GPS problems with Nexus 4 and "external" `Navi-Apps? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi together,
I've the Nexus 4 with the newest stock rom (JWR66Y) and stock kernel (3.4.0-perf-gf43c3d9).
In Google Maps I don't have any problems with the gps connection, everything is working fine.
But in other Navi-Apps like TomTom or Navigon, sometimes the gps signal is "jumping" (like I'm in another position, or sometimes the signal is completely away for a short time).
Is this "normal" or could another kernel/rom help with this problem?
Best regards,
Shadow128

Noone has these failures?

Stock Rom with Franko kernel and no problem with Igo or Sygic navigators.
Maybe you should try these also.
Unleashed by my Nexus 4

OK, i'll test the franco kernel.
Thx for your help!

I've to push up this thread, because the problem is still there.
I tried several franco kernel, but problem is further existing.
I installed also fresh stock rom, but sometimes the signal is jumping for several minutes.
Then it is working for a few minutes, and then it jumps again.
On long street that is no problem, but in city it is not possible to navigate with it :-/

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[Q] GPS only works randomly?!

Hey guys,
I have discovered a strange behaving of the GPS on my Galaxy 3. I'm running the CM 7.2 alpha 8 with the G3Mod kernel (by Arakmar) + ICS Look (but I don't think that this theme is causing the problem). And I have a modded gps.conf, I can upload it, if it's needed.
My GPS works great, if it works. While chilling on a window bench it catches up to 10 satellites, and 6-7 with fix. But this only happens sometimes. About 4 of 5 times I try locating myself, no satellite is found, even after 5 minutes. But if one satellite is found (after restarting GPS and GPS-App: GPS Test or GPS-Status), it locates me very clear after 60-90 seconds.
I tried this maybe 15 times the last hours (weather is ok for GPS). I just got 3-4 fixes in the hole time. I rebooted after some tries and updated AGPS-Data a few times.
I wouldn't say, that this is a hardware problem because when it fixes, it fixes nearly perfect. :/
Does anybody else have this behavior with his/her Galaxy 3? Can anyone tell me, what's wrong, or/and how I can fix this?
Thx, and sorry for my bad english
DerpyDerp said:
Hey guys,
I have discovered a strange behaving of the GPS on my Galaxy 3. I'm running the CM 7.2 alpha 8 with the G3Mod kernel (by Arakmar) + ICS Look (but I don't think that this theme is causing the problem). And I have a modded gps.conf, I can upload it, if it's needed.
My GPS works great, if it works. While chilling on a window bench it catches up to 10 satellites, and 6-7 with fix. But this only happens sometimes. About 4 of 5 times I try locating myself, no satellite is found, even after 5 minutes. But if one satellite is found (after restarting GPS and GPS-App: GPS Test or GPS-Status), it locates me very clear after 60-90 seconds.
I tried this maybe 15 times the last hours (weather is ok for GPS). I just got 3-4 fixes in the hole time. I rebooted after some tries and updated AGPS-Data a few times.
I wouldn't say, that this is a hardware problem because when it fixes, it fixes nearly perfect. :/
Does anybody else have this behavior with his/her Galaxy 3? Can anyone tell me, what's wrong, or/and how I can fix this?
Thx, and sorry for my bad english
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Happened to me too, now I am back on Kyorarom.
DerpyDerp said:
Hey guys,
I have discovered a strange behaving of the GPS on my Galaxy 3. I'm running the CM 7.2 alpha 8 with the G3Mod kernel (by Arakmar) + ICS Look (but I don't think that this theme is causing the problem). And I have a modded gps.conf, I can upload it, if it's needed.
My GPS works great, if it works. While chilling on a window bench it catches up to 10 satellites, and 6-7 with fix. But this only happens sometimes. About 4 of 5 times I try locating myself, no satellite is found, even after 5 minutes. But if one satellite is found (after restarting GPS and GPS-App: GPS Test or GPS-Status), it locates me very clear after 60-90 seconds.
I tried this maybe 15 times the last hours (weather is ok for GPS). I just got 3-4 fixes in the hole time. I rebooted after some tries and updated AGPS-Data a few times.
I wouldn't say, that this is a hardware problem because when it fixes, it fixes nearly perfect. :/
Does anybody else have this behavior with his/her Galaxy 3? Can anyone tell me, what's wrong, or/and how I can fix this?
Thx, and sorry for my bad english
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Try to restart GPS/AGPS service and turn on/off the airplane mode.
Also it's helps to take off the battery for several seconds on some phones =)

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I have a Motorola XT-535 with ICS 4.0.4, and recently I did a factory reset, which ended in having basic android features in my phone (OS was fine, but there was no launcher, keyboard, Play store, etc.)...
I managed to install everything in my phone, and was glad to see that I had not any "spam" apps that were included in the chinese ICS update.
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I was on Illusion rom and tried PA 4.4.4 (4.45) for a change, but still the same. The GPS-fix also did not help. It's freaking me out.
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Hello guys,
What is your feedback on the Moto X GPS ? I have mine for about 7 month and it's total trash loosing the signal every 4/5 minute can't locate me, it just horrible, been the same with offical rom 5.1 and official 6.0.1.
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LcD59c said:
Hello guys,
What is your feedback on the Moto X GPS ? I have mine for about 7 month and it's total trash loosing the signal every 4/5 minute can't locate me, it just horrible, been the same with offical rom 5.1 and official 6.0.1.
And on every gps maps, google maps, waze, here map
How is your GPS working ? I'm wondering should I sent it back in warranty or completly change phone, please let me how your gps is working
Thx you
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