I have the same issue as posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13909627&postcount=8352
but I am not allowed to post in that thread due to forum restrictions (new user must have a minimum of 10 posts prior).
Are there any other users of the AmericanAndroid mod (around version 050611) that can't get their GPS to get a fix?
UPDATE:
Nevermind, it's a location based issue (I'm in Europe). Although the changelog of the mod stated earlier:
-made major changes to the gps.conf file to allow for faster gps lock times (fasterfix / any gps fast fix software is now NOT RECOMMENDED) the only gps changes you should be making is the old style where you edit gps.conf and change the "us" entries to your own.. ie "gb" "pl" "ca" etc.
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the app Fasterfix really did fix the GPS!
The May ACA builds have been problematic since they moved to Android 2.3.4. If you are going to use that build, you really need to track the forum on a daily basis and be prepared to update regularly. The GPS issues have been thoroughly discussed on that forum. The 0519 build seemed stable for the two days that I used it although the battery drain was a little high. I just updated to 0521. I'll see how that works tomorrow.
Does anyone now a Navigation app that runs on Gt-I5800 and can use an external BT GPS. The thing is that although I've tried the GPS fix for the internal GPS it never works properly. From the other hand I had an external Nokia GPS from a previous mobile that I've connected with the BT GPS app and works like a charm, but it does work with Sygic or Google Maps.....
(I'm using Kyrilos v6.0 rom and I've with already tried the GPS fix)
I do not know if there are applications like that
but maybe you can configure your GPS settings with gpssetup
call *#*#3214789650#*#* to start gpssetup2
or create a shortcut in launcherpro or ADWlauncher
go to Settings ==> Fix request settings ==> session type and select tracking
then go to Settings ==> Fix request settings ==>operation mode and select standalone
then go to Settings==> parameter settings ==> positioning mode and choose option3
go back to the first menu select commands, get position, starting gps
and normally you have your position within minutes
for a bether result you can download gpsbooster and fasterfix that can help finding your position
Thanks for the reply. I've checked all the above and they were already like that, but still the GPS can't lock properly (I've also tried gpsbooster but again no luck )
Have you tried waze? I'm about 90% sure that supports external GPS, don't quote me on it though.
Hi,
I made a research and found out, that there are two versions of google mobile maps. Raster and vector.
The second option offers 3D view, but the first one is way smoother on WF as it does not use so much CPU.
There are two ways (probably) to have raster maps on CM7
1. Install a version of maps below 5.0 (it doesn't have vector maps)
2. Edit some file in in system or data turning off vector maps.
Question is: How to make the 2nd way? Anybody knows that?
If you want to try smoothness of google maps on WF just delete data, uninstall the ones you have and install 4.6 or anything like that
Yes, ive noticed the 3D maps are much more laggy and sometimes my phone crashes when dragging two fingers
Tried to modify persist.sys.use_dithering in build.prop as suggested by kylon, author of RemPuzzle ROM with raster maps but it failed.
Anyone have any idea where to find that magical option to turn off vector maps?
Not sure about you, but using Navigation on Google maps 5 or below results in a crash/black screen on my wildfire (CM7).
Would be very nice, Google Maps/Navigation has always been laggy here...
I installed Tasker (and Secure Settings latest version, granted root) and want to trigger GPS on (high accuracy location) when open Maps and Camera. Also I want to turn off location when return to home screen.
I tried so many different ways, set up a task when I opened maps, I choose Secure Settings, GPS on, Location services on .. but it never works!
Please if anyone is running on G3 ROM (or even G2 ROM) could shed some light on me for this problem?
Cheers:good:
P/S: running Lamhoang G3 and Dorimanx 6.5.1. If it's possible, please share me your file. Cheers!
Try this solution using AutoInput: http://guidecosmos.blogspot.com/2015/03/tasker-how-to-turn-on-gps-to-hgh.html
The first task got maps removed from it. There is now a separate task to open maps. If you clone the first task that set High accuracy mode and renamed it, you can modify it to set mode back to 'battery saver'.
Here are mine. Remember, this requires AutoInput: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoinput
View attachment LocModeBat.tsk.xml
View attachment LocModeHi.tsk.xml
MacroDroid should work too. It's easier to handle than Tasker.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid&hl=de
Hi there,
Since the official update to android 10 the GPS of my Oneplus 6T is not working anymore.
Whichever app I use (Google maps, Uber, citymapper...) the location won't update itself. It seems like the app won't ask the system for the location ?
I've tried clearing the cache of various location related system app, rebooting. I even tried an app mocking the location but even this won't update the position in Google maps...
I've seen a couple of thread of people with the same issue but all they recommend is factory resetting the phone which I don't really want to do.
Has anyone managed to solve this ?
I had this for a while. Nothing will fix it. Have to wipe completely then update to android 10, root, etc. will fix
Auwhel said:
Since the official update to android 10 the GPS of my Oneplus 6T is not working anymore.(...)
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Same here!
I think it's a good idea to have a dedicated thread for this as it doesn't seem to affect everyone but let's document this a bit more effectively. I've taken the liberty of grabbing a log here and by swiftly browsing through the file, I found this one particularly interesting:
Code:
01-07 12:00:57.917 3951 3951 I LocationEnabler: Location mode has been changed
This 'LocationEnabler' only occurs twice in the entire log, two milliseconds apart. Before this line 'WifiService' is throwing massive amounts of errors and just 407ms before the 'LocationEnabler' line above, this one drops:
Code:
01-07 12:00:57.510 1135 2912 I WifiService: acquireWifiLock uid=10042 lockMode=2
After that, only 6 of the following 35 'WifiService' instances are errors. I think that could indicate the GPS issue is related to the accompanying Wifi lock. I tried turning off Wifi scanning (and rebooting, naturally) but that didn't seem to change anything. Perhaps I should grab another log now.
My actions during this log:
Launch Google Maps
Notice it doesn't get a fix on my location (while in the past this used to happen instantly)
Tap hamburger menu top left, then Settings
Tap 'Google location settings'
Leave that sitting there for a few seconds
Return to Google Maps and GPS is now "fixed" (for a short while)
This is a workaround I've read in the stable discussion thread but is of course no solution.
Tagging @Funk Wizard as he's probably the only one I know that can do something with this log (or at least take it to the right people). I hope this helps!
Did someone try to factory reset using msmtool (version 10)? I m on android 10 and i have no problem
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Did someone try to factory reset using msmtool (version 10)? I m on android 10 and i have no problem
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Flashing clean is very likely a valid solution to this problem but I'd like to get to the root of this issue so OP doesn't need to make the same mistake twice. Or at least have no excuse for it next time
Apart from that I have a very smooth system now with excellent battery performance (maybe because GPS is failing, lol) so if I could solve the only problem I have without any data loss, that would be awesome.
And this is XDA developers. We just need to know, right?
Just a reminder make sure and have location setting to have access all the time..
Just going out of that app temporarily to do something else real quiçk could possibly stop the connection. Could help possibly... I myself have no issues.. I will add more to this as we get further into the Android 10 madness. Lol...
@TENlll423 Android 10 madness, say that again! I have indeed set this setting to 'allow all the time' but even if it were set to 'allow only while using the app', it should at least get a fix on the location when Maps is running.
I've now made a second log with Wi-Fi scanning turned off, see full log here. Notable events:
11:22:00 - opened Google location settings (which activates GPS somehow)
11:22:10 - closed them (back to Maps)
11:23:26 - Signal lost (location dot turns from blue to grey)
Speaking of permissions, we might be on the right track when we see a line like this:
Code:
01-08 11:23:17.690 2851 3241 I LocationAccessPolicy: com.google.android.gms is aware of fine but the app-ops permission is specifically denied.
Even with wifi scanning turned off, the 'WifiService:' pattern remains exactly the same. So I assume this relates to 'Google Location Accuracy', rather than 'Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning'. Just before the signal is lost again, this appears:
Code:
01-08 11:23:21.254 1132 4140 E WifiService: Permission violation - getScanResults not allowed for uid=10042, packageName=com.google.android.gms, reason=java.lang.SecurityException: UID 10042 has no location permission
Whatever I try to toggle on or off (ELS, scanning, accuracy...), the result stays the same: after about 1.5 minutes the signal is lost again.
We could really use your help here, @Funk Wizard
I could see somebody building a module in the near future to fix this ridiculous issue... Or we can at least hope.... Wish I had the know how to do something like that.....
I have the exact same issues. Annoying..
I think I managed to find a workaround which doesn't involve a factory reset:
Settings -> System -> Reset options -> Reset app preferences (this doesn't affect apps data)
Settings -> Apps & notifications -> See all XXX apps -> (3 dots in the upper right corner) -> Show system -> Clear storage and cache of the following apps:
Google Maps
Google Play services
Google Services Framework
LocationServices
Phone Services
Fused Location
Google Location History
OPMmsLocation
I wiped Dalvik cache in TWRP.
I'm not sure all steps are necessary but resetting apps preferences is the key one I think. It's going to reset the permissions of all apps but it's a good alternative to reinstall everything from scratch. The issue of the GPS fix in Google Maps hasn't come back for me since.
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I think I managed to find a workaround which doesn't involve a factory reset:
Settings -> System -> Reset options -> Reset app preferences (this doesn't affect apps data)
Settings -> Apps & notifications -> See all XXX apps -> (3 dots in the upper right corner) -> Show system -> Clear storage and cache of the following apps:
Google Maps
Google Play services
Google Services Framework
LocationServices
Phone Services
Fused Location
Google Location History
OPMmsLocation
I wiped Dalvik cache in TWRP.
I'm not sure all steps are necessary but resetting apps preferences is the key one I think. It's going to reset the permissions of all apps but it's a good alternative to reinstall everything from scratch. The issue of the GPS fix in Google Maps hasn't come back for me since.
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I had this issue and tried this fix. Now my apps are working again. ( I cleared the storage of all mentioned apps).
But after that i had the df dferh 01 playstore bug. After solving that ( some youtube tutorial) everything is OK.
Thanks,
Followed all the steps, seems to be working fine now.
Maybe it's just my imagination, but the device seems more responsive as well..
ptisam said:
I think I managed to find a workaround which doesn't involve a factory reset(...)
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I think so too! Working fine on my end as well.
Maoden said:
Thanks,
Followed all the steps, seems to be working fine now.
Maybe it's just my imagination, but the device seems more responsive as well..
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Since all your apps' settings have been reset, that is plausible. And if it's not the case, we can at least enjoy the placebo effect ^_^