My AT&T Note 3 started to have GPS problems (likely when switching from 3G/4G/LTE during drive)
While there seems to be no good fix for this issue, I've found that simply turning off GPS and on will restore GPS instantly.
So I thought I'd use Tasker to do this:
whenever "GPS Signal LOST" restart GPS.
Problem is I'm not sure if there is a function/variable to flag "GPS signal lost".
Can anyone advise?
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I use TomTom6 with my X1, and it did works fine before. Since a view days I didn't got any GPS-Signal at all. Is there anyone who can help?
Thanks for your help.
Regards, Richard
Simple things to try first:
1. Switch off/on
2. Download the latest QuickGPS file
3. Stand outside for several minutes with Tomtom running
Open up the GPS monitor in Tomtom and you should see the bars move up and down as it acquires satellites. If you see that, just be patient until the bars turn blue which means you have a lock. If you see no bars at all, and maybe a message saying 'No GPS', use the configure option to select the built-in receiver.
Had the same problem and even the new QuickGPS load did not work.
I installed the HTC GPS tool and searched for the Satelites with the "Clear Memory" option. Took a bit longer ~15 Min to get the fix, but now it works fine as well in TomTom
try to disable assisted gps
generally it don't work indoors really try outside
Has anybody noticed that if you use the gps status app before you use the google maps that the gps connect quicker for any app using gps such as maps, weather, where, etc... until phone reset.
When I run google maps first gps would just search for several minutes and sometimes wouldn't even find the location. So for anyone with gps issue probably try the gps status app from the market first.
I'm wondering if the gps status and google maps access the epic 4g gps differently... just a thought
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I did what you suggested and indeed the gps locked much faster on google maps when I used GPS status first.
three epics here. extensive GPS testing over weeks now.
what you are seeing is gps status forcing aGPS vs "use wireless location, whcih is not aGPS.
If your ephemeris is new or has been cleared (the Epics main problem is not clearing ephemeris) you get an aGPS lock in seconds on GPS/aGPS only application like GPS status. But on application that can use either location method, the non GPS Use wireless networks" or the GPS, it often tries to get a wireless tower location first.
I get the identical affect by turning off the tower based system by keeping "Use wireless networks" normally off. this gives me instant aGPS locks five to ten seconds in proper conditions at all ties with cold start enabled.
I'm having an issue with any application using the GPS in the new CM9 mod, it seems the GPS connects for a few minutes, but then it loses connection and searches for a GPS signal for a few minutes before it finds me again. This constantly happens even after a re-install, restart, etc. it does the same thing.
Wife and I recently applied the Nougat update that was pushed out. However, now both our phones have GPS issues. We use apps that require a GPS connection. Up until now, those apps worked from our home and our workplace. However, since the update, the apps keep giving us GPS errors.
I notice that Google Maps also can's show me where I'm actually at. Sometimes it works, but only for a few minutes. I downloaded GPS Status and Toolbox and it can't get a lock from my desk.
Is there any fixes out there that address the GPS signal strength, post Android 7.0?
Thank you!
Having no GPS problems on my Sprint S7
Under the Location settings I have "Locating Method" set to "High accuracy" and both "Wi-Fi scanning" and "Bluetooth scanning" disabled under "Improve accuracy"
Have you tried factory reset?
That seems to fix some of the various issues that people are having through the Nougat update.
I'll try turning those off and see how it goes.
No, didn't want to do a factory reset, if I didn't have to... Such a pain in the arse.
Thank you!
Any luck with this? The factory reset didn't work for me on my Sprint S7, I still have GPS issues and now I've lost app data to Runtastic and ToMarket GPS settings are the same as DankNuts.
Since the nougat update, It happens every time I use Runtastic (every other day). When it happens, I notice that Maps is also showing the wrong location (anywhere from where I'm at to a mile away). I've tried the app GPS Test (clearing and updating AGPS) and numerous phone restarts. At first those seemed to work. Now I try clearing the cache of apps that use GPS and that has worked long enough for my 90 minute run.
One thing that I just realized now, is that when I start Waze or navigation I don't seem to have the problem. I may need to test with a combination of those and Runtastic.
satellite problem
I installed gps statua software and it says 0/0 satellites. Gps essentials software says location provider cell.
For me it seems that the gps module would not somehow "turn on"
Edit: if i change in samsumg setting 'location method' to 'device only' gps essentials says location provider "unknown"
Sagula said:
I installed gps statua software and it says 0/0 satellites. Gps essentials software says location provider cell.
For me it seems that the gps module would not somehow "turn on"
Edit: if i change in samsumg setting 'location method' to 'device only' gps essentials says location provider "unknown"
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did you solve it? I think tomorrow I'll go to samsung assistance..
better gps solution
Goto settings; location; then top-right scanning, switch off wifi scanning and also bluetooth
Because there is a conflict with wifi and gps.
Help with several devices.
peter
Mine was defective, they replaced the motherboard entirely
My H990DS has started losing its GPS connection every few minutes, which makes Google Maps navigation quite tricky. Has anyone else had any problems with maintaining a GPS signal?
As odd as it sounds, if you have PowerSaver on, try GPS with PowerSaver shut off. I had that issue on the Samsung S6 with GPS and that oddly was the issue.
Thanks.
I now think its an aerial problem as wifi is also not available. Where do I find the aerial on this phone?