Would like some input. I have the HTC One X on AT&T having the same issues and more. I can not receive phone calls and once in a while I cant make a call either. ( sim card replaced twice) Needless to say the phone is four days old. I'm taking it in the afternoon to be replaced. I have a few questions.
1. What serial number/numbers have the "fix"?
2. Should I honestly just select another device all together? If yes, any suggestions?
Thanks in Advance
This seems like a manufacture defect and not a reason to reject the phone all together
Try a replacement and I bet your issues go away
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tritium man said:
Would like some input. I have the HTC One X on AT&T having the same issues and more. I can not receive phone calls and once in a while I cant make a call either. ( sim card replaced twice) Needless to say the phone is four days old. I'm taking it in the afternoon to be replaced. I have a few questions.
1. What serial number/numbers have the "fix"?
2. Should I honestly just select another device all together? If yes, any suggestions?
Thanks in Advance
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Had this issue (refer to "preparing sim card" error). Device replaced and had never occurred again.
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Thank you both for the help. Phone replaced yesterday evening. The reception is some what improved. Now I have a GPS issue. Shows me in a location I'm no where close to.
I'm not insulting you when I ask this, but do you have GPS on? I'm assuming you are opening Maps and checking where your location is, but maybe you haven't ticked it on.
On that note, the GPS on this phone is REALLY good IMO. I'm comparing it to my SGSII and the HTC seems far better and quicker.
cfn87 said:
I'm not insulting you when I ask this, but do you have GPS on? I'm assuming you are opening Maps and checking where your location is, but maybe you haven't ticked it on.
On that note, the GPS on this phone is REALLY good IMO. I'm comparing it to my SGSII and the HTC seems far better and quicker.
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Yes sir, GPS is selected. Map's and the HTC weather show me in different location than where I'm located.
tritium man said:
Thank you both for the help. Phone replaced yesterday evening. The reception is some what improved. Now I have a GPS issue. Shows me in a location I'm no where close to.
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Go into Play Store and download GPS Status and Tools. Fire that up, go into Tools-->Manage A-GPS state, select reset, then go back into that menu and select download. Set the phone down outside in an area with good line of sight to a lot of sky (i.e. not near tall buildings) and let it aquire GPS lock in that app.
See how many satellites it's able to lock onto.
Fix= 14 Sats =21
I also notice the GPC icon never comes on. Using the GPS status is the first time i seen it.
muzzy996 said:
Go into Play Store and download GPS Status and Tools. Fire that up, go into Tools-->Manage A-GPS state, select reset, then go back into that menu and select download. Set the phone down outside in an area with good line of sight to a lot of sky (i.e. not near tall buildings) and let it aquire GPS lock in that app.
See how many satellites it's able to lock onto.
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I have had the issue you are having with other Android devices. Sometimes it isn't a hardware issue and could be a software one. Closing apps, restarting them and factory resetting the device could either temporarily address the problems you are having or fix them entirely. I'm returning my One X because of the problems I have had with it.
I am waiting for my 4th HTC one x from att in 2 months. 1st had random reboots second had grey blotches on the screen. 3rd was a refurb that came with a dead pixel. I wonder what the fourth will bring. When I contacted att about they grey blotches the warranty rep told me they weren't that bad and to just live with it. If I was still in my return period I would have gotten something else.
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I am within my return period. Would you make a recommendation on another device?
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I am within my return period. Would you make a recommendation on another device?
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The only comparable device is the S3. In the Android realm at least.
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cfn87 said:
The only comparable device is the S3. In the Android realm at least.
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There is nothing comparable in any other realm
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Gps never comes on for what, Google maps? To save battery life I always leave gps off and yes maps will not automatically turn it on. For that I use switchpro widget which allows me to have a set of toggles in the notification pull down with all of my favorite switches like wifi, gps, blue tooth, silent mode and settings shortcut. Whenever I load up maps I will just pull the notification bar down and turn gps on manually, it takes just a few seconds to do it and it is well worth the savings in battery life to manage the various wireless capabilities of the phone this way.
The reason gps icon probably doesn't appear for you when you launch maps is likely that you dismissed the location services screen upon first start of maps. If you clear cache and data for the maps app and then enable gps on the location services screen at first launch of maps it should fix your issue.
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*Up date*
I returned the phone for a SGIII.
Thank you all for your assistance and help.
tritium man said:
*Up date*
I returned the phone for a SGIII.
Thank you all for your assistance and help.
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Good luck! Let us know when you come back
Or, get the One X+ if it comes out during your 30 day trial.
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*Up date*
I returned the phone for a SGIII.
Thank you all for your assistance and help.
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Cool, sure you will like it just the same. Just know that there was nothing wrong with gps on your one-x, the test you did in gps tools confirmed that.
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I am within my return period. Would you make a recommendation on another device?
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If this was already posted, please don't shoot me. I am merely trying to help with a workaround for the flaky GPS on our SGS's.
I know that many of us are done dealing with the GPS on our Galaxy S, and to be honest I was already contemplating in the last two weeks to get rid of this phone and switch back to my Nexus One.
Also as many of you, I have tried various software fixes from changing some simple settings all the way to replacing system files with no real improvment.
My solution is certainly not for anyone and there might have been similar posts alreay, however I don't think those solutions where freeware and without any restrictions. This one is free and the software does not have any timelimit or other restrictions.
Requirements:
1) You need a Bluetooth GPS module (in my case I have a Holux GPSlim 236)
2) Download an app called 'Bluetooth GPS Provider' puplished by mobile-j.de (its free)
3) enable BT in settings, create a link to your GPS module
4) under settings/application/development make sure 'allow mock locations' is eabled
5) open 'Bluetooth GPS Provider' and under preferences the first item lets you choose the BT GPS receiver.
6) you may need to change the 'GPS type' under preferences if you cannot get data.
7) back on the main page of the 'Bluetooth GPS Provider' software click on 'Start'
Once you have a lock you can use the navigation software of your choice.
If you are using Google Navigation, it will ask you to enable the internal GPS, which is fine. Turn it on via the task pane and once you are on the mapping software you can tun it back off the same way. The software only checks at the startup of Google Nav if the internal GPS is running.
The tracking with my Holux was dead one - and I do mean dead on. It tracked every corner I took without any lag.
If I can get the APK of the file I will upload it here, but the app should be accessible to anyone on the market.
The APK is now attached in case someone has a hard time finding it
No offense intended, but I really don't feel like spending another $50-$100 for a bluetooth GPS receiver.
If you already have one, I can see this being a viable option though.
polarbee said:
No offense intended, but I really don't feel like spending another $50-$100 for a bluetooth GPS receiver.
If you already have one, I can see this being a viable option though.
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Well, I know what you mean.
If I didn't have the Holux already I would not consider this either, but someone else may not even realize this option exists and it certainly is a better solution than using the GPS receiver with a laptop and some windows based tracking software.
anosis said:
Well, I know what you mean.
If I didn't have the Holux already I would not consider this either, but someone else may not even realize this option exists and it certainly is a better solution than using the GPS receiver with a laptop and some windows based tracking software.
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Definitely agreed.
U can get them much cheaper on ebay. Or if you have an old windows phone, which is what I use (my tilt or fuze)
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Nerz said:
U can get them much cheaper on ebay. Or if you have an old windows phone, which is what I use (my tilt or fuze)
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Huh. Hadn't thought of that. Wonder if my Tilt could still prove useful then?
Perfect accuracy and tracking for me. Gpsgate for winmo is like 15 bucks.
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I tried using this but I kept getting some weird "resets" randomly. It wouldn't really reset but the screen would go black and then the home screen would re-load, the phone signal would be disconnected and then finally reconnect, just like it does when you power up your phone. The button backlights would be lit the entire time it "resets" though. I'm using Cognition v2.2 Beta7 right now.
When it does work it works really well. Just had too many "resets" trying to use it and becomes frustrating. Maybe updating to the latest Cog will help.
Nerz said:
Perfect accuracy and tracking for me. Gpsgate for winmo is like 15 bucks.
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Does your old phone have an active SIM?
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polarbee said:
Does your old phone have an active SIM?
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Nope. The sim door is actually broken on my tilt so I can't get service to it.
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Hows the GPS on the thunderbolt? I have read all about the battery issues, but haven't seen much on the thunderbolt. I have the option to upgrade right now, because of all the complaining I have done to Verizon about my fascinate, and wonder if I should switch? Any thoughts on GPS vs the fascinates?
thanks for the feedback!
420fan said:
Hows the GPS on the thunderbolt? I have read all about the battery issues, but haven't seen much on the thunderbolt. I have the option to upgrade right now, because of all the complaining I have done to Verizon about my fascinate, and wonder if I should switch? Any thoughts on GPS vs the fascinates?
thanks for the feedback!
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GPS works great on mine. Gets a lock quickly and is as accurate as anything else.
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GPS works great on mine. Gets a lock quickly and is as accurate as anything else.
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did you have to do anything special, or was it good out of the box?
Good right out of the box. I get a quick lock in Zillow, Waze and Maps.
420fan said:
did you have to do anything special, or was it good out of the box?
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Good out of the box.
Accurate down to 2m out of the box. Rooted with Das BAMF and still the same.
Perfect out of the box. The first time I used mine it took a minute to search and find a satellite, after that it was super fast and spot on everytime!
Faster than my Droid ever was. Works better indoors too it seems...
The only time I've had a problem is when I'm inside the LSU Rec Center (all metal building). Anywhere else, and almost any other building, I get a fine GPS signal.
looks like I'm trading my Fascinate in for a Thunderbolt then! Tired of waiting on Sammy and Verizon to update the OS.
Thanks for all the replies.
I gotta say the GPS is accurate but it still takes a bit of time for me to get a lock. Not sure why... do you all leave your GPS on? I only turn mine on when needed.
I leave it on. Quick locks.
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I had quick lock out of the box and rooted stock. Once I flashed Das BAMF I had to run the GPS fix.
bmcclure937 said:
I gotta say the GPS is accurate but it still takes a bit of time for me to get a lock. Not sure why... do you all leave your GPS on? I only turn mine on when needed.
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Mine takes a bit to lock on too. I always leave it off unless I need it. But I leave on Location Services.
bmcclure937 said:
I gotta say the GPS is accurate but it still takes a bit of time for me to get a lock. Not sure why... do you all leave your GPS on? I only turn mine on when needed.
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I use Locale (the latest one that still has location as a condition)... My GPS locks quickly with an accuracy of 6.6 feet running latest Virus rom with lean normal kernel... stand alone GPS only...
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LSUstang05 said:
The only time I've had a problem is when I'm inside the LSU Rec Center (all metal building). Anywhere else, and almost any other building, I get a fine GPS signal.
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Ah hello fellow BR TB user!
GPS stopped when 4G signal dropped. Had to stop and flip on the switched to 3G only then it worked. I was in a 4G area.
coder_t2 said:
Mine takes a bit to lock on too. I always leave it off unless I need it. But I leave on Location Services.
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Mine takes a second to lock too even after changing the GPS file.
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My GPS works great, too. The only thing that I seem to be reading is that the TB isn't using the A-GPS data from the towers in order to get a quick lock after not using the GPS for a long time. That means it's using purely the GPS for location, which is fine, but it might take a bit longer the first time you turn on maps or nav. There's an update from HTC coming out (soon?) that addresses this issue and also some battery issues.
I've had issues with Roms built off of the newer version of ruu 605.9.(htc probably didn't release this version for a reason)
I have instantaneously and accurate gps lock with plane Jane v1
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I searched through the Q&A about the S3 GPS, and I couldn't find a similar case to this. Hopefully it's out there.
My job involves a lot of driving, and I use my GPS for literally everything because most of the places are pretty far out there. I've used a Motorola Droid X and an HTC Incredible perfectly for this. The GPS would lock and maintain a signal, and get me there with no problem.
On my Verizon S3, I have an odd issue. It'll take much longer to lock in, and when it finally does, it seems to just freeze up after a few minutes. It'll be stuck on the same remaining time, the cursor will be on the same point in the road despite having passed it, and the distance to the next turn won't update. A little bit afterwards, it'll say signal lost and try searching for the GPS again.
I tried turning power saver off, checking the location services on and off, and yes, I turned it off and back on.
I thought it was an issue due to a preemptive rooting of my phone, so I came home early today and reinstalled the stock ROM. I tried the GPS again, and it had the same exact issue despite not being rooted this time.
Is there any fixes out there, or tutorials, or something that could be causing this? Thanks. Will click the thanks button the video beat over my head.
If it is doing it consistently take it back and do an exchange. I have sold two Galaxy S 3s on Sprint and was able to get a lock in a building pretty quick. I have the Galaxy S 2 and my first one had similar GPS issues. I just did a warrenty replacement for it not charging and GPS on this new Galaxy S 2 is great.
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namakemono1776 said:
If it is doing it consistently take it back and do an exchange. I have sold two Galaxy S 3s on Sprint and was able to get a lock in a building pretty quick. I have the Galaxy S 2 and my first one had similar GPS issues. I just did a warrenty replacement for it not charging and GPS on this new Galaxy S 2 is great.
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Alright, that makes enough sense. I'll try doing that.
Could there be anything else wrong before having to do that? Worried they'll just sell out super fast.
Samsung galaxy phones have been know for GPS issues. Sounds like you got a bad one. You will make yourself go nuts trying to find fixes for it, like I did. Get another one and see what happens, even if it is a pain to get another one.
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namakemono1776 said:
If it is doing it consistently take it back and do an exchange. I have sold two Galaxy S 3s on Sprint and was able to get a lock in a building pretty quick. I have the Galaxy S 2 and my first one had similar GPS issues. I just did a warrenty replacement for it not charging and GPS on this new Galaxy S 2 is great.
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namakemono1776 said:
Samsung galaxy phones have been know for GPS issues. Sounds like you got a bad one. You will make yourself go nuts trying to find fixes for it, like I did. Get another one and see what happens, even if it is a pain to get another one.
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Alright, I appreciate the quick help. My dad is currently remaining vigilant in his demand to go through tech support first, so he's working on that. If that fails, I'll definitely try getting another Galaxy. Hopefully I can actually find one.
Maybe they WILL fix it, who knows! Probably not, though.
Question is still open if anyone has any ideas.
Monty522 said:
Alright, I appreciate the quick help. My dad is currently remaining vigilant in his demand to go through tech support first, so he's working on that. If that fails, I'll definitely try getting another Galaxy. Hopefully I can actually find one.
Maybe they WILL fix it, who knows! Probably not, though.
Question is still open if anyone has any ideas.
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Oh christ. Dad just finished with the tech support. They literally just told him to check the location settings to see if everything was checked(which it was when the problem was occurring). Even took it for another test drive and the same problem.
This really does suck sort of, I love the phone but GPS is essential. I hope I can just replace it.
If they give you a hard time return it and go somewhere else to buy it. You have 14 days to return it without breaking contract. Go into the store and see how their display model works.
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Back on my Incredible for a few days, just returned it. I hope the new model works. I miss it already. :<
Good luck
I'm having the same issue as OP. So i'm gathering that it just might be my specific phone and not that they're all having this problem?
I'm liking the phone for the most part, but the GPS issue is a pain when I use it multiple times a day.
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sgtflick said:
I'm having the same issue as OP. So i'm gathering that it just might be my specific phone and not that they're all having this problem?
I'm liking the phone for the most part, but the GPS issue is a pain when I use it multiple times a day.
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I had similar problem and just went to Verizon store today for it. The "technical specialist" had ZERO clue. He didn't even know where the location settings are. Anyway, after I showed him the problem in the store he ordered a replacement for me. Didn't even challenge me about trying to use it indoor, or having the WiFi turned off etc. I also tried the demo units they had in store and they all locked instantaneously.
It was pretty easy and I'm glad it's over. I've spent hours trying to figure out whether I'm crazy or the phone is crazy.
Good luck.
You guys who are having the lock ups, are you using VZNavigator or Google Nav?
I exclusively use GNav and I have the Verizon navigation services UNCHECKED and I have had zero issues with getting locks and with navigation.
AlexDeGruven said:
You guys who are having the lock ups, are you using VZNavigator or Google Nav?
I exclusively use GNav and I have the Verizon navigation services UNCHECKED and I have had zero issues with getting locks and with navigation.
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Google Map/Nav here. Never used VZW one. why on earth would anybody use VZW Nav? I did try both check/uncheck the VZW service.
In my case I'm sure it's not a user error. I spent hours trying all kinds of things, all possible combination of settings and different locations.
AlexDeGruven said:
You guys who are having the lock ups, are you using VZNavigator or Google Nav?
I exclusively use GNav and I have the Verizon navigation services UNCHECKED and I have had zero issues with getting locks and with navigation.
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I'm inside now so I can't test it, but i have VZNAV App disabled, I'm wondering if that may be affecting GPS lock. I'm sure my GPS was working fine a week ago, and thats the only thing I did recently that could have affected it. Someone please test enabling/disabling VZNav App and let me know if theres any differences.
ChrisNee1988 said:
I'm inside now so I can't test it, but i have VZNAV disabled, I'm wondering if that may be affecting GPS lock. I'm sure my GPS was working fine a week ago, and thats the only thing I did recently that could have affected it. Someone please test enabling/disabling VZNav and let me know if theres any differences.
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At one point of my testing I turned on VZW location service in location setting and it locked immediately. I was out in the open. I then tried toggling it multiple time, before and after rebooting the phone. It never helped again. I'm guessing in a normal situation it could help locking but it does fix my defective GPS.
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At one point of my testing I turned on VZW location service in location setting and it locked immediately. I was out in the open. I then tried toggling it multiple time, before and after rebooting the phone. It never helped again. I'm guessing in a normal situation it could help locking but it does fix my defective GPS.
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I was talking about the VZNav app rather than VZW Location Service
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I was talking about the VZNav app rather than VZW Location Service
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I've never open VZNav app. When I first got my phone I disabled the VZNav app. After I noticed the GPS problem I went back to 100% stock and did a factory reset. Did not disable VZNav and didn't even install any app. I still had the same GPS problem. So I guess in my case I did disable/enable the VZNav app and it didn't seem to be the cause.
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I've never open VZNav app. When I first got my phone I disabled the VZNav app. After I noticed the GPS problem I went back to 100% stock and did a factory reset. Did not disable VZNav and didn't even install any app. I still had the same GPS problem. So I guess in my case I did disable/enable the VZNav app and it didn't seem to be the cause.
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Oh well if the GPS doesn't improve later, i'll stop by VZW on my way home and see if i can get an exchange.
Okay so I was on Synergy 1.7 and Beans and I had GPS issues. The GPS would never lock on. I turned on Navigation and it would stay stuck on "searching for GPS". I Odined back to stock and same issue. So now I'm thinking I need to exchange it. Two questions tho.
1) will I need to contact Verizon or Samsung for the exchange?
2) I got this from a trade here in XDA. Will this affect me getting an exchange?
Thanks in advance
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xXJay_RXx said:
Okay so I was on Synergy 1.7 and Beans and I had GPS issues. The GPS would never lock on. I turned on Navigation and it would stay stuck on "searching for GPS". I Odined back to stock and same issue. So now I'm thinking I need to exchange it. Two questions tho.
1) will I need to contact Verizon or Samsung for the exchange?
2) I got this from a trade here in XDA. Will this affect me getting an exchange?
Thanks in advance
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Well you can take it in to Verizon but I don't think they would exchange it, especially if you bought/traded/etc it from a third party. In my experience they would just claim it was abused or messed with by you or previous owner and offer to "fix" it for a price.
1. Verizon
2. I can't say.
Before you call up Verizon, though, I recommend you search the Synergy thread for a GPS fix. I remember someone working it all out, though I don't recall the specifics. I figure you'd rather go through that than swap devices.
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1. Verizon
2. I can't say.
Before you call up Verizon, though, I recommend you search the Synergy thread for a GPS fix. I remember someone working it all out, though I don't recall the specifics. I figure you'd rather go through that than swap devices.
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Yea the lead developer said if GPS issues continue, to flash back to stock. Flashed back to stock, still the same GPS issues as before.
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1. Verizon
2. I can't say.
Before you call up Verizon, though, I recommend you search the Synergy thread for a GPS fix. I remember someone working it all out, though I don't recall the specifics. I figure you'd rather go through that than swap devices.
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You think it would make a difference if I left out the "I got this from a trade" part if I talk to them?
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You think it would make a difference if I left out the "I got this from a trade" part if I talk to them?
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As long as you didn't get it from them, they will most likely give you a hard time about exchanging it because if not from Verizon, you had to get it from a third party used :/
Damn that sucks. Maybe someone else can chip in. I'd like other opinions. I don't wanna be stuck with this GPS issue :/
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xXJay_RXx said:
Damn that sucks. Maybe someone else can chip in. I'd like other opinions. I don't wanna be stuck with this GPS issue :/
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Jay would try an app from the market and see if the app will get a lock on the gps. The app is GPS Test and run it to see if you get a lock.
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Jay would try an app from the market and see if the app will get a lock on the gps. The app is GPS Test and run it to see if you get a lock.
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Tried it. The first thing I tried. No luck :/
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Hey Jay,
I have actually done manufacturers warranty claims on phones that I have purchased through a 3rd party (eBay) a few times with Verizon. I don't offer up where I got the phone, but they don't generally ask either (in my experience). The phone should still be covered under the 1 year warranty with Samsung, Verizon just honors that warranty for you and ships out a different refurbished phone in its place. As long as you put a stock image back on your original phone before sending it back in you shouldn't have any problems.
Also, I usually tell them right up front that I "went into a store and worked with their tech support people who gave me this number to call to get a replacement phone. Already did 2 factory resets and checked that I had the latest software update and it didn't help at all." That usually helps to bypass all of the generic tech support questions that they ask and just get down to getting your new phone.
Hope this helps,
Mike
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Hey Jay,
I have actually done manufacturers warranty claims on phones that I have purchased through a 3rd party (eBay) a few times with Verizon. I don't offer up where I got the phone, but they don't generally ask either (in my experience). The phone should still be covered under the 1 year warranty with Samsung, Verizon just honors that warranty for you and ships out a different refurbished phone in its place. As long as you put a stock image back on your original phone before sending it back in you shouldn't have any problems.
Also, I usually tell them right up front that I "went into a store and worked with their tech support people who gave me this number to call to get a replacement phone. Already did 2 factory resets and checked that I had the latest software update and it didn't help at all." That usually helps to bypass all of the generic tech support questions that they ask and just get down to getting your new phone.
Hope this helps,
Mike
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Thank you so much. I'll try this out after I try a few other things to try to get my GPS to work. I'm currently completely stock so I'm hoping I find a way. So they send you the refurb phone and they give you like a box to send it back like Asurion does with insurance claims?
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Yes, they send you a refurb phone and you keep your original battery, battery cover, sim, and SD Card. Then place the old phone back in the box and affix the return tag that was included with the replacement phone. It's super easy.
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Yes, they send you a refurb phone and you keep your original battery, battery cover, sim, and SD Card. Then place the old phone back in the box and affix the return tag that was included with the replacement phone. It's super easy.
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Thanks for the info. Kinda nervous about calling them. I feel like they won't believe me lol
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xXJay_RXx said:
Okay so I was on Synergy 1.7 and Beans and I had GPS issues. The GPS would never lock on. I turned on Navigation and it would stay stuck on "searching for GPS". I Odined back to stock and same issue. So now I'm thinking I need to exchange it. Two questions tho.
1) will I need to contact Verizon or Samsung for the exchange?
2) I got this from a trade here in XDA. Will this affect me getting an exchange?
Thanks in advance
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832886
Try this!
Smok3d said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832886
Try this!
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Just tried it but sadly it doesn't work for me thanks anyways tho
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Mikeyfitz14 said:
Yes, they send you a refurb phone and you keep your original battery, battery cover, sim, and SD Card. Then place the old phone back in the box and affix the return tag that was included with the replacement phone. It's super easy.
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Yea, that is how Verizon handles it.
Does anyone know how Samsung would handle it if you try to go through them like the other guy suggested? I'm in the same boat and would rather return to Samsung than Verizon (I hate that Verizon gives me a used phone in exchange for a phone that I paid full price for and bought new). I feel like Samsung would want me to send the phone back to them first, which I cant really do because I need my phone and don't want to activate an older phone and lose my unlimited data.
I would like to get a cheap phone for just listening to music and using running apps. I do not need to use it for phone calls, sms or anything, just wifi and gps.
I was leaning towards the Nexus one, S, but am open to other things. I am in Canada, so I don't know if getting US based carrier specific phones would work or not.
I would prefer to pay less than $100
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
cderrick14 said:
I would like to get a cheap phone for just listening to music and using running apps. I do not need to use it for phone calls, sms or anything, just wifi and gps.
I was leaning towards the Nexus one, S, but am open to other things. I am in Canada, so I don't know if getting US based carrier specific phones would work or not.
I would prefer to pay less than $100
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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What's the point of caring about if it's specifically on a network? Lol your using it only for GPS and WiFi. By the way how are you gonna get the GPS to work without data?
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Gps doesn't need data to work
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joelvn said:
Gps doesn't need data to work
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What about Google maps?
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That's a good point, is GPS part of data/sim or is it part of the phone regardless of sim cards?
My primary app I use for running is run keeper which utilizes GPS. If I can't do GPS then I wouldn't bother getting a second phone. I already have a great phone, but I really want to avoid using it for running.
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GPS always works no matter if you have a sim card in your phone or not. It is not dependent of it. You can try it yourself take your sim card out of your phone and turn on Gps. You will see it works just fine. I have a galaxy tab myself and it also has Gps support even without a sim card in it.
So to answer your question; it's part of the phone regardless of using a sim card or not.
About Google maps, it will be able to show your location and even give you a route description. The only thing that won't work without a data connection is navigation.
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cderrick14 said:
I would like to get a cheap phone for just listening to music and using running apps. I do not need to use it for phone calls, sms or anything, just wifi and gps.
I was leaning towards the Nexus one, S, but am open to other things. I am in Canada, so I don't know if getting US based carrier specific phones would work or not.
I would prefer to pay less than $100
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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I say try E-Bay, and pick a seller with a good return policy.... I recently went through a couple phones, one of which was $50 and easy to repair.
joelvn said:
GPS always works no matter if you have a sim card in your phone or not. It is not dependent of it. You can try it yourself take your sim card out of your phone and turn on Gps. You will see it works just fine. I have a galaxy tab myself and it also has Gps support even without a sim card in it.
So to answer your question; it's part of the phone regardless of using a sim card or not.
About Google maps, it will be able to show your location and even give you a route description. The only thing that won't work without a data connection is navigation.
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Navigation is what I was trying to pin point lol. Though as long as your around a WiFi band or even use your current phone as a hotspot host, then any phone should be good for you! The nexus s is still kicking but if I was you I would at least aim for something with a 1ghz snapdragon processor, and 4.0 inches.
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Shryvone21 said:
Navigation is what I was trying to pin point lol. Though as long as your around a WiFi band or even use your current phone as a hotspot host, then any phone should be good for you! The nexus s is still kicking but if I was you I would at least aim for something with a 1ghz snapdragon processor, and 4.0 inches.
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I see, but for those running apps there is no need for any navigation whatsoever. They just check how much you ran and so on, and to check that a Gps connection is enough.
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joelvn said:
GPS always works no matter if you have a sim card in your phone or not. It is not dependent of it. You can try it yourself take your sim card out of your phone and turn on Gps. You will see it works just fine. I have a galaxy tab myself and it also has Gps support even without a sim card in it.
So to answer your question; it's part of the phone regardless of using a sim card or not.
About Google maps, it will be able to show your location and even give you a route description. The only thing that won't work without a data connection is navigation.
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To further explain, you can get apps like this free one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navfree.android.OSM.USA that will let you download the maps when you are connected to Wi-Fi, and then use them without a sim or carrier connectivity.. Doing this, you can turn any Android with a working GPS into a personal GPS unit. I occasionally buy them off e-bay for $20-30, install that app, and give them away to people who suck at driving...
I'm looking for something on the smallish side. I legitimately will only use it for running and listening music. Something that is easy to hold in your hand is the ideal.
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cderrick14 said:
I'm looking for something on the smallish side. I legitimately will only use it for running and listening music. Something that is easy to hold in your hand is the ideal.
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Probably an HTC one v because of the beats and I'm pretty sure you might can find it on eBay for a good price. Beats + acid= sweet love in your ears lol.
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cderrick14 said:
I'm looking for something on the smallish side. I legitimately will only use it for running and listening music. Something that is easy to hold in your hand is the ideal.
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I don't exactly know how expensive a galaxy Y is as of now.(I bought it for 100 euros a year ago) But that might just be the solution for you. It is a small phone, easy on your hands and the Gps works great.
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That is exactly what I am now looking for. Thank you
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Probably an HTC one v because of the beats and I'm pretty sure you might can find it on eBay for a good price. Beats + acid= sweet love in your ears lol.
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