I can't seem to find the compass calibration in location&security settings.
Was it moved somewhere or is there a hidden option needs to be activated or something?
Related
Hey guys,
I like to keep "Access to my location" under "Location Access" off unless I'm using a navigation app.
It's a pain to dig through menus to turn it on/off.
I've found widgets for enabling/disabling everything else except this. Anybody have any ideas?
GPS widget won't do it.
Thanks!
AdamP1027 said:
Hey guys,
I like to keep "Access to my location" under "Location Access" off unless I'm using a navigation app.
It's a pain to dig through menus to turn it on/off.
I've found widgets for enabling/disabling everything else except this. Anybody have any ideas?
GPS widget won't do it.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tasker with Secure Settings plugin can do it.
Compass on my OPO is off track.
I realised using Google maps with no navigation enabled and verified with gps status app. Tried calibrating with no avail.
Anyone?
I was using the S4 mini ( Android 4.2.2) before I switched to S6 (Android 5.0.2).
On the old device the stock weather widget can detect my location without GPS on. I suppose it uses data from ISP via mobile radio or wifi.
However it is not the same for S6. The stock weather widget required "Location" to be turned on in order to detect my location. When I enabled "Location", the GPS was automatically turned on. I then set the "Locating method" to "Wifi and mobile networks". I thought I could disable GPS whilst still being able to detect my location. Sadly turning off GPS would also disable "Location" and the detection failed.
Is there a way for the S6 widget to act in a way as my old device?
I now understand what has happened. The quick setting button after dragging down the notification bar is a "Location" button and not a "GPS" button. This is extremely inconvenient and causing confusion !!
On 4.2.2 I can select coarse location detection via mobile and wifi and if I need more precise detection I just toggle the GPS button.
On 5.0.2 I have to re-enter the "location" setting menu and re-select "location detection" option to deploy GPS.
Why is the Lollipop so user unfriendly? I lost not only the quick launch buttons on the lockscreen but also a GPS button, sigh.
hobbya said:
Why is the Lollipop so user unfriendly?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's actually an attempt to make it more user friendly. The majority of people using these phones become easily confused when given more options. At least that's what Google and Samsung seem to think...
If you're rooted, you can use a combination of the apps Tasker and Secure Settings to have the phone toggle between "mobile & wifi only" and "mobile & wifi & GPS" as needed.
If you're not rooted, there isn't really anything that can be done about it.
Hi,
I am looking out to change the code in Android 5.0, so as to keep GPS always on.
Basically, it needs me to disable the location button in the settings, so that the GPS remains always on, irrespective of whether the location is showing on/off in the settings.
Any pointers on if someone has done this before or how can I do this, please.
Regards.
In apps i cannot click anything that appears right under the status bar, whether its the search bar, sidebar expand button or options, its all broken. Quick settings work fine though.
I rebooted my phone but that didnt fix the issue. Has anyone else experienced this?
The weirdest part is how it works on certain types of user interfaces. In settings you can click on the search icon at the top that brings up the search menu, but now the search bar that is active does not respond to any touch inputs.
Found the issue!
Energy Bar (curved edition) drawing other apps caused the problem. It worked completely fine in android 11, but it seems that android 12 just broke that app in particular. Disabling "draw over other apps" permission for it fixed it.
I hope this helps anyone having a similar problem.