Has anyone else noticed the maps app and the nav app not registering the gps signal? I checked the GPS with gps essentials and it works fine but the maps app and navigation don't get the signal. The gps icon shows locked on in the toolbar but says "waiting for location" in the nav app? This was working fine right before I did the 4.2 update..
Just updated along with 30 other app updates and don't have a problem with this.
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Works Fab here ,odd though the street view is newish but the satellite view is over 6 years old mmmmm
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davken1102 said:
Has anyone else noticed the maps app and the nav app not registering the gps signal? I checked the GPS with gps essentials and it works fine but the maps app and navigation don't get the signal. The gps icon shows locked on in the toolbar but says "waiting for location" in the nav app? This was working fine right before I did the 4.2 update..
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Yes is all over the place...
Navigator starts and has a GPS fix on my location in less than 10 seconds. Under 4.1.2, it just kept searching. Maps worked, Navigator didn't. Seems our problem was ass-backwards.
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All GPS apps working as should on the setup in my Sig. They also worked fine when I was on 4.2 Stock rooted and the stock kernel.
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I had this problem with the 4.1.2 update and a factory reset was finally needed to fix it.
My so nexus 7 32 GB has the same issue ? but my nexus 7 32 GB 3g works fine ? I will try a f/reset on hers when she gets home from work !
Not looking forward to it , she had it sents Nov 4th and I have to set it up the same way it is now
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sparksd said:
I had this problem with the 4.1.2 update and a factory reset was finally needed to fix it.
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That could be why mine now works. I when to 4.2 (from Trinity kernel), I went to stock 4.11.... Then to 4.2. Never thought that doing a clean install may have been what "cured" my problem. BTW...the only app that didn't work was Google Nav. Go figure.
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My maps works if I have the Wi-Fi location source enabled but I want the GPS as the source, so only that is enabled and maps just searches as does navigation but if I open gps essentials with only gps enabled it works fine and gets at last five satellite real quick. Then I switch right to maps with a gps lock already established and it acts like gps is non-existent.. boo 4.2! I used this navigation app a lot damn it
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My maps works if I have the Wi-Fi location source enabled but I want the GPS as the source, so only that is enabled and maps just searches as does navigation but if I open gps essentials with only gps enabled it works fine and gets at last five satellite real quick. Then I switch right to maps with a gps lock already established and it acts like gps is non-existent.. boo 4.2! I used this navigation app a lot damn it
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Exactly what I saw after the 4.1.2 updare. A hard reset was needed to fix it.
I wiped and installed the factory 4.2 image to fix it. Drastic, but effective.
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I am currently having this issue on the 4.2.1 update. Sygic seems to navigate fine, and my GPS toolbox says the same.. but navigation and maps totally fails (for a few seconds, maps placed me hundreds of feet off, but now it shows nothing..
I have the same issue on my GSM Galaxy Nexus with 4.2. Locus and others apps work just fine, but Google Maps and Navigation don't use gps. But at top bar, there is an icon show me that gps was fixed...
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This did the same thing to me also after the 4.1.2 update and 4.2.1. Tried to find a fix for it both times and never could. Had to do a hard reset both times.
4.2.1 broke GPS in offline GMaps
I updated my N7 OTA to 4.2.1 from unrooted 4.2 yesterday and just noticed that GPS no longer works in Google Maps offline. The GPS icon obtains a fix as well as GPS Test app confirms satellite fix. But in Maps, it goes from "waiting for location" to "...unavailable".
My N7 was previously rooted under 4.1.2 before I went to 4.2. I performed a factory reset under 4.2 and kept it unrooted. I can't confirm whether I tried to use GPS Maps offline after going to 4.2.
Between the shortened battery life under 4.2 and now the inability to use GPS offline, I'm seriously debating about reverting back to a clean 4.1.2 and start over.
Did the update yesterday and after reading this thread I downloaded a couple of GPS apps and tried Google Maps with wifi sources turned off. No problems finding signal and getting a lock quickly. Mind you, I have a stock OS, no root as I just bought my N7 on Saturday.
Miami_Son said:
Did the update yesterday and after reading this thread I downloaded a couple of GPS apps and tried Google Maps with wifi sources turned off. No problems finding signal and getting a lock quickly. Mind you, I have a stock OS, no root as I just bought my N7 on Saturday.
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Sadly, I am not rooted either, but right now, maps is hosed. Mind you, given that this is a WiFi tablet, it isn't huge ( I prefer 3rd party solutions more), but this is still something that shouldn't happen..
There's something in common you guys have, something to figure out... because GPS/Maps/Navigation etc is fine on my N7 on 4.2.. I haven't seen 4.2.1 yet.
edit: Just got 4.2.1, GPS is still fine. Holds sats, Google nav is happy, etc.
Re-enable Google apps access to location:
Settings -> Accounts -> Google -> Location Settings -> Let Google apps access your location
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I just upgraded to the 3.35.651.2 firmware, and while my Internet speeds have increased, I seem to have lost GPS capabilities.
I used to be able to get a lock immediately in Google Maps. Since the upgrade, when I enable the GPS in G. Maps, it reads "Initializing GPS" and then "Seeking GPS Satellites (0)" but it never gets a lock.I've tried it outdoors in many locations that i've used it in before.
With the 3.16.651 rom it would lock on almost immediately.
Any recommendations/ideas?
I resolved the issue. Must have been something happening with Google Maps. I went to Menu | Options | Reset Google Maps and when it restarted, it zoomed in on my location right away.
GPS
I am using New updated HTC rom and Satellite wont lock while moving it will lock when you stop. using iGuidance v4.0 and Google maps. (my software works fine with external Holux Gps). any one having same problem or may be my GPS chip has a problem ? (tired hard reset, change locations)
I found this on the http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153883&page=19 website
HKLM/Software/HTC/SUPLAGPS/GPSMode
Change to 4 (orginal value 2)
seems to have worked for me.
with internet I am now getting satellites indoor!
Thanks to Lecithin who posted it.
i just updated this. still waiting to find some results. keeping my fingers crossed.
btw im using the alltel rom so we will see if there is a diff
I was having the same issue. Installed quickGPS and it worked.
So I've had issues with my GPS not locking and constantly searching for a lock. I've always only managed to get about the most 4 sats but it would take forever to lock! When I had my Acer Iconia A500 I found this patch that immidietely fixed my locking issue and gained 11 sats which locked on within seconds! I have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 16gb Wifi GT-P7510 and I can confirm that this works on our Tab. (See attached images)
( I downloaded the GPS.config if curious as to which one worked for me)
Here is the linik to the OP:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1267899
Hope this works for you guys as it did for me Though it says For Iconia Users it does work for Galaxy tab as well.
Steps I did:
-Downloaded Gps.config only build
-Extracted all
-Went into extracted folder and under system/etc/ copy gps.config
-In etc folder, replaced current gps.config with the copied one and reboot.
-After reboot I turned on GPS and opened GPS Status app and watched the sats pop up and lock
Edit: I used GPS Status app in market to view sats
Never had any problem with GPS on my tab, even inside the house. Coming from a Samsung Captivate, I'd be very wary of any AGPS 'patch' or work arounds. Most of them are snake oils. They will sometimes work for you but none will last over a week.
If you have problems with GPS like you said, exchange for a different unit is the only fix for a Samsung product.
If you are having GPS problems I would probably return it. The GPS on my Tab is probably the best mobile device GPS I've ever had. I could be in my living room, and if I leave Google Maps open for a minute I get a lock with a 5 meter accuracy.
I just used Co-Pilot to navigate a trip from Louisiana to TX. GPS locked while I was still in the multi-story concrete car rental garage. It never missed a beat on the four hour trip. The GPS on the G-Tab performs better than my SGS2.
I'll try this out for a week and see how it goes. Yeah I heard that SGT had really fast gps lock but never saw that when I first tried navigation. Only now after trying out this patch I can see how quick it is. Hopefully it stays like this.I can always exchange it if it doesn't. I'm still within my 90 days. Or if a better tab comes along within that span would be nice to.
Im thinking about buying a GT for my wife, can the GPS be used offline if I download maps? Im thinking about the wifi version...
a1qwyx20 said:
Im thinking about buying a GT for my wife, can the GPS be used offline if I download maps? Im thinking about the wifi version...
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Maps will provide you with the directions. Navigation will not work if gps is offline. Maps will work fine offline. It will still give you the detailed list/maps like in navigation just not the turn by turn.
my gps only works on my stock TW rooted nandroid... if i flash any other ROM to my gtab the gps wont lock... so strange...
a1qwyx20 said:
Im thinking about buying a GT for my wife, can the GPS be used offline if I download maps? Im thinking about the wifi version...
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Get Co-Pilot. The maps reside locally and it's not dependent on a wireless connection for navigation. You can also cache routes through Google Maps but it's not a perfect solution and you need to connect again to make any major changes to your route.
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my gps only works on my stock TW rooted nandroid... if i flash any other ROM to my gtab the gps wont lock... so strange...
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I've had issues with locks even when it wasn't rooted. But since I did this patch I've had zero issues. I can easily get 11 sats to lock on vs standerd 4 sats. This patch is better then the original imho.
thanks
good app
Whenever I start Google Navigation, either from maps or on it's own, I keep getting the message 'waiting for location' and 'searching for gps', even though my gps is locked. I have tried clearing map data and cache then starting again, but am still getting the same problem.
I have no problems using Google maps and getting a gps lock.
My nexus 7 has just been updated to v4.1.2 and is rooted and unlocked with no custom recovery installed. Everything is still on stock too.
Can anyone help?
Thankyou.
Would it be because I am rooted?
I have been googling with no success
Rooting is not the problem as I have used it and gotten it to work. Since the N7 has no data connection and probably no wifi connection while you're out you would need to have the map area cached.
Groid said:
Rooting is not the problem as I have used it and gotten it to work. Since the N7 has no data connection and probably no wifi connection while you're out you would need to have the map area cached.
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I've only tried to use it indoors with my wifi (my gps locks on indoors fine). I can't get past the 'waiting for location' message. I'm sure it worked fine before I rooted and unlocked it using wug.
Are you on 4.1.2? Just wondering if that's causing the problem.
Everything else works fine.
How weird!! Google Earth wouldn't find my location either so I re-booted my Nexus (yet again) and now Navigation has started working along with Google Earth!
I had already re-booted my nexus several times before, but nothing changed, so I don't know what happened this time to make things work properly?
Peace has been restored.... for now!
simacca said:
How weird!! Google Earth wouldn't find my location either so I re-booted my Nexus (yet again) and now Navigation has started working along with Google Earth!
I had already re-booted my nexus several times before, but nothing changed, so I don't know what happened this time to make things work properly?
Peace has been restored.... for now!
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I always reboot twice after any flash
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I am having the same problem but I am not rooted and rebooting doesn't help. With GPS on (confirmed with GPS Test), if I do not have WiFi available I cannot get location info in Maps (but I can in CoPilot). I have tried rebooting several times.
Link to my original problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934003
I hardly ever use Maps but today I tried and it would never get a GPS lock. Mapquest worked great so I know the GPS on the phone is working. I do not have Network Locations turned on but it should still work. I have not frozen any Google Apps but plenty of others. I have xposed and wanam, xprivacy installed but have not restricted Maps. Any ideas?
Thanks
Update: I guess there is no choice but allow Maps to use WIFI and Network Locations. It will not use GPS locations without using the other as well. I had always turned it off before to save battery and it worked fine as I recall so it's either a version change or I am mistaken. So accept battery drain or don't use Maps.
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Hi All,
As per the title, my GPS is not working when using navigation mode in Google Maps or Waze. It always says searching for GPS. Waze cannot lock onto a GPS signal either.
I'm using a stock Nexus 6P with the latest patch. My sister using a stock Nexus 6 is also having the same issues.
Doing a quick search on twitter has also found other users having the same issues on a number of different devices so i think a recent update of some sort may have killed it.
https://twitter.com/search?q=searching for gps&src=typd
I've tried a factory reset etc.
same issue here, when I tried to revert back to 6.01 it's still failing
Same here in Pokemon-go.