Looking to get this phone. Can anyone who owns the phone comment on the gps performance ? Is it stable and accurate?
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Looking to get this phone. Can anyone who owns the phone comment on the gps performance ? Is it stable and accurate?
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I've been using it all around NYC. The Verizon version. It's been great. I also used it on a long drive and was perfect. Which version we're you looking to buy?
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Thanks for the response. I'm looking to get the unlocked version.
Well let me know how it works out for you. One thing I can say is compass calibration on maps seems to always be low. But then again, I've had this issue with almost every Android phone I've ever had on multiple carriers. Here is a screenshot.
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This is also THE major consideration for me in *side-grading* from the Moto G Play which I love, but for its notoriously poor GPS performance.
The GPS and compass are working great for me, I have the unlocked US version
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This is also THE major consideration for me in *side-grading* from the Moto G Play which I love, but for its notoriously poor GPS performance.
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I am in the same boat. Own a G4 Play, but the GPS just sucks. So moving to the E4.
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The GPS and compass are working great for me, I have the unlocked US version
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Good to know. My E4 should be here today.
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I am in the same boat. Own a G4 Play, but the GPS just sucks. So moving to the E4.
Good to know. My E4 should be here today.
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Great, let us know how your new E4 compares with G Play once you've had a few days to test the functionality of its GPS
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Great, let us know how your new E4 compares with G Play once you've had a few days to test the functionality of its GPS
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The E4's GPS has been working great for me for the past few days using Navigation. No problems whatsoever.
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The E4's GPS has been working great for me for the past few days using Navigation. No problems whatsoever.
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Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Just a follow up. I commented earlier on having the Verizon US prepaid version. GPS Seemed fine but the compass calibration was always low... Well I did have ONE issue the other night that didn't make any sense. I was walking in Brooklyn to a friends apt and using Google Maps Nav. My devices compass was. Literally pointed in the opposite direction that night. I would walk toward my friends apt but and the dot was moving in the right direction with me... But FACING backwords. So my navigation kept having to correct course. ) This wouldn't correct itself after a reset or calibration. I have not had that issue again since. But it's worth noting.
It's also worth noting that the compass calibration is ALWAYS low. And when you do the weird thing with making a figure 8 three times it doesn't ever improve. Is this because of a sensor or piece of hardware this is missing?
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Just a follow up. I commented earlier on having the Verizon US prepaid version. GPS Seemed fine but the compass calibration was always low... Well I did have ONE issue the other night that didn't make any sense. I was walking in Brooklyn to a friends apt and using Google Maps Nav. My devices compass was. Literally pointed in the opposite direction that night. I would walk toward my friends apt but and the dot was moving in the right direction with me... But FACING backwords. So my navigation kept having to correct course. ) This wouldn't correct itself after a reset or calibration. I have not had that issue again since. But it's worth noting.
It's also worth noting that the compass calibration is ALWAYS low. And when you do the weird thing with making a figure 8 three times it doesn't ever improve. Is this because of a sensor or piece of hardware this is missing?
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Just for good measure. This is what I'm currently showing under the Moto GPS hardware test. My compass calibration is still low (as always).
It keeps jumping between 13 and 16 satellites. What about you guys? What's normal?
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I had a moto e2 and it had very poor accuracy when going on runs, sometimes up to a mile off on 10+ mile runs due to extreme jitter. the e4 is much better and now it is within 1/10th of a mile of measured distances.
So... This seems to be the issue... I think the GPS works great. THE COMPASS does not for me lately at all. I've tried calibrating etc. Look the the attached pic. I am facing exactly north right now. My compass was about 45 degrees off.
I have realized that I have had a very similar issue on many phones (on the low end ) that do NOT have a gyroscope. I have downloaded the GPS STATUS & Toolbox app. I have attached some screenshots of what it's showing me as well.
You'll notice in the screenshots I have Bluetooth and wifi on. I have tried this with Bluetooth and wifi off as well in many different areas.
I suppose a side question would be: the GPS and COMPASS are different sensers correct?
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I suppose a side question would be: the GPS and COMPASS are different sensers correct?
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I believe this to be the case.
I experience your problem constantly with the G Play, especially when pulling up to a street intersection while using Google Maps. The GPS will show me at the right location -- more or less -- but have me facing the wrong direction and even often backwards, which has Google Maps erroneously directing me to make a U-Turn. My OnePlus One is much better both in terms of accuracy and orientation, but on some lesser occasions, it will still show me traveling at a slight angle (like your screenshot) when viewed on maps.
Received (courtesy of Amazon Prime) and set up an e4 yesterday that I purchased for my brother. Tonight I took it out to test its navigation via Google Maps side by side by with G Play as we drove out to dinner. The difference is night and day. The e4 locked onto the correct location right away and kept it until we arrived at our destination.
Didn't compare cameras. But the fingerprint sensor is quick and accurate. Would recommend this phone straight up; not just in relation to the G4 Play
I have had good luck with the Sprint version specifically using the Nike+ Running app. I always turn OFF the WiFi when I go for a run, because sometimes the GPS-A (I think it's called that) sometimes makes it less accurate.
used with google map for an hour. very good. have yet to try with tracking apps.
After using the God for daily travel for about a week or so I'd say the GPS is great.
Can anyone comment on GPS performance of the international version (the one with metal back and MediaTek chipset)?
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There appears to be a problem with my accelerometer. It started to notice it when playing Homerunbattle3d. A few days ago, the motion was smooth. It was very fluid
Now, the motion is very jerky.
I tested the accelerometer using 2 bubble level programs as well with the same result. The bubble moved around with a jerky motion.
Is there a setting for accelerometer somewhere?
I'm not sure if my accelerometer is defective or if I messed up a setting somehow.
how do i fix this
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There appears to be a problem with my accelerometer. It started to notice it when playing Homerunbattle3d. A few days ago, the motion was smooth. It was very fluid
Now, the motion is very jerky.
I tested the accelerometer using 2 bubble level programs as well with the same result. The bubble moved around with a jerky motion.
Is there a setting for accelerometer somewhere?
I'm not sure if my accelerometer is defective or if I messed up a setting somehow.
how do i fix this
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Download android sensor data from the market.. run it. And try again. Definitely a software bug or this app wouldn't fix it.
I run it after every restart.. seems to calibrate the sensor.. its smooth as can be when fixed...
Can't believe more people haven't complained about this...
Man, it's something new every day with this phone, huh?
I hadn't even gotten into gaming performance / accelerometer issues. I've been stressing out over 3G reception / GPS and Compass being completely and 100% broken. One more thing to worry about with the ever-nearing Buyer's Remorse period running down...
I guess I'll go download some tilt games and see what happens. I'll report back with my findings.
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Man, it's something new every day with this phone, huh?
I hadn't even gotten into gaming performance / accelerometer issues. I've been stressing out over 3G reception / GPS and Compass being completely and 100% broken. One more thing to worry about with the ever-nearing Buyer's Remorse period running down...
I guess I'll go download some tilt games and see what happens. I'll report back with my findings.
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Yea this depresses me too.. make sure you kill games first,then open the app, then game......
What are some good games to test?
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What are some good games to test?
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try the homerunbattle3d both fun and great to test also the bubble level tool aswell
and thank you for recommending the accelerometer data thing it really help fixed the problem completely
I guess I should rephrase:
Any free games I could grab to test this?
I got PapiJump, and immediately noticed that something wasn't right.
I just finished wasting my time proving to some jack-off that there is an issue with 3G reception. Upon exiting SpeedTest, I put the screen to sleep and downloaded PapaiJump on my iPhone.
The controls worked perfectly, so I loaded up the Android version again, just to see if it was still wonky. Oddly enough, it controlled just as well as the iPhone version. I don't know if it somehow re-calibrated itself somehow, but the initial run was not a good sign: 'Papi' would constantly fly to the left, regardless of my input.
I guess I'll keep an eye on this issue and see if it was just a fluke for me.
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Man, it's something new every day with this phone, huh?
I hadn't even gotten into gaming performance / accelerometer issues. I've been stressing out over 3G reception / GPS and Compass being completely and 100% broken. One more thing to worry about with the ever-nearing Buyer's Remorse period running down...
I guess I'll go download some tilt games and see what happens. I'll report back with my findings.
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This is the over statement of the day. How is 3G, GPS and Compass 100% broken? Granted some people are having some issues but its not as bad as you're saying. I have no issues with 3G and GPS. Sounds like you have a broken phone.
This is kind of off-topic, but then again, so was your rebuttal.
Really? Your GPS is flawless and 100% accurate without wireless networks and WiFi? I've had two phones now, with exactly the same issues. Google Maps thinks I'm in another city, and satellite lock takes ~5 minutes.
As for 3G reception problems...really? You don't notice anything?
Here I am, with what I would refer to as 'decent' speeds for my area. This is my phone, sitting on a table, with no human contact.
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This is my phone, with only my index finger touching the device (propping it up with a single finger).
I guess it's possible that I might have two defective phones. I'm going to go ahead and say that it's unlikely. Feel free to replicate this test. As mentioned before: I'm using the silicon case with my device.
If you feel like debating this issue in another thread, feel free. Otherwise, let us get back to testing the rest of the equipment.
Are there any (free?) SixAxis games on the market, yet?
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This is kind of off-topic, but then again, so was your rebuttal.
Really? Your GPS is flawless and 100% accurate without wireless networks and WiFi? I've had two phones now, with exactly the same issues. Google Maps thinks I'm in another city, and satellite lock takes ~5 minutes.
As for 3G reception problems...really? You don't notice anything?
Here I am, with what I would refer to as 'decent' speeds for my area. This is my phone, sitting on a table, with no human contact.
This is my phone, with only my index finger touching the device (propping it up with a single finger).
I guess it's possible that I might have two defective phones. I'm going to go ahead and say that it's unlikely. Feel free to replicate this test. As mentioned before: I'm using the silicon case with my device.
If you feel like debating this issue in another thread, feel free. Otherwise, let us get back to testing the rest of the equipment.
Are there any (free?) SixAxis games on the market, yet?
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No free ones I know of.. and your speed drop is not normal. Most people lose bars not much speeds. I know I get awesome speeds even if bars drop and so do most people.. I'm not saying I don't believe you but 99% of people don't have that drop in speeds...
All in my opinion needing fixed is 3g bars how there's displayed, minor GPS fixes, fix compass, and now this accelerometer thing.. other than those I love this phone..
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Should've stopped right there.
I have the same problem. And it was also with Homerun Battle 3D. Before finding this thread I would restart my phone, uninstall the app and not find any way to get rid of the issue. Android Sensor Data fixes it but I haven't tested it more than once.
I'm on the original rom that shipped with the phone. I have some lag but it hasn't gotten in the way too much. Anybody else having this problem?
I know the galaxy s line has gps issues but in gps test my gps sees 2-4 satalites but never puts them in use. Also my phone is made after oct 2010.
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I know the galaxy s line has gps issues but in gps test my gps sees 2-4 satalites but never puts them in use. Also my phone is made after oct 2010.
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have you searched the fourms there is many threads on this topic.
You might want to get gps restore from the market
Lol tryed
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have you gone through any of the GPS fixes found on here, also sometimes, flashing a different rom helps too!!
I hadn't found found any gps fixes on xda and certainly I have been flashing tons of rom s
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No one else wanna help
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There is a sticky devoted to gps fixes. Right here in general.
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Flash Bionix rom (or maybe other), I had GPS issues with stock rom (same as u, see only 4 but never lock)
I am using Bionix now and have 8/14 lock
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I seached and came up with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912777
and this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878970
If you are having problems with the phone there are couple of fixes that will work. One Software, if you have KB1, KA7 modem along with a new custom rom you may have the software fix. The Axura and Jellette Roms seem to work better for me GPS-wise, but that just may be my phone. You may want to experiment and try out. The other is the mechanical... Look at KWKSLVR's post on how to fix. basically there is a spring tab that is supposed to touch a flat antenna in the inner plastic back cover of the phone. That is the GPS antenna. If it is not engaging fully you get spotty reception. My fix was to bend up and place a small piece of toothpick jammed in there to keep 100% engagement. Now every time I do a test sitting inside my house I get 10-15 in view and within 20 sec 5-7 lock. I just checked I am 6/11 and 10m error factor. This is not rocket surgery
Follow this and follow the fixes in the stickies and you will get good results.
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I want to share my Experience about GPS issues, I bought T-Mobile vibrant from Houston through craigs list. I brought that phone to Pakistan and unlcoked it. Every thing used to work fine except the GPS which rarely saw any Satellite and in case if it saw few, connected only once or twice in couple of months.
I tried hardware fix - Not Worked
Tried Samsung GPS Resore - Not Worked
Tried LBS Test - Both Cold Start - HOT - Did not worked
I tried GPS Booster Trial - Completely messed up GPS (No satellite viewable) infact my gps.conf got messed up
I did few manual tweakings
created new gps.conf as under
NTP_SERVER=asia.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=h__p://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=h__p://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=h__p://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
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In LBStestmode
changed SUPL_server to supl.nokia.com on port 7275
changed Operation mode in application settings to MS Based
As a result my GPS started again with some improvement in lockings in 2 to 5 minutes outdoors
Finally I installed Navitel (navigation software) with Pakistan's maps, somehow out of the blue Navitel made my GPS to lock to satellite in few seconds.
Still if I use google maps it takes time to lock but with navitel I always get lock in less then a minute. Infact today I got locked on to 11 Satellites through Navitel which was simply amazing for me.
Thanks
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TMO Vibrant
Stock Froyo
A simple factory reset could be all you need to get it working. Had the same issue and after I did a factory reset it was working amazingly well. Good luck!
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KWKSLVR's mechanical fix is one issue, so you could do that after trying the software fixes.
There are some other software fixes look in the bible for them.
Install this patch I uploaded, it is Master's GPS fix works pretty well I am always getting 10-15 view 5-8 lock 30-45 sec. OR, Get GPS AIDS off the market
This works for some as well I have tried and done all the above, it solves most of the GPS problems
Hope that helps you
Hard to take you serious when you say you looked for a GPS fix on XDA and didn't find anything.
There are two issues with GPS on the vibrant. Hardware and Software
If you running a custom ROM then most likely your software should be fixed. The latest modems and roms include very good GPS software compared with earlier versions.
If you are seeing sats but not able to lock then most likely you do have the hardware problem. I believe someone as already included a link to this fix.
I did both fixes and my GPS went from hardly working at all to useful with locks in seconds in doors or outdoor.
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As the title says, Note has mind blowing GPS lock speed. I came from host of devices from Nokia, Acer, HTC and one dedicated GPS and Note beats them all. 2 seconds outside, 7 seconds inside the room (with windows).
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As the title says, Note has mind blowing GPS lock speed. I came from host of devices from Nokia, Acer, HTC and one dedicated GPS and Note beats them all. 2 seconds outside, 7 seconds inside the room (with windows).
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i guess the whole barometer + GLONASS really works
I totally agree best gps I've ever had. Haven't tracked a long trip yet but I'm keen to try it it over the Christmas break!
Finally a capable phone GPS!! Yeeeeah!
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I totally agree best gps I've ever had. Haven't tracked a long trip yet but I'm keen to try it it over the Christmas break!
Finally a capable phone GPS!! Yeeeeah!
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Same here. All of my HTC phones had excellent GPS while my Samsung Galaxy S2 - Epic Touch was so bad that it was unusable. The Note however is on a different level. Super fast locking and dead on accurate. Used Google navigation today to find a church. Was pretty impressive.
yes, same here: the note has a comparably superb GPS capability
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Used Google navigation today to find a church.
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i hope not for prayers though...
Gloruss
GLONASS it's a pro GPS chipset...
just EXAMPLE:
If regular phone (with out Glonass) finds 8-9 satellites, of them are working only 3-4.
The phone with GLONASS finds 19 satellites and 17-18 working from them.
any questions people?
Yes, Broadcom+GLONASS is the business:
Broadcom Powers Global Positioning in New Samsung GALAXY Note
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GLONASS it's a pro GPS chipset...
just EXAMPLE:
If regular phone (with out Glonass) finds 8-9 satellites, of them are working only 3-4.
The phone with GLONASS finds 19 satellites and 17-18 working from them.
any questions people?
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I did a test with a colleague. We put my Note and his non-GLONASS phone side by side and used "GPS Status". His phone got a fix faster than my Note and both phones saw the same amount of satellites. I wanted to check if my Note finds Glonass but I can't really tell. His phone was T-mobile MyTouch. I was disappointed
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I did a test with a colleague. We put my Note and his non-GLONASS phone side by side and used "GPS Status". His phone got a fix faster than my Note and both phones saw the same amount of satellites. I wanted to check if my Note finds Glonass but I can't really tell. His phone was T-mobile MyTouch. I was disappointed
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I think that Note will use GLONASS only if GPS will not available.
Just like QUALCOMM chipsets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB9pXInwh3k
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I think that Note will use GLONASS only if GPS will not available.
Just like QUALCOMM chipsets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB9pXInwh3k
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Where can I test that out? Where is GPS not available?
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Where can I test that out? Where is GPS not available?
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I would really like to know the answer to this question too. Since GPS is global, I really need to educate myself about GLONASS before I test this stuff out.
However, as long as the GPS is working better then on the S II I'm happy.
Try GPS Test. Satellites with numbers over 60 = GLONASS.
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I would really like to know the answer to this question too. Since GPS is global, I really need to educate myself about GLONASS before I test this stuff out.
However, as long as the GPS is working better then on the S II I'm happy.
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GLONASS is global too. At this moment 24 satellites working. Planned to make the active 30 satellites.
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Try GPS Test. Satellites with numbers over 60 = GLONASS.
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GLONASS is global too. At this moment 24 satellites working. Planned to make the active 30 satellites.
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I've "educated" myself about the GLONASS system now. While doing so I read about the Galileo system for EU. That seems to be something promising.
I think it's cool that Galileo provide both way communication with satellites. How cool apps could spawn from this... =)
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I've "educated" myself about the GLONASS system now. While doing so I read about the Galileo system for EU. That seems to be something promising.
I think it's cool that Galileo provide both way communication with satellites. How cool apps could spawn from this... =)
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Not soon, and the prospects are unclear. Not for Galaxy Note.
Yeah, I love the GPS on the Note, with mine old HTC Desire and I cant even get a lock at home. Over 1Hour waiting and not a freaking lock, even locked and then lose it all the time.
With the Note, get lock within 20 sec at home and I just luvvvvvvv it.
my note 16 sattelites indoor, cousing S2 4 indoor
I tested mid-air in flight and it had GPS
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fix there too
For those of who play ingress you will be aware of the heavy load it gives to the phone/battery.
I was wondering if any of you have tried this game yet on the note 3? How has it been?
I`m just curious really, looking forward in trying this out when I upgrade but considering my options at the moment.
I get mine today hopefully... I average about 100k in AP a day which translates through to about 2-3 battery recharges for a note 2.
Will let you know when i have it in my hot little hands
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I get mine today hopefully... I average about 100k in AP a day which translates through to about 2-3 battery recharges for a note 2.
Will let you know when i have it in my hot little hands
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Ah nice timing I guess! I wonder also how the "gps" is with the game. I suspect the screen will be great for this.
One hand mode should also help with the game and with stopping "burn in"
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I get mine today hopefully... I average about 100k in AP a day which translates through to about 2-3 battery recharges for a note 2.
Will let you know when i have it in my hot little hands
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Rofl... My daily activities let me walk through a "target rich area 2 or 3 times a day.
That helps
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Got my Note 3 the other week and it is a great phone, except the GPS. Coming from the S4, which has a terrific gps, the game is almost unplayable on the Note 3. The position is drifting although I am standing still or freeze when I am moving. Forget about neat deploys.
I actually sent my unit for repairs. Hopefully they can fix it. Right now back on the S4.
/ Jacob
jajoj said:
Got my Note 3 the other week and it is a great phone, except the GPS. Coming from the S4, which has a terrific gps, the game is almost unplayable on the Note 3. The position is drifting although I am standing still or freeze when I am moving. Forget about neat deploys.
I actually sent my unit for repairs. Hopefully they can fix it. Right now back on the S4.
/ Jacob
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Ouch, Gps is a biggy too and bad placements can be a nightmare. Here is hoping that is a one off.
Just to give another opinion:
I played on Saturday and Monday with the Note 3 for the first time (Verizon model), and I had no issues whatsoever. GPS was awesome, battery life was pretty good (~3-4 hours of Ingress probably but not totally sure) and the game (Broot) ran smooth as butter.
So maybe it's possible some models or some units have GPS issues, but I haven't run into any. Granted, I also haven't played in known GPS-cloudy/floaty areas just yet.
I've had some time with mine now and have found the GPS to be quite flaky.
It's pretty much unusable in a moving vehicle, in the CBD around big buildings Its almost impossible to get lock.
I'm hoping we can tweak this because I still *love* the phone.
senectus said:
I've had some time with mine now and have found the GPS to be quite flaky.
It's pretty much unusable in a moving vehicle, in the CBD around big buildings Its almost impossible to get lock.
I'm hoping we can tweak this because I still *love* the phone.
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I`ve managed to see this in action with the Note 3. First off - excellent device for this game.
Interestingly the GPS in the 1st week was good, then it became gradually more laggy with position so the player would "catch up" as he was moving to the edge of the portal. However, reading another thread which highlighted a similar issue with Google maps; installing GPS status - get the aps state download/calibrate and apparently the issue has now gone.
Perhaps some of you have tried this or not but I would give it a try at least as it appears to have solved the odd drift movement.
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I`ve managed to see this in action with the Note 3. First off - excellent device for this game.
Interestingly the GPS in the 1st week was good, then it became gradually more laggy with position so the player would "catch up" as he was moving to the edge of the portal. However, reading another thread which highlighted a similar issue with Google maps; installing GPS status - get the aps state download/calibrate and apparently the issue has now gone.
Perhaps some of you have tried this or not but I would give it a try at least as it appears to have solved the odd drift movement.
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My gps ground to a halt today, could not get lock at all.
So I installed gps status but it couldn't get lock either.
So I rebooted and it got lock immediately.
It's been perfect since then.
See how it goes.
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senectus said:
My gps ground to a halt today, could not get lock at all.
So I installed gps status but it couldn't get lock either.
So I rebooted and it got lock immediately.
It's been perfect since then.
See how it goes.
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Fingers crossed this fixes it. A few of us are about to take the plunge so any feedback will be great on gps performance.
Have you guys tried disabling the "use wireless networks" option in the GPS settings to see if that helps with the inaccurate/laggy location?
It's been pretty good since my fix yesterday
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It's been pretty good since my fix yesterday
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Excellent news!
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My sister's Moto G takes way too long to charge with it's original charger. Way over 5 hours even though the device is supposed to be a fastcharge one. If she uses a standard charger from her old phone, it takes about 2.5 hours which, I think is normal considering those chargers don't support fast charge.
Yeah I'm using a Samsung fast charger which is charging from 10% to full in 50mins
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It feels too slow for me too. How do you know something is a good charger for this phone? You should look at voltages right?
Does this phone support wireless charging?
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Does this phone support wireless charging?
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I haven't received mine yet but I'm pretty sure it doesn't.
Doukeyakusha said:
Does this phone support wireless charging?
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Built-in, no. You'll most likely be able to use a 3rd party microUSB-to-Qi wireless charger receivers that can be found on Amazon for ~$12. Since the G4 lineup has a removable back plate, you might even be able to stick it inside the phone (if it doesn't fit, can just use a case).
Thanks for the responses, much appreciated
I'm excited about mine. I ordered one for my GF and I. I have the Note 5 but they are so slow with updates and I live down here in Colombia so walking around with the Note 5 isn't always the smartest. Plus all I use my phone for is work email, hangouts, whatsapp and skype. I will be getting mine next week and if for some reason I don't like it I can easily sell it down here. I think they run about $250-300 here in Colombia
Should've done some reseach, motorola is also quite slow with updates from what I've heard.
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Should've done some reseach, motorola is also quite slow with updates from what I've heard.
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Meaning? Model or phone. In my experience Motorola is as good as most on updates, certainly better than some companies like Samsung.
Tel864 said:
Meaning? Model or phone. In my experience Motorola is as good as most on updates, certainly better than some companies like Samsung.
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My brother's moto g (2nd gen I believe) took a couple of month before getting his marshmellow update he was promised.
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Should've done some reseach, motorola is also quite slow with updates from what I've heard.
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I've had motos before and they always released before Samsung. Half the time I have to flash third party to get the update before Samsung does the official release. Plus I don't need a $500 phone anymore. I can buy 4 of these Moto g from Amazon for the price I got the note 5 for.
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My note 5 was about 4-5 behind in get MM. Looks like most Moto phones got the release in Feb which is only 2 months behind the actual release date
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I've had motos before and they always released before Samsung. Half the time I have to flash third party to get the update before Samsung does the official release. Plus I don't need a $500 phone anymore. I can buy 4 of these Moto g from Amazon for the price I got the note 5 for.
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I've previously had Samsung, LG, Moto and Huawei and the Moto's were the best on updating. Samsung was probably the worst but that was probably because they don't push out updates directly and instead let the providers do it. LG and Huawei, seem to make every phone end of life as soon as they release it.
spotify issues?
i'm about to pull the trigger on this but have had issues on my current phone using spotify and an sd card.
can someone confirm that there are no issues saving offline music to an sd card?
Does anybody have "burn-in" problems on the screen? I know it's LCD but the icons on the notification bar burn-in extremely fast. The problem goes away 100% overnight, but what bothers me is how ridiculously fast the burn in occurs. Could my screen be defective?
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Terrible gaming performance (Pokemon Go, Hearthstone)
I am experiencing terrible frame rates in the only two games I play on my device, Hearthstone and Pokemon Go. Review videos showed the phone playing 3D games with ease, yet I seem to be having trouble . Is anyone else having issues? I can barely navigate the menus of Pokemon the framerate is so bad.
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Does anybody have "burn-in" problems on the screen? I know it's LCD but the icons on the notification bar burn-in extremely fast. The problem goes away 100% overnight, but what bothers me is how ridiculously fast the burn in occurs. Could my screen be defective?
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I've only had mine a couple of days, but I haven't seen that so far.
One question. Does G4 have any restriction in Wifi tethering? The reason I asked is I got burned last time I got a Nexus 6P from Google and it does not allow Wifi tethering unless carrier's plan allows it.
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Lyre