Nexus 7 gps questions. - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I understand that the nexus 7 has gps capabilities which can only be used if the maps are available offline. When playing with the "make map available option", I notice that you can only select an area so big. Is there anyway to select a larger area, or even better, make entire states available offline? I am planning on using the gps capability for road trips, and would like to get rid of my current old garmin. Also, does when using navigation, will I get traffic updates? I'm assuming not, but figured I'd ask anyways.
Thank you!
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I know they put a restriction on the size of the area you can save for offline. No bigger than a city probably. I'm not so sure about the traffic updates, but I think I heard about something either implemented or will be soon.
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GPS working good?

Hey guys. Really really love my new n7 its amazing.
Of course the moment I got it home I rooted it and installed a few roms! You just have to!
I'm currently on paranoid android 2.23 with no kernel change.
My issue is this: my GPS won't lock at all! Google maps with GPS enabled without wifi always returns location unavailable.
I'm almost 100% sure the nexus has GPS so what's the problem?
Anyone having this issue or any solutions?
Tia
-paul
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I'm on CM10 and my GPS works brilliantly. Even get a fix in seconds inside the house.
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I hope mine isn't defective!
Is wifi location turned off in your location settings?
Might try to reflsh cm10 maybe but pa uses same base...
Hmm... anyone using pa with GPS working?
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pauliebb said:
Hey guys. Really really love my new n7 its amazing.
Of course the moment I got it home I rooted it and installed a few roms! You just have to!
I'm currently on paranoid android 2.23 with no kernel change.
My issue is this: my GPS won't lock at all! Google maps with GPS enabled without wifi always returns location unavailable.
I'm almost 100% sure the nexus has GPS so what's the problem?
Anyone having this issue or any solutions?
Tia
-paul
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i had similiar issue last night on aokp, deleted maps and redownloaded and set back up and was beautyful,, only thing i can think of was from upgrading to 4.12 goodness,,steve
Have you tried faster fix from the play store?
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nexus7 has better gps than my gnex, we just deal with it,,lol
mongonexus said:
nexus7 has better gps than my gnex, we just deal with it,,lol
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I can second that, it runs perfectly. Try a clean install.
Try GPS Status from the market and go to tools and erase the location assistant data then download assistance. Also GPS Status also shows you if you are picking up satellites and just not getting a lock. If you get even one lock just be patient and you will get the other ones you need eventually.
Your first lock in awhile is going to take longer because the GPS logic assumes you have changed locations and does a cold start up.
Give it some help and go outside with at least a decent look at the sky keep it in one place.
I haven't had top do this in a long time but sometimes if I had toggled GPS from on to off I wouldn't get a lock but rebooting with GPS toggled on would fix it.
And a few times reflashing the same kernel would fix a flakey GPS
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ezas said:
Try GPS Status from the market and go to tools and erase the location assistant data then download assistance. Also GPS Status also shows you if you are picking up satellites and just not getting a lock. If you get even one lock just be patient and you will get the other ones you need eventually.
Your first lock in awhile is going to take longer because the GPS logic assumes you have changed locations and does a cold start up.
Give it some help and go outside with at least a decent look at the sky keep it in one place.
I haven't had top do this in a long time but sometimes if I had toggled GPS from on to off I wouldn't get a lock but rebooting with GPS toggled on would fix it.
And a few times reflashing the same kernel would fix a flakey GPS
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GPS status is pretty good app! Thank you for suggesting it.
GPS status showed 9 sat and 9 locks, but maps didn't work still.
I then did the reset and download and now maps locks me and shows location.
Thank you!
This might be a little off topic but what exactly does the assistant data do?
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3G Model?

Why there is no 3G model for this tablet, aside from the beautiful display 3G is a breaking point for me. I could use USB modem but it uses the same port used for charging so it won't be so practical. Any ideas if Google might or might not introduce a 3G model later as it did with the nexus 7?
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I think they will introduce a 3g modal. But for now just tether with your phone!:
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I agree. 3G + SDXC support would have made this tablet a market killer.
I don't want to pay for a separate sim card when I can tether to my s3 on a 3 unlimited data plan. Besides prob not taking mine out of the house much, when I get it.
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mzaza said:
Why there is no 3G model for this tablet, aside from the beautiful display 3G is a breaking point for me. I could use USB modem but it uses the same port used for charging so it won't be so practical. Any ideas if Google might or might not introduce a 3G model later as it did with the nexus 7?
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Buy a MIFI which gives you 3g without using the USB port at no more cost than waiting for the 3g version to arrive.
You will also get better reception with a MIFI for it is designed to do just that and you can place it in the best place to get a good signal and use the tablet where it is most comfortable.
If you own a laptop or other tablet then you can use the MIFI as a hotspot for those as well.
It also means your tablet can be used when your phone is not nearby to tether.
Gaugerer said:
Buy a MIFI which gives you 3g without using the USB port at no more cost than waiting for the 3g version to arrive.
You will also get better reception with a MIFI for it is designed to do just that and you can place it in the best place to get a good signal and use the tablet where it is most comfortable.
If you own a laptop or other tablet then you can use the MIFI as a hotspot for those as well.
It also means your tablet can be used when your phone is not nearby to tether.
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It's was considering a MiFi, but I really need something battery operated, what are the options here?
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alias_neo said:
It's was considering a MiFi, but I really need something battery operated, what are the options here?
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MIFI devices normally have batteries fitted and some have a display showing signal strength and the amount of data downloaded so you can keep an eye on cost.
Check out Amazon which have a good selection,
Gaugerer said:
MIFI devices normally have batteries fitted and some have a display showing signal strength and the amount of data downloaded so you can keep an eye on cost.
Check out Amazon which have a good selection,
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Thanks for the info, do you know what kind of battery life to expect on them? Would it cover a 3 hour train journey for example?
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alias_neo said:
Thanks for the info, do you know what kind of battery life to expect on them? Would it cover a 3 hour train journey for example?
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You should have no problem finding a MIFI with a battery that lasts -3-hours.

Please help

me understand how the GPS in the Nexus 10 works. I spoke to a Google tech and he said its not a true GPS but that it needs WiFi to work. If I'm near a WfFi hot spot I probably already know where I am. What's the point of having a GPS that needs WiFi?
I just don't get it
Relax and buy iPad3. Why bother with devices that are smarter than you?
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jodvova said:
Relax and buy iPad3. Why bother with devices that are smarter than you?
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Really helpful answer, I'm kinda wondering why you bothered though.....bored?
The point is so that apps that use your location can work I would presume. Similar to the Nexus 7. You can still use maps for example.
It's called Assisted GPS
Give this a read
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS
It may still work without the WiFi but will get a better positioning if the antenna is activated. I don't think it actually has to connect to a wifi network.
GPS should still work without wifi. It states on its specs that it comes with GPS not AGPS. So it comes with an internal GPS. Like Samsungs Note 10.1 it has GPS and it is able to work without wifi. Just make sure when using Google Navigation to input your destination prior to cutting wifi off so it has its route already in place. AGPS will be present when wifi is on. Its not a true GPS in ways that it won't get the route information like a regular GPS device would do but it will track you without problems. My Note 10.1 is accurate to 13 feet!
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[Q] Will my GPS work abroad??

I am going to Bangkok soon and was wondering if the GPS on my phone would work there?? Does anyone have any experience with this?
Also can anyone recommend a decent offline satnav which has thailand maps? Preferably free!
Thanks.
U r gps works any where in the world
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Yes, Ur GPS will work from any part of the world...
And there is an offline app...so u will have to download the map data for the country u want...Thailand is also there...
The app is called "Sygic: GPS Navigation", it is free for only 7 days... And then u wil have to purchase from.the play store...
If Ur trip is off less than 7 days then install it the day before u leave...and don't forget to download the map data....
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Yes it will work. I am just back from China and it was fine there :thumbup:
Cold but fine
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fredcorp6 said:
I am going to Bangkok soon and was wondering if the GPS on my phone would work there?? Does anyone have any experience with this?
Also can anyone recommend a decent offline satnav which has thailand maps? Preferably free!
Thanks.
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Yes GPS will work there. I'd recommend getting a Thai SIM card and staying connected with their cheap 3G rates. I paid abouy $30 US for 3 GB that lasted a month and never had to scrounge around for wifi passwords, which gets annoying. That way you can stay connected to the world, too, if so desired.

Note 4 GPS Accuracy

I'm not getting great gps accuracy with this phone. Usually between 16-30 feet. My other devices are accurate up to 3 feet. I'm wondering what everyone else is getting with this phone. Using GPS status from the play store.
I just tested. I'm getting 10-12 feet.
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gps signal drops
I noticed that when I am using a map program like Waze or google Maps, the gps signal gets lost more often than when I had the Note 3.
raiders13 said:
I noticed that when I am using a map program like Waze or google Maps, the gps signal gets lost more often than when I had the Note 3.
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I notice this as well. My old S3 was very accurate, whereas the Note4 seems to "jump" around.
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10 feet
deeznutz1977 said:
10 feet
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What app are you using for this?
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Temetka said:
What app are you using for this?
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That's GPS Test /GPS Test +(paid). Great app.
I've noticed this as well when playing the game ingress. I wonder if it's due to the steel frame? My Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S5 was spot on.
Hmm.
Never thought about that.
My GPS does seem to perform better now that I have FireKat ROM on my phone.
Re tested.
Rooted running Firekat ROM and using some tweaks from the lag thread. GPS assist is running in the background.
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I too tested it on FireKat and got the same results. 10 ft. Makes me think it can be enhanced by a software update. Maybe in a future patch.
atrohde said:
I'm not getting great gps accuracy with this phone. Usually between 16-30 feet. My other devices are accurate up to 3 feet. I'm wondering what everyone else is getting with this phone. Using GPS status from the play store.
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Depends on your location and how many satellites are in sight but ~3 meters/~9 feet is about as good as it's going to get with just GPS. Maybe if phone locks into some Glonass satellites it could do a bit better.
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I notice this as well. My old S3 was very accurate, whereas the Note4 seems to "jump" around.
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I made a change on the WiFi settings and my GPS signal improved. I put a check on "Always Allow Scanning." Because I remembered that I had taken it off to try another app and that was around the time that GPS stopped working correctly.
go to Settings>Wi-Fi>Advanced>Always Allow Scanning; Put a check on this option.
Google maps says GPS signal lost a lot with the note 4... doesn't seem very good at getting a location.
Definitely love the phone. Came from the s4. My first note. Thought I was the only one that noticed crappy GPS signal
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I notice my phone says searching for GPS in the drop down thing. Goes away in a few seconds but is annoying.
10' Lock almost Instantly. Fastest lock of any phone I ever owned. And keeps its lock perfectly.
Here's my VIDEO
My GPS works great on my phone.
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Even to the room I'm at. Best GPS I've had on a phone
raiders13 said:
I made a change on the WiFi settings and my GPS signal improved. I put a check on "Always Allow Scanning." Because I remembered that I had taken it off to try another app and that was around the time that GPS stopped working correctly.
go to Settings>Wi-Fi>Advanced>Always Allow Scanning; Put a check on this option.
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Won't that eat battery more?
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I checked the scanning off because when driving using the maps WiFi spots pop up and I can't see where I'm going. LoL
To all those who saying they don't have issues with the GPS they probably don't use it enough to see that.

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