Compass is not working (model 9023 Dutch). I'am not the only one reporting this. Apps like streetview are not working in compass mode.
When running GPS status the needle is pointing everywhere but the right direction. Callibrate does not work.
Anybody an idea if this a hardware or software issue?
there have been reports that the nfc chip affects the compass. try removing the back to see if it helps. though the back plate is only one part of the nfc system i think.
I tried it without the backcover with no results. Nfc is turned of btw because its of no use in holland.
me too..my i9023 have the bug..
who is same too?
You should star this issue so Google is urged to fix it!
The following quote is from another "defective compass" thread:
wyk126 said:
please report this bug at here:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=37f2dd3261d20d1f&hl=en
and add a star if you have this issue as well here:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=15999
check my issue video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-9lehX8u2U
Google please fix this!!!
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In the 9020, i need to recalibrate the compass every time i use it.
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Hi,
I have the same problem on i9023, the compass needs calibration after each boot... without calibration the compass is stuck...
In which file calibration results are stored ? because those results seem lost when the phone is turned off
I gave up. The compass is a failing in every way. I could sent it back, but there are reports that a replacement has the same issues. The sensors are a piece of crapp or the software can not handle them properly. Either way this sucks.
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Compass not working
Hey,
I've tried calibrating the compass on my Nexus S numerous times.
We have 4 Nexus S' in the house, each with the same problem.
Compass never calibrates.
Google SkyMap doesn't work because of this issue.
Does anyone know if there is a fix?
I've noticed some links to report it to google so that's what I'll do but does anyone know why this is happening? I tried the backplate removal, nothing.
On all 4 phones I am running : I9020, KD1, GRJ22. Android 2.3.4
Hi, you can return your phone(s) because its a design failure. But I didn't because the nexux S is still a great phone. There a threads about this issue, but amazingly enough not that many that samsung or google feel the urge to take action. I would expect massive complaints, but probally a compass is not a first requirement for many people. Strange because even Maps is not working good if you navigate during walking.
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Any users who already have the phone can do an indepth review of the GPS?
I really don't believe samsung anymore after my Galaxy S1
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Any users who already have the phone can do an indepth review of the GPS?
I really don't believe samsung anymore after my Galaxy S1
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I can do one thats just as indepth as my review on the screen later today if you want? I can spot even tiny issues very easily.
http://blog.clove.co.uk/2011/05/18/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-real-user-reviewpart-twogps/#more-6176
From XDA member NZtechfreak
Much the same as my personal tests of SGS2 but then again i had little problem with SGS1 this GPS is better .
jje
I know that this is in Italian, but you can just see the road test done with mytracks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_84H2gqWyfA
Let me know if you find this useful
GPS is similar to my GPS on my captivate BEFORE I flashed a modded ROM. Side by side with my Atrix it continually underperforns. It is slower to see satellites, sees fewer and has this awful power issue in that if I switch apps it switches off the GPS so has to reaquire and has a delay. I'm dissappointrd about it.
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GPS is similar to my GPS on my captivate BEFORE I flashed a modded ROM. Side by side with my Atrix it continually underperforns. It is slower to see satellites, sees fewer and has this awful power issue in that if I switch apps it switches off the GPS so has to reaquire and has a delay. I'm dissappointrd about it.
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Good to know! The gsmarena guys reported that the Atrix catches the sats quicker(<1min) - however it's not clear it A-gps was active or not. In case of SGS2 they tested AGPS OFF, and still got reasonable fix time and accuracy.
Hey all.
I did some searching but couldn't find if a resolution has occurred. Has anyone made a fix for the compass being off its axes? I use 3d compass. When I tilt right, the on-screen compass points up. Etc.
I know this was once discussed. Would exchanging it solve that issue?
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Hey all.
I did some searching but couldn't find if a resolution has occurred. Has anyone made a fix for the compass being off its axes? I use 3d compass. When I tilt right, the on-screen compass points up. Etc.
I know this was once discussed. Would exchanging it solve that issue?
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I believed this issue is with the developer of the software...
software that were made for phone should be updated for tablet & especially Honeycomb ... as the accelerometer/compass is reverse..etc
some appz can run on tablet properly... but it also need to support HC ( not just froyo/Gingerbread only )
there were some games that were like this ( opposite/upside down... ).... dev updated their software and it works fine in tablet
Oh that's great. Is there a good app to test the tablets compass?
It is strange that vendetta online wasn't an app that was playable due to the compass. Seems like that was all the hype for this tablet.
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Try gps status in the market! It's free, does good stuff!
GPS status works ok, but remember to calibrate the compass (wave it around in a figure 8) each time you try to use it. GPS essentials does NOT work, the compass is off by 90 degrees.
Rob
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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khaytsus said:
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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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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I would appreciate if anyone can help.
I cant stand TW, but running CM13/AOSP I have realized that GPS timeline tracking that I use for Google Maps, Flo & Waze is not as consistent as on stock or ported TouchWiz! I have just had a look at my google timeline the last week, skips in fixes both on the move and when at home or the office, with TW ROMs It would consistently have pinpoint accuracy, auto-drive gps recording was also on point.
I noticed in an app [TopNTP 1.1 by Zatta] If you preview the gps.conf script for Samsung devices, there is extra sensor data added - Could this be the difference?
Can anyone explain how I get this accurate GPS experience back? any method or gps config you would like to suggest would be appreciated
Have you seen the gps fix in development .Not used it myself as cannot stand non TW.
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JJEgan said:
Have you seen the gps fix in development .Not used it myself as cannot stand non TW.
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No I havent seen it, Is it in note 3 development forum? I have had a look across all forums and found little reliable info.
PS- A while ago you suggested I switch from twrp to cwm_philz; I now use philz and ROMs have been so much more stable, it didnt seem logical at first but now I know why people swear by using philztouch recovery.. thanks.