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Compass out of wack?

So is it just me or is there Zero way to calibrate the compas?
While driving in Google map, heading north, the compass is off by 35-55 degrees, that in turn screw up any directions in Google maps.
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bencozzy said:
Do you have a smart cover? There is a magnet in it. To calibrate open map app and move phone in a figure 8 a few times.
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I do not have a smart cover, but I've been doing that every time in open maps, four square, Facebook.
Any program that need location takes a long time to get location and when it does, it looses location out of no where.
Just today, while I was driving, Google map said" gps signal lost" out of no where, it was a perfect day, clear skies I was on top of an overpass.
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unfaix said:
So is it just me or is there Zero way to calibrate the compas?
While driving in Google map, heading north, the compass is off by 35-55 degrees, that in turn screw up any directions in Google maps.
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On my GS2 I had to download a compass app - options- calibrate
There are gps apps- you tell it your country/area and it downloads new instructions or something and that quickens location finding.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.pca.bettergps
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lanteanstudio.compass

I noticed the same thing while driving yesterday. It drove me crazy! Is the consensus that this is something that can be calibrated or fixed or is it more considered a defect and I should look into getting a replacement?

AT&T Note 3 GPS Navigation Issues

First off, the phone I was using before I got the Note 3 was the original AT&T Galaxy Note, so my expectations for the Note 3 were pretty high. When I used the Google Nav app on the OG Note, I really liked how reliable it was and the many options it had like picking routes without tolls for example (my favorite :good. The only gripes I had about the OG Note was that occasionally, it would take over a minute or two to get a GPS signal. But once it did, it worked like a champ!
So now we move on to the Note 3.
The first thing I noticed was that there was no dedicated app for Google Navigation. I looked on the Google Play store and I didn't find it there either. So when I checked Google Map app, I saw that that was the only way I could access the navigation feature. Personally, I'm not a fan of Google deciding to merge to two apps together, but I guess in the long run, it'll make sense over time.
Now, another issue I noticed when I first used the navigation feature was the HUGE lack of options navigation is missing. Like I said previously, the OG Note had a lot of features and options that let you tweak how you wanted to set your routes. But the Note 3's navigation 'options' are almost bare-bones! On the settings tab on the lower left hand side, the options you have are things like Google location settings, distance units, and maps history; So I'm like "what the hell?!" So then, when I set my route, I try to see if the options are imbedded in the GPS map screen when you start to use the GPS nav, but.... there's only 4 options (route preview, step-by-step list, mute voice guidance, and satellite view :crying. What the hell happened to the other options?! Is there some way to get to the other options that I'm not aware of? I really hope so.
Now, as I start to drive to the destination I had set for my route, I notice even MORE issues. First thing I notice to my dismay is that the GPS voice sounds... off (and that's putting it nicely). It just sounds muffled and to me, it seems like the voice doesn't finish the end of the words properly - kind of off putting, IMO. Also, I noticed that when I stopped my vehicle, the little blue triangle that indicates your position on the map tends to move slightly more forward before it completely stops movement. Also, I saw that while at a complete stop, the map starts to go in circles, leading one to believe that the routes changed on the fly (I can see this as a problem if one were to look away from the screen for a bit, and then once you move, the map fixes it's direction again, and that could lead to some confusion while you're trying to momentarily figure out what happened).
So there you have it. That's my experience with the Note 3's newer version of Google Maps. Perhaps It's my phone that's having issues with it's GPS functions. So I'd like to know from others here if they're having similar issues with their navigation.

thats actually google's doing, you'll find that on all new versions of the os

Indeed, like tom said above, this is google's updated version of maps that happened months ago. Consider yourself lucky that you never updated it on your older Note. There's been many complaints about them stripping out features that were once in the older version of maps. In my note 2, I at least had an option to uninstall the update after I tried it out but since our Note 3 came with the newer version preinstalled, there is no older version to revert back to.
Once I feel comfortable with our root options, i'll sideload the old apk back in.
The one thing that is Samsung's issue that you mentioned was the voice. For some reason or another, Samsung stripped out Google's default TTS engine. I really have no idea what the reasoning behind this is, but.. there you have it. You're stuck with Samsung's TTS engine or some other third party one in the market.

Got spoiled with Note 1 and 2. Exchanged my Note 3 after comparing GPS with Tmo and AT&T showroom displays. Replacement is better but not spot on accurate as 1&2.
New one has sloppy home button tho
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I used the GPS 3 times today on the Note 3 and had no issues. I actually like the new Google Maps, it seems like more accurate than before.

It has nothing to do with the note. Update your old phones apps and SURPRISEEEE!!! You have the new app. I highly doubt your arrow is spinning if it is restart your phone. Your compass needs to calibrate, move your phone in a figure 8 pattern. You're nitpicking and have no reason to blame the note. HTC Motorola and everyone else has your same "problems". Get over it. You want another route option right after you enter your destination the options are right there. You're not accepting of change. Yea the maps app is new just live with it.
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yeah. i like the old google map better, it also ask you what navigation app you want to you. so you can use your favorite navigation app.
i tried the new google map, it' useable, it' not that bad.
if you want to use your favorite navigation app, just install a older version of google map and dont update it.

Interesting I have all 3 notes and all the GPS's work fantastic.

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Interesting I have all 3 notes and all the GPS's work fantastic.
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Do you use them all at once?

I agree as well the merger of the 2 was horrible but I have yet to find any issue with gps.
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I guess giggle wants everyone to use ways
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my note 3 is having an issue also - the arrow to indicate the position you are traveling is pointed about 15 degrees clockwise... i am going to keep checking and hopefully it gets better.

First thing, the "two apps" were always the same. There were just two launchers. And if you want the old launcher back, the intent is still there. Just create it. Super simple if you're using Nova, just create shortcut->all->maps->navigator.
And yes, going through the "Maps" application is a lot more taps, it's actually pretty silly. They've made it a little better in the most recent version but it's still 3-4 taps, and I've heard navigating to Contacts is worse too but I haven't done that recently.
Google Now still works I guess, as long as it recognizes the destination

You can down grade your maps to the old version. Go in the App info and uninstall update
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I use Waze.....which was acquired by Google.
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First thing, the "two apps" were always the same. There were just two launchers. And if you want the old launcher back, the intent is still there. Just create it. Super simple if you're using Nova, just create shortcut->all->maps->navigator.
And yes, going through the "Maps" application is a lot more taps, it's actually pretty silly. They've made it a little better in the most recent version but it's still 3-4 taps, and I've heard navigating to Contacts is worse too but I haven't done that recently.
Google Now still works I guess, as long as it recognizes the destination
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To create the shortcut > shortcut>activities>maps>navigation
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srtpusher said:
my note 3 is having an issue also - the arrow to indicate the position you are traveling is pointed about 15 degrees clockwise... i am going to keep checking and hopefully it gets better.
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I am having the same exact issue, as well as I am 30+ ft from my current location. I have also tried numerous calibration softwares that have worked on other phones, with no avail. Time for me to stop by AT&T since its still in the 14 day exchange period.
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Hi Guys,
I had the same problem with my phone as well. Found an upgrade to 7.3 and it seems to have fixed the 30 degree offset problem. I tried Waze buy prefer Google maps. 7.3 is available.
Not sure where I found it but I do have the apk file. Would be glad to send it anyone who wants it.
Update: The 30 degree problem has returned. I have tried several GPS programs and all of them that give heading information eventually show the offset of the heading. Phone will be exchanged today as I can't determine if it is hardware or software. Also, the compass continues to be off as well when it receives GPS info.
Regards,
Tenbender

I really enjoy how my Note 3 navigates. I'm from Omaha and have been using it to get around Kansas City (which I'm really not familiar with) all weekend. The only thing I wish it had is a history so I wouldn't have to keep lookng up my hotel every time I want to return there. Other than that, it's been working flawlessly.
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Fuzrock said:
I really enjoy how my Note 3 navigates. I'm from Omaha and have been using it to get around Kansas City (which I'm really not familiar with) all weekend. The only thing I wish it had is a history so I wouldn't have to keep lookng up my hotel every time I want to return there. Other than that, it's been working flawlessly.
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You might have location history turned off. Go into your maps settings and make sure it's on.

I love how im going down a road and the arrow is on the next street running parallel with the same street im on. My fav is im on the freeway and the arrow is on the feeder road and it keeps saying "get on the ramp ." Is it just me enjoying all of this ????
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Activity Trackers?

Hi there,
As the Nexus 5 includes a Step counter and since I always liked devices like the fitbit - I wondered
about the "best" activity/fitness tracker out there. Basically to just track the daily activity in the background..
I found so far:
Moves
Runtastic Pedometer
Sensorfit
What do you think? Which one do you like the most?
Thanks,
Christoph

chbla said:
Hi there,
As the Nexus 5 includes a Step counter and since I always liked devices like the fitbit - I wondered
about the "best" activity/fitness tracker out there. Basically to just track the daily activity in the background..
I found so far:
Moves
Runtastic Pedometer
Sensorfit
What do you think? Which one do you like the most?
Thanks,
Christoph
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I like runkeeper. It keeps track of not only distance covered but also routes. I use it to view my past routes and change it up a bit for future runs.

I'd like to have something that runs in the background, not only for workouts
Moves seems to record far too much I think, runtastic seems to be accurate but you can use it only for workouts

chbla said:
I'd like to have something that runs in the background, not only for workouts
Moves seems to record far too much I think, runtastic seems to be accurate but you can use it only for workouts
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ya i was looking for the same type of thing.. very minimal, maybe gps logging not sure... just a simple counter, i dont care how many calories i burnt/etc i just want data logged daily/hourly in a chart maybe.

Moves uses WAY too much battery even with all the N5 optimizations. Anyone know of any good ones that don't hog battery? BTW, this thread should go in Q&A.

I thought google now was supposed to keep track and give you a report at the beginning of every month???

i use endomondo for all my activity. according to endomondo, it has options to use pedometer as well.

Noom Walk
I use Noom Walk. Works well in the background with minimal battery usage.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noom.walk

njakobs said:
I use Noom Walk. Works well in the background with minimal battery usage.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noom.walk
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+1
Works great in terms of accuracy so definitely recommended. One issue on kit Kat is the counter doesn't always reset at midnight.
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pedxing said:
+1
Works great in terms of accuracy so definitely recommended. One issue on kit Kat is the counter doesn't always reset at midnight.
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from what ive read i got the impression the counter resets at boot.

Another Endomondo user here. Surely worth a try, and a very mature app at this point.

will also try nomwalk I think, Moves eats your battery, not suitable with a N5 in my opinion as it has a small battery anyway
are there any apps that actually use the N5 built-in step counter yet? I suppose that's more accurate than the algorithms most apps use?
and it's "always on" anyway

Note 4 Baramoter Q/A

Hi,
I was surprised to find a barometer in my Note 4 Lif is full of surprises.
Qs:
1) Is there a stock app for this? I couldn't find it.
2) I found some apps in the Google Play and some of them have Altitude and Sensor calibration. Will it calibrate my device or just deviations within application?
3) How accurate is this barometer? Has anybody ran some pro tests?
4) What popular apps can use data collected with Note 4 barometer? Seems that Endomondo doesn't collect barometer data. Maybe some other apps?
Thanks!!!

S Baro
http://www.samsungapps.com/appquery...id.app.barometer&cntyTxt=234&equipID=SM-N910F
The barometer is only really used to get a more accurate location.
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cpu-z sensors tab will give you full readings.

So no fitness, navigation, orientation or some other app which would wisely use barometer data?
Just apps for geeks like cpu-z?
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It is probably only useful for people who fly, do mountain climbing and maybe some weather software can use it.
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I liked it on my Note 3. I had widgets on my homescreen (refreshing every 15 mins) to keep an eye on the humidity at my place.

Any app to give better fitness info like fitbit?

So google fit just gives you steps taken. Was looking for something to give distance, calories, etc. Similar to fitbit. Any app to give that info for my wear watch?
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Sign me up. I was a little surprised it doesn't do more.

I think RunKeeper can provide you this information.

pswnio said:
I think RunKeeper can provide you this information.
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Doesn't display it on my watch? And runkeeper is just for specific exercise activities, not everyday daily walking and monitoring that info. To my knowledge at least.
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pswnio said:
I think RunKeeper can provide you this information.
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Yes, it has to be running and always taking your GPS location. That would be a battery killer.
What I think we are looking for is something more like Samsung S Health that just uses pedometer data and converts it to calories based on your weight.

I use UP by Jawbone in conjunction with MapMyFitness. UP steps are sent to the MapMyFitness app and is converted to calories for calorie-tracking

GrandAdmiral said:
I use UP by Jawbone in conjunction with MapMyFitness. UP steps are sent to the MapMyFitness app and is converted to calories for calorie-tracking
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Does it display calories burned based on activity right from the watch?
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Fit have been updated and now shows distance and calories

supermamie said:
Fit have been updated and now shows distance and calories
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Yes, it was a nice update.

supermamie said:
Fit have been updated and now shows distance and calories
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The fit steps seem to be retardedly high. I cant seem to get past this. It would be great otherwise I think.

My google fit updated. Does anyone notice lower step counts? it seems pretty close to jawbone now.

I don't know about you guys but I have no faith in fit at all cause when I wake up, go to the kitchen and after that go to take shower, my lg g watch register more than 500 paces and I did max of 20!!!
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mtmello said:
I don't know about you guys but I have no faith in fit at all cause when I wake up, go to the kitchen and after that go to take shower, my lg g watch register more than 500 paces and I did max of 20!!!
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After the last update or 2 FIT was right on par with the normal pedometer and Jawbone up. I dont know what happened but my steps were fixed.
And yeah... Fit used to be like 2x higher than the other 2 pedometers.

Fit and Jawbone can coexist?
I mean can I use both in the smartwatch? I prefer Jawbone but it was nice to have Fit too. I use also Map my fitness and Record... Still testing...