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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.
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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.
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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 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?
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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.
Is it my device or is it a general problem? Gps of G2 locks very very fast, has signal even inside of a room, lock many more satellites than any previous phone. I dont have problem with car navigation eg navigon. So where is the problem?
I go for running. I use runtastic. Here is a photo of recording of gps:
It is very very bad. It is like it takes signal every 30 seconds or something and draw lines. . I run in the road but it shows like i run in parking , or above cars. The same applications with galaxy s2 is very accurate. I also tried many others athletic applications to see if it is some incompatibility of runtastic but, the same happens to all.
I even tried tracker booster from play store to see if it is a sleeping problem , but didnt help.
Any help on this? Anyone using G2 for running , to write his experience? Thanks.
Have you tried other apps? If it doesn't happen in other apps, it's probably this one.
vween said:
Have you tried other apps? If it doesn't happen in other apps, it's probably this one.
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I already wrote that i have. The same problem
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I already wrote that i have. The same problem
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I'm on my second G2 (took one back to buy at full retain), and used each for 10+ days. I use Endomondo, no issues on either phone. Not sure if you can or if even possible to try and recalibrate the gps signal. May be your gps chip, and if you can, return it.
Even having same issue using say, My Tracks?
unheady said:
I'm on my second G2 (took one back to buy at full retain), and used each for 10+ days. I use Endomondo, no issues on either phone. Not sure if you can or if even possible to try and recalibrate the gps signal. May be your gps chip, and if you can, return it.
Even having same issue using say, My Tracks?
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My tracks i haven't try. I have try endomondo , same problem. Best of all work sport tracker. I just notice that even navigon have a small problem. When i stop it still goes on and again go back.. With galaxy s2 that wasnt the case. .
As i have bought from foreign eshop it is very difficult to return. . I dont have any other problem except of this but , it is important for me...
Perhaps first of all i have to do a factory reset.
If there is any way to recalibrate gps, if anyone knows... I am rooted. .
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My tracks i haven't try. I have try endomondo , same problem. Best of all work sport tracker. I just notice that even navigon have a small problem. When i stop it still goes on and again go back.. With galaxy s2 that wasnt the case. .
As i have bought from foreign eshop it is very difficult to return. . I dont have any other problem except of this but , it is important for me...
Perhaps first of all i have to do a factory reset.
If there is any way to recalibrate gps, if anyone knows... I am rooted. .
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Yeah, I mean, it seems like something is wonky with your gps. Have you tried: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
Understandably this is important. I had similar issues with my 2year old GNexus, and it drove me crae crae. At the very most, cna try a factory reset... but I'd check the other gps I linked to see if that helps.
Good luck!
I'll be to the point. I have bought an O2 (UK) N9005 for me, to be used in India. I think it is completely unlocked as it is perfectly running each and every ROM meant for N9005. I am facing GPS lock issues with the device ever since. While on a particular ROM (Darklord S6) the GPS works fine (temporarily until restart) with the help of the app "GPS status and fix". This made me think if the GPS is region dependent, or it depends on the kernel (as referred by my fellow XDAian). I need some expert help to find a way to fix this problem for good!
Kernel should be the driver .
I would start with stock O2 firmware .
Nah, I don't think its kernel or ROM or anything but the GPS antenna and antenna only. So mainly and totally hardware. I have weird GPS issues too! On both S4 and Note 2 I had super fast GPS lock, indoor, outdoor doesn't matter. They both were Exynos versions though. But with my Note 3 (N9005) I can't get a lock inside. I have to go near windows or outside to get a lock, and then that lock stays inside too until I reboot the phone. However rebooting an Android phone will reset the A-GPS data, so its normal to not get a lock after a reboot.
You can just change the region to India, by using Faster Fix app, or just by using the Indian GPS.conf file, see if it helps in anything.
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Nah, I don't think its kernel or ROM or anything but the GPS antenna and antenna only. So mainly and totally hardware. I have weird GPS issues too! On both S4 and Note 2 I had super fast GPS lock, indoor, outdoor doesn't matter. They both were Exynos versions though. But with my Note 3 (N9005) I can't get a lock inside. I have to go near windows or outside to get a lock, and then that lock stays inside too until I reboot the phone. However rebooting an Android phone will reset the A-GPS data, so its normal to not get a lock after a reboot.
You can just change the region to India, by using Faster Fix app, or just by using the Indian GPS.conf file, see if it helps in anything.
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I have been an Indian Note 2 user too. Had no GPS problems with that. Will try your suggestions now and see what happens..
EDIT: Hey bro! While the FasterFix app didn't solve the problem (also, Its dev said not to use it on Android 4.2+), I just discovered an app on play store that worked miraculously! It has fixed the problem for good. My phone catches the satellites in just 1 second now! And that's when I am indoors. Haven't tested it outdoors yet! It's unbelievable to say at least!! I strongly recommend you to give it a try..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by.zatta.agps&hl=en
Paul013 said:
I have been an Indian Note 2 user too. Had no GPS problems with that. Will try your suggestions now and see what happens..
EDIT: Hey bro! While the FasterFix app didn't solve the problem (also, Its dev said not to use it on Android 4.2+), I just discovered an app on play store that worked miraculously! It has fixed the problem for good. My phone catches the satellites in just 1 second now! And that's when I am indoors. Haven't tested it outdoors yet! It's unbelievable to say at least!! I strongly recommend you to give it a try..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by.zatta.agps&hl=en
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Dude this app is magic, the urban kids will use the word dope I suppose.
However I don't understand one thing, right now I am on ground floor of my premise and no windows are open or anything, so naturally there are no satellites in view, but still this app says GPS location is set! I mean what the heck! I will try to go to first floor and see what happens when the phone actually catches some satellites, but too lazy to move now :laugh:
You could go HERE ^ DL the GPS.conf file for your country (or closest if not listed) - it helps. Don't forget to change the permissions...
devilsdouble said:
Dude this app is magic, the urban kids will use the word dope I suppose.
However I don't understand one thing, right now I am on ground floor of my premise and no windows are open or anything, so naturally there are no satellites in view, but still this app says GPS location is set! I mean what the heck! I will try to go to first floor and see what happens when the phone actually catches some satellites, but too lazy to move now :laugh:
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Yep. And the gps is really working. Maps locks it in no time, and accuweather widget tracks you down in a second..
Journyman16 said:
You could go HERE ^ DL the GPS.conf file for your country (or closest if not listed) - it helps. Don't forget to change the permissions...
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Will try that too buddy. But for now, the GPS is fixed! All thanks to-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by.zatta.agps&hl=en
Hi all, I tried everything I found on the Internet.
I thought it was a cable problem, a contact problem.
I opened and closed my Note 3 several times with no luck.
This is what happens: my GPS cannot fix any satellite.
I made a video to show what happens.
Note that it was trying to fix since about 30 minutes.
Whoever is able to help me solving this problem has a free beer as a reward
Welcome to the club buddy.
This is happening on a stock rom?
Riqz said:
Welcome to the club buddy.
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Not the answer I was hoping
audit13 said:
This is happening on a stock rom?
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Absolutely stock. Today I tried reinstalling everything... nothing
lmerega said:
Not the answer I was hoping
Absolutely stock. Today I tried reinstalling everything... nothing
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This has been happening to me for over a year and to people since the note 3 came out. FIrst we tried lifting the antennae prongs, then we rebuilt NV GPS through the service menu... Still nothing.
Now I am trying to install custom roms...
I installed Darklord's note 7 custom rom on my note 3 and the gps is working... but it has happened before that it works for a few days or a week and then dies again.
Riqz said:
This has been happening to me for over a year and to people since the note 3 came out. FIrst we tried lifting the antennae prongs, then we rebuilt NV GPS through the service menu... Still nothing.
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Same things tried by me... I am afraid this beer will remain to me
lmerega said:
Hi all, I tried everything I found on the Internet.
I thought it was a cable problem, a contact problem.
I opened and closed my Note 3 several times with no luck.
This is what happens: my GPS cannot fix any satellite.
I made a video to show what happens.
Note that it was trying to fix since about 30 minutes.
Whoever is able to help me solving this problem has a free beer as a reward
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bro, check this thread for the solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729322
arinsms said:
bro, check this thread for the solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729322
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This was one of my forst lookings... does not work
Tried everything then nothing much left .
As GPS is a function of kernel have you swapped kernels .
Did you use GPS Fix to wipe and redownload AGPS data .
What model is it .
JJEgan said:
Tried everything then nothing much left .
As GPS is a function of kernel have you swapped kernels .
Did you use GPS Fix to wipe and redownload AGPS data .
What model is it .
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No, I have the very same kernel (stock rom).
I wipe and redownloded AGPS data several times with no luck
lmerega said:
No, I have the very same kernel (stock rom).
I wipe and redownloded AGPS data several times with no luck
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Buddy you know what... I just installed Purify custom rom. It's a very slightly modified version of Cyanogen MOd... and for now... I've never had my gps fix so fast. It's also a VERY fast and battery saving mod.
Try it! PM me if you need help with it.
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Buddy you know what... I just installed Purify custom rom. It's a very slightly modified version of Cyanogen MOd... and for now... I've never had my gps fix so fast. It's also a VERY fast and battery saving mod.
Try it! PM me if you need help with it.
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Thx, but it is my wife's phone.
I prefer not having GPS, but using a stable and tested rom.
In caso I decide to mod, I'll consider this ROM.
Thx for the help
I found a thread on Reddit that fixed my GPS once, then a thread here that fixed it better the 2nd time. It has to do with pulling the back off and bending the tabs that connect to the GPS antenna on the rear. These threads tell and show all. Follow these and GPS issues should be resolved.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote3/comments/2xcvpi/fyi_easy_fix_for_note_3_gps_problem/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729322
I am having the same issues on my Samsung Note 3 sm-n9005. Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, light sensor, gyroscope sensor and magnetic sensor. All dead now.
I am on Android 6 MM. Using custom ROM DarkWolf. Before flashing custom ROM (stock 5.0) no issues (only issues I having was always constantly "Searching for GPS..." on each time reboot). I also try reflash the ROM and tried another custom ROM Phronesis ROM, no luck. I haven't try flash CM yet. Some mention because of Android version upgrade like lollipop to marshmallow will cause this issues. Currently I unsure is software or hardware cause it. Also, it might cause by motherboard. I really have no idea.
Relate to motherboard issue topic: https://plus.google.com/116564723372338080380/posts/NpMvDbXYGHN
Related topic: https://plus.google.com/109361908530625262611/posts/Boeke5e9GMn
What about modem firmware, does it cause on those issues? If reflash the modem will it be solve?
lmerega said:
No, I have the very same kernel (stock rom).
I wipe and redownloded AGPS data several times with no luck
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Nightpath said:
I found a thread on Reddit that fixed my GPS once, then a thread here that fixed it better the 2nd time. It has to do with pulling the back off and bending the tabs that connect to the GPS antenna on the rear. These threads tell and show all. Follow these and GPS issues should be resolved.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote3/comments/2xcvpi/fyi_easy_fix_for_note_3_gps_problem/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729322
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We've all tried this it doesn't work
claudchan said:
I am having the same issues on my Samsung Note 3 sm-n9005. Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, light sensor, gyroscope sensor and magnetic sensor? all dead now.?
I am on Android 6 MM. Using custom ROM DarkWolf. Before flashing custom ROM (stock 5.0) no issues (only issues I having was always constantly "Searching for GPS..." on each time reboot). I also try reflash the ROM and tried another custom ROM Phronesis ROM, no luck. I haven't try flash CM yet. Some mention because of Android version upgrade like lollipop to marshmallow will cause this issues. Currently I unsure is software or hardware cause it. Also, it might cause by motherboard. I really have no idea.
Relate to motherboard issue topic: https://plus.google.com/116564723372338080380/posts/NpMvDbXYGHN
Related topic: https://plus.google.com/109361908530625262611/posts/Boeke5e9GMn
What about modem firmware, does it cause on those issues? If reflash the modem will it be solve?
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Try installing Purify custom rom. It solved all my issues at least for the past week. I think the gps is controlled by the kernel not the modem. I'm using purify rom with purify 1.1 kernel. You can find the rom + kernel and instructions on this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ify-cm-13-hlte-n9005-unofficial-cm13-t3337234
A new GPS fix posted in Android Development .
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note3 for indoor with apgs. In the beginning, I think it's GPS issue leading me can't play Pokemon. But indoor, we can only have agps, so I try to look at the setting and see if this works for you
1. Use faster GPS to change the NTP server by select continent and region you are in.
2. In faster GPS, go to advance to change setting. Change value of intermediate_post to 0. This one is important and I find it helps to lock my location by agps in a second. otherwise, location is found with 4km error
3. Use GPS status app to reset and download the agps data. This make the error distance even shorter
4. Of course,restart and enjoy
I do this and I can lock my location even indoor with a second. Hope it works for you. I try this out by myself and hope this helps you
Cheers
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note3 for indoor with apgs. In the beginning, I think it's GPS issue leading me can't play Pokemon. But indoor, we can only have agps, so I try to look at the setting and see if this works for you
1. Use faster GPS to change the NTP server by select continent and region you are in.
2. In faster GPS, go to advance to change setting. Change value of intermediate_post to 0. This one is important and I find it helps to lock my location by agps in a second. otherwise, location is found with 4km error
3. Use GPS status app to reset and download the agps data. This make the error distance even shorter
4. Of course,restart and enjoy
I do this and I can lock my location even indoor with a second. Hope it works for you. I try this out by myself and hope this helps you
Cheers
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It's not an AGPS kind of Issue.
Riqz said:
Try installing Purify custom rom. It solved all my issues at least for the past week. I think the gps is controlled by the kernel not the modem. I'm using purify rom with purify 1.1 kernel. You can find the rom + kernel and instructions on this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ify-cm-13-hlte-n9005-unofficial-cm13-t3337234
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Nope. Doesn't work. All broken as well. I guess is hardware related.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68392458&postcount=5787
When on data, have wifi activated even if you are not on a network. It helps.
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.)