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Hello, In my case where GPS stopped working after I installed CleanRom. If your GPS is working you don't need to read this thread. If you want to help out, please welcome. After tried many tricks and trades in the book, I found one solution that may resolved this issue, It works for me but may not work for you, just give it a try and report back. Here is the issue: when "GPS satellites" option is checked in Settings->Location Services and then you try to open maps and tab on the gps icon on the most top, it's trying to locate your location using GPS satellites. You also going to see the GPS icon in the notification, but it's not blinking (meaning it's not working). Here is what I did to force it to work:
1. Make sure your wifi is working.(you have internet connectivity)
2. In Settings->Location Services-> put a check to "Google's location service" (the top option), but leave the other two options UNCHECKED. Tab "agree" button when prompted for.
3. Open "Maps" app and tab on the GPS icon on the top (next to the microphone icon). At this time you should able to have a lock on your location. Try to find any addresses to verify it's can locate them.
4. Now go back to Location Services and put a check to "GPS satellite", now you should have both top options checked, and the last bottom option, which is "Location & Google search is UNCHECKED)
5. Go back to your Maps app and hit the GPS icon located on top next to the microphone icon again, now take a look at the gps icon in the notification bar (all way at the bottom), you should see it's blinking.(meaning the GPS is now working)
6. Go back to Location Services and uncheck the "Google's location service", so now should only have the "GPS satellites" checked (the middle option).
7. Go back to Maps and hit the GPS icon you should see the GPS icon in the notification is blinking and working.
Now your GPS should be working as normal. You can reboot, turn it off, turn it back on anyway you like. Please report back if it indeeds fixed your issue. Good luck.
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Also try hard reset (push the reset button or do a cold boot).
Thanks for the detailed walkthrough.
buhohitr said:
Hello, In my case where GPS stopped working after I installed CleanRom. If your GPS is working you don't need to read this thread. If you want to help out, please welcome. After tried many tricks and trades in the book, I found one solution that may resolved this issue, It works for me but may not work for you, just give it a try and report back. Here is the issue: when "GPS satellites" option is checked in Settings->Location Services and then you try to open maps and tab on the gps icon on the most top, it's trying to locate your location using GPS satellites. You also going to see the GPS icon in the notification, but it's not blinking (meaning it's not working). Here is what I did to force it to work:
1. Make sure your wifi is working.(you have internet connectivity)
2. In Settings->Location Services-> put a check to "Google's location service" (the top option), but leave the other two options UNCHECKED. Tab "agree" button when prompted for.
3. Open "Maps" app and tab on the GPS icon on the top (next to the microphone icon). At this time you should able to have a lock on your location. Try to find any addresses to verify it's can locate them.
4. Now go back to Location Services and put a check to "GPS satellite", now you should have both top options checked, and the last bottom option, which is "Location & Google search is UNCHECKED)
5. Go back to your Maps app and hit the GPS icon located on top next to the microphone icon again, now take a look at the gps icon in the notification bar (all way at the bottom), you should see it's blinking.(meaning the GPS is now working)
6. Go back to Location Services and uncheck the "Google's location service", so now should only have the "GPS satellites" checked (the middle option).
7. Go back to Maps and hit the GPS icon you should see the GPS icon in the notification is blinking and working.
Now your GPS should be working as normal. You can reboot, turn it off, turn it back on anyway you like. Please report back if it indeeds fixed your issue. Good luck.
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still no luck with mine anyone has other suggestions on how to fix the GPS problems?
You may need to flash the mod gps file then try my method again.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
buhohitr said:
You may need to flash the mod gps file then try my method again.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
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where can i get that mod gps file?
You can install the gps file using pimp my rom. Just flash pimp my rom zip file using recovery and select gps file for your country.
Just wondering when you select Google option, is the gps find your location?
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
buhohitr said:
You can install the gps file using pimp my rom. Just flash pimp my rom zip file using recovery and select gps file for your country.
Just wondering when you select Google option, is the gps find your location?
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
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do u have a link of the pimp my rom zip file? sorry for being such a noob... nope, the gps keeps on locking to the previous city that i was into and won't find my current location... i wonder what's wrong
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got pimp my rom..will try in a while and will post back here
shadow071506 said:
do u have a link of the pimp my rom zip file? sorry for being such a noob... nope, the gps keeps on locking to the previous city that i was into and won't find my current location... i wonder what's wrong
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got pimp my rom..will try in a while and will post back here
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269
download the XHDPI version.
still no progress for me :'( i hope someone can help me on this one...
Thanks! That worked great!
A simple hardware reset fixed GPS for me, worth trying.
buhohitr said:
gps file for your country
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Having a similar problem and using search brought me here.
I do not think that my GPS not functioning is a ROM issue, but I am wondering :
-I purchased the device in Germany and it was working well there
-I brought it to Russia and it is not showing any GPS fix since
-I unlocked bootloader and rooted today, still no GPS difference
Is a 'German' device not able to find a lock 'abroad' ?
I did give it more than 30 minutes outside to try, my HTC oneX+ was able to spot 18 sat's being inside the house
regards,
Ruud
Ruud Westerhout said:
Having a similar problem and using search brought me here.
I do not think that my GPS not functioning is a ROM issue, but I am wondering :
-I purchased the device in Germany and it was working well there
-I brought it to Russia and it is not showing any GPS fix since
-I unlocked bootloader and rooted today, still no GPS difference
Is a 'German' device not able to find a lock 'abroad' ?
I did give it more than 30 minutes outside to try, my HTC oneX+ was able to spot 18 sat's being inside the house
regards,
Ruud
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What firmware version do you have? (look in settings->about tablet-> build number). Do you know that Germany and Russia using the same rom SKU?
buhohitr said:
What firmware version do you have? (look in settings->about tablet-> build number). Do you know that Germany and Russia using the same rom SKU?
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I received the device and did an OTA upgrade to 10.4.4.23 which was WW.
The GPS receipt was OK at that moment, it showed my whereabouts at times I received my internet through a phone (thethering).
I now did change to : CleanROM 3.1 Inheritance
But the 'no GPS fix' problem occurred right after I arrived in Russia, not connecting with my flashing of a new ROM.
It was showing the weather for a German town for days, even though I was walking outside looking for GPS receipt for a long time.
Ruud Westerhout said:
I received the device and did an OTA upgrade to 10.4.4.23 which was WW.
The GPS receipt was OK at that moment, it showed my whereabouts at times I received my internet through a phone (thethering).
I now did change to : CleanROM 3.1 Inheritance
But the 'no GPS fix' problem occurred right after I arrived in Russia, not connecting with my flashing of a new ROM.
It was showing the weather for a German town for days, even though I was walking outside looking for GPS receipt for a long time.
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Try go into settings->apps and clear "data" for Google framework service" and maps then reboot, see if that help?
buhohitr said:
Try go into settings->apps and clear "data" for Google framework service" and maps then reboot, see if that help?
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Clear data was done for 'Google Services Framework', 'GPS Status', 'Maps' & '2GIS'. After that a short press on the power button and 'reboot' was chosen.
A quick look in GPS Status shows no satellite at all.
Ruud
Ruud Westerhout said:
Clear data was done for 'Google Services Framework', 'GPS Status', 'Maps' & '2GIS'. After that a short press on the power button and 'reboot' was chosen.
A quick look in GPS Status shows no satellite at all.
Ruud
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When you open maps and tap on the "gps" icon on the top, did you see the "gps" icon in your dock lid up (not hollow)?
buhohitr said:
When you open maps and tap on the "gps" icon on the top, did you see the "gps" icon in your dock lid up (not hollow)?
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If I open maps, it is first asking for permissions, that because I was playing around with that Yesterday based on the recommendations here. I gave these (locations are all tapped on now)
After that I see maps with a accuracy of 20m correctly showing where I am but I am afraid that is because of WiFi connection, not GPS.
I do not know which is the GPS symbol, the first one changes 2D to 3D,the rest is also not showing any reaction connected with GPS. The GPS icon is blinking, also GPS Status icon is showing that it is looking for a connection.
Regards,
Ruud
Ruud Westerhout said:
If I open maps, it is first asking for permissions, that because I was playing around with that Yesterday based on the recommendations here. I gave these (locations are all tapped on now)
After that I see maps with a accuracy of 20m correctly showing where I am but I am afraid that is because of WiFi connection, not GPS.
I do not know which is the GPS symbol, the first one changes 2D to 3D,the rest is also not showing any reaction connected with GPS. The GPS icon is blinking, also GPS Status icon is showing that it is looking for a connection.
Regards,
Ruud
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OK, atleast everything is working excepted for locking onto any Sat. Have you try this sequence yet?
1. Make sure your wifi is working.(you have internet connectivity)
2. In Settings->Location Services-> put a check to "Google's location service" (the top option), but leave the other two options UNCHECKED. Tab "agree" button when prompted for.
3. Open "Maps" app and tab on the GPS icon on the top (next to the microphone icon). At this time you should able to have a lock on your location. Try to find any addresses to verify it's can locate them.
4. Now go back to Location Services and put a check to "GPS satellite", now you should have both top options checked, and the last bottom option, which is "Location & Google search is UNCHECKED)
5. Go back to your Maps app and hit the GPS icon located on top next to the microphone icon again, now take a look at the gps icon in the notification bar (all way at the bottom), you should see it's blinking.(meaning the GPS is now working)
6. Go back to Location Services and uncheck the "Google's location service", so now should only have the "GPS satellites" checked (the middle option).
7. Go back to Maps and hit the GPS icon you should see the GPS icon in the notification is blinking and working.
Now your GPS should be working as normal. You can reboot, turn it off, turn it back on anyway you like. Please report back if it indeeds fixed your issue. Good luck.
*** If not working I will send you a zip file to flash using recovery.
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OK, atleast everything is working excepted for locking onto any Sat. Have you try this sequence yet?
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Yes, I have done so, or at least tried to do so. As I said, my MAPS do not show an icon for GPS, nor do I see a microphone icon.
I have nevertheless walked through the sequence to see if it helps. But I see only a blinking which says "Searching for GPS".
buhohitr said:
*** If not working I will send you a zip file to flash using recovery.
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That is highly appreciated.
Do I understand it like this :
-Power + Vol-Down
-Enter RCK (the TWRP menu)
-Choose install
-Choose the file You send me as the one to be installed
Should any wipes be done before or after this ?
Regards,
Ruud
I have an employee that I gave an S3 to and use TSheets for clock in/clock out. Tsheets will log GPS at clock in and clock out, even with gps off, BUT it cant do the 10 minute intervals. Employees little son keeps screwing with the phone and every couple of weeks I have to turn the GPS on manually. So, my question is, is there an app or rom or work around that will either hide the gps button after its activated or force gps to stay on.
If this is in the wrong section, my apologies.
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I have an employee that I gave an S3 to and use TSheets for clock in/clock out. Tsheets will log GPS at clock in and clock out, even with gps off, BUT it cant do the 10 minute intervals. Employees little son keeps screwing with the phone and every couple of weeks I have to turn the GPS on manually. So, my question is, is there an app or rom or work around that will either hide the gps button after its activated or force gps to stay on.
If this is in the wrong section, my apologies.
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I think the best and easiest way to do this is kick the SHI,, out of the little son..just kidding, lol. OK the solution is down load this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.apphider and hide settings and map app.
ill try it. GPS is considered an App then?
screaming01l said:
ill try it. GPS is considered an App then?
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GPS is system service, MAP is an app which can redirect to GPS to enable it, so you need to hide settings for GPS and MAP app. Open the hide app and tab on the Add(+) button, select Settings and Map then tabl save. Done.
Edit: There is another way where you could use app lock, which can be found in the market, I haven't try any so if you run into issue I need to take a look.
Google is pretty persistent in wanting to improve on my Location accuracy when I turn on the GPS, and doesn't take "never" for an answer to the question to record "anonymous" location data. Annoying, very annoying, NO WANT ?
Is there a way of shutting Google up forever?
+1 also wanna know how this notification can be disabled. is there a service that can be blocked or something?
this is so stupidly, angreringly, frustratingly upsetting. there should be a box that says "disagree forever". they obviously have their own interests in mind because this isn't an oversight. sounds like a conspiracy? then do what I did:
1. agree to high accuracy mode
2. go into setting and change it to "gps" only
3. disable location
4. enable location
5. watch as you're forced back into "high accuracy" mode even though you've taken the steps to manually change to "gps only"
this is fucking stupid and it shows that it's for google's benefit, not mine.
Wifi auto connecting even when on mobile data
sorry for posting here but i have recently had problem with my OPO. I have my home wifi as a network as my remebered network but the problem is that the phone auto on wifi even when i have mobile data turned on. it tries to connect to a open wifi network even when i dont want tp
easily solved by turning wifi off
as an update, i realize now why every time you turn on GPS, this message appears. the reason is that when you first turn on GPS, IT IMMEDIATELY TURNS ITSELF TO "high accuracy" mode! and every time you turn to this mode, it prompts you to agree.
IF THEY JUST MADE IT FUCKING STAY AT THE SETTING YOU SELECT, THIS WOUDLN'T BE A PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT OBVIOUSLY, THEY'RE DOING THIS ON PURPOSE FOR THEIR PURPOSES! IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE FIXED, IT NEEDS TO NOT BE INTENTIONALLY SET THIS WAY!
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there's an xposed module that automatically disables the dialog and changes your setting back to GPS only:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/org.brainkiller.xposed.denylocationconsent
I was seeking and suggesting Mohammad to choose both options - yes or no.
Finally found this module but it doesn't work on my phone.
Seems like giving folk choice to choose permanently this option is not desired by someone up there ...
just in case someone will looking for option how to disagree again after you click once on agree
on my Lollipop (HTC one M7) with google play service 9.6.83
to disable improve location accuracy:
Settings > Apps > Google Play services
click on [Manage space]
and then click on [Clear all data]
be aware that it will clear your google play services settings of course...
also it will start to ask you again if you want to help google to collect anonymous data, but it will turn on location in Device Only mode and then you can just ignore that question about disagree / agree and go back to your application / home screen without answering. Or you can use that Xposed module Deny Location Consent to disagree always
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I wanna know, how this notification can be disabled?
boldonc said:
+1
I wanna know, how this notification can be disabled?
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That necro....
After a quick read of the topic and assuming you have android N you can't use xposed because it's not supported on N
On my OnePlus X running OxygenOS 3.1.4 the above mentioned x-posed module works like a charm! Thanx!
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After a quick read of the topic and assuming you have android N you can't use xposed because it's not supported on N
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Was there a solution to this infuriating "Improve location accuracy?" popup that doesn't require Xposed?
I'm using a custom Oreo ROM on my Moto G4 Plus and started using e-Robot to switch on/off my GPS with screen on/off, but everytime I switch the screen on, I get this annoying popup. I do NOT want WiFi used to "improve location accuracy"! it's GPS or nothing!
I used Magisk on Oreo but can't use Xposed as it causes issues with the custom ROM.
smithbill said:
Was there a solution to this infuriating "Improve location accuracy?" popup that doesn't require Xposed?
I'm using a custom Oreo ROM on my Moto G4 Plus and started using e-Robot to switch on/off my GPS with screen on/off, but everytime I switch the screen on, I get this annoying popup. I do NOT want WiFi used to "improve location accuracy"! it's GPS or nothing!
I used Magisk on Oreo but can't use Xposed as it causes issues with the custom ROM.
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That popup has been added since nougat iirc, it's annoying af but never liked for a way to remove it since I don't use GPS that often.
But anyways now I have xposed on my OnePlus 5t running Android 8.1 so if you had a working module that you know you can try.
xposed for N is official since october....
potionz said:
just in case someone will looking for option how to disagree again after you click once on agree
on my Lollipop (HTC one M7) with google play service 9.6.83
to disable improve location accuracy:
Settings > Apps > Google Play services
click on [Manage space]
and then click on [Clear all data]
be aware that it will clear your google play services settings of course...
also it will start to ask you again if you want to help google to collect anonymous data, but it will turn on location in Device Only mode and then you can just ignore that question about disagree / agree and go back to your application / home screen without answering. Or you can use that Xposed module Deny Location Consent to disagree always
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this solved it! thanks!
Pls update
Angry Black Man said:
as an update, i realize now why every time you turn on GPS, this message appears. the reason is that when you first turn on GPS, IT IMMEDIATELY TURNS ITSELF TO "high accuracy" mode! and every time you turn to this mode, it prompts you to agree.
IF THEY JUST MADE IT FUCKING STAY AT THE SETTING YOU SELECT, THIS WOUDLN'T BE A PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT OBVIOUSLY, THEY'RE DOING THIS ON PURPOSE FOR THEIR PURPOSES! IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE FIXED, IT NEEDS TO NOT BE INTENTIONALLY SET THIS WAY!
edit--
there's an xposed module that automatically disables the dialog and changes your setting back to GPS only:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/org.brainkiller.xposed.denylocationconsent
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My Google Services version is 13.2.80 and above fix does not work - after installation nothing changes and annoying pop-up keeps on showing forever.
drreaman said:
My Google Services version is 13.2.80 and above fix does not work - after installation nothing changes and annoying pop-up keeps on showing forever.
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I've had this problem on my LG v20 driving me nuts for the last month or so ever since it updated to Oreo it is a stock h910 unlocked.
But here's what I just did that appears to be working I went into settings applications and disabled Google Play Store and the services application. I then find Gmail doesn't work Hangouts doesn't work so I reabled the service but I have yet to enable the Play Store and I have yet to have gotten the pop up.
I realized that every time I turn on my phone WiFi - GPS turns on itself too.
Could never avoid it whatever I tried, pls advise?
Whenever I manually turn it off - it turns on again by itself.
drreaman said:
I realized that every time I turn on my phone WiFi - GPS turns on itself too.
Could never avoid it whatever I tried, pls advise?
Whenever I manually turn it off - it turns on again by itself.
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In a samsung forum it has been the wifi setting.
Maybe it could be the same here: setting/network&internet/wi-fi/wi-fi preference/turn on wifi automatically (switch it off).
So you could have a look in your wifi settings- should be similar - more or less.
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I got probably misunderstood - it is not the WiFi that turns on itself, but it is phone's GPS that does automatically ON when I activate my WiFi.
And there is no such setting for GPS (auto on) in my settings.
So my problem is still pending solution.
It could be an app or a system proccess that relates my GPS with my WiFi, just no idea how to pinpoint the bastardo.
Hey Guys!
I hope it's the right place for the question but there is no Ulefone forum....
I really need help. I have typical mtk problem with my Ulefone T1: fix is lost every few seconds, jumping from road to road while navigation etc.
I tried every tutorial and read every forum! (GPS.conf optimized, epo update, every optimization app,.....) But nothing really helped.
Only following tutorial helped for short time:
1. Turn GPS off on your phone.
2. Open Root Explorer and find the mtkgps.dat file in /data or /data/misc
3. Delete mtkgps.dat
4. Reboot phone
5. Open Mobileuncle Tools
6. Tap on 'Engineer Mode'
7. Tap on 'Engineer Mode (MTK)'
8. Scroll across to 'Location'
9. Tap on 'Location Based Service'
10. Tap on 'AGPS' and then make sure 'A-GPS On/Off' is checked
11. Tap on 'EPO' and then make sure 'Enable EPO' is checked
12. Swipe down (notification bar) and turn GPS on
13. Hit back and then tap 'YGPS'
14. Wait until you get position lock (mine took about 6 seconds).
15. This process should create a new mtkgps.dat file.
16. Hit home button and open GPS Test.
17. You should get a position lock reasonably quickly.
After this tutorial gps is perfect for short time, but after few minutes or if I restart navigation it's same like before.
I made a short video where you can perfectly see my problem:
https://vimeo.com/246691013
I hope anyone has an idea,I'm really frustrated.....
Why do I have perfekt GPS for short time? What does change my mtkgps.data file ?!
Thank you !!!
Ksa
I have the same problem, I think it could be that GPS is like turning off and on constantly, maybe for saving battery? Because it goes well until it says is turned off, the the problems starts....
kemoli said:
I have the same problem, I think it could be that GPS is like turning off and on constantly, maybe for saving battery? Because it goes well until it says is turned off, the the problems starts....
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Yes maybe Android system is to aggressive. Good idea. Im deactivate 'battery optimization' in battery settings for several apps and before navigating I will do the tutorial again and set battery from 'normal' mode to sports mode.
I will report
Ksawerion said:
Yes maybe Android system is to aggressive. Good idea. Im deactivate 'battery optimization' in battery settings for several apps and before navigating I will do the tutorial again and set battery from 'normal' mode to sports mode.
I will report
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Keep me posted, I am not rooting yet because I cannot use an app bank even with magisk, but I do need more the GPS and waze so I will do it if it fixes the problem....
If I found something else I will keep posted here.
Can you tell me what have you already done?
Thanks in advance
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kemoli said:
Keep me posted, I am not rooting yet because I cannot use an app bank even with magisk, but I do need more the GPS and waze so I will do it if it fixes the problem....
If I found something else I will keep posted here.
Can you tell me what have you already done?
Thanks in advance
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Okay, you can try magiks hide mode for your banking app. I get just a notice in my bank app that i have rooted ?
I tried:
1. Every gps optimization app, with agps data update, epo update, gps.conf update.
2. Manually optimize gps.conf, epo data's.
3. Different Settings in location based service(engineer mode), ypgs..
4. This tutorial.
(5. Because of rooting I wiped complete phone.)
State now: optimized gps.conf in system/etc, new epo.data in data/misc/gps(but no improveness)
After this I tried the tutorial I already posted and I got the first success, but only for few minutes....
I don't think that gps hardware is bad or broken, I am sure it's a software problem (otherwise I wouldn't get this nice GPS for few minutes after deleting mtkdata....)
Ksawerion said:
Okay, you can try magiks hide mode for your banking app. I get just a notice in my bank app that i have rooted [emoji23]
I tried:
1. Every gps optimization app, with agps data update, epo update, gps.conf update.
2. Manually optimize gps.conf, epo data's.
3. Different Settings in location based service(engineer mode), ypgs..
4. This tutorial.
(5. Because of rooting I wiped complete phone.)
State now: optimized gps.conf in system/etc, new epo.data in data/misc/gps(but no improveness)
After this I tried the tutorial I already posted and I got the first success, but only for few minutes....
I don't think that gps hardware is bad or broken, I am sure it's a software problem (otherwise I wouldn't get this nice GPS for few minutes after deleting mtkdata....)
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Magisk hide doesn't work with my bank app [emoji852]️
Yes I am sure also that has something to do with software and mtk processors.
Thanks for the procedure, I did so far all the tutorials without rooting. In engeneiring mode I cannot see epo options, I assume is because I have no rooting yet.
We will inform about this, I am writing also to ulefone. Let's see if they response.
Best regards, I hope we find some solution, beside this, the phone is good for the price.
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kemoli said:
Magisk hide doesn't work with my bank app [emoji852]️
Yes I am sure also that has something to do with software and mtk processors.
Thanks for the procedure, I did so far all the tutorials without rooting. In engeneiring mode I cannot see epo options, I assume is because I have no rooting yet.
We will inform about this, I am writing also to ulefone. Let's see if they response.
Best regards, I hope we find some solution, beside this, the phone is good for the price.
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I also don't see epo options in engineer mode, it isn't supported, but I changed epo files...
I have already writed to Ulefone but I got no response... Maybe you will have more luck..
Yeah I really like the phone! I'm looking forward for any stable custom roms! Even the camera makes really good photos, even at night with HDR (footej camera pro version) if the camera focused... I don't understand why it has slow focusing.. I think it's software too. But step by step, we will get the full potential of the phone ::good::fingers-crossed:
Ksawerion said:
I also don't see epo options in engineer mode, it isn't supported, but I changed epo files...
I have already writed to Ulefone but I got no response... Maybe you will have more luck..
Yeah I really like the phone! I'm looking forward for any stable custom roms! Even the camera makes really good photos, even at night with HDR (footej camera pro version) if the camera focused... I don't understand why it has slow focusing.. I think it's software too. But step by step, we will get the full potential of the phone ::good::fingers-crossed:
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By the way, are you using other accessories for it? I am using a nilkin cover with flip for iPhone 7s and a glass cover for screen for j7 2017 Samsung. Do you use some other accessories?
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kemoli said:
By the way, are you using other accessories for it? I am using a nilkin cover with flip for iPhone 7s and a glass cover for screen for j7 2017 Samsung. Do you use some other accessories?
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And the case fits perfectly? ?
I bought glasses and hard case for Ulefone gemini pro but nothing else
Ksawerion said:
And the case fits perfectly? [emoji23]
I bought glasses and hard case for Ulefone gemini pro but nothing else
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Not perfectly, but I can live without the power button hahaha
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kemoli said:
Not perfectly, but I can live without the power button hahaha
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Search for Ulefone gemini pro stuff, it's completely the same
I just tried with battery settings but it was not really better...
I noticed if I let YGPS open there I have nice and stable gps fixes! but if I switch to navigation gps fixes lost and not stable.
If I switch back fixes are good and stable haha
I really don't know what the problem is...
P.s.: I think it is worth to root the phone, because in ygps I got more fixes after I delete mtkgps.data and restart phone. But it's not the centre of the problem...
There is first lineageos but not stable and to buggy for daily use but maybe if I have time I make a full backup and try this ROM... Only to know if the problem is solved with other rom
Ksawerion said:
Search for Ulefone gemini pro stuff, it's completely the same
I just tried with battery settings but it was not really better...
I noticed if I let YGPS open there I have nice and stable gps fixes! but if I switch to navigation gps fixes lost and not stable.
If I switch back fixes are good and stable haha
I really don't know what the problem is...
P.s.: I think it is worth to root the phone, because in ygps I got more fixes after I delete mtkgps.data and restart phone. But it's not the centre of the problem...
There is first lineageos but not stable and to buggy for daily use but maybe if I have time I make a full backup and try this ROM... Only to know if the problem is solved with other rom
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i have notice that when waze or maps are enable, i just get into engeneiring mode and watch all the satellites but is not capable of connecting, so is constantly turning off. It is really strange or i have a defective one?
kemoli said:
i have notice that when waze or maps are enable, i just get into engeneiring mode and watch all the satellites but is not capable of connecting, so is constantly turning off. It is really strange or i have a defective one?
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But u see the satellites?
This was same like me, at the very first I got sometimes no fixes.i don't know what really helped of the things I have done, now I got fixes at YGPS
Did you try the tutorial of my first post?
I miss the app " MTK ntp Service". Do you have the app in settings/battery/battery optimization?
Ksawerion said:
But u see the satellites?
This was same like me, at the very first I got sometimes no fixes.i don't know what really helped of the things I have done, now I got fixes at YGPS
Did you try the tutorial of my first post?
I miss the app " MTK ntp Service". Do you have the app in settings/battery/battery optimization?
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The satellites are there, they are just in red because for some reason the phone can't connect with them while you are in movement, it keeps loosing signal and recover.
I didn't root it yet because I don't think it fixes so far. But if we find solution like that I will do so with no hesitation (I hate all the ads also)...
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kemoli said:
The satellites are there, they are just in red because for some reason the phone can't connect with them while you are in movement, it keeps loosing signal and recover.
I didn't root it yet because I don't think it fixes so far. But if we find solution like that I will do so with no hesitation (I hate all the ads also)...
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Yes same like me, now it s a bit better after the processes but the longer navigation is running the worser the GPS signal is becoming.
I think it's a combination between battery saving and wrong settings in our areas...
Sometimes in works perfectly for few minutes...
To look after app you don't need root. Go to battery settings and the the three points in right corner. There search for "mtk ntp service".
I read in a thread about the same problem of elephone p8 that deactivate battery optimization for this could help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p9000/help/fix-gps-t3363394/page8
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Yes same like me, now it s a bit better after the processes but the longer navigation is running the worser the GPS signal is becoming.
I think it's a combination between battery saving and wrong settings in our areas...
Sometimes in works perfectly for few minutes...
To look after app you don't need root. Go to battery settings and the the three points in right corner. There search for "mtk ntp service".
I read in a thread about the same problem of elephone p8 that deactivate battery optimization for this could help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p9000/help/fix-gps-t3363394/page8
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i don´t have that service in battery, but i will try to take out the optimization of waze, maps and locationEM2...let´s see what happened
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i don´t have that service in battery, but i will try to take out the optimization of waze, maps and locationEM2...let´s see what happened
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Hey Dude, today it was possible to navigate with Google maps, but not with Waze
What I have done:
Deactivate battery optimization for:
-com.mediatek
-com.mediatek.ims
-com.mediatek.wfo.impl
-e_compass
-EngineerMode
-GBA Service
-fused Location
-LocationEm2
-Maps
-MTK logger.
-Pedometer
-Sensor Calibration
-Waze
-YGPS
Then Deactivate gps
Then delete complete folder "/data/misc/GPS
Restart phone
Open ypgs and press "hot" "full" "agps restart"
Activate gps
Go to ygps again
Search for satellites outside and wait for fixes for minutes
After that following tutorial:
Install MTK Engineering Mode from Google Play
Close Wi-Fi Connection
Open MTK Engineering Mode
Go to MTK Settings
Go to Location
Open Location based Service
Go to GPS
Make sure GPS is off [Button GPS caption must be GPS(off)]
Select every GPS MODE step by step (hot,full,...)
Select Delete for every mode
Go to the AGPS Tab
Disable AGPS (uncheck [Enable A-GPS]
Go Back to the GPS Tab
Enable GPS [Button GPS caption must be now GPS on]
Go to the outside (clear view of the sky is needed)
Got to the view tab
wait until you see at least 6 - 10 sattelites in green state
Go to the GPS Tab
Stop GPS [Button GPS caption must be GPS(off)]
Press the REF POSITION Button
Click on APPLY LAST LOCATION
Go to the AGPS Tab
Enable A-GPS (enable A-GPS must be checked)
Go to the GPS Tab
Start GPS [Button GPS caption must be now GPS (on)]
close MTK Engineering Mode
Disable Wi-Fi!
Then I updated epo files and deleted mtkgps.data with app "epo updater"(apk not from playstore)
Then I copied epo files to /data/misc/gps
Then I put optimized gps.conf data in /system/etc
Restart phone
That's it.
I opened Google maps and it takes a short while to finde location(better don't drive at start)
For the first few minutes it was not stable but then the signal is quite better and it's possible to navigate! Only few jumps for short time!
But if I start Waze i jump from road to road even after several minutes, but on Google maps it was okay, not perfect but okay( I think there are still some software probs but it's no secret that mtk gps isn't the best)
But the most important: i could navigate
I don't know why only Google maps but I will try other apps, and we will see how long navigation will be possible until the GPS will be worser again
I cant attach the GPS.conf and APK file, but when you need it, I will send you the files
And I will update, how stable the GPS is now.
We are on a good way!!?
Ksawerion said:
Hey Dude, today it was possible to navigate with Google maps, but not with Waze
What I have done:
Deactivate battery optimization for:
-com.mediatek
-com.mediatek.ims
-com.mediatek.wfo.impl
-e_compass
-EngineerMode
-GBA Service
-fused Location
-LocationEm2
-Maps
-MTK logger.
-Pedometer
-Sensor Calibration
-Waze
-YGPS
Then Deactivate gps
Then delete complete folder "/data/misc/GPS
Restart phone
Open ypgs and press "hot" "full" "agps restart"
Activate gps
Go to ygps again
Search for satellites outside and wait for fixes for minutes
After that following tutorial:
Install MTK Engineering Mode from Google Play
Close Wi-Fi Connection
Open MTK Engineering Mode
Go to MTK Settings
Go to Location
Open Location based Service
Go to GPS
Make sure GPS is off [Button GPS caption must be GPS(off)]
Select every GPS MODE step by step (hot,full,...)
Select Delete for every mode
Go to the AGPS Tab
Disable AGPS (uncheck [Enable A-GPS]
Go Back to the GPS Tab
Enable GPS [Button GPS caption must be now GPS on]
Go to the outside (clear view of the sky is needed)
Got to the view tab
wait until you see at least 6 - 10 sattelites in green state
Go to the GPS Tab
Stop GPS [Button GPS caption must be GPS(off)]
Press the REF POSITION Button
Click on APPLY LAST LOCATION
Go to the AGPS Tab
Enable A-GPS (enable A-GPS must be checked)
Go to the GPS Tab
Start GPS [Button GPS caption must be now GPS (on)]
close MTK Engineering Mode
Disable Wi-Fi!
Then I updated epo files and deleted mtkgps.data with app "epo updater"(apk not from playstore)
Then I copied epo files to /data/misc/gps
Then I put optimized gps.conf data in /system/etc
Restart phone
That's it.
I opened Google maps and it takes a short while to finde location(better don't drive at start)
For the first few minutes it was not stable but then the signal is quite better and it's possible to navigate! Only few jumps for short time!
But if I start Waze i jump from road to road even after several minutes, but on Google maps it was okay, not perfect but okay( I think there are still some software probs but it's no secret that mtk gps isn't the best)
But the most important: i could navigate
I don't know why only Google maps but I will try other apps, and we will see how long navigation will be possible until the GPS will be worser again
I cant attach the GPS.conf and APK file, but when you need it, I will send you the files
And I will update, how stable the GPS is now.
We are on a good way!![emoji23]
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Hi, do you get it work in waze? And is still working with maps? I bought it a nice commuter Otterbox case (best to resist drops and falls) for iPhone 7 plus and it works almost perfect (just the jack is missing but you can replace it with some Bluetooth device or a USB-c headphones, the port for charging fits perfect and when you know the buttons you can preset without problem)
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Hi. Since I got my mix 2s, i have always this "Searching for GPS" error in Google Maps navigation. It seems the phone could not get a GPS lock. The error is intermittent.
Has anybody experienced this, or anyone who thinks of a fix?
Are you using a case that has metal parts? I had gps lock issues when using a case with top and bottom made of metal, I couldn't connect to gps at all.
vince_junior said:
Hi. Since I got my mix 2s, i have always this "Searching for GPS" error in Google Maps navigation. It seems the phone could not get a GPS lock. The error is intermittent.
Has anybody experienced this, or anyone who thinks of a fix?
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In MIUI10 try to do that:
Pull down toggle bar.
Hold the GPS icon to reach GPS settings.
Localization Access (Or something like this.. I use pt version)
Choose you app (Waze, Strava...)
Open Battery economy
Select No restrictions
Thats it! Maybe the name of the options are a little bit different.. but this the general idea.