here I am going to provide few names of those apps which can help you increase your battery life.
Autostarts -
This app will help you to disable few apps which auto start on any event. e.g. why Facebook messenger needs to run when I receive any sms and it is getting start and using our battery so disabling this and others will surely save battery.
WARNING:- The only way you could end up in a bootloop is because you disabled a needed system app. Now I didn't know a lot about Android when I first started using that app, but it doesn't take a brain surgeon to work it out....like what to disable and what not to disable. Read carefully into all System services, what they are used for and how they interact with the rest of the system BEFORE you just disable them.
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will keep one more for me
Is there any way to install all apps from titanium backup without having to press install for each apps seperately.. i mean some kind of batch process which will asks for only once..
NVM
no warez on xda....I would advice you to change you comment
thats nice....if you want batch processing in TB then go and buy it.
i wouldnt recommend using the autostarts app, i just installed it and killed some apps and now i got stuck in a boot loop and couldnt get onto recovery, had to go back to stock and work my way back to JB through GB ICS then JB :\
Backup with TB or in Recovery ?
HighSpe3ed said:
Backup with TB or in Recovery ?
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in recovery you take whole roms backup which can useto revert to old state if required however I have never taken that....and TB for all apps and their data.
also if you taken backup in recovery then you cant use that to restore the apps on new rom
h3dshot said:
i wouldnt recommend using the autostarts app, i just installed it and killed some apps and now i got stuck in a boot loop and couldnt get onto recovery, had to go back to stock and work my way back to JB through GB ICS then JB :\
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I just recommended however I will be providing how to use guide soon....
I tried all of these ROMs and also CM10 has a good battery life, isn't it?
h3dshot said:
i wouldnt recommend using the autostarts app, i just installed it and killed some apps and now i got stuck in a boot loop and couldnt get onto recovery, had to go back to stock and work my way back to JB through GB ICS then JB :\
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These apps work. Autostarts ALWAYS works for saving the most for battery. Take a look at how often google gets us to fire up Google Maps. For rediculous things like sending an SMS? What for?
Thats all wasted resources on an SGS1 (especially)
The only way you could end up in a bootloop is because you disabled a needed system app. Now I didn't know a lot about Android when I first started using that app, but it doesn't take a brain surgeon to work it out....like what to disable and what not to disable. I am not saying you're stupid, or anything...I am just heeding warning that pressing the wrong button could be disastrous if you are not paying attention. Read carefully into all System services, what they are used for and how they interact with the rest of the system BEFORE you just disable them.
aernestus said:
I tried all of these ROMs and also CM10 has a good battery life, isn't it?
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Should we post screen shots for the man erpurohit?
We are dealing with "smart" phones here, they are like little computers....and we are packing in a whole heap of functionality into these little things so of course they are going to use a heap more juice when we are making use of this functionality; and more so if you are using a LOT of the functionality.
Here is a screen from my old SGS1 http://sdrv.ms/SfN2rV (notice connectivity isn't on the whole time. I was letting the applications Juice defender control when my phone could connect.
I used apps like NoBars. (Free from the market) so when my phone had no signal it would not sit there searching and searching trying to connect. NoBars lets the phone check for connection at a given set period of time after having no connection for a specified time...say your out in the wilderness or remote areas with patchy signal or none...then your phone will last longer.
Lastly I cannot recommend it enough....V6 supercharger scripting by Recognised Developer zeppelinrox. This has by far improved my device running with battery. Why? Cause instead of running my phone O/C'd and on demand or performance "type" governors etc....I do the oppisite. I run the most conservative clocking and undervolting as I possibly can without strangling my device to death; THEN I let the V6supercharger scripting bring the performance of the device up to normal specs (as if the phone was stock standard - maybe leaning a bit more towards the snappier side of that scale I might add ). Sure, my phone won't get crazy benchmarks or scores, but it can last a whole day without needing a charger LOL. I mean these ARE actually phones first and foremost and I am not sure about you guys but I need to be contactable sometimes (people with ORD are an exception).
V6supercharger scripts ARE however a little bit tedious and involved to set up but they ARE worthwhile. It will change your device from a slug to a bullet
To get a good understanding of Governors and I/O schedulers check out the thread (appropriately named) by recognized contributor Simba501. Bare in mind the information in that thread is slightly dated now, and there have been some more governors and additions since then, so if you are unsure...do some research.
Make sure you have all of these settings backed up. Hence why Titanium is worth its weight in Gold. Big thanks to keramidas for that app hotlink to latest apk here (free)
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erpurohit feel free to add to the OP if you like?
For batch restore, you need Titanium Backup 'Pro'
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Choosing the correct modem.bin file to flash that is relevant to your device, your service provider and your region can have a huge impact on performance. And even if it doesn't you can make it have a huge impact on performance!
A great choice of modem could enable any user to reduce their wifi.supplicant_scan_interval
from one value to an even lower rate. NOTE: The larger the number the better!
The longer the period of time between subsequent wifi scans the less amount of battery you are going to use
Note also that adjusting this value could improve or worsen your wifi signal and maintained strength and connection. Do so wisely.
Likewise that if you have great battery consumption yet you have ****ty connection (if any?) then this can be remedied by either adjusting the scan rate (scan interval) to combat the issue. Compensating too much in either direction (for connectivity or for battery performance) may flag a need to change modems to something more suitable? I elaborate with examples and workings in the following reference/post if anyone cares to want to learn
Read a post here by yours truly regarding an issue a forum user had been experiencing with lack of maintained wifi connection (read random drops etc).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33802750&postcount=10
thanks Jarmezrocks... I am going to update the op tomorrow...with all your things...
Guide updated.
Jarmezrocks said:
Choosing the correct modem.bin file to flash that is relevant to your device, your service provider and your region can have a huge impact on performance. And even if it doesn't you can make it have a huge impact on performance!
A great choice of modem could enable any user to reduce their wifi.supplicant_scan_interval
from one value to an even lower rate. NOTE: The larger the number the better!
The longer the period of time between subsequent wifi scans the less amount of battery you are going to use
Note also that adjusting this value could improve or worsen your wifi signal and maintained strength and connection. Do so wisely.
Likewise that if you have great battery consumption yet you have ****ty connection (if any?) then this can be remedied by either adjusting the scan rate (scan interval) to combat the issue. Compensating too much in either direction (for connectivity or for battery performance) may flag a need to change modems to something more suitable? I elaborate with examples and workings in the following reference/post if anyone cares to want to learn
Read a post here by yours truly regarding an issue a forum user had been experiencing with lack of maintained wifi connection (read random drops etc).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33802750&postcount=10
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i don't have wifi.supplicant_scan_interval in build.prop..i use remics-jb
stop data connection if thereas no need might help saving battery
Advanced Wi-Fi:
disable network notification
Keep Wi-Fi on -> Always
Disable Maps latitude - Log off
I found these setting for juice defender and i tested them 1 week and all seems preety good so i thinked to post them here
Under ABOUT tab -
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:Backup/Restore:Remember this feature is available and based on user preference. When you see a noticeable difference in battery life. Save your settings!
:Screen: (Enable) Enable after unlock is one of the most crucial settings on this app. What this does is reconnects your phone with a network after waking up. Also this is a default setting.
:Use APN method: (Skip, recommended) this setting is determined by your phones ability to establish a connection under mobile data control. I would suggest skipping this until you see what effects your phone goes through by default.
Under STATUS tab -
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{Controls} Data, Wifi (Preferred, Auto disable), Autosync (Ping)
{Schedules} Schedule 30 min. Night (time frame based on user)
{Triggers} Battery 5%, Screen, Traffic 10kb/15s, 15s min
{Location} WiFi (your wifi and all other wifi locations your phone trains to remember) * Will explain later.
rofile: Each preset could result differences in overall performance. For this setup we want to use ADVANCED. Note that even the CUSTOM preset does not give you as much tweak possibilities as ADVANCED.
:Notifications: (User preference) Not much battery consumption other more memory usage if set to Graphical, overall no difference. The notifications appear under your phones status bar.
:Activity Log: based on user preference, overall no difference. Its a good tool for viewing all phones battery activity in detail.
Under CONTROLS tab -
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:Mobile Data: (Enable) This setting is pretty obvious. Note this setting will be affecting most importantly with the DATA Toggle widget which comes with Juice Defender * Will explain later.
:Tablet Mode: (Skip, recommended) (1)(2)
:WiFi: (Enable) This setting is pretty obvious, but also based on (User preference). Like the Mobile Data setting above this also is connected to your phones setting. Note this setting is most important and effective with your stock Power Control widget.
ptions: (WiFi preferred) Both sub-options work alike but for most effectiveness with Juice Defender choose WiFi pref. because this setting works together with your Location presets. * Will explain later
:AutoSync: (Ping) This setting is a bit confusing. If "ENABLED" it will allow all apps to sync in the background over any data source that is connected. Which will use more power overall. You have the option to disable. But with Ping this will allow only your google account to synced, which is most important. Ping reduces overall data and power usage. * Will explain later.
:Keep Enabled: (Skip, recommended) This quite possibly one of the most important settings. What this does is keep either the option of data or wifi to always be enabled even when the phone is idle. This setting is crucial. For the ideal settings make sure that neither options are selected, (not highlighted) If either is selected, that option will always be active in result drain your power even when phone is idle and not in use. Its best to skip. * Will explain later. (2)
:Bluetooth: (Skip, recommended) (1)(2)(3)
;Disable Timeout to Force Reconnect: (Skipped if Bluetooth is disabled) (2)
:Timeout: (Skip, recommended) (1)(2)(3)
:Keyguard and Home WiFi network: (Skipped if Timeout is disabled) (2)
:Brightness: (Skip, recommended) (1)(2)(3)
:Levels to Night tint: (Skipped if Brightness is disabled) (2)
Under SCHEDULES tab -
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[Important] - These SCHEDULES settings are partly connected to Keep Enabled settings under the CONTROLS tab.
:Schedule: (Enabled) This will allow you system to conduct periodic data syncs. Depending on the sub-options below. Wether WiFi or Data is active. This applies to that preset.
:Frequency: (User preference) This has 5 options. The longer the interval the less battery consumption overall. In short, this setting is only effective if either (Keep Enabled) options are active. (2)
;Duration: (User preference) This has 5 options. The longer the interval the less battery consumption overall. In short, this setting is only effective if either (Keep Enabled) options are active. (2).
[Please Note] - By default the frequencies are matched ideally to a specific duration. In theory the longer your system waits to update/sync the more data will be needed to be downloaded. So it might take longer.
:Controls: (Default) also a (User preference) option. Selecting custom allows you to either choose Data or WiFi to be used for scheduled triggers. Default = autosync = autoconnect. Which toggles each interface depending on which is being used the time if not disabled.
:Night: (Enabled) This is one of the most important settings in all of Juice Defender. This allows you set a specific time based on User preference to automatically disable both Data and WiFi during Night set times. This is where your battery will save the most power. You do not need incoming Data from either source when your sleeping.
:Start/End: (User preference) You should you set it to the times you usually sleep. Mine is set from 2:30am to 10:30am.
:Adaptive Start/End: (Skip, recommended) (1)(2)(3)
ptions: (User preference) Here you can choose what your phone does when in night mode. Pretty straight forward. (2)(3)
eak: (Skip, recommended) (User preference) (2)(3) This feature allows you set a specific time in which your phone will not disconnect from either source. Example if your a business type who needs to receive emails constantly. This setting will affect your battery greatly. Suggest skipping.
:Start/End to Controls: (Skipped if Peak is disabled)(2)
To keep it short;
:Weekend: (and all sub-options) (Skip, recommended) (User preference) (2)(3) This works like Peak but is used for specific days and times. To much micro-management. Very unnecessary.
Under TRIGGERS tab -
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[Important] - These TRIGGERS settings are connected to SCHEDULES settings under the SCHEDULES tab.
:Battery: (Enabled) This option is basically a lifeline. It will allow the following sub-options to be active. This will help your battery save its last bit of energy by disabling all incoming data and sources when triggered by the threshold below.
:Battery Threshold: (User preference) 5 options. The first 2 are most important. My setting is at 5%.
:Charger: (Skip, recommended) (User preference) This setting will allows connections to be made when connected to either USB or AC. Note, is disabled your battery will charge faster. (2)(3)
:Screen: (Enabled) This option will automatically connect to any Data source when your screen is on. When your actually using your phone. This setting is crucial to Keep Enabled. * Will explain later.
ption: (Skip, recommended) (User preference) Self explanatory (ignore on low battery) this option is pointless. It contradicts the entire battery threshold preset.
:Controls: (Default) Also a pointless option. This settings works exactly the same as the Autosync setting under the CONTROLS tab. It actually contradicts the Autosync. What it does is determines which data source will be connected based on preference. But with Ping selected. That alone takes care of that. (2)
:Traffic: (Enabled) Allows connections to remain connected when data is being transferred especially if phone is idle or enters Night mode. Then disables after.
:Traffic Threshold: (Skip, recommended) By default Enabling Traffic will automatically select a preset. This is also based on phones performance when it comes to receiving Data. This is also pretty confusing. (2)
:Apps: (Disabled) (Skip, recommended) (User preference) For best results its best to leaves Disabled. To much micro-management. Very unnecessary. (2)(3)
:Configure and Controls: (Skipped if Apps is Disabled) (2)
:Location: (Enabled) One of the best features on Juice Defender. After connecting to a preferred WiFi location. Juice Defender will train the system to remember the location allowing it to automatically connect when within range of the radius. This feature is connected to the majority of presets. Its the best feature hands down in Juice Defender (2)(3)
(1) This is also a beta feature which isn't fully tested. Could cause problems.
(2) Read the setting description for more info.
(3) Disabled by default.
As i said I would explain.
Juice Defender isn't complicated. For best results its best to use the widgets which come with the app, and place them on your home screen. Also use your Power Control widget to work hand in hand with Juice Defender.
The Run Down. Your phone is constantly connected to a data connection of some sort, whether its wifi or data over 3g or 4g depending on your phone. The reality is. This isn't always needed. And is the main cause of your phone to be dead by the end of the day. So I'm going to tell you how to manage your phone to get the best results.
The Process. Assuming you took into consideration my settings. Its best to make sure your Juice Defender is restarted. Simply click the back button on the app, then swipe down the status bar and watch it restart. After charge your phone. Give it a few hours even after it says 100% what this does is gives Juice Defender to get your battery calibrated and under control. Now. Your widgets. The key widget is your data toggle on/off. Simply turn it off. You don't need data 24/7. This alone will boost the life of your battery. Whenever you need to use the internet, send an email or stream music... Simply turn it on. Its that simple. Whenever your done turn it off. As i mentioned. Ping and Location are the very important. With Ping and Location enabled your phone will simply connect to your WiFi within range. Along with the screen setting. All connections are disabled when phone is idle. Once unlocked thanks to Ping it simply reconnects. Which why i explained that most settings are mangled together. Pretty straightforward. With the settings i provided and the simple instructions as to how to use it. Your phone with easily make its way up the x2.0 and up multiplier. Remember your Juice Defender needs time to get to know your battery. So don't expect it to reach the x2.0 multiplier over night.
Hello,
I'm starting to hate my S7 Edge, and I'm really missing my Edge 6 Plus. Has anyone else had these problems and perhaps have any advice for resolving them? I've searched around and can't find any other reports of these problems.
First, if I'm traveling, *sometimes* I can't use the Google Navigation App if I'm in motion. For example, if I'm driving home, and I decide to get gas, if I say "OK Google, navigate to the Gas Station" It will of course find a close gas station, and allow me to choose which one. After I do so, the app will plot a course, but then will fail to acquire a satellite. The app will just sit there constantly saying "Acquiring Satellite" (or something to that effect, I can't remember the exact error) but it never does find the satellite. The only fix for this is to repeatedly turn off and on the Location services, until eventually it just works. Which is extremely infuriating not to mention dangerous while driving. I rememeber falling in love with my S6 Edge Plus because it had such an easy time navigating and this S7 Edge is so consistently terrible at locating my position.
Second, this is a problem I did not know I had until today: After mis-placing my phone, I went to the Google "Find my phone" web page on my computer, to force my cellphone to ring. I have used this service before with all my other phones and it never failed to force the device to ring. But this time, my S7 did not ring. Luckilly I was able to find my phone on my own. When I did locate it, i noticed that there was an icon in the notification tray saying "Ringing phone" and yet the phone was NOT RINGING! With the phone in hand, I tried to use the webpage to locate my phone by ringing it again. The same thing happened. It put a notification up that my phone was "ringing" in the phone's notification display, but made no actual noise.
I checked the settings - > Lock Screen and Security -> Find my Mobile, and it asks me for my Samsung Account Password.
Why my samsung account? Why not google? I don't understand.
So I signed in, and google location service is set to ON, as expected. Remote controls is also set to ON. There is a notification at the bottom that says to track and control my device, go to: findmymobile.samsung
So I go there, and I tell it to ring my phone, and what do you know? It rings my phone perfectly. Noise and everything.
How do I switch it over to google's service? I really don't like most of Samsung's software offerings, and would prefer to use native google apps out of convenience. I don't remember ever having this problem with any other galaxy device. Not even my tablet does this.
Can anyone help?
I haven't had any GPS problems with mine (U.S. Sprint version). What are your location settings? Make sure it's set to use GPS, and not just network or WiFi.
Find My Mobile and Android 's service are two different things FMM is Samsung's product. To make sure Google's is active, go to Device Administrators and make sure Android Device Manager is turned on. Then go to Apps, scroll to the bottom and tap on Google, then scroll down and tap on Security. Make sure 'Remotely locate this device' (and 'Allow remote lock and erase' if you want that) are turned on.
meyerweb said:
I haven't had any GPS problems with mine (U.S. Sprint version). What are your location settings? Make sure it's set to use GPS, and not just network or WiFi.
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I have GPS, WIFI and Mobile Networks turned on.
meyerweb said:
Find My Mobile and Android 's service are two different things FMM is Samsung's product. To make sure Google's is active, go to Device Administrators and make sure Android Device Manager is turned on. Then go to Apps, scroll to the bottom and tap on Google, then scroll down and tap on Security. Make sure 'Remotely locate this device' (and 'Allow remote lock and erase' if you want that) are turned on.
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-Android Device Manager is turned on in the Device Administrators Section.
-I am not sure how to complete the second instructions. I do not see "Apps" as an option in the Settings panels. Can you advise where to find it?
Thank you!
Kirren said:
-Android Device Manager is turned on in the Device Administrators Section.
-I am not sure how to complete the second instructions. I do not see "Apps" as an option in the Settings panels. Can you advise where to find it?
Thank you!
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Settings / Applications
Scroll to bottom, tap Google (on my Sprint S7 Edge, it's the very last item).
Scroll down until you see "Security" and tap there.
The first two toggles (on mine) are "Remotely locate this device" and "Allow remote unlock and erase."
meyerweb said:
Settings / Applications
Scroll to bottom, tap Google (on my Sprint S7 Edge, it's the very last item).
Scroll down until you see "Security" and tap there.
The first two toggles (on mine) are "Remotely locate this device" and "Allow remote unlock and erase."
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Ah, I was able to find the settings under Google, however both are already checked. Are there any other settings I need to check?
{{Edit: I toggled the setting just to test it, and now it seems to be working. I don't know why this worked, because the setting was already properly configured. But it works now. *shrug* Thank you so very much for your help and patience!}}
Glad to help. I seen lots of things get fixed when you toggle a setting. Something in the settings file got corrupted, and toggling the settings on and off rewrote what should have already been there. At least that's my guess.
After successfully spoofing my position I can't make my GPS to work normally again; the GPS icon appears in the status bar but it doesn't detect my location, doesn't matter how long I wait.
A-GPS, WLAN/Bluetooth scanning and Google location accuracy are all disabled before, during and after the spoofing.
I'm on MIUI by xiaomi.eu 11.0.6 stable (QFJCNXM).
Go to developer options, turn off gps spoofing
yaro666 said:
Go to developer options, turn off gps spoofing
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On this miui version there isn't an option for turning GPS spoofing off, closest thing is just selecting "nothing" in the "Select mock location app" section, which I had already done.
The fastest way is to reset, if you tried everything
I've actually installed another rom (pixel experience, whose thread is the most viewed for this phone on this forum), so I had to wipe everything and also format data but gps still can't find my position, without wireless/network scanning lol... What the hell... Before spoofing it worked perfectly and quickly
Try gps fixer click