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Hi all,
I am trying to find out how widespread the GPS locking problems are with this model. I am talking about non-assisted GPS, which can be tested using the "GPS Test" application on the market.
So, how is the GPS on your phone performing using GPS Test? Please give some detailed information like lock time, number of sattelites, urban/countryside location, and if possible firmware version of your phone.
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My Spica cannot get a lock at all, will see up to 11 satellites but most of them with signal strength bars at zero. Firmware versions tested (all same result)
1.5 (XEJB2)
2.1 (XXJD1, XXJD4, XXJF2, XXJC3)
Same pb with my wife's spica. Samdroid version with FE7.
Can't lock withour assistance. What a pitty.
Go to your Settings -> Date & Time -> Uncheck Automatic and see if it helps
Or you can try this (need root)
http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/gps-speedup-1262/
http://forum.samdroid.net/f10/fasterfix-1747/ <-- same but easier
i can get a fix under 2 minutes if I stay still...moving, it can take an eternity
AfzalivE said:
i can get a fix under 2 minutes if I stay still...moving, it can take an eternity
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http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/gps-speedup-1262/ <-- if you're willing to root you can edit it to your location.
i just don't bother with that any more...I might do it again after a month without wiping any data
rooting is like breathing to me ... as it would be to most of the people here
Anyone found a solution yet?
My spica wont connect via gps either. It just keeps blinking and nothing happens...not even after 30min.
I've tried GPStest and it reports that 12 satellites are in view but non in use, and there is no bars everything is at 0...not picking any signal at all :S
I tried my friend's one too and he gets a signal imediatley and a lock after about 10-30seconds.
Any solution to this? Is it a software problem or hardware problem?
Zitko said:
Anyone found a solution yet?
My spica wont connect via gps either. It just keeps blinking and nothing happens...not even after 30min.
I've tried GPStest and it reports that 12 satellites are in view but non in use, and there is no bars everything is at 0...not picking any signal at all :S
I tried my friend's one too and he gets a signal imediatley and a lock after about 10-30seconds.
Any solution to this? Is it a software problem or hardware problem?
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I installed the alpha CyanogenMod 2.2 and GPS is working like a charm!
Problem was with the wrong libraries being used in many of the custom roms found at SamdroidMod. Devs found out about this issue and fixed it in this 2.2 release.
I'm running original firmwire which i got on the phone. (XXJE4)
I'm not willing to install alpha cyanogen of froyo yet...Is there really no other solution? I've had a chance to compare my spica to another one with original firmwire (JE4 too) ant that other spica worked while my gps had no lock. Also i had the chance to try one with samdroid on and it worked too.
Mine works from time to time. at the moment it works, earlier today it wouldn't get a lock no matter how long i waited.
First thing-delete /data/xtra.bin- this is data for agps which seems to cause gps locking problem. You can do it with RootExplorer/SUFBS or any file manager with root rights. Or use GPS Status and Reset agps data from setting. You can also try to swap libsec-ril.so, JF2 version works best for me. If you want I can provide update packages for libsec-ril.so
i have installed cyanogenmod 7.1 on mine, and can get a lock under 1min30s outside or under 3min in the bus near the window.
I have a rooted spica with android version: 2.2.2, baseband version: i570EXXJC1, kernel version:2.6.29 and Mod version:SamdroidMod-2.2.2-a9.
When I go to google maps app and click set location I always get an error saying: location temporary unavailable ! I checked the option on Settings->Location and security->Use wireless networks and use GPS satellites. And my phone is connected to the internet.
I just bought the phone last week, and its really embarrassing not getting this to work.
schermvlieger said:
I installed the alpha CyanogenMod 2.2 and GPS is working like a charm!
Problem was with the wrong libraries being used in many of the custom roms found at SamdroidMod. Devs found out about this issue and fixed it in this 2.2 release.
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thanks for the useful info, you saved my life by this post.
i thought my gps is wrong in my spica then it was just a bug in the cooked rom. cyanogen mod is cool and gps is working now perfectly.
thanks again!
With spicagenmod + hp/yonip kernel gps work very well.
After installing Gingerbread 2.3.5 | CyanogenMod 7 | SwiftDroid (v2.0 RC4)| Mur4ik rom, the GPS doesn't work... only some times works perfectly, and some times I need to restart the mobile several times.
Anyone has the same problem?
I tried with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989578
but it doesn't work properly.
Any idea?
rasputino said:
After installing Gingerbread 2.3.5 | CyanogenMod 7 | SwiftDroid (v2.0 RC4)| Mur4ik rom, the GPS doesn't work... only some times works perfectly, and some times I need to restart the mobile several times.
Anyone has the same problem?
I tried with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989578
but it doesn't work properly.
Any idea?
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007132
The GPS for the LG GT540 is only supported for UK and US. As I live in New Zealand, it doesn't work for me unless I use the mod.
If you do live in those regions, see if it is receiving enough signal for it to make an assumption of the location. Wi-fi or cellular data makes the location more accurate.
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007132
The GPS for the LG GT540 is only supported for UK and US. As I live in New Zealand, it doesn't work for me unless I use the mod.
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It works for me, I live in Indonesia. I have compare the coordinate result between GT540 gps and field gps which was Garmin GPSMap and the result is quite good. In the format of Degree-Minute-Seconds, they're only slight different in 'seconds unit'.
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jhonnyx1000 said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007132
The GPS for the LG GT540 is only supported for UK and US. As I live in New Zealand, it doesn't work for me unless I use the mod.
If you do live in those regions, see if it is receiving enough signal for it to make an assumption of the location. Wi-fi or cellular data makes the location more accurate.
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I'm not talking about Google Maps, after install RC4 version the GPS doesn't work well. Only some times, in other forums I read that is for the CM7 version, I tried a lot of fixes, but some programs like runtastic or Google Maps don't work properly.
I'm searching for a fast solution to fix the problem.
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I'm not talking about Google Maps, after install RC4 version the GPS doesn't work well. Only some times, in other forums I read that is for the CM7 version, I tried a lot of fixes, but some programs like runtastic or Google Maps don't work properly.
I'm searching for a fast solution to fix the problem.
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So does the installation of RC4 reduce the accuracy or does it fully disable your access to GPS?
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So does the installation of RC4 reduce the accuracy or does it fully disable your access to GPS?
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After a long time (1 day) with the mobile switched on the GPS doesn't work, with any app, google maps, gps status or runtastic, I wait for the GPS fix status but the GPS system doesn't detect any satellite. Only few times works properly.
When it doesn't work I need to make a long batch to make it work, switch GPS off, run "fasterboot", run "GPS fix", switch GPS on, reboot and try it again... after this process some times works, and some times not... so I need to repeat the process until it works and it's a desperate situation.
Any idea?
rasputino said:
After a long time (1 day) with the mobile switched on the GPS doesn't work, with any app, google maps, gps status or runtastic, I wait for the GPS fix status but the GPS system doesn't detect any satellite. Only few times works properly.
When it doesn't work I need to make a long batch to make it work, switch GPS off, run "fasterboot", run "GPS fix", switch GPS on, reboot and try it again... after this process some times works, and some times not... so I need to repeat the process until it works and it's a desperate situation.
Any idea?
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Do you have data assisted location on? Go to --> Settings --> Location and security and then check if 'Use wireless networks' is only on. GPS will work with that on but will be less accurate that the use of an actual GPS connection. Also try it with both 'Use wireless networks' and 'Use GPS satellites' (if not already) and then try it with only 'Use GPS satellites' (to see if it actually determines location from satellites.
My GPS module seems to be also [email protected]#d up :/
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jhonnyx1000 said:
Do you have data assisted location on? Go to --> Settings --> Location and security and then check if 'Use wireless networks' is only on. GPS will work with that on but will be less accurate that the use of an actual GPS connection. Also try it with both 'Use wireless networks' and 'Use GPS satellites' (if not already) and then try it with only 'Use GPS satellites' (to see if it actually determines location from satellites.
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I know what are you talking about... but the problem is when i'm running with runtastic software or walking with navigation the accuracy is horrible! I need that the GPS works properly, is one thing really necessary for my hobbies and job.
It doesn't work from the SwiftDroid with CM7. I read in other forums that the problem comes with CM7, but the fixes only works well with another brands of mobile phones. I'm thinking about to change to the [AOSP][v4.1] Android 2.3.5 or downgrade the Mur4ik version...
rasputino said:
I know what are you talking about... but the problem is when i'm running with runtastic software or walking with navigation the accuracy is horrible! I need that the GPS works properly, is one thing really necessary for my hobbies and job.
It doesn't work from the SwiftDroid with CM7. I read in other forums that the problem comes with CM7, but the fixes only works well with another brands of mobile phones. I'm thinking about to change to the [AOSP][v4.1] Android 2.3.5 or downgrade the Mur4ik version...
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I'm using the latest build of Swiftdroid and the accuracy is very good. The cause of this could be the location of the GPS and/or the current configuration.
jhonnyx1000 said:
I'm using the latest build of Swiftdroid and the accuracy is very good. The cause of this could be the location of the GPS and/or the current configuration.
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When do you use it? How often do you use it? Which programs?
Works for me right of the box, never had problem with it.
saber_tooth said:
Works for me right of the box, never had problem with it.
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When do you use it? How often do you use it? Which programs?
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When do you use it? How often do you use it? Which programs?
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I use it sometimes of the road or while walking. I use it about once a week, but the frequency can fluctuate. I use MapDroyd. It's free on the Android Market and you can use it offline with a downloadable map.
I haven't had any real problems with the GPS and 2.3.5 although it seems to get a bit jittery occasionally (sometimes jumping up to 3 miles away from the current location) and every now and the GPS seems to shut down and restart.
I use Sygic GPS Navigation but it also happens with Google Maps as well.
Do you have or had 'Use wireless network' on. It happens to mine too. It seems like the location of which it used a data connection on is first used and then the actual location by a GPS.
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jhonnyx1000 said:
Do you have or had 'Use wireless network' on. It happens to mine too. It seems like the location of which it used a data connection on is first used and then the actual location by a GPS.
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Problem is that I use it frequently, everyday to navigate or to make jogging and track it with runtastic, and most time works horrible... I read other guys hav same problem with CM7, but with other mobile brands, and their solutions don't work for our GT540
I just updated to Android 3.5.7 with CM7.1... I'll try it next week!
rasputino said:
I just updated to Android 3.5.7 with CM7.1... I'll try it next week!
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man of the future?
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Man_u said:
man of the future?
Sent from my GT540 using xda premium
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lol. Could be a super-secret version leaked from Google
Am I the only one with not working gps?
I tryed many ROM and many kernel but it is not working at all...
The phone locate me only via wi-fi/3g network but if i disable this option I can't get my current position..
it seems accurate but is not gps so i can not use navigator on car etc...
I was about asking in some dev 3d but I notice I can not write there
so...there is any way to fix it?
Actually I'm using NexusBeam v3 and franco's kernel 1212...
I saw on changelog the gps is fixed in v3 but it is not working... at least for me...
Mine does not work either. I've tried all the ns4g ICS roms .
Has anyone had this running on ICS i just cant get GPS to see it.
Yes, I'm running it on aurora 2.02. Some had problems in general with GPS location, and it can be fixed with GPS position fix app, like GPS Status & Toolbox from play store.
Also check the newest threads in development forum, you might find other useful suggestions.
Hey mate thanks sort of got it running can you explain how please?
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Check this forum page, if you searched the forum you probably found it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511544
Find the section with GPS FIXES and detailed instructions will be there. Hope that solves the GPS problem.
I have the same problem with other navigation apps from time to time. Inside the program drag down the status bar and disable and enable gps several times, this way it works for me.
You could flash the newest test version of Aurora (2.03), gps problems seem to be solved. See the development thread.
I can't confirm, as I haven't flashed yet the new version.
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I have the same problem with other navigation apps from time to time. Inside the program drag down the status bar and disable and enable gps several times, this way it works for me.
You could flash the newest test version of Aurora (2.03), gps problems seem to be solved. See the development thread.
I can't confirm, as I haven't flashed yet the new version.
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The newest build 2.04 still has NTPS server set to asia. Otherwise GPS works OK. If you get long time for GPS to connect, put the phone on some surface, because hands can block some signal reception.
Just flashed 2.04, looks good so far.
I just tried GPS in my room, agps data deleted and no data connection / wireless. Set the NTPS server to Germany with the app FasterGPS. Well, it took about 5 minutes to get a fix with 10 satellites but it works Tested with GPS Status, Osmand & Locus Pro
Hi all,
This is my issue:
I'm 2 hours connected to a wifi network, I leave home or work and my nexus 4 does reconnecting with mobile data.
I have read many posts about this, on any roms, but none gives a clear solution.
I had CM12 and Chroma. The same error. I'm back to Stock Rom [5.1] from Google Factory image [clean] and issue persists.
Can you help me please?
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Device: Nexus 4
ROM name: Android 5.1 Stock from clean install of factory image
ROM version and base: M9615A-CEFWMAZM-2.0.1701.06
Build number: LMY47O
kernel version and its settings: 3.4.0-franco.kernel [email protected] #217 [Default settings] With stock kernel the issue persist.
gruncho said:
Hi all,
This is my issue:
I'm 2 hours connected to a wifi network, I leave home or work and my nexus 4 does reconnecting with mobile data.
I have read many posts about this, on any roms, but none gives a clear solution.
I had CM12 and Chroma. The same error. I'm back to Stock Rom [5.1] from Google Factory image [clean] and issue persists.
Can you help me please?
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Device: Nexus 4
ROM name: Android 5.1 Stock from clean install of factory image
ROM version and base: M9615A-CEFWMAZM-2.0.1701.06
Build number: LMY47O
kernel version and its settings: 3.4.0-franco.kernel [email protected] #217 [Default settings] With stock kernel the issue persist.
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What radio are you running? I was seeing the same issue previously on Chroma, bur haven't seen it since updating to the 33/06 hybrid version.
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What radio are you running? I was seeing the same issue previously on Chroma, bur haven't seen it since updating to the 33/06 hybrid version.
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I'm in Stock radio now. The chroma version was 2015-04-10. I don't know wich radio version.
gruncho said:
I'm in Stock radio now. The chroma version was 2015-04-10. I don't know wich radio version.
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Hmmmm. I think it was with the 4-10 version that I had the issue, and it may have been resolved with the 4-14 version. I just installed the 4-17 version, but haven't checked if the issue returned. I would try upgrading Chroma, if that is what you are still running.
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Hmmmm. I think it was with the 4-10 version that I had the issue, and it may have been resolved with the 4-14 version. I just installed the 4-17 version, but haven't checked if the issue returned. I would try upgrading Chroma, if that is what you are still running.
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I'm going to reinstall all apps in my n4 for now with stock ROM. I installed all updates from 4.2.2 image factory with OTA's up to 5.1, to night I still with wifi connection, if tomorrow the issue persists, I will install chroma again.
I got this problem too. I was running chroma, Cm12 and now euphoria and problem is still here. Full wipe doesn't work. In addition to the problems with reconnection I have also huge problem with msm_hsic_host wakelock and I think both problems are related to each other. I'll try different kernels, maybe it will work.
tomekrk92 said:
I got this problem too. I was running chroma, Cm12 and now euphoria and problem is still here. Full wipe doesn't work. In addition to the problems with reconnection I have also huge problem with msm_hsic_host wakelock and I think both problems are related to each other. I'll try different kernels, maybe it will work.
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I installed stock kernel, and franco kernel. Same result.
My wife has Installed OTA yesterday and remains in wifi all night, today all works fine in her Nexus 4. In my Nexus 4 don't work.
Differences:
Wife: N4 8GB with simyo carrier
Me: N4 16GB with tuenti carrier
Any Ideas?
It seems that the problem occurs only when when you leave the WiFi area, and the phone loses its range. Its not switching connection. When you are connected to wifi and you try to turn it off manually (quick settings etc), it will switch to mobile data connection without problems.
tomekrk92 said:
It seems that the problem occurs only when when you leave the WiFi area, and the phone loses its range. Its not switching connection. When you are connected to wifi and you try to turn it off manually (quick settings etc), it will switch to mobile data connection without problems.
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is not it, when I spend three hours on wifi, manual transmission does not work. I put the SIM of another carrier works. Is an error with this SIM and this version of Android.
Hi gruncho,
I have exactly the same problem, also with a Nexus 4 from day 1 after installing 5.1. Mine has been installed OTA, having previously 5.0.1. My carrier is pepephone (now using Movistar) which I think is the same as tuenti, the one you have.
I reconnect without problems by changing between 2G / 3G or by selecting Airplane Mode On / Off.
If anyone knows a less manual solution or something I could try please tell.
Thanks a lot
Same issue here on stock 5.1, only reboot helps. Airplane mode, switching radio off, switching cellular data off and on doesn't help.
Can anyone provide some information how to fix this? Would be very grateful.
I flashed chroma rom 4-21. It is based on Android 5.1.1. The issue is solved on this version. I will use this rom until stock 5.1.1 launch.
Arthur Paendragon said:
Hi gruncho,
I have exactly the same problem, also with a Nexus 4 from day 1 after installing 5.1. Mine has been installed OTA, having previously 5.0.1. My carrier is pepephone (now using Movistar) which I think is the same as tuenti, the one you have.
I reconnect without problems by changing between 2G / 3G or by selecting Airplane Mode On / Off.
If anyone knows a less manual solution or something I could try please tell.
Thanks a lot
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czito said:
Same issue here on stock 5.1, only reboot helps. Airplane mode, switching radio off, switching cellular data off and on doesn't help.
Can anyone provide some information how to fix this? Would be very grateful.
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If you have the phone rooted, you can install Trigger and create a task that activate airplane mode and deactivate that in a few seconds when you leave any wifi network. I tried this, but in my case, with an android wear device, the watch disconnects every time I leave my home or job wifi.
Hi,
Keeping my fingers crossed for the problem to be solved for everyone in 5.1.1
I thought about creating a task in Tasker that activated airplane mode and deactivated it in a few seconds later after leaving a wifi, but my experience with Tasker is almost null.
I found an application which seems to be working for me. Its name is WifiFixerFree and what it does is trigger a mobile connection for a few seconds, while still connected to wifi.
You can configure the connection interval. I have it set for every 15 minutes and it doesn't seen to drain a lot of battery. By default it shows a lot of notifications, but you can disable all them in one of the configuration screens.
Cannot yet post external links, but the application is in Google Play so it is easy to find from that name.
I installed the application yesterday and the problem has not repeated itself.
Arthur Paendragon said:
Hi,
Keeping my fingers crossed for the problem to be solved for everyone in 5.1.1
I thought about creating a task in Tasker that activated airplane mode and deactivated it in a few seconds later after leaving a wifi, but my experience with Tasker is almost null.
I found an application which seems to be working for me. Its name is WifiFixerFree and what it does is trigger a mobile connection for a few seconds, while still connected to wifi.
You can configure the connection interval. I have it set for every 15 minutes and it doesn't seen to drain a lot of battery. By default it shows a lot of notifications, but you can disable all them in one of the configuration screens.
Cannot yet post external links, but the application is in Google Play so it is easy to find from that name.
I installed the application yesterday and the problem has not repeated itself.
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I flashed new chroma 4-25 and issue is here again...
I installed this app, but not works for me. I dont know if I do something bad.
Can you tell me about config this app?
gruncho said:
I flashed new chroma 4-25 and issue is here again...
I installed this app, but not works for me. I dont know if I do something bad.
Can you tell me about config this app?
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When you enter the app, check "Use auto reconnect" and set a trigger interval of N minutes (I wrote 15).
Press the button "Configure notifications" and uncheck the first option: "Show events in notification bar"
I just did that and since then (yesterday afternoon) I have had no more problems of losing the mobile data connection. During the last weekend and on Friday I had those problems every time I left home / work because the phone lost the wifi and so I lost the mobile data.
Arthur Paendragon said:
When you enter the app, check "Use auto reconnect" and set a trigger interval of N minutes (I wrote 15).
Press the button "Configure notifications" and uncheck the first option: "Show events in notification bar"
I just did that and since then (yesterday afternoon) I have had no more problems of losing the mobile data connection. During the last weekend and on Friday I had those problems every time I left home / work because the phone lost the wifi and so I lost the mobile data.
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Thanks so much, tomorrow I will try this.
Today after flashing the kernel that come with chroma rom again, seems works. :good::good::good:
Same issue here, but I came from a Nexus 4 5.0.1 with LTE enabled.
The problem ocurrs when changing to data after too many hours in Wi-Fi connection (turning Wi-Fi off or leaving the Wi-Fi area).
I installed OTA Android 5.1, then the problem started.
I tried to install stock Android 5.1 factory image (with full wipe), but the problem still persist.
I executed the nexus-4-lte-enabler-v2.12-2.13-UNINSTALLER.zip thinking it's a related issue, but the problem still persists.
Waiting for Android 5.1.1...
I have Pepephone (Movistar) and I'm still using the manual workaround of turning airplane mode on/off or switching some data network setting to regain data connection.
Can anyone provide some information how to fix this?
Thanks a lot.
urbo83 said:
Same issue here, but I came from a Nexus 4 5.0.1 with LTE enabled.
The problem ocurrs when changing to data after too many hours in Wi-Fi connection (turning Wi-Fi off or leaving the Wi-Fi area).
I installed OTA Android 5.1, then the problem started.
I tried to install stock Android 5.1 factory image (with full wipe), but the problem still persist.
I executed the nexus-4-lte-enabler-v2.12-2.13-UNINSTALLER.zip thinking it's a related issue, but the problem still persists.
Waiting for Android 5.1.1...
I have Pepephone (Movistar) and I'm still using the manual workaround of turning airplane mode on/off or switching some data network setting to regain data connection.
Can anyone provide some information how to fix this?
Thanks a lot.
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You can install Wifi fixer free from play store. This app has resolved the issue... Until google do something