Hello
I have a HTC HD2 flashed with ParanoidAndroid 1.5b. I was trying to run the Sygic GPS navigator but it crashes after a while with ICS. This is not a problem with the ROM but with the application. So far so good. However, I found out that since the application opened the GPS to try to get a fix, when it crashed it left the GPS "on" (although the icon on the status bar disappeared after a while). I tried another GPS navigation program but it couldn't get a fix. I thought it was the GPS configuration, so I changed it to reflect my region (Europe, Greece). But to no avail. Whatever I tried, I couldn't get a fix. I rebooted the device and tried GPS status, it got a fix after a minute or so. If I run Sygic (which crashes) again, it is impossible to get a GPS fix afterwards. If an application that uses the GPS crashes while the GPS is on, it leaves the sensor working. However, there is no indication that there is a problem, as the icon disappears after a while, and gets back on when another app tries to use the sensor. It just can't get a fix. What's more, the battery starts to drain after that (easy to spot with Current Widget, since the draw goes from 6-7mAh to 105-107mAh)
Switching the GPS on and off (from the notification drawer) does not fix the problem. The only solution is to reset the device.
My question (finally) is: is there another solution to "resetting" the sensor to its original (after the boot) state?
Best regards
George
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Hi,
I have an original Optimus 3D (also no root)...
At first the GPS works as expected, fast fix good localisation, but after a while (30secs or so) the icon in the status bar dissapears and I don't get any fix anymore...
Then I have to disable GPS and enable GPS again to get a fix again...
I allready tried to clear AGPS data but it didnt have any effect
can anyone help me?
Thanks
Edit: If I'm not able to get a signal (perhaps in an building) the symbol doesn't disappear so the problem is only when I get a fix...
I've searched high and low, but haven't been able to find a solution to this issue, hopefully somebody here has a good answer for this one.
I'm trying to run Waze in the foreground and DailyRoads Voyager in the background while driving, but any time DRV is running, Waze can't get a GPS lock. If I shut down DRV, I get a GPS lock quickly and without issue. The issue doesn't appear to be app related, as I can generate the same symptoms using other camera apps and 'gps status'.
I've seen a few references on other forums where people with S3's are having the same issue, but I haven't found a resolution yet. I'm running the current OTA build, never rooted/tweaked.
Any ideas?
PDXKris said:
I've searched high and low, but haven't been able to find a solution to this issue, hopefully somebody here has a good answer for this one.
I'm trying to run Waze in the foreground and DailyRoads Voyager in the background while driving, but any time DRV is running, Waze can't get a GPS lock. If I shut down DRV, I get a GPS lock quickly and without issue. The issue doesn't appear to be app related, as I can generate the same symptoms using other camera apps and 'gps status'.
I've seen a few references on other forums where people with S3's are having the same issue, but I haven't found a resolution yet. I'm running the current OTA build, never rooted/tweaked.
Any ideas?
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This is a seriously random suggestion, but did you try turning off geotagging in the main camera app?
aooga said:
This is a seriously random suggestion, but did you try turning off geotagging in the main camera app?
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I just double-checked, and GPS tagging was already turned off in the stock camera app. Thanks for the idea though!
Can anybody else confirm if they see this behavior as well?
Since my first post I've tried rooted OTA, ran numerous CM10.1 builds (doing full wipes in between), leanKernel, testing along the way all without any real success. It seems a little hit and miss, on occasion (maybe 10% of the time) it seems to work, but in those times GPS still takes 5-10min to get a lock usually has less accuracy than when using GPS apps alone w/o the camera on.
When the camera isn't in use, I typically get a GPS lock in <30 sec (sometimes in just a few seconds).
Hi Guys,
really need some help with this unit WG9018S i bought from Eunavi (don't buy from them). Bought on 11.11 for xmas via aliexpress, so can't dispute the purchase now.
1) GPS accelerator does not work. iGO says looking for satellites and Sygic sees the satellites and can turn in the cars direction, but does not follow the car on the map.
GPS Status tool says GPS Sensor available, but acceleratometer has malfunction. In built GPS Status shows the speed, sats locked, etc.
2) TMPS can see the sensors ID, voltage but not tyre pressure. (have tried multiple versions of software)
3) reverse camera only works for a few moments before screen goes blank.
4) permanent static noise from speakers. Noise changes e.g. has clicks, when menu items are scrolled or changed. noise is there for radio, SD, etc.
actually purchased Sygic and was using trial version of iGo - so both are/were fully legit packages.
Other comments, when i first installed, it cold booted every time car started. Now it picks up where it was. can't find a setting to switch back to cold booting.
enabling developer options, no menu shows up.
have tried a number of factory resets from the menu, but not convinced it has been fully reset.
Should i try to boot into recovery mode and delete cache, etc.? how to boot into recovery mode.
really appreciate some help. Cheers
wanted to give an update after >1000km.
1) GPS with Sygic, etc seems to randomly work for intermittent periods. I notice with the GPS Status tool, that 0/10-15 sats i.e. all grey when it doesn't work and a number green when it does work. Same in Sygic, all sats show as grey when not working and some as blue when working.
** google maps works in all instances on GPS only which also makes me wonder if android as something built in to limit 3rd party integration
2) Reverse camera flickers much more (when working) than WinCE HU. I note it works for between 30s - 3min in daylight i.e. no infrared and 10s - 30s at night when infrared is using.
I am wondering if there is an earthing problem in view of the reliability issues.
Have you tried other GPS apps ? There are 30 odd in the Playstore.
I didn't get any support from anyone so far, but in case someone else is having the same problems, here is what i can say so far.
3) Reverse Camera Failure
- changed MCU from MTCE_LM_v2.88_1 to MTCE_HA_v2.99 - seems to have solved this problem
Steps -
a) download from MTCD DMCU Yandex
b) save dmcu settings from factory settings screen (but also take screen shot copy of LM settings as dmcu.cfg does not seem to restore)
c) use about MCU Update
d) check factory settings and manually reset values - particularly CANBUS, BT Type, LCD Type, etc.
- need to manually remap display keys as well
* some settings appear to be correct but functionality doesn't work i.e. reverse camera settings. change the value apply and change it back *
1) GPS not locking
- changed system ROM from MTCE_LM_07-2018 to MTCE_HA_12-2018 - seems to have solved this problem
Steps -
a) download from MTCD SYSROM Yandex
b) backup existing apps/data
c) use about System Update (perform full format/erase)
d) reinstall / restore apps / data
2) TMPS was pairing problem i have solved by deflating type, but i still have problem every time the system starts,
it forgets that i have allowed the USB connection and i need to re-check the box.
Audio I am still working on.
In my device Gps in google maps is not working properly.
First time it wont show the exact location after closing and reopening it sets the location correct. But if i move, it can't track it and go into grey dot.
But the google navigation works perfectly.
Anyone else facing this issue?
neeraj.17 said:
In my device Gps in google maps is not working properly.
First time it wont show the exact location after closing and reopening it sets the location correct. But if i move, it can't track it and go into grey dot.
But the google navigation works perfectly.
Anyone else facing this issue?
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I am facing the same issue but on LineageOS 16.0. I tried to use GPS Locker to find satellites but none were found. I was also using the magisk optimized GPS file replacement. If anyone knows anything, please help. Not having GPS sucks.
My GPS on stock android is also not to good. Sometimes it shows badly my location and often it does not detect directions well. Arrow is pointed in wrong direction and when I move it is moving to the sides not forward. Also when I launch Harry potter game my character is also walking sideways. I tried to calibrate compass but is does not help to much.
My issue is gone now... I did nothing different just regularly updated my phone...also haven't tried any of there games so can't confirm if this is present there
Hello, I have a very annoying bug on my phone. When I turn off the screen, GPS will signal is lost. I recently got a Mi Band and I record my workouts, but I can't use GPS because of this.
I tried setting the Mi Fit app to have no restrictions in the settings, turning off battery saver, using a maps to keep GPS on (that actually worked once, but only once), but none of them worked...
If someone got a fix for this, please tell me.
Ok, so it magically started working.
I don't think there's a fix for this.
I'll try installing a custom ROM.