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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Samsung just wrote that apparently the use wireless networks, which is the option above use gps satellites must be selected to get proper locks.
I was skeptical because i just assumed that when I went exploring I selected it, but it actually wasn't.
Put it on, and agreed to the disclaimer and then right away the maps got my location and the live wallpaper map got my location.
you'll get an email saying google knows where you are and yeah its pretty ****ty that you have to do this, but it does work. at least for me.
not a real fix, I've had that on forever and still dont get a proper lock
Confirming that this does seem to work. It might merit mentioning that I've also messed around with my GPS settings quite a bit as well.
Regardless, I got a lock within two seconds after opening Google Maps. Cheers!
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The phone used networks to locate you. Not GPS.
PuffinNugz said:
The phone used networks to locate you. Not GPS.
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Oh, good to know. Thanks for the info!
-deuX`
This is to assist in the GPS lock. This is not a fix.
True it isn't a real fix, hence the "quick" fix in the title.
it's just another way to help maps get a lock.
obviously this won't help in no service zones but if you're using the data anyways might as well use it to help.
plus it unlocks all the fun location based services, and that maps live wallpaper is pretty freakin sweet!
This will only give you the location of the nearby cell tower. Unless you live under the cell tower all the time, I don't think this is useful. It might be useful for things like check the nearby stores and attractions. But will not give you navigatable fixes and does not speed up your GPS lock. If you're using Google maps, try to zoom out, and you will notice a big circle. Your location is anywhere inside that circle.
That's Samsung tip is pure BS and Engadet should be ashamed to even believe in that BS.
I not only allowed the use of wireless networks for location, but also changing the GPS setting to MS Based to allow for simultaneous use of triangulation and assisted GPS... before this change I NEVER got a successful GPS lock...after I changed the settings I finally can get a GPS lock after about about 3 minutes with direct line of sight outdoors.
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foxbat121 said:
This will only give you the location of the nearby cell tower.
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Not quite. its actually doing cell tower triangulation, using the signal of all nearby towers your phone sees. In the city, this can be pretty accurate and is rarely off by more than a couple blocks. To see the accuracy, turn off GPS and click 'locate me' in google maps. The blue circle around your location shows the margin of error. The more towers you are in range of, the more accurate the fix.
As far as helping GPS, all this location can really do today is help you grab the most appropriate gps almanac/ephemeris info - if youve got an internet connection. I suppose it could possibly also be used in conjunction with the gps error in some kind of a filter to improve accuracy, but as far as I know that is not being done.
I actually started getting quicker locks with just using the GPS and having the wireless networks unchecked
Just an update:
I changed the SUP/LCP setting to Auto-config and the Operation mode to MS Based. I tend to get a gps lock within a minute or two with it sitting on my dashboard. I also tried it with the"Use wireless networks" setting turned off and it worked the same.
Also, I did try out the MS Assisted SUP/LCP setting and I was able to get GPS signal while indoors, but it was less accurate all around.
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I'm not saying it's completely 100% accurate, but much in the same vein that an iPod Touch can get a location using just the wi-fi this is using much the same.
it uses whatever a-gps it can and then it helps with the cellular data. triangulation. it's useful and if it keeps getting me a signal then its all good
Why does current location always default to akron,oh? when i don't have a signal it always says i"m in akron, oh. it doesn't matter if its a weather app or a navigation app,
Because of lebron james what else?
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tbird22tg said:
Why does current location always default to akron,oh? when i don't have a signal it always says i"m in akron, oh. it doesn't matter if its a weather app or a navigation app,
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It's to do with Google's Location services, and network triangulation. To send your location to Google, your phone will either use the GPS, local cellular/WiFi networks or a combination of both. I experience the same thing in Australia. If the signal in your hometown bounces off a tower in another town, you will sometimes see that town listed as your location. If your Weather service has no information on your hometown (unlikely, but possible - mine doesn't seem to exist) it'll also show the nearest location instead (300km away for me, haha). Kinda makes the Location service a bit of a joke if you're out of a metro area!
Akron
Kinda make some apps useless when the data like weather and or traffic is over 3hrs away
tbird22tg said:
Kinda make some apps useless when the data like weather and or traffic is over 3hrs away
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It can get very annoying. You can increase the accuracy of the location fix by enabling wireless network and gps triangulation in Android settings, at the expense of (much) battery life.
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.
The problem is, my Galxy S2 is showing I am located in Riverside, CA when I actually live in Detroit, MI. This is because I sent my router to Linksys repair in Riverside and they sent me a repaired and tested unit.
Now, whether it is Google Maps or GasBuddy, it shows my location is in Cali. However, when I connect to my other router, it gives me the correct location. How do I change my routers location?!
albo23 said:
The problem is, my Galxy S2 is showing I am located in Riverside, CA when I actually live in Detroit, MI. This is because I sent my router to Linksys repair in Riverside and they sent me a repaired and tested unit.
Now, whether it is Google Maps or GasBuddy, it shows my location is in Cali. However, when I connect to my other router, it gives me the correct location. How do I change my routers location?!
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Thank you for the laugh. :laugh:
The short answer: you can't. But you can help Google to update it by using Google Maps enabled apps locating you using GPS during the time your are connected to the WiFi router. Do this from time to time, and make sure you got a good GPS fix. Sooner, but probably later, Google will update the location of your router. Don't keep your breath, though.
Short side note: there's actually a license clause in the Google Maps API forcing the developers to inform Google about the device location if using it in conjunction with the GPS (ref). This is why.
kuisma said:
Thank you for the laugh. :laugh:
The short answer: you can't. But you can help Google to update it by using Google Maps enabled apps locating you using GPS during the time your are connected to the WiFi router. Do this from time to time, and make sure you got a good GPS fix. Sooner, but probably later, Google will update the location of your router. Don't keep your breath, though.
Short side note: there's actually a license clause in the Google Maps API forcing the developers to inform Google about the device location if using it in conjunction with the GPS (ref). This is why.
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I can't use GPS when connected to WiFi. It just says "Searching for satellites" for 30+ minutes.
albo23 said:
I can't use GPS when connected to WiFi. It just says "Searching for satellites" for 30+ minutes.
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I believe that's not related to using WiFi, but the fact you are using WiFi indoors. Correlation that is, not causality. Try placing the telephone close to the window, or even better go outside, enabling the GPS, but still connected to your WiFi router.
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.