After updating to the leaked froyo at the end of July, google maps now gives me the wrong location. I'm in iowa and it shows me in missouri. If I use wifi or cell tower, it's correct. Is there an update I need to do?
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Think I put this in the wrong section initially. Sorry....after updating to the leaked froyo at the end of July, google maps now gives me the wrong location. I'm in iowa and it shows me in missouri. If I use wifi or cell tower, it's correct. Is there an update I need to do?
Anybody having this problem?
I recently updated Google Maps to Version: 4.5.0 (#4519). I didn't change anything to my Location or Privacy settings. This new version doesn't update my location (when I hit the dot on the upper right). Any possible fix or workaround to this in settings? Or is this a bug in the new update? I only have the Use Wireless Networks checked and usually that's enough to give me an approximate location. Still, Google Maps (and Latitude) shows that I'm my phone is at home when I have it here in my office 9 miles away.
I'm running that version for a while ago (or I think because mine has the location on top) and I'm having no problem at all
RexEscape said:
Anybody having this problem?
I recently updated Google Maps to Version: 4.5.0 (#4519). I didn't change anything to my Location or Privacy settings. This new version doesn't update my location (when I hit the dot on the upper right). Any possible fix or workaround to this in settings? Or is this a bug in the new update? I only have the Use Wireless Networks checked and usually that's enough to give me an approximate location. Still, Google Maps (and Latitude) shows that I'm my phone is at home when I have it here in my office 9 miles away.
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I'm having the same issue in San Diego (Mission Valley) trying to access my location via the 3G or Edge wireless network. It works fine using Wifi or GPS if I can get a GPS lock. The funny thing is I tried it up in Carmel Mountain Ranch and I was able to get my location via the 3G wireless network. I also flashed back to the stock rom and tried the original Google Maps and it has the same issue now as the latest version. There must be a problem with AT&T network in our area.
Hey! I'm also in Mission Valley (work)! Something is up in the Mission Valley area, most def. College Area is ok, Mira Mesa, Lindbergh Field (places I've tried recently). Mission Vally is in the twilight zone.
It must be something with the cell towers.
Check your location now. Mine shows me at my office building with just the cell networks.
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Still not working. I've downloaded the new Google Maps and it does say that some cell towers aren't actively sending or receiving MyLocation data. It wants us to use GPS or WiFi for a more accurate MyLocation position. Bleh.
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For some odd reason my location can never be found. In latitude I have set it manually,as well as automatically using settings and it throws the same error each time. I am running the latest version of maps, so I know it can pull my location from wifi.
Is there a setting I missed somewhere else in the system? It stuck at 1 point but the first time I tried directions, it lost my location on the map.
Any input? is it a bug or just not working w/o GPS?
any help would be appreciated.
The WiFi location doesn't work for some reason -- so GMaps wants to default back to GPS (which the GTablet doesn't have)
Download "Location Spoofer v1.7" or "My Fake Location" from the Market (sometimes they don't show up -- but I posted the APK for Location Spoofer 1.7 in another thread about Google Maps so grab it there if you need it)
I did manage to get my location locked by using latitude from the PC, using IP location look-up. Now my location shows up on maps on the G-tab but still when I click nearest places, (gas, ATM) etc it still throws location not found.
Gonna try location spoofer now.
Ok seems like this issue is gonna go on the back burner for a while. Even running location spoofer, it still gives the message "location temporarily unavailable.
Or...it just be a plain simple issue that Montana is falling behind the times and is on Googles (we'll get around to fixing it) schedule.
It's not that I don't know where everything is in town. it would just be nice to have a functioning tool to show off.
I can't seem to get a Google Location on Google Maps or ShowNearby (Singapore application) when using LTE (without GPS). Getting a location works fine when using using 3G or wifi (again without GPS). Getting a location on LTE (without GPS) also works fine the first time my phone is factory reset. Running Google Maps the second time leaves me unable to get a location again.
Anyone have the same problem? I'm wondering whether it's due to my local cellphone towers not being able to serve up a location while on LTE.
To replicate the issue, reboot and open Google Maps while on LTE and attempt to get a location.
Sorry I couldn't find the exact match with my issue so I thought of creating a new thread.
I updated my Xperia Neo ROM but I'm having difficulties with GPS/LOCATON service. It works fine on a 3G network but it couldn't load my location whenever I am connected to a wifi network. I've tried using different apps on my phone but still wouldn't work. It just keeps on searching/loading.
It used to work fine before with stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM/KERNEL. Is switching back the only fix? Please help. :crying:
I have the same issue, gps location is not working for my new rom either (unoffical jellaxy cymod 10 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875015) is there a fix/patch to flash??!
djrsa said:
I have the same issue, gps location is not working for my new rom either (unoffical jellaxy cymod 10 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875015) is there a fix/patch to flash??!
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GPS on wifi is now working on my NEO. I think it's my wifi connection or just my area.
A possible cause and fix
PrinceRayman said:
Sorry I couldn't find the exact match with my issue so I thought of creating a new thread.
I updated my Xperia Neo ROM but I'm having difficulties with GPS/LOCATON service. It works fine on a 3G network but it couldn't load my location whenever I am connected to a wifi network. I've tried using different apps on my phone but still wouldn't work. It just keeps on searching/loading.
It used to work fine before with stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM/KERNEL. Is switching back the only fix? Please help. :crying:
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Remember that Android has 3 different location services:
Real GPS, this requires only the ability to "see" the sky where the GPS locations are flying over your head, plus up to 15 minutes to download the weekly schedule of where they are flying (the 15 minute download can be replaced by a 5 second web download, but you will still need the 1.5 to 3 minute download of latest updates). Additionally, it may waste a few extra minutes looking for the wrong satellites if it things you are in a different part of the world than you are (this depends on the rom, radio firmware and GPS chip).
Cell tower location service: This sends the number of the nearest 2G/3G/4G to an online service which looks up where that tower is, giving a rough location.
Wi-Fi access point location service: This sends the name and/or MAC address of the nearest Wi-Fi access point to a Google service, which returns where other users were last time they saw that Wi-Fi access point with GPS on and Google Maps Wi-Fi location sharing on.
From this I guess one of 2 things are wrong:
:silly:Your Wi-Fi network is not in Google's database (unlikely since it was recognized with your previous firmware).
The option to share Wi-Fi location data with Google maps is off after the update, :fingers-crossed:try turning it off, then on.