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Can you help me Fix my DEAD GPS? It use to work, but not anymore!

Ok, I need help troubleshooting/fixing my GPS.
Here is what is going on. I got the Vibrant when it first came out, I had the normal GPS problems as everyone else. Once Samsung released the GPS update, I applied it, and my GPS worked (as good as it could).
So everything was cool, until I installed KB1, my GPS died, never locked onto sats. So today I just tried istalling KB5 through Kies to see if this would resolve my issue. NOPE, GPS is still dead.
Next, I installed Rooted and deodexed KB5. My GPS is still dead. I have run Samsung's GPSRESTORE app, but it gets stuck on "Position FIX" and tells me to move to open sky and try again. I AM STANDING OUTSIDE.
My GPS DID WORK PRIOR TO UPDATING TO KB1, THEN DIED when I installed KB1. Something happend when I installed KB1.
My GPS is completely dead.
Any suggestions?

Try hardware fix, your GPS antenna might not even be connected inside.

nacron said:
Try hardware fix, your GPS antenna might not even be connected inside.
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I don't think my issue is related to the GPS antenna. I say this because my GPS did work, but instantly went dead when I updated to KB1.
Clearly the two are connected, something happened after I installed KB1, unrelated to the antenna.

try flashing a custom rom. Seems like you've only tried the stock roms with broken gps. Look in the development section for the plethora of gps healthy roms.

DontJoinTheDarkSide said:
try flashing a custom rom. Seems like you've only tried the stock roms with broken gps. Look in the development section for the plethora of gps healthy roms.
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Do the custom roms use a modified modem other than the one the stock uses? The dev went into kb5 modem and modified it?
Otherwise it should give the same result, if the modems are the same. No?

What happens if you ODIN to original firmware and then update to JI6 build which is 2.1 eclair ? Test it with this setup and check your gps under clear sky.
Next, try connecting to wifi and opening google maps. Also, do you have a dedicated gps app like copilot installed? Try opening that

VICosPhi said:
What happens if you ODIN to original firmware and then update to JI6 build which is 2.1 eclair ? Test it with this setup and check your gps under clear sky.
Next, try connecting to wifi and opening google maps. Also, do you have a dedicated gps app like copilot installed? Try opening that
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When I ODIN to JFD, my GPS is still dead.
I haven't tried updating back to JI6, JI6 was the official release prior to Kb1, correct?
I will try that!
Can you explain the reason behind connecting with wifi? The issue is I don't connect to any satellites anymore. The GPS app I use is GPStest by chartcross.

Correct JI6 was official OTA update that was supposed to fix the GPS.
The reason I ask about wifi is because its possible that there maybe an issue with your sim and data so wifi will help google maps use data without your sim

VICosPhi said:
Correct JI6 was official OTA update that was supposed to fix the GPS.
The reason I ask about wifi is because its possible that there maybe an issue with your sim and data so wifi will help google maps use data without your sim
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What could be the issue with the sim/data?
When I enter LBStest mode, and I click position test, it is basically dead. It doesn't even see any satellites. No action what so ever. All the fields are blank.
I can't find Ji6, is it in the development section somewhere?

Hmm, you can download JI6 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798125&highlight=T959UVJI6
Regarding sim, I was just thinking a temporary issue with your area or your account. Have you performed hardware fix in the past? The reason I ask is sometimes the contact comes lose and breaks if you bent it too much.

VICosPhi said:
Hmm, you can download JI6 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798125&highlight=T959UVJI6
Regarding sim, I was just thinking a temporary issue with your area or your account. Have you performed hardware fix in the past? The reason I ask is sometimes the contact comes lose and breaks if you bent it too much.
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I've never opened up my phone, so no I haven't done the hardware fix. I'm pretty sure it got screwed up during the kb1 update for some reason.
Thanks for the ji6 link, I will try that.

Anytime after a new rom my gps doesn't work i use the digitaltoddy fix. Super easy, always works. Should be in my first signature guide.

s15274n said:
Anytime after a new rom my gps doesn't work i use the digitaltoddy fix. Super easy, always works. Should be in my first signature guide.
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I'm installing ji6 right now, but I'll try that digitaltoddy fix also.
what is that? I haven't been active here for months, so I am totally out of the loop. Can you provide me the link to the thread please

Just installed ji6, GPS is dead, doesn't even see any satellites in view
completely dead

SamsungVibrant said:
Ok, I need help troubleshooting/fixing my GPS.
Here is what is going on. I got the Vibrant when it first came out, I had the normal GPS problems as everyone else. Once Samsung released the GPS update, I applied it, and my GPS worked (as good as it could).
So everything was cool, until I installed KB1, my GPS died, never locked onto sats. So today I just tried istalling KB5 through Kies to see if this would resolve my issue. NOPE, GPS is still dead.
Next, I installed Rooted and deodexed KB5. My GPS is still dead. I have run Samsung's GPSRESTORE app, but it gets stuck on "Position FIX" and tells me to move to open sky and try again. I AM STANDING OUTSIDE.
My GPS DID WORK PRIOR TO UPDATING TO KB1, THEN DIED when I installed KB1. Something happend when I installed KB1.
My GPS is completely dead.
Any suggestions?
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2 weeks ago i had same problem. Now i am rocking with my vibrant, all i did was called samsung since it was still under warranty. I shipped my vibrant to samsung....they could not figure out what was wrong with it....all i knew was that they changed printed board (i guess its circuit board)...once i got it....GPS was working fine... That was my situation...rest u can decide what u wanna do!!!!

s15274n said:
Anytime after a new rom my gps doesn't work i use the digitaltoddy fix. Super easy, always works. Should be in my first signature guide.
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oh i just found the digitaltoddy fix, going into lbstest mode, clearing gps data, setting to cold start? Ya i've done that already, but didn't know it had a name, haha.
I think my gps is totally dead

Sucks but seems like your gps is dead then. I'd say send it to Samsung and they should fix it. You could try opening the phone but why go through the hassle only to find the gps has electrical problem and needs replacement.
Good luck dude, didn't see you here since Froyo was rolled out

Sounds like it's dead. ODIN back to stock and exchange it for another.

I have the same issue.
I wish it had happened BEFORE I did the FFC mod and voided my warranty.
I may have to open this sucker up yet again to see if I can do another hardware fix.
ugh.

Put the stock cam back in, paint hole with black nail polish, then send in for warranty. I did with mine when my usb port got wonky. No questions were asked, and all of the in store sales reps knew I modded my phone.
Beware of angry gingerbread man

[Q] GPS not working

GPS not working
since i change my rom from INFINITUM To PilotX Rom my gps doesn't work.
"Searching for GPS"
i tried many things that people recommended and none of them helped me.
what can i do ?
Galaxy S i9000

liadatz said:
since i change my rom from INFINITUM To PilotX Rom my gps doesn't work.
"Searching for GPS"
i tried many things that people recommended and none of them helped me.
what can i do ?
Galaxy S i9000
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hi i had same problem some months ago, then i found nice app gps aid pro and no more problems , try it , or try angrygps app

Does it always has to be a new thread?

I have a gps problem too. I have the CM9 and when i try to turn it on it continues to look for the connection. :-(

punticci said:
I have a gps problem too. I have the CM9 and when i try to turn it on it continues to look for the connection. :-(
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Use faster fix to set your pool server, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, then go outside with good signal, request update agps in settings, go back to main screen and wait for good fix, may take a minute or 2, after that you should subsequently get a fix in about 15 seconds

slaphead20 said:
Use faster fix to set your pool server, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, then go outside with good signal, request update agps in settings, go back to main screen and wait for good fix, may take a minute or 2, after that you should subsequently get a fix in about 15 seconds
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i'm trying to use GPS Aids but it said "The GPS Data Folder is not visible to "GPS Aids"
what should i do ?

What firmware are you using?
Your phone must be properly rooted (ie. having Superuser and Busybox installed). Any rooted kernel will do the trick.
Then, being on GPS AIDS main screen, press the menu button on your SGS and select "Setup".
Thanks Slap, this is very helpful especially for JWx firmwares that do not include angryGPS anymore.
sent from XDA app

ticoti68 said:
hi i had same problem some months ago, then i found nice app gps aid pro and no more problems , try it , or try angrygps app
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like this guys, i have same problem and try AngryGPS and GPS working

Try the fix for GB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750226

Hi,
My GPS is also not working. I did a very wide search about that isse and tried most of the things. But no luck. In previous stock roms, my GPS was working fine. But after switching to ICS, I couldn't get a fix. The interesting thing is when I tried to downgrade to GB, I still couldn't get a GPS fix. I'm totally confused about the problem.
Does anyone have any solution or idea?

Hi Guys, try to flash with different ROMs and see if the GPS works on other ROMs or not. Make sure the NTP server is having correct URL for your region. It is required for your phone to download LTO file, the same to XTRA server url.
For my case last time, it wont works on any ROMs I tried at all. And then I found out it is the GPS Antenna contact problem. I have fixed it by soldering trick (which voided my warranty that I am not really care after about 2 years of usage).
You can try to verify it by taking off the back cover, then use your finger to press on the upper part of the GPS antenna at the back of the phone. (the location is next to your speaker for I9000). IF it detects satellite when you pressing it, probably it is the hardware contact issue. Some of the owners fix that by putting a thick tape at the pressure point so that when they put back the back cover, it will give a pressure to make sure the antenna contact properly to the board pin.
Try search in xda regarding about the GPS hardware fix.
WARNING : Try it on your own risk. It is just my suggestion and you have rights not to try it. Good luck. :good:

codermaster said:
Hi,
My GPS is also not working. I did a very wide search about that isse and tried most of the things. But no luck. In previous stock roms, my GPS was working fine. But after switching to ICS, I couldn't get a fix. The interesting thing is when I tried to downgrade to GB, I still couldn't get a GPS fix. I'm totally confused about the problem.
Does anyone have any solution or idea?
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Use faster fix to set your pool server, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, then go outside with good signal, request update agps in settings, go back to main screen and wait for good fix, may take a minute or 2, after that you should subsequently get a fix in about 15 seconds

slaphead20 said:
Use faster fix to set your pool server, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, then go outside with good signal, request update agps in settings, go back to main screen and wait for good fix, may take a minute or 2, after that you should subsequently get a fix in about 15 seconds
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I tried that. And also I applied the GPS fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750226.
It views GPS satellites, but none of them are in use. I'm posting screenshots. Can you take a look at these?

foxis1981 said:
Hi Guys, try to flash with different ROMs and see if the GPS works on other ROMs or not. Make sure the NTP server is having correct URL for your region. It is required for your phone to download LTO file, the same to XTRA server url.
For my case last time, it wont works on any ROMs I tried at all. And then I found out it is the GPS Antenna contact problem. I have fixed it by soldering trick (which voided my warranty that I am not really care after about 2 years of usage).
You can try to verify it by taking off the back cover, then use your finger to press on the upper part of the GPS antenna at the back of the phone. (the location is next to your speaker for I9000). IF it detects satellite when you pressing it, probably it is the hardware contact issue. Some of the owners fix that by putting a thick tape at the pressure point so that when they put back the back cover, it will give a pressure to make sure the antenna contact properly to the board pin.
Try search in xda regarding about the GPS hardware fix.
WARNING : Try it on your own risk. It is just my suggestion and you have rights not to try it. Good luck. :good:
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First of all, thanks for your reply. I tried varios ROMs, none of them solved my GPS issue. But I'm pretty sure that I used GPS previously. There were no problems at the beginning. So I don't think that there is a hardware related problem. I noticed that problem after installing ICS (maybe it was before ICS, but I didn't notice it before).
Just to be sure, I also chekeched the GPS antenna (I found a guide about that). And it seems OK.
So I'm back to square one...
Note: It detects GPS satellites, but says that none of these satellites are in use. I also posted a screenshot in my previous reply.

codermaster said:
First of all, thanks for your reply. I tried varios ROMs, none of them solved my GPS issue. But I'm pretty sure that I used GPS previously. There were no problems at the beginning. So I don't think that there is a hardware related problem. I noticed that problem after installing ICS (maybe before ICS, but I didn't notice it before).
Just to be sure, I also chekeched the GPS antenna (I found a guide about that). And it seems OK.
So I'm back to square one...
Note: It detects GPS satellites, but says that none of these satellites are in use. I also posted a screenshot in my previous reply.
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Try to experiment with different rils. I had same issue as you 4 sometimes more sats in view but no fix.
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xtrustkillx said:
Try to experiment with different rils. I had same issue as you 4 sometimes more sats in view but no fix.
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What are rils? Can you explain it a little bit?

codermaster said:
What are rils? Can you explain it a little bit?
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Im really sorry i thought i was p990 forum i have i9000 in favorites too. There is no such thing for i9000 as ril afaik.
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try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043034
the issue is solved by applying a tape on the top egde of the gps antenna.works fine!

I tried, but applying pressure to that point changed nothing in my case.
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for me it worked after applying a tape and putting the cover back on the phone,it also didnt't work when applying pressure with the fingers.I put the tape at the top and it worked immediately.

Note 3 [N9005] GPS always seearching Lollipop 5.0

Hi,
Since after updating to Android Lollipop 5.0 from Kitkat 4.4.2 my GPS is giving so much issues while locking signal on Sygic, Navmii
its working absolutely fine when Internet (Wifi/3G) is enabled but for accessing offline maps it always search for satellites but never comes up with one even after 1-2 hours.
the same issue is occurring with S4 with same Lollipop 5.0, the same apps are working fine with Kitkat 4.4.2 but not it isn't working.
Tried to resolve the issue by using below link but failed, GPS should work without Wifi/3G/4G Data connection
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54196125&postcount=754
GPS Status app is also not giving any valid satellite locks.
I think i have STOCK version updated to 5.0 but not yet confirmed since i purchased the set in use condition
Always showing Searching for GPS

Go to this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/root-guide-note-3-lte-sm-n9005-lollipop-t3093183
and install the polish rom as suggested, had the same problem, this rom fixed my gps(i have a steady connection within 3 seconds). Btw its a rooted rom and you keep knox 0x0 so you win twice ?

AGPS mate, AGPS. Have an app to download the AGPS data at short intervals. Without AGPS data this phone is just dumb to have a GPS lock, this is what I have experienced after doing almost everything I could to try to fix the GPS issue and ultimately giving up.
Or you could try the hardware thing like some others have mentioned, like straightening some pins or something if its bent, which I haven't done, but I am now considering it.

I had same problems in past time
But when I change the sygic with the new v it become connect with gps in 30 sc
Sygic v 15.4.1
Do it and thank me ?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 2

yafi said:
Go to this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/root-guide-note-3-lte-sm-n9005-lollipop-t3093183
and install the polish rom as suggested, had the same problem, this rom fixed my gps(i have a steady connection within 3 seconds). Btw its a rooted rom and you keep knox 0x0 so you win twice ��
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you can ask me to work on Routers/Switches but extremely newbie to ROM (changing/Flashing)

ithehappy said:
AGPS mate, AGPS. Have an app to download the AGPS data at short intervals. Without AGPS data this phone is just dumb to have a GPS lock, this is what I have experienced after doing almost everything I could to try to fix the GPS issue and ultimately giving up.
Or you could try the hardware thing like some others have mentioned, like straightening some pins or something if its bent, which I haven't done, but I am now considering it.
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This scenario is not working, either AGPS data is not downloaded or downloaded data is not locking any satellite.

fugish said:
I had same problems in past time
But when I change the sygic with the new v it become connect with gps in 30 sc
Sygic v 15.4.1
Do it and thank me
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 2
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Which Android OS you are using

Just take your time and read the thread, its not all that dificult, once you get the hang of it its a piece of a cake.
Everything is written down step by step, follow the instructions and nothing can go wrong.
Good luck

yafi said:
Just take your time and read the thread, its not all that dificult, once you get the hang of it its a piece of a cake.
Everything is written down step by step, follow the instructions and nothing can go wrong.
Good luck
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What if my, it damages the phone during the process,
Secondly i already have 5.0 so should i move directly to part 3 ??

GPS is a kernel related problem or sometimes loose internal connection .
All AGPS does is speed up lock on .
Test by leaving GPS on in clear view of the sky for half an hour .

shrry8 said:
What if my, it damages the phone during the process,
Secondly i already have 5.0 so should i move directly to part 3 ??
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You have to have a rooted phone for mobile odin, so you cannot skip any step

yafi said:
You have to have a rooted phone for mobile odin, so you cannot skip any step
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I am still not sure if my phone is rooted or not
in phone INFO app its showing root existence NO

JJEgan said:
GPS is a kernel related problem or sometimes loose internal connection .
All AGPS does is speed up lock on .
Test by leaving GPS on in clear view of the sky for half an hour .
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Have tried it but let me try once again
Just to my curiosity, how does google maps and sygic provide GPS locking when Wif-/Data is enabled

shrry8 said:
you can ask me to work on Routers/Switches but extremely newbie to ROM (changing/Flashing)
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shrry8 said:
Have tried it but let me try once again
Just to my curiosity, how does google maps and sygic provide GPS locking when Wif-/Data is enabled
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shrry8 said:
I am still not sure if my phone is rooted or not
in phone INFO app its showing root existence NO
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If it says no, your phone is not rooted, so you have to go trough the steps to unroot it.

yafi said:
If it says no, your phone is not rooted, so you have to go trough the steps to unroot it.
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I should find someone who can do this either remotely or in person

Try the TopNTP app from Play. It works wonders for me, the default settings, don't change the settings.

ithehappy said:
Try the TopNTP app from Play. It works wonders for me, the default settings, don't change the settings.
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Can you please suggest how it will work

shrry8 said:
Can you please suggest how it will work
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Umm, how it works I don't know man, but it works, that's all I know. Just install the app and install with the default settings (do not alter the settings, this is important), the gps.conf file will be patched with new settings, reboot the phone, and then go outside, get the first lock under clear sky, and then test anywhere. It locks for me anywhere!

ithehappy said:
Umm, how it works I don't know man, but it works, that's all I know. Just install the app and install with the default settings (do not alter the settings, this is important), the gps.conf file will be patched with new settings, reboot the phone, and then go outside, get the first lock under clear sky, and then test anywhere. It locks for me anywhere!
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My phone is not root, it will worked without rooting the phone. right ??

shrry8 said:
My phone is not root, it will worked without rooting the phone. right ??
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Nope, it won't work without root, no way.

Stange GPS behavior

Last weekend I noticed my GPS on the Note 3 9005 had problems getting a GPS fix even after a reboot. I tried the usual stuff like opening it and bend and leaned the springs for better contact. When looking with the apps GPS Test en GPS Status I noticed strange behavior. The fix is not constant but like every second a fraction of the time. I made a GIF of this behavior. The location of the config-file for GPS is The Netherlands and I tried clearing the GPS-cache en recalibrating the sensors. I have it on my current ROM (Phronesis N7 v4.0 with default LSSkernel 3.5 and Music of Life S7Edge v? with DarkLord 2.0-kernel). Tried flashing the latest Asian modem bout nothing seems to change it.
Does anybody know what could be the problem of this behavior?

I have the same problem.Have you found a solution?

soundmpibiza said:
I have the same problem.Have you found a solution?
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Note 3 have a very poor reception so no solution. ....yes change the phone. ...

rayman95 said:
Note 3 have a very poor reception so no solution. ....yes change the phone. ...
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I and many others have good GPS on Note 3 .

JJEgan said:
I and many others have good GPS on Note 3 .
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Do you know how to imrove my gps signal?I am on proneshis rom v4 note 7

Yes read your roms thread first.Plenty of GPS fixes posted.
Fail then flash stock rom .
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Have you tried reverting to stock to see if it still happens?
Checked the ROM thread for fixes?
Tried lifting and cleaning the GPS connectors?
rayman95 said:
Note 3 have a very poor reception so no solution. ....yes change the phone. ...
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Don't blame the device for such issues, especially when the problems occur on a non-stock ROM. Firmware plays a massive part in GPS connectivity, from the amount of power going to the chip to the stability of the drivers and the Google Play Services verson.
Mine, which is on pure stock, finds GPS within 9 seconds since Google fixed the Google Play Services bug. (Which broke the GPS for a few months.) Even on GPS-Only. (High-accuracy is even faster, 5.4s on GPS Status' last count.)

GPS cannot fix location but can detect satellites

Hi.
I'm using the Samsung galaxy note 3 with magma nx note 8 rom. My phone cannot lock into a satellite despite detecting it. I tried reset gps, download new a gps state. The phone still can see the 20+ satellites but no fix is there. Tried outside and it is still the same. Any ideas how to fix this?

Ask in your roms thread .
Usual Replies
Wrong GPS.conf settings .
Wrong Modem/ Baseband
Loose cable connection
Hardware
At least one thousand identical questions posed use search .

GPS.conf settings fixed mine a bit a while back, but was still slow to lock on. At the time, my battery life sucked, I thought it was the ROM. Finally caved and bought a new battery as the other one was original, and not only did the ROM last for over a day of battery life, my GPS locking is almost instant now. FWIW

mystvearn said:
Hi.
I'm using the Samsung galaxy note 3 with magma nx note 8 rom. My phone cannot lock into a satellite despite detecting it. I tried reset gps, download new a gps state. The phone still can see the 20+ satellites but no fix is there. Tried outside and it is still the same. Any ideas how to fix this?
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Having the same problem using google maps. It must be from the rom..

Usual is user not rom.
Their are hundreds of GPS Fix posts .
Start by reading rom OP search rom thread.

Flash latest Nordic Countries modem (GPQB1) and bootloader with odin. Your gps will works really good with any rom.