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gps lock poor in nav app

if i open maps and try to find my current location, it's fast. when i'm in the car and driving... and my wife uses the google nav to get us to a new location... it can't lock on my location. i've left it on for 10+ mins and it cannot find my location. this has happened on multiple roms and in multiple locations.
i'm currently using mdj's cm7.

I had this issue before as well. After some researching on these forums and HTC's forums, it was known that for some reason, our phone takes a while to retrieve the navigation data. It can take up to 20 minutes to "warm up." HTC is already aware of the issue and they're trying to come up with a fix.
However what I do to prevent the phone from warming up all the time, I just leave GPS on and this worked! Instead of waiting 10+ minutes for navi to work, it takes no more than a minute. Sometimes even instant. So just try to leave gps on all the time and you should be fine.

I do leave the GPS on. I found a thread in the dhd section about GPS issues with some tips. I'm going to see if any of those help.
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substance12 said:
if i open maps and try to find my current location, it's fast. when i'm in the car and driving... and my wife uses the google nav to get us to a new location... it can't lock on my location. i've left it on for 10+ mins and it cannot find my location. this has happened on multiple roms and in multiple locations.
i'm currently using mdj's cm7.
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Check this thread out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253

download fasterfix from market...helped me

steevod79 said:
download fasterfix from market...helped me
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This works. Sounds general, but make sure in Settings>Locations 'USE GPS Satellites is ticked(check-marked....or whatever )

I have faster fix, it's already set to north America. I don't have sense. I think the problem is a result of me running the nav app while driving. I think I have to get a fix before running the nav.
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I had to reflash the radio once to get my gps working right. No matter what I did my gps wouldn't use the satellites but after the flash I was all good.
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No GPS lock? (stock, no root)

It seems I have no GPS lock when trying to aquire directions. It says there is compass interference, but when I calibrate it, still no lock. Any ideas?
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The compass interference issue is likely related to 3.2, but the GPS should lock. Be sure you are outside when you give it a try. Also, it can take up a few (up to 10) minutes if the GPS has not been used in a while and the ephemeris need to be downloaded.

Ah, I see. Guess I'll try it outside. I just got the tablet yesterday, so it might take a bit.
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I highly recommmend GPS Status & Toolbox, which speeds up GPS fix and also can be used to calibrate the compass.

LZLandingZone said:
Ah, I see. Guess I'll try it outside. I just got the tablet yesterday, so it might take a bit.
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The GPS needs to see the satellites to get a good signal. You need to see three. Get GPS essentials it will show you the details. and yes the compass is different from the GPS.

So, my GPS decided to randomly work. I uninstalled the Google Maps updates, then redownloaded them, and that seemed to do the trick. Thanks guys!
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Google Maps issues

I absolutely can't use Google Maps for some reason. It closes without any sort of reason while just using it normally. I tried to look up an address and then zoomed out, it went blank and then just closes. No dialog boxes, nothing. I'm not sure what is causing the issue, but I can't use it.
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Mine seems to be doing the same thing.
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Same here as well... (.26)

Yep, same here (on .26)

Maybe use google earth instead? IDK if they work the same.

jdeoxys said:
Maybe use google earth instead? IDK if they work the same.
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They're similar, but not the same. Kind of strange that Maps doesn't work though, that's a pre-loaded, Google app.
EDIT: Just tried to uninstall all the updates, no dice. Still not working. Weird, as I used it when I first got my tablet just fine. Maybe something in the .26 update broke it...
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It has to be something from an update since I'm still on .21 and have no problems with it. If someone on .22 could check if their Google Maps works, maybe we could see where it first becomes an issue.
I'll try as well when I update to .22

I had no problem right out of the box.
I manually updated to .26 and again no problem
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Rooted but locked

OTA updated to 26 and map is working fine, pretty fast zoom in and out.

Go to applications and clear data / cache on google maps and then force stop. Restart tablet and try opening google maps.

Evo_Pimpin said:
Go to applications and clear data / cache on google maps and then force stop. Restart tablet and try opening google maps.
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Tried that, still closes out after going blank, how strange :/

I am also on .26 and no problems with Google maps.
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psych2l said:
Tried that, still closes out after going blank, how strange :/
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Have you uninstalled the app and then reinstalled?

I just check and Google maps seems to be working fine for me as well (on .26 also). I searched for an address and then zoomed out and back in and back out, etc - didn't notice any issues.
I'm rooted & unlocked if that matters...
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Have you tried a cold boot? My maps seem to be working fine but I've had some problems with not being able to zoom in close enough to see streets and use street view. But then I tried on my phone and had the same issue. Must be something with the new Maps update.

psych2l said:
Tried that, still closes out after going blank, how strange :/
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Try setting, applications, maps, clear data, uninstall then reinstall.
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Uninstalled with Titanium Backup, then reinstalled from the market, still having the issue. I hope an update fixes it :/

psych2l said:
Uninstalled with Titanium Backup, then reinstalled from the market, still having the issue. I hope an update fixes it :/
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Ok... maybe a rogue app causing problems? If it worked before and it doesn't now maybe something that was introduced into your tablet is messing with it.
Or possibly modified settings? Sorry your having issues. Hopefully the next firmware update solves it for you.
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Maybe, I'll wait till the custom roms mature a bit and see what a fresh install can do.

Just updated to .26 last night and tested. Can't replicate your issue. Can you verify that the GPS is functional via a testing app like GPS Test or GPS Toolbox?

Gps not locking

my gps does not lock for some reason no matter what rom i try. can you guys help?

Did you clear your data/cache..? (Maps) How's your signal.what GPS are you using
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I am having a similar issue, but mine takes a good 10 minutes to lock on a signal. This is with a clear sky view and using google maps.
It seems to be getting worse lately. I am on Root66 with the bootloader still locked by the way.

I'm having the same issue as well. It was working like a champ before I flashed CM10.
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I truly think it's because we all know Samsung makes great phones, but they lack in the radio department.mine takes a while sometimes even with a clear view of the sky.I think a good update to fix these radio issues would help out allot, unless our xda community can step in before especially now with an unlocked Bootloader
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Try odining back to stock rooted. Fixed my gps after losing it in cm10
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jspidah said:
Try odining back to stock rooted. Fixed my gps after losing it in cm10
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This fixed my issues as well

I'm also seeing trouble with my gps not locking. It's only been in the last couple days, and I've changed nothing since the time that it had been perfect.
Makes me think there's something satellite or google related?

Download "GPS Test" app from the market. Open the app. Go into settings and clear AGPS, then update AGPS. That worked for me. Try that before you Odin back to stock.
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As previously stated, I am NOT using CM10... I tried to download "GPS Test" 5 times and got an error 491 all 5 times (with wifi on or off, did not matter).
EDIT: I restarted my phone and then it downloaded just fine... that is another annoying issue!

GPS
My phone with the stock Rom would generally asquire a GPS lock quickly, but tended to lose it more often than other phones. However, on CM 10 I have had trouble locking as well. For me if I put my phone on the dashboard I usually get a lock in about thirty seconds. I know that doesn't fix it for you, but it is the workaround I've been using so far.

Put a modified gps.conf on.
Use fasterfix and pick a local NTP server.
Turn on google A-GPS (Location services).
It still doesn't lock through objects as well, but it's quick outdoors.

joebrady119 said:
Download "GPS Test" app from the market. Open the app. Go into settings and clear AGPS, then update AGPS. That worked for me. Try that before you Odin back to stock.
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I can confirm that this worked for me as well. Also, when I have locking issues in Maps or Waze, I just launch GPS Test and wait until the "In Use" # of satelittes is 2 or more. When I subsequently go back to Maps or Waze, I get an immediate lock.

manywelps said:
Put a modified gps.conf on.
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I wrote up a lot about this for my previous device, the htc mytouch 4g slide. See this thread for some gps.conf info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16822068
GPS is a real big deal for me, I use the smartphone to get to/from work daily, and my job takes me all over the country so I am never familiar with where I am.
The SGSIII locks quick and accurately outdoors with only gps turned on for location services.
Totally stock, and haven't put it through it's paces yet, but been wandering around in west virginia all day and it's been great.
Clear view of the sky is necessary for good gps function, so trying to use indoors or even under lots of trees is a stretch.
Outside, maybe in a parking lot or field, would be the best place to try to use gps.
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I found that flashing back to the actual verizon f2 build and then rooting without flashing a deodexed stock rom helped to retain gps with other TW roms like beans or synergy.
Right now I still think that CM10 is risky and you might need to flash stock back on your phone if things stop working like they used to.

joebrady119 said:
Download "GPS Test" app from the market. Open the app. Go into settings and clear AGPS, then update AGPS. That worked for me. Try that before you Odin back to stock.
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I came from the samsung fascinate which had horrible GPS service for the first 6 months. OTA's were sent out to fix it but it never really worked well. I tried all sorts of programs and configs and deleting files, etc, which might have helped some but never great until one of the devs fixed the issue in the kernel. After that I could get instant lock indoors/outdoors/cloudy skies/etc.... super annoying to go back to a crappy GPS.

joebrady119 said:
Download "GPS Test" app from the market. Open the app. Go into settings and clear AGPS, then update AGPS. That worked for me. Try that before you Odin back to stock.
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I tried this app, it didn't work as I had hoped. At first the app was successful at getting a quicker GPS lock than Maps, but after clearing & updating AGPS, it takes even LONGER for it to lock!
Has anyone else found another method to fix this?
PS: my phone is stock.

others have also suggested using Gps Status & Toolbox, similar to Gps Test.

Johnnybee said:
others have also suggested using Gps Status & Toolbox, similar to Gps Test.
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That's my preference for on the fly.
I took a look at the gps.conf file, seems like it could be better then it is stock at first brush.
Not sure how much or often I can give time at the moment, but tweaking it is on my list.
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Google Now Incorrect Location

Hey everyone, hope someone can help.
I love Google now, and use it every day. But I've been getting an annoying issue constantly.
I'm getting commute cards coming up all the time saying I'm 39 minutes away, 45 minutes away etc... from my home location. I did some closer looking and noticed that its not getting my correct location. Google Now (and Google maps) seems to think I'm elsewhere, when I'm actually at home. I also noticed that when launching Google maps, it shows the wrong location on boot, then fixes to my GPS location.
I'm annoyed by this because it use to work perfect a couple weeks back, and that I use this on a daily basis for bus route times. I can't use it now because its giving me bus routes and times from the location Google thinks I'm at.
Here's some information about my phone:
- Liquid ROM
- Latest Google Search from Play Store
- Wi-Fi off, GPS on, Data on.
Hope someone can help me out.
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Is the Google Location Service enabled?

Try gps status. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
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Darknites said:
Try gps status.
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I use GPS Test https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest
(Actually I bought the Plus version for $3 because I use it a lot.)
Also, I found that when roaming, it doesn't seem to pick up location from cell networks. (I have data roaming disabled.)
-Jobo

touch of jobo said:
I use GPS Test https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest
(Actually I bought the Plus version for $3 because I use it a lot.)
Also, I found that when roaming, it doesn't seem to pick up location from cell networks. (I have data roaming disabled.)
-Jobo
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Em that only test it but with the one i post will download agps data which might help fix the issue.
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Darknites said:
Em that only test it but with the one i post will download agps data which might help fix the issue.
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It has the options to Clear and/or Update AGPS too.
Edit: ..and it looks nicer, but that's a matter of opinion/taste..

touch of jobo said:
It has the options to Clear and/or Update AGPS too.
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Oh right didn't know that.

Thanks guys! I'll give them both a shot and inform you on the status.
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Using the aGPS helped a little while in motion and In Toronto, but google now/maps still thinks I'm in the middle of a creek/forest when I'm sitting comfortably at home....
Any other helpful tips?
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justin0025 said:
Using the aGPS helped a little while in motion and In Toronto, but google now/maps still thinks I'm in the middle of a creek/forest when I'm sitting comfortably at home....
Any other helpful tips?
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Is Google Location Service enabled?

usaff22 said:
Is Google Location Service enabled?
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It is enabled.
After doing some research, many people are saying that using WiFi will help out pinning my location.
So for my next test, im turning on WiFi, and disabling background location reporting. I found that background location reporting didn't do anything different to my Google Now data, and was a big battery drainer, making Google maps the top app draining my battery even though it wasn't being used.
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