[Q] 4.4.2 Update NAE Stock GPS Problem - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

Hey guys,
After updating my phone to NAE it sporadically looks for its gps coordinates even when I am not running any apps. When I click on App Info when its searching for the gps it is SystemUI. Also Google Plus is taking up the majority of my battery now.. 31%
Does anyone know why this is happening and if you guys have found a fix?
Thanks

Shark0011 said:
Hey guys,
After updating my phone to NAE it sporadically looks for its gps coordinates even when I am not running any apps. When I click on App Info when its searching for the gps it is SystemUI. Also Google Plus is taking up the majority of my battery now.. 31%
Does anyone know why this is happening and if you guys have found a fix?
Thanks
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You might check your gps settings. See what option is selected. I know you can use certain network settings. Some apps check for gps periodically. My guess with gplus is its checking for updates constantly. You might look at those settings.
Are you running stock nae?
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cmonsterf50 said:
You might check your gps settings. See what option is selected. I know you can use certain network settings. Some apps check for gps periodically. My guess with gplus is its checking for updates constantly. You might look at those settings.
Are you running stock nae?
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Yes I am running stock NAE. I changed the locating method for google to "GPS Only" where as before it was "High Accuracy" I'll see if that does anything.
Thanks!

Shark0011 said:
Yes I am running stock NAE. I changed the locating method for google to "GPS Only" where as before it was "High Accuracy" I'll see if that does anything.
Thanks!
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That should help with battery life at least

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Google Maps Navigation

I have issues with Google maps navigation. It's stuck at the "looking for location".
I tried it on my 16GB and my wifes 8GB and got the same.
When I tried to navigate on Copilot it worked well so I don't think it's the GPS issue.
Anyone else has similar problem?
This may or may not help, I am just tossing it out as something for you to try. My google navigation app was doing the same thing. It turns out because I switched off location access (to see if that conserved power) it stopped google navigation from working properly. So check your location access settings and make sure you have them turned on.
Download gps test from market and see if it locks onto a satellite
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CharmingCharlie said:
This may or may not help, I am just tossing it out as something for you to try. My google navigation app was doing the same thing. It turns out because I switched off location access (to see if that conserved power) it stopped google navigation from working properly. So check your location access settings and make sure you have them turned on.
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I have it on and still have the problem
otariq said:
Download gps test from market and see if it locks onto a satellite
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GPS test locks onto a satellite with no problem.
Check Settings->Accounts->Google->Location Settings and make sure the "Let Google apps access your location" is ON.
Mine did the same thing, when I tried to re-plot the course whilst in a call.
It appears to only do it when in a call, too.
A reboot resolves the problem. Slightly annoying.
Phil
ChrisJ said:
Check Settings->Accounts->Google->Location Settings and make sure the "Let Google apps access your location" is ON.
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That did the job right away.
Appreciate the help.
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My navigation is locking on and navigating me instantly... Where are you located? Might not work in certain countries?
Strangee
shlemik said:
That did the job right away.
Appreciate the help.
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Not a problem.
You didn't force the 4.2.1 update with the Google Services Framework trick by any chance did you?
I had the exact same issue...
ChrisJ said:
Not a problem.
You didn't force the 4.2.1 update with the Google Services Framework trick by any chance did you?
I had the exact same issue...
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Actually I did use the trick.
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shlemik said:
Actually I did use the trick.
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Lol. Thought so! It clears that setting.
It took some Ninja Googling to find out what was going on. Don't know why all the Location settings aren't located in the one place, it would make life a bit easier.
ChrisJ said:
Check Settings->Accounts->Google->Location Settings and make sure the "Let Google apps access your location" is ON.
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I also had the same problem and forced the 4.2.1 update with the Google services framework trick, and this seems to have fixed the problem.
Thank you!
Google Maps/Navigation issue...
ChrisJ said:
Check Settings->Accounts->Google->Location Settings and make sure the "Let Google apps access your location" is ON.
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Thank you, this resolved my issue as well...

[Q] Battery Drain "Mediaserver"

I couldn't find a solution anywhere that was causing the battery drain for "MediaServer". The two process were "AudioOut_2" and DirectTrack. I don't have viber installed. What are these processes in the "MediaServer" and what purpose do they serve?
UPDATE: I found out that the process using those services is called "1013". How do i figure out what application is it?
Screenshot attached:
SUDroid said:
I couldn't find a solution anywhere that was causing the battery drain for "MediaServer". The two process were "AudioOut_2" and DirectTrack. I don't have viber installed. What are these processes in the "MediaServer" and what purpose do they serve?
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To reduce or eliminate the audio out, turn off all key tones and vibration. Don't know what direct track is.
This might be of interest too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31974989
jd1639 said:
To reduce or eliminate the audio out, turn off all key tones and vibration. Don't know what direct track is.
This might be of interest too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31974989
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Ok thanks for providing the link.
Now i need someone to find out what "DirectTrack_2" is and the process "1013" is.
SUDroid said:
Ok thanks for providing the link.
Now i need someone to find out what "DirectTrack_2" is and the process "1013" is.
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Try freezing Apollo or use greenify on it.
jd1639 said:
Try freezing Apollo or use greenify on it.
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I dont have Apollo. I only have PowerAmp and the Stock Samsung player.
Settings > Sound
Uncheck "Touch sounds"
Uncheck "Screen lock sound"
monitor your battery performance. i believe 1013 is system sounds. someone correct me if i am wrong.
xBeerdroiDx said:
Settings > Sound
Uncheck "Touch sounds"
Uncheck "Screen lock sound"
monitor your battery performance. i believe 1013 is system sounds. someone correct me if i am wrong.
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Thanks i'll try it and report back if the issue persists.
UPDATE: The issue has returned again but this time MediaServer and Android System are draining battery. Screenshots attached
I wouldn't worry about this issue I've seen this on every android device ive owned. It will randomly come and go.
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Andrew149 said:
I wouldn't worry about this issue I've seen this on every android device ive owned. It will randomly come and go.
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So ur saying tht the battery drain will eventually disappear?
SUDroid said:
So ur saying tht the battery drain will eventually disappear?
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Yes even my nexus 7 2013 does this. Its been like this ever since ics
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GPS keeps turning on

My GPS keeps turning on randomly. I have location services and such turned off, but they keep turning back on. Anyone know what's causing it, or how I could track down if an app is doing it?
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Bump
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Thanks Christ for create this thread as I am about to post the same question.
It has happened in the last couple days. I wouldn't say 100% but surely 98% every time I turn the screen on, there is "searching for GPS" pops up.
It keeps running for from a few seconds to minute then turns back off.
Yes, I DID set to disable GPS.
Does anyway we can figure out which app is actually searching for GPS, gurus?
Facebook does for me and I don't know how to prevent that **** from doing so.
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Just disable Location in FB/Messenger app.
vPro97 said:
Facebook does for me and I don't know how to prevent that **** from doing so.
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How do you know it's the FB?
It used to search for gps whenever I received a Facebook notification. It might not be the same issues for you. What about the weather widget?
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I don't set any notification ON and FB isn't running at all.
I suspect the G+ but don't know for sure.
Weather widget is not a culprit.
For me, it was Carrier IQ. Once I disabled that, my random GPS wakes stopped.
redpirate8 said:
For me, it was Carrier IQ. Once I disabled that, my random GPS wakes stopped.
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Took the words right out of my mouth
redpirate8 said:
For me, it was Carrier IQ. Once I disabled that, my random GPS wakes stopped.
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Sounds reasonable but I do have CIQ enable from day one w/o any issue.
It just happens in the last couple of days. Maybe 2014 isn't the year for me?
Maybe GSam Battery Monitor can help pinpoint which app is causing the GPS wakes. Or Wakelock Detector.
I also have been noticing the location icon popping up on my status bar every now and then. I cant find what app is triggering it. I dont see cIQ in my application manager to disable it...
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Running Applications > Android System > IQ Agent Service. Hit stop there and then hit stop for Android System. You'll have to do that at each boot unless you're rooted. If you're rooted, you can use System Tuner.
Here's my shots.
This is probably directly related to the issue or NOT.
Clearly, Location Manager Service goes crazy.
What it is is yet to figure out.
At one point, I saw Google Messaging Service kicked on so I turned off Hangouts SMS feature and along with a reboot, my battery is now better but the "searching for GPS " still pops up.
Is location services turned off also in Google Settings and Maps?
redpirate8 said:
Is location services turned off also in Google Settings and Maps?
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Absolutely YES
Those photos... completely baffling. Wow. My guess would be all the recommendations above and going through all apps requiring location and disabling it.
Could try Greenify. I use it. It hibernates apps so they won't run until you tell them to

Help finding this app

My battery usage keeps listing this app. I know it says GPS but my GPS is off. Can someone help me figure out wtf this is?
Millz120 said:
My battery usage keeps listing this app. I know it says GPS but my GPS is off. Can someone help me figure out wtf this is?
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Seems like system app/services try deny every app GPS/location permissions them renenable them one by one
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Phone won't go into deep sleep.

Just got the update to nougat earlier this week and was hoping it would solve the high android system drain but i've noticed all these wake locks and honestly i'm not familiar with wake locks so if anyone can help me out here. My phone wont go into deep sleep.
Looks to be a kernal problem. Anyone have any idea?
bump. Anyone?
orlans21 said:
bump. Anyone?
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Reboot might help
waterdaan said:
Reboot might help
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Oh I've already tried that. I also cleared my cache from recovery and from the settings
For battery drain there are few known culprits
1. Disable chrome
2. Disable Gear vr service if you don't use.
3. Disable all other bloatware
4. Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning
5. Disable Android and Google (both) report diagnostic report from setting
6. Location to battery saving or off.
7. Smart features off.
I'm sure excess drain will go irrespective of what wld shows.
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takerhbk said:
For battery drain there are few known culprits
1. Disable chrome
2. Disable Gear vr service if you don't use.
3. Disable all other bloatware
4. Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning
5. Disable Android and Google (both) report diagnostic report from setting
6. Location to battery saving or off.
7. Smart features off.
I'm sure excess drain will go irrespective of what wld shows.
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Have the chrome that came pre-loaded disabled but I use chrome dev. Disabled gear vr. I kept other bloat enabled that's under the hood, heard if you disable some of that stuff it could cause a bigger drain. Diagnostic report is off, location is on battery saving, I use smart stay and smart alert, have smart capture off.
orlans21 said:
Have the chrome that came pre-loaded disabled but I use chrome dev. Disabled gear vr. I kept other bloat enabled that's under the hood, heard if you disable some of that stuff it could cause a bigger drain. Diagnostic report is off, location is on battery saving, I use smart stay and smart alert, have smart capture off.
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Yes only disable stuff that you can from app drawer.
Is Google location reporting on or off that is also a big drainer.
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orlans21 said:
Looks to be a kernal problem. Anyone have any idea?
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I hope you did a factory reset from recovery after update.
takerhbk said:
Yes only disable stuff that you can from app drawer.
Is Google location reporting on or off that is also a big drainer.
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Stuff that is in the app drawer is already disabled and yes google location reporting is off
orlans21 said:
Stuff that is in the app drawer is already disabled and yes google location reporting is off
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And use BBS please. It has nothing to do with kernel, it's impossible to pinpoint without partial wake lock and the other issue you have it carrier signal related, fast dormancy
Stevica Smederevac said:
I hope you did a factory reset from recovery after update.
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That's my last resort if this doesn't work. I don't wanna go through putting everything back
Stevica Smederevac said:
And use BBS please. It has nothing to do with kernel, it's impossible to pinpoint without partial wake lock and the other issue you have it carrier signal related, fast dormancy
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Does bbs work with unrooted devices?
Use BBS and network connections app to see if any app is keeping network on all the time
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takerhbk said:
Use BBS and network connections app to see if any app is keeping network on all the time
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Which network connections app
orlans21 said:
Which network connections app
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"Network connections" on play store
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takerhbk said:
Use BBS and network connections app to see if any app is keeping network on all the time
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My device isn't rooted. Is there a work around on bbs like a command to put in adb?
orlans21 said:
My device isn't rooted. Is there a work around on bbs like a command to put in adb?
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Yes. Might want to Google or search xda
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takerhbk said:
Yes. Might want to Google or search xda
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Alright, I also installed network connections.
Update: Have BBS installed and have it working through adb. So now all i do is wait several hours?
orlans21 said:
Alright, I also installed network connections.
Update: Have BBS installed and have it working through adb. So now all i do is wait several hours?
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Yes. I know it's pain in the ass to set everything up again but it is a major change, from one iteration to another of the system and common sense screams factory reset .

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