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GPS Issues still...

When I made the switch to android one of the things I was most excited for was google maps and free turn-by-turn. I have tried everything to make this happen on my Fascinate. I upgraded to 2.2 and even tried the GPS Aids app. So my question to you guys is will the GPS ever work properly on this device or is there any other tricks I can try?
Thanks!

Did you update the radio?
My gps work great. Even the voice is much better.
SC 2.4
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heric1 said:
When I made the switch to android one of the things I was most excited for was google maps and free turn-by-turn. I have tried everything to make this happen on my Fascinate. I upgraded to 2.2 and even tried the GPS Aids app. So my question to you guys is will the GPS ever work properly on this device or is there any other tricks I can try?
Thanks!
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Uh. What issues are you even having? Although I do have some minor issues also. It connects perfect but every few minutes it drop GPS signal for about a minute and then picks it back upnot sure when this happened or how long or what version it started on as I barely ever use it.

dalrym05 said:
Uh. What issues are you even having? Although I do have some minor issues also. It connects perfect but every few minutes it drop GPS signal for about a minute and then picks it back upnot sure when this happened or how long or what version it started on as I barely ever use it.
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I can never get a lock on my location, even after letting it sit for several minutes. It is always in the right area but off with a massive blue circle.

heric1 said:
When I made the switch to android one of the things I was most excited for was google maps and free turn-by-turn. I have tried everything to make this happen on my Fascinate. I upgraded to 2.2 and even tried the GPS Aids app. So my question to you guys is will the GPS ever work properly on this device or is there any other tricks I can try?
Thanks!
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Did you go into setting>>loc&security and make sure both vzw and google location services box's are checked?
I did this and my GPS finds me immediately now (runninig froyo 2.2, sc 2.6 w/voodoo)

chargerfn909 said:
Did you go into setting>>loc&security and make sure both vzw and google location services box's are checked?
I did this and my GPS finds me immediately now (runninig froyo 2.2, sc 2.6 w/voodoo)
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He's got at least VZW location services on due to the massive blue circle, which uses cellular triangulation. Wifi can get you a smaller circle, but doesn't work as well as GPS.
My phone has been totally unable to get a GPS lock for quite a while (since upgrading to EB01 based roms, but even on DI01 and DJ05 it was incredibly pathetic), even with updating the A-GPS data and having VZW & Google location services on.

I have tried all suggested issues. Do you think it is a hardware issue with my phone and I should trade it in or am I still missing something?

Sounds like you might have bad hardware. Since EB01 I just recently realized I didn't even need to have vzw or google locations checked. I get a lock just using stand alone service. 8/11 birdies locked in 18sec with an error of 13ft inside my house with GPS Status. And that was after a full wipe and rom flash.
good day.

Since EB01 happened I've had a near instant lock every single time.

I had the exact same prob. My gps problems have been completely intermittent, sometimes it would lock on and other times it would not. No matter what rom or radio I flash. But this is what seems to work pretty well.
1. Don't use the gps toggle button on the pulldown. Use the settings.
2. Use google maps v4.7 and don't let it update.
Hope this helps...
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I've been using the option from the pull down menu with mixed results.
I've started going into the location & security and enabling/disabling gps from their with much much better results.
Thanks for that tip .

With SC 2.4 ROM GPS was working GREAT!!
I updated to SC 2.6 and I cannot get a lock at all.
With Wi-Fi on the best i can do is get my location and the directions. I can only guess that maybe the clock was changed / tweeked in the later versions.
When I get time I will be rolling back to SC 2.4 ROM.

I have determined it is not a hardware issue as someone else in my area is experiencing the same issues. I updated to EB01 and super clean 2.6. My lock is about 50% now. Either the service is great and locks right on or doesn't at all with the massive blue haze. Someone suggested going back to super clean 2.4?
Once again thanks for all the help guys!

cableguy1 said:
1. Don't use the gps toggle button on the pulldown. Use the settings.
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this is the key. and one of the main reasons I went back to DL09 on my phone until the next build comes out.
if you turn it on in settings-->location&security it will work, and then you can turn it off/on via the notification bar for a while, until you reboot your phone...

Is it google navigation having the issue?
I continue to play around with this issue, and am noticing people talking about still being able to be picked up through GPS tools, but not get locked elsewhere. I am assuming that, like me, they are referring to google navigator giving the message "Searching for GPS". Oddly enough, Google latitude is accurately showing my location even when google navigator is telling me it is "Searching for GPS" and drops my turn by turn instructions. I saw one post from cableguy1 to use google maps 4.7 and disable updates, which I would be interested in trying. Anyone know where I can get v4.7?
*Never mind. Didn't pay attention to the fact that my Wifi was on, and the location was a couple houses off. It simply looked precise in comparison to the big blue circle I'd seen while driving. Sorry for the misinformation.*

SC2.4 doesn't have any locking issues for my wife. Good to go there, but not sure if we're just lucky.

2.4 working well
After finding a couple other threads addressing GPS issues, I've noticed people with sc2.4 to have the least problems. Flashed the AIO Odin version, and have had an instant lock so far all morning. Very nice to have google navigaion back

Google Maps GPS issues

GPS used to work great with Google Maps on this phone but the most recent several updates have messed it up and it will only approximate my location based on the tower (it has a blue circle instead of my actual location).
I thought I was going crazy, but then I realized that a lot of other people are having similar issues based on feedback comments left on the Google Maps App in the Play store.
Rolling back the update to the original version fixes this issue. I've tried reinstalling the new version several times which has not fixed it. (BTW, I know the GPS is working fine because Bing Maps locks on instantly).
Please let me know if anyone else has this issue and how to fix it if there is a fix.
Thanks.

UTZorro said:
GPS used to work great with Google Maps on this phone but the most recent several updates have messed it up and it will only approximate my location based on the tower (it has a blue circle instead of my actual location).
I thought I was going crazy, but then I realized that a lot of other people are having similar issues based on feedback comments left on the Google Maps App in the Play store.
Rolling back the update to the original version fixes this issue. I've tried reinstalling the new version several times which has not fixed it. (BTW, I know the GPS is working fine because Bing Maps locks on instantly).
Please let me know if anyone else has this issue and how to fix it if there is a fix.
Thanks.
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Have you tried going into settings and disabling "use network to locate" and only enabling "use gps"?
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Obartuckc said:
Have you tried going into settings and disabling "use network to locate" and only enabling "use gps"?
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Tried that...it just made it unable to locate me completely

UTZorro said:
Tried that...it just made it unable to locate me completely
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Same problem here, using 4.5.141. Maybe ICS will fix it as most reports are from gingerbread users. Not much of a problem for me as navigation is not available in my country.

I find that going into google navigation first, wait for gps lock (should be pretty fast this way instead of waiting couple of minutes in google maps) then tap on the upper left hand corner and select google maps works wayyyy better.

Had this too, or something like it. My GPS would never lock and my location would just be a giant blue circle. Turns out I was on an old radio (something .30), so I flashed the newest for AT&T (N_01.77.37P). Now my GPS works great and gets street level location in about 10 seconds.

I have that radio already version on the stock 2.3.6 moto rom

Same problem here. No gps position in google maps anymore. Other gps apps work fine.
Since the first gingerbread version, the atrix returns the gps accuracy always with a 0 when is has a gpx fix. Normally it should give a value greater than zero. You can easily check this with a gps test app. only with wifi or cellular position it return a correct value.
public float getAccuracy ()
I think that now google maps compares the accuracy values and ignores location providers with 0 accuracy, because they are supposed to be invalid.
My own app has no problem with gps on an atrix, because I do not compare both values, I switch only if gps fix is lost or returned.
Let's hope that Moto will fix gps provider accuracy in ics.

Nexus 4 GPS problem

I just got my nexus 4 2 days ago and everything's great. Its running on all stock and havent really installed anything other than a few games and a launcher.
This morning i tried using the google maps app and Updated it to the latest version. The problem is it cannot lock on my location. I tried rebooting and on/ff all the location settings that i know of. Also installed gps stat app and it says that there are satellites available in my area.
The gps icon at the top left corner of the screen DOES NOT blink. And When i pull down the notication bar all i can see is "searching for gps"
Is my n4 defective?
PS. Im sorry if there are similar threads like this. I cant seem to find them.

Poiuytrewqasdfghjkl said:
I just got my nexus 4 2 days ago and everything's great. Its running on all stock and havent really installed anything other than a few games and a launcher.
This morning i tried using the google maps app and Updated it to the latest version. The problem is it cannot lock on my location. I tried rebooting and on/ff all the location settings that i know of. Also installed gps stat app and it says that there are satellites available in my area.
The gps icon at the top left corner of the screen DOES NOT blink. And When i pull down the notication bar all i can see is "searching for gps"
Is my n4 defective?
PS. Im sorry if there are similar threads like this. I cant seem to find them.
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If you haven't installed a 3rd party kernel, then I would say to first clear all the data in the app first. Reboot and try opening the gps. Are you opening the navi from the app or from maps?
If clearing the data doesn't work, try uninstalling the update. If that doesn't work try uninstalling the app and reinstalling maps.

Do not worry bout not getting a gps fixed. My first GPS fixed was achieved bout 10-20min and its a AGPS fixed, it was only after 2weeks of normal usage that my Nexus 4 finally can get a cold GPS fixed. I just go along with my daily chores like navigation and jogging app and wah la 2 weeks later my agps switch to gps fixed.BTW i'm in Singapore

Thanks for the replies. Its working now. I think turning the phone off for a minute fixed the issue. Gps locks within 10 seconds now.

Found the problem i had on my Nexus 4
Yahoo weather app caused my gps to lazy mode.. After installing this app GPS didn't come on when I open a relevant app (i.e maps) until I turn the gps off and on again each time. Uninstalling fixed it for me.

shpits said:
Yahoo weather app caused my gps to lazy mode.. After installing this app GPS didn't come on when I open a relevant app (i.e maps) until I turn the gps off and on again each time. Uninstalling fixed it for me.
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WOW- saved me!, almost re installed the stock ROM from scratch:good:

nirco68 said:
WOW- saved me!, almost re installed the stock ROM from scratch:good:
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I did it...And then I found your posts
Bad timing...

Yahoo Weather App is the culprit
shpits said:
Yahoo weather app caused my gps to lazy mode.. After installing this app GPS didn't come on when I open a relevant app (i.e maps) until I turn the gps off and on again each time. Uninstalling fixed it for me.
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So true...Uninstalling Yahoo fixes it in a flash.

Uninstall Yahoo Weather!!
shpits said:
Yahoo weather app caused my gps to lazy mode.. After installing this app GPS didn't come on when I open a relevant app (i.e maps) until I turn the gps off and on again each time. Uninstalling fixed it for me.
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And me...thank-you....I was about to return my N4 (would have been for the 3rd time btw - previous issues not related to GPS however...Device would shut down on its own, SIM cards not recognized). Anyhow...I appreciate your post...even though its been some time ago, it may yet help another. Thanks!

Ketchuppp app could cause this too
Since this post comes up as one of the first in Google I thought I would add this here for future visitors. I have had Yahoo Weather installed for some time without issue so I did a slow process of elimination and found that now the Ketchuppp app was causing my GPS to not turn on automatically. I assume this will be fixed in the future, since it seems to affect recently updated/launched apps that access the GPS.

GPS issue.... Won't hold lock

Has anyone else been experiencing GPS not holding lock or not locking at all? There are tons of people having the problem in the Google groups.... Surprising to not see more about it here..... Let's get the word out if you do.... Mine will not keep a lock no matter what.... Many resets and other nonsense.... It will sometimes lock but loose it on the move or just drop the lock without moving....
Here are some of the fixes that have been tried / tested:
resetting back to stock
removing google services
downgrading maps
changing settings for WIFI
user data wipe
clear cache
Some of those may temporarily fix it, but any sort of long term use the issue always comes back.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/mobile/prfUDZA7M2s[1-25-false]
http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-G...oblems_id46225
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/new-nex...ms-09-08-2013/
http://www.slashgear.com/nexus-7-tab...lems-09293337/
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-575...by-gps-glitch/
^ the google group where it's been reported by hundreds of people.
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Read about this somewhere on here. Can't figure out how to search a specific forum on this app though so I can't find it.
I think the guy fixed his problem but I don't remember how. Sorry
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yeah, there are been several people that "claim" to have fixed it but... it's not really fixed. there have been many different "solutions" thrown around over in the groups but, again none of them worked long term. it might work for a little while, but not for very long. anyone that has a N7 i suggest you test it out.... Try bringing up maps, cache the offline map and try to use the GPS to navigate somewhere.... It will drop off everytime.
Google is going to have to release a patch, that is going to be the only fix!!
Some of the fixes that have been tried are:
resetting back to stock
removing google services
downgrading maps
changing settings for WIFI
user data wipe
clear cache
Some of those may temporarily fix it, but any sort of long term use the issue always comes back.

so... what's the deal here. I don't see how more people aren't having this problem with the responses on the google site. have people been successful using it? or do u not use it at all anyway? or is it because you have a ROM that it works on? please let me know.

My temporary solution (as suggested by others) is to ONLY allow 1 app which may access GPS.
So I disabled Earth, Maps, GPS Tester (some widgets may use GPS too) ... only leave Sygic navigator. I've navigated a few long drives without issue. Re-enable those apps will bring back troubles.
This works with different ROMs, so it's not a ROM problem.
Hopefully Google will have a fix soon.

yeah, that only seems to work for a short period of time too! thanks though!

well, at least it's out in the open now and it will force googles hand!
http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Google-Nexus-7-having-GPS-problems_id46225
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/new-nexus-7-suffering-from-gps-problems-09-08-2013/
http://www.slashgear.com/nexus-7-tablet-owners-reporting-gps-problems-09293337/
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57597753-94/new-nexus-7-plagued-by-gps-glitch/

I haven't touched Google services, just simply disabled (GPS-accessing) apps such as Maps, Earth, GPS Tester.
I only left one app (Sygic) on my Tab. The last few days, I've had no issue with GPS navigation. Everytime I've tried,
I got GPS locks within a few seconds. I've done a few drives (mostly under 1-hr) and everything is normal and accurate.
I've not seen it fail yet.

It isn't 'failing' at start, necessarily. It won't keep lock after stopping and starting.
Can you enter address. navigate to the address. Stop and them do it again?

AnarchoXen said:
It isn't 'failing' at start, necessarily. It won't keep lock after stopping and starting.
Can you enter address. navigate to the address. Stop and them do it again?
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Like going to work ... going to lunch .. going home .. I fired up the app fresh (I clear recent apps often)
haha.. I had quite a few struggles since day one, so I know how to make it fail.
I can start-close/stop-restart Sygic multiple times without failing. But if I re-enable those (GPS) apps and
switch between them ---> GPS no-longer works.

I have never had a issue using Osmand GPS yesterday. Locked on quickly each time after device was put to sleep about 5 times in a moving car ( i was the passenger at the time).

joined the forum to say i'm having the same issue with GPS (and possibly compass). looks like google is aware so that is at least good.
bought the tablet to use in an in-dash car install. loved it until yesterday and today when i started doing more in car function testing. wanted to test the google maps app out out while driving but the compass oriented me cocked in the wrong direction and spun around like a dradle before gps lost me completely. for a bit i thought omg, maybe it's so cheap because they got rid of the GPS chip.
i have to say i hate the google maps application right now too. the old google navigation app was incredible for "chase view" which gave you. the new google maps app is supposed to integrate the nav feature but you must be on a specified route. it's terrible, going to search for the old APK.

momostallion said:
i have to say i hate the google maps application right now too. the old google navigation app was incredible for "chase view" which gave you. the new google maps app is supposed to integrate the nav feature but you must be on a specified route. it's terrible, going to search for the old APK.
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If you like the 3d view, tried Waze?

khaytsus said:
If you like the 3d view, tried Waze?
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thanks! just downloaded and will try it out (once this gps issue gets fixed).

Suggestion to try by others.
"Go into settings, all apps, locate ‘network location’, clear cache, clear data, reboot and try using GPS again. Seen this behavior on another device where it didn’t like the backed up app data restored from the previous device."

NONE of the "fixes" are permanent. As soon as you start moving it loses your location, even if it hold it for an hour.... IT WILL eventually drop out again. All these "fixes" are a waste of time, i have done every single one posted in all teh forums they have talked about N7s. and it ALWAYS goes back to not working again.
it's just frustrating to have a brand new device that doesn't work properly, and then on top of it to do all these silly fixes and research for none of them to work either. bout to take it back and say forget it.

ogeretla said:
NONE of the "fixes" are permanent. As soon as you start moving it loses your location, even if it hold it for an hour.... IT WILL eventually drop out again. All these "fixes" are a waste of time, i have done every single one posted in all teh forums they have talked about N7s. and it ALWAYS goes back to not working again.
it's just frustrating to have a brand new device that doesn't work properly, and then on top of it to do all these silly fixes and research for none of them to work either. bout to take it back and say forget it.
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In the official forum of Google, they are one person that use cyanogen whiteout problems.
Appears that there is a software problem.
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Useless!!!! I was out on the bike all day and this thing acted up all day. At one point it got stuck on the x after rebooting for no reason. I ended up using my SGSIII as a GPS. I guess I need an BT GPS. I know people say hey mine is working but I just can't believe it really is. Or mine sucks.
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Has Google commented at all?
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malikadnanm said:
Has Google commented at all?
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Last I looked into it, they said they were looking into it.

GPS Issues Nexus 6p Android 6.0.1

Hello people!,
i need support regarding GPS fix and lock issues of my Nexus 6p. it is on latest build MHC19Q. it takes more then 25 seconds outdoors to first lock to satellites. and when i start moving on car or walk, it could not keep the lock, it starts finding satellites again and again. it was fine on any of 6.0.0 build. i tried to dig out the problem and here are my findings;
i did the factory resent through recovery. (it is not rooted)
i only installed the GPS Status app & GPS TEST app. All google apps were allowed to update. Problem remained.
I reset the fone again. Again only installed GPS Status & GPS Test app. Didn't allow google apps to update to their latest versions. My GPS is working fine. passed all the tests in flying colors. So is it google apps which is bugging the GPS? what can be done to resolve this issue.
The cell is not rooted and on stock Rom.
Thanks A Lot for all the Help

alidogar said:
Hello people!,
i need support regarding GPS fix and lock issues of my Nexus 6p. it is on latest build MHC19Q. it takes more then 25 seconds outdoors to first lock to satellites. and when i start moving on car or walk, it could not keep the lock, it starts finding satellites again and again. it was fine on any of 6.0.0 build. i tried to dig out the problem and here are my findings;
i did the factory resent through recovery. (it is not rooted)
i only installed the GPS Status app & GPS TEST app. All google apps were allowed to update. Problem remained.
I reset the fone again. Again only installed GPS Status & GPS Test app. Didn't allow google apps to update to their latest versions. My GPS is working fine. passed all the tests in flying colors. So is it google apps which is bugging the GPS? what can be done to resolve this issue.
The cell is not rooted and on stock Rom.
Thanks A Lot for all the Help
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wow... no answers,
well i have an update. i found out that gps only bugs me when i am on 3G network, in any perticular area. if i move out of that area, in any other towers range it starts working. it works fine on 2G though. if i toggle between 2G & 3G some times GPS starts working fine in that perticular area as well. I am still experimenting.

alidogar said:
wow... no answers,
well i have an update. i found out that gps only bugs me when i am on 3G network, in any perticular area. if i move out of that area, in any other towers range it starts working. it works fine on 2G though. if i toggle between 2G & 3G some times GPS starts working fine in that perticular area as well. I am still experimenting.
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Sounds similar or the same as my issue. My GPS can't keep up while I'm driving, will just get stuck in one location for 5-10 minutes at a time, if I hold it out the window it suddenly locks again in just a couple seconds.

mdmogren said:
Sounds similar or the same as my issue. My GPS can't keep up while I'm driving, will just get stuck in one location for 5-10 minutes at a time, if I hold it out the window it suddenly locks again in just a couple seconds.
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found one more thing, if my GPS is buggy or laggy, turning of the 3G Data will suddenly make GPS to work smoothly. Locks in less then 3 seconds while driving, Locks in Less then 2 seconds while out doors. But if i turn on the Data, GPS again stops working, lock will take almost 20-30 seconds and if i start moving, phone will lost the lock many times. But no problems at all if the 3G Data is Off. I use a app "GMD Full Screen Immersive Mode" i think this app bugs Google Map, maybe it Bugs GPS as well. i have uninstalled it and keep on searching for this behaviour

Gps.conf
You need to replace /system/etc/gps.conf by a valid configuration. Just search in Google by "Google gps.conf" (without quotes). You will need root.
Reason is that Google delivers Android with an invalid gps.conf file, for Nexus and other devices.
For best performance enter the nearest ntp servers, search Google for ntp server list.

Simioni said:
You need to replace /system/etc/gps.conf by a valid configuration. Just search in Google by "Google gps.conf" (without quotes). You will need root.
Reason is Google delivery Nexus and all another pure or next to pure Android versions with an invalid gps.conf file.
For best performance enter the nearest ntp servers, search Google for ntp server list.
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Will modifying gps.conf break systemless root?

dratsablive said:
Will modifying gps.conf break systemless root?
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No, gps.conf is just a text file. You can modify or replace without break root or affect system stability. It's just gps configuration.

Simioni said:
No, gps.conf is just a text file. You can modify or replace without break root or affect system stability. It's just gps configuration.
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Cool thanks!

Hi. Any update on the gps issue. It seems like my gps sensor is normal but still loosing gps signal when driving. I'm on stock with the latest patches.

GPS is working fine now after latest 7.0 build. I don't have signal issues any more
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alidogar said:
GPS is working fine now after latest 7.0 build. I don't have signal issues any more
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You mean the android N? I'm downloading it and will try it asap. Couldn't stand loosing gps signal every time I'm on the move

Yup. Android N. Early builds I was having all kinds of problems including GPS but with the latest build NPD90G everything seams to be working perfectly
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Hey, just to update if there's any user still having issues, I tried android N, gps getting better but still it is not good enough. I then went to Huawei, get it checked and they confirm it is hardware issue. They replaced the phone and so far no issue

masuri said:
Hey, just to update if there's any user still having issues, I tried android N, gps getting better but still it is not good enough. I then went to Huawei, get it checked and they confirm it is hardware issue. They replaced the phone and so far no issue
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You can also install an app to inject Agps data periodically. I use Agps Injection Widget