Guys , i have done the flash for the GPS fix like 3 times...I have wiped my phone clean , and did a fresh install of ics 2 times. It still thinks I'm in Mesquite nevada. I'm in FT LAUDERDALE FL... help!!!!!
Has anyone fixed this?
My GPS is acting the same way eversince I updated to ICS.
GPS takes long time to lock. My advice is to turn on Location Services as well as GPS.
It's funny that Maps don't work but if you switch to Navigation, it works fine (after a long wait).
I don't want to use wifi to find me. I want to use the gps. This sucks the big one..
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I don't want to use wifi to find me. I want to use the gps. This sucks the big one..
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Clear data and cache from maps. Clear data from google services frameworks. If that doesn't fix it try GPS Aids from market. It has a GPS doctor button that has fixed this problem on my old phone.
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Clear data and cache from maps. Clear data from google services frameworks. If that doesn't fix it try GPS Aids from market. It has a GPS doctor button that has fixed this problem on my old phone.
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This. The problem stopped entirely once I deleted Maps and started using alternative mapping apps instead.
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Clear data and cache from maps. Clear data from google services frameworks. If that doesn't fix it try GPS Aids from market. It has a GPS doctor button that has fixed this problem on my old phone.
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2 things to try... I had TERRRRIBLE gps status on cm10 when, and the agps fix didnt really change it (it said I was in Africa)
make sure that in the location settings you have: use internal gps selected.
and install gps status from the play store.
open it> press menu>> select mangae agps state>>> select download>>>> then reset
reboot
I've been lazy with the AGPS patches so I've been using FasterFix:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix&hl=en
I still get 3-5m accuracy.
Ya the agps patches only worked for me once. I remember on gb GPS was amazing. It kinda sucks not being able to use my phone for a GPS now
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I've been reading up and there seems to be no fix for it on stock 4.0.4. I may just go to the att store and tell them to give me a new phone whose GPS actually works.
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ian1 said:
I've been reading up and there seems to be no fix for it on stock 4.0.4. I may just go to the att store and tell them to give me a new phone whose GPS actually works.
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It's not the chip. WARNING: USER ERROR
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I found this on a darky rom thread it works do it! I've done did it lol
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/guide-gps-quickest-fix-solution.2022/
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This is the best GPS fix I've seen, Thanks!!!!
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marty331 said:
This is the best GPS fix I've seen, Thanks!!!!
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Infused helping infuses brosky! Np
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I am unable to get the GPS to lock on ANY Gingerbread ROM and I have tried at least 5 of them.
On GB I will pick up anywhere from 2 to 5 sats and not lock on any. As soon as I go back to FROYO I pick up 11 or 12 sats and lock on most all of them.
This is driving me nuts. I have tried every single trick I could find posted online but can never get the GPS to work in GB, only FROYO.
So did you try this fix??
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Like I said: "I have tried every single trick I could find posted online but can never get the GPS to work in GB, only FROYO."
So, following that logic, since I found this posted online, I tried it.
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Like I said: "I have tried every single trick I could find posted online but can never get the GPS to work in GB, only FROYO."
So, following that logic, since I found this posted online, I tried it.
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You have to reboot and then clear GPS from apps and then go into.lbs mode
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You have to reboot and then clear GPS from apps and then go into.lbs mode
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You lost me there. First of all the link you posted doesn't mention anything about doing anything else other than changing the GPS.CONF.
Despite that, from doing this so many times I was aware of that, so after changing the CONF file I rebooted, then I cleared GPS DATA, then I cleared and downloaded GPS A-DATA.
Then what do I do in LBS mode that I haven't already done in angry gps? Isn't ANGRY.GPS basically the same as LBS mode?
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So how does that screen print help me? I don't doubt that others can get it to work, the problem is, I can't!
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You lost me there. First of all the link you posted doesn't mention anything about doing anything else other than changing the GPS.CONF.
Despite that, from doing this so many times I was aware of that, so after changing the CONF file I rebooted, then I cleared GPS DATA, then I cleared and downloaded GPS A-DATA.
Then what do I do in LBS mode that I haven't already done in angry gps? Isn't ANGRY.GPS basically the same as LBS mode?
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First lbs mode is angry GPS but it tests the program go into settings in angry GPS and make sure its on auto configuration not manual as well if it don't word for ya I.dunno.my works great buddy so do.alot of others I'm at a loss for ya maybe gb. Not made for ya? I dunno each phone is different
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So how does that screen print help me? I don't doubt that others can get it to work, the problem is, I can't!
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I'm not going to argue with ya man if it don't work it don't work that was just proof how fast it locks in my basement lol. I've posted what I can to help so I.dunno
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I'm not going to argue with ya man if it don't work it don't work that was just proof how fast it locks in my basement lol. I've posted what I can to help so I.dunno
The screen print was for everyone not just you. I'm.sorry your GPS is not cooperating
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You lost me there. First of all the link you posted doesn't mention anything about doing anything else other than changing the GPS.CONF.
Despite that, from doing this so many times I was aware of that, so after changing the CONF file I rebooted, then I cleared GPS DATA, then I cleared and downloaded GPS A-DATA.
Then what do I do in LBS mode that I haven't already done in angry gps? Isn't ANGRY.GPS basically the same as LBS mode?
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And what is GPS data a? You can't run any.other GPS fix apps or it'll block configuration from working.
Follow the configuration instructions,don't have any other GPS fix apps installed.then reboot after you back other GPS file up and put new configuration file in, after you reboot go into settings, applications and clear GPS data. Then go into lbs mode into supl settings and make sure its on auto config. Then run lbs test until it locks. That's best I got bro that's what fixed mine and four of my friends and some on here as well. Like I said alleluia phones are different. Good luck and best wishes
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And what is GPS data a? You can't run any.other GPS fix apps or it'll block configuration from working.
Follow the configuration instructions,don't have any other GPS fix apps installed.then reboot after you back other GPS file up and put new configuration file in, after you reboot go into settings, applications and clear GPS data. Then go into lbs mode into supl settings and make sure its on auto config. Then run lbs test until it locks. That's best I got bro that's what fixed mine and four of my friends and some on here as well. Like I said alleluia phones are different. Good luck and best wishes
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exactly... I believe if one is running the gps status app and clearing gps data, and then downloading the new files...it is overwriting what you just did with the fix you posted.
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exactly... I believe if one is running the gps status app and clearing gps data, and then downloading the new files...it is overwriting what you just did with the fix you posted.
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Yep I recommend to just put the GPS configuration files in and then do the rest. Easiest way.
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exactly... I believe if one is running the gps status app and clearing gps data, and then downloading the new files...it is overwriting what you just did with the fix you posted.
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Absolutely not. The "fix" only replaces the GPS.CONF. If you look at GPS.CONF in a text editor and remove all the notation("#") lines it is virtually identical to all the other "GPS FIX" attempts out there.
GPS.CONF file remains the same no matter what you do with the A-DATA (I have looked at the file and settings after clearing the A-DATA. The A-DATA (assisted GPS data) is what is downloaded from the web periodically to put your GPS in a "general area" so it will fix quicker. That is the same thing that is cleared when you use angry-gps. Believe me, I have tried it without doing that and with doing that with the same results.
This "fix" works great in Froyo as do the umpteen others out there. When I use it in Froyo my GPS locks super fast but for whatever reason there is some problem with my phone, GPS and GingerBread.
I'm going to order another Infuse just for the heck of it and see if has the same problem. That way I can put them side-by-side. Just the fact there are so many "GPS fixes and hacks" for Samsung phones out there says something in itself.
Well, I got it working.
I went back to the "stock" GPS.CONF that was in the Serindipity VII ROM and loaded GPSTEST. I set it on a chair in front of my house. After about 45-50 minutes it finally "found aka in-view" 12 sats and locked on 8,
One it "finds" sats (not locks, just finds) it will remember those 12 or whatever number of sats until or unless you "reset GPS A-DATA" or "clear data" with angry GPS. When I do that I have to go through the wait again. Even in my basement it now always shows those 12 sats as "IN VIEW" when obviously they are not What is "In View" is probably the cached A-DATA info because if you clear that they are gone. The "faster lock" is created because the GPS "knows" what specific sats to eventually lock on. As long as I don't delete the data again, or travel 1000 miles from here, I should have no problem.
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Well, I got it working.
I went back to the "stock" GPS.CONF that was in the Serindipity VII ROM and loaded GPSTEST. I set it on a chair in front of my house. After about 45-50 minutes it finally "found aka in-view" 12 sats and locked on 8,
One it "finds" sats (not locks, just finds) it will remember those 12 or whatever number of sats until or unless you "reset GPS A-DATA" or "clear data" with angry GPS. When I do that I have to go through the wait again. Even in my basement it now always shows those 12 sats as "IN VIEW" when obviously they are not What is "In View" is probably the cached A-DATA info because if you clear that they are gone. The "faster lock" is created because the GPS "knows" what specific sats to eventually lock on. As long as I don't delete the data again, or travel 1000 miles from here, I should have no problem.
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Good buddy I'm glad
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Good buddy I'm glad
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Me too. However these GPS issues across all Samsung phones models have pretty much turned me off to this brand.
Hey guys, i had a question, and forgive me mod's if there is already a thread for this. Let me know and i'll post in there. But i was wondering if anyone else was having this problem. My shift's gps is not working, nor has it since i got it about a month ago. I've tried everything from downloading gps toolbox, to trying to to update the gpsone tab in qpst. Now, when i go to enter in the server ip address in gps, and the other settings, i write them to the phone, try turning on gps toolbox, standing in one place for 5 or so mins, nothing, not one damn satelite. I go back into qpst, and all my settings in gpsone tab are gone. Wtf? Anyone having this same problem?
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When you flash a rom, do you first thing connect up to your wifi before you sign in to your google account?
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When you flash a rom, do you first thing connect up to your wifi before you sign in to your google account?
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In GPS settings turn on "Use wireless networks". Problem solved.
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In GPS settings turn on "Use wireless networks". Problem solved.
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I wish it was that easy. My phone picks up no satelite whatsoever
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I wish it was that easy. My phone picks up no satelite whatsoever
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I figured out GPS for the most part. Please read my earlier post:
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2) After spending lots of time on GPS I found that getting the first lock is the most important thing and then it just works.
As of this time my opinion on GPS is that I am still unsure as to whether or not fasterfix changes anything but wireless assistance is definitely needed to get a good first lock and is used by some apps in acquiring location.
If you don't get more than 2 satellites in GPS status and it takes a long time to get those 2 satellites GPS hasn't gotten it's proper first lock yet.
This has nothing to do with having the GPS getting a lock in sense. It seems the GPS needs to use wireless assistance first to get the lock (contact sprint servers or something) and then it works pretty well. Still experimenting to figure out how exactly the GPS works and what the optimal settings are for it.
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So yeah, try fasterfix and set to north america NTP Server and then in GPS status hit the menu button -> tools -> reset AGPS data and then menu tools -> download gps assistance data
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I figured out GPS for the most part. Please read my earlier post:
So yeah, try fasterfix and set to north america NTP Server and then in GPS status hit the menu button -> tools -> reset AGPS data and then menu tools -> download gps assistance data
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Hey, Vicodan, thanks buddy. I'll give that a shot a little later tonight and let you know. Thanks a lot
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Hey, Vicodan, thanks buddy. I'll give that a shot a little later tonight and let you know. Thanks a lot
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Haha no problem and good luck! Make sure you keep us updated! GPS has frustrated the heck out of me for the past month. That's the best I can come up with at this point. Need to have wireless assistance on and the first time you boot the phone on any rom you should be outside and get a good lock with a clear view of the sky. After that it's good to go.
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Haha no problem and good luck! Make sure you keep us updated! GPS has frustrated the heck out of me for the past month. That's the best I can come up with at this point. Need to have wireless assistance on and the first time you boot the phone on any rom you should be outside and get a good lock with a clear view of the sky. After that it's good to go.
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So, should I flash my rom again? and avoid setting up google account, then run the apps?
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So, should I flash my rom again? and avoid setting up google account, then run the apps?
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No just go to GPS settings, turn on use wireless networks, use faster fix, then open maps and try and get your location while outside and with a clear view of the sky. The GPS icon will stop flashing in the status bar when it has a lock. It will stay in the status bar as a solid icon, meaning that it is locked.
Then run GPS status and see how many satellites you get. You should get at least 4-5+ (up to 9) when GPS is working properly.
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No just go to GPS settings, turn on use wireless networks, use faster fix, then open maps and try and get your location while outside and with a clear view of the sky. The GPS icon will stop flashing in the status bar when it has a lock. It will stay in the status bar as a solid icon, meaning that it is locked.
Then run GPS status and see how many satellites you get. You should get at least 4-5+ (up to 9) when GPS is working properly.
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any idea how long it takes to get a lock? i've literally waited 5 to 10 minutes before
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any idea how long it takes to get a lock? i've literally waited 5 to 10 minutes before
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No longer than 30 seconds if you have good reception.
Spoke with OP via IRC, he is flashed on Metro PCS. Seems like he isn't flashed properly and also doesn't have MMS working. If anyone has any Metro PCS knowledge please feel free to chime in.
I read a while back that there was something that can help your phone lock on to GPS faster. Recently I have been having issues locking on to GPS without restarting my phone. When I restart it, it picks up GPS right away. But if the phone has been running for a few days it always says "searching for GPS" in Maps. Is there something I can flash to make it lock on quicker? So I dont have to restart my phone when I want to use GPS or Maps/Navigation? It has always done this on whatever ROM I flash.
I don't know if it will help with your situation or not but I use an app called GPS Test. Tons of useful info and such. Also allows updating of agps data. My GPS seems to lock quickly
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest
Good luck
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GPS test didnt do anything. I thought there was something that was posted that you could flash that would make it lock on faster? But I cant find it now. I always have to restart my phone to get driving directions in Navigation. But the thread did have to do with a-gps. i just cant find it...
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GPS test didnt do anything. I thought there was something that was posted that you could flash that would make it lock on faster? But I cant find it now. I always have to restart my phone to get driving directions in Navigation. But the thread did have to do with a-gps. i just cant find it...
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There's a patch for HTC devices that uses an alternate data source for AGPS data. It *might* work on this phone-- I don't know why it wouldn't. Perhaps that's what you read.
Also, the updated Play store fixed an AGPS lock issue with HTC devices. Again, it appears this is only an HTC fix, but it could be what you came across elsewhere and are referencing above.
I haven't used "GPS Test", but there are two different apps named "GPS Status" in the play market. Both allow for AGPS location data to be refreshed, and produced satisfactory results on my HTC Sensation. They appear to be device agnostic, and would be worth a try. I went from a maximum fix of 4-6 satellites on my Sensation up to 12-15 satellites (under ideal circumstances).
Wifi and bluetooth can also cause occasional fix issues-- make sure both are turned off. I get massive GPS lock problems with Wifi turned on-- not so much with bluetooth.
I know this is a old thread but I thought it would be useful if I would share this. It was a fix for the Hercules but since its like our big brother (lol) I think it should work for our here blaze..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9923176
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I think the OP is talking about the AGPS Lock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016611
Is anyone having issues with the latest version of Maps? I can't get a gps fix with this version. I have tried wiping cache/dalvik.
GPS sees satellites but cannot get a fix, when I uninstall 8.0 and revert to 7.4 everything works fine!
I'm stock rooted 4.4.2 nothing out of the ordinary, running a few Xposed modules but nothing pertaining to GPS.
Any ideas?
I bet you've rebooted since having gps working and not?
Just reboot again and maybe again... Mine does it. It's like sometimes the gps control doesn't load properly at the start
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Ben36 said:
I bet you've rebooted since having gps working and not?
Just reboot again and maybe again... Mine does it. It's like sometimes the gps control doesn't load properly at the start
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done all that of course, reset A-GPS data, etc..it sees plenty of satellites it just does not fix :crying:
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done all that of course, reset A-GPS data, etc..it sees plenty of satellites it just does not fix :crying:
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Is it just the Maps app or is the GPS always failing to get a lock?
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Is it just the Maps app or is the GPS always failing to get a lock?
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GPS fails to get a lock, if I check with GPS Status app it's the same thing.
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GPS fails to get a lock, if I check with GPS Status app it's the same thing.
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There is a chance your GPS antenna is no longer making proper contact. If that is the case, your options are a fairly simple DIY fix that would void your warranty, or RMA for a new device.
If you are rooted I can say that using FasterGPS might be able to fix your issue as it changes the GPS tables to closer locations. Not sure why upgrading to a new Maps version would break GPS, but its free and you can definitely try it.
I've tried rebooting my phone and clearing the dalvik cache and still no luck. I'm running 33R and I place my phone's GPS in High Accuracy mode but when I pull up Google Maps directions my phone never locks onto my location.
Anyone else having this same issue and/or solved this issue?
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I've tried rebooting my phone and clearing the dalvik cache and still no luck. I'm running 33R and I place my phone's GPS in High Accuracy mode but when I pull up Google Maps directions my phone never locks onto my location.
Anyone else having this same issue and/or solved this issue?
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Try outside of building. For diagnostic puposes, use GPS Status & Toolbox or GPS Test from Google Play. If you can "see" the satellites, your hardware is fine.
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I've tried rebooting my phone and clearing the dalvik cache and still no luck. I'm running 33R and I place my phone's GPS in High Accuracy mode but when I pull up Google Maps directions my phone never locks onto my location.
Anyone else having this same issue and/or solved this issue?
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I just got a response from Oneplus tech support that said "Try a factory reset, if that doesn't work try a hard reset.".
They told me the same solution for the last issue I had. I'm beginning to think that tech support only sends out that "solution".
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Try outside of building. For diagnostic puposes, use GPS Status & Toolbox or GPS Test from Google Play. If you can "see" the satellites, your hardware is fine.
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Oh thank you, I'll try that.
The GPS module is intended to work ONLY in open space, it must "see" the sky. Sometimes, if you are away from big buildings or mountains, it should work inside near the windows. But the rule is the device should "see" the sky.
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The GPS module is intended to work ONLY in open space, it must "see" the sky. Sometimes, if you are away from big buildings or mountains, it should work inside near the windows. But the rule is the device should "see" the sky.
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I'm having GPS issues even when it 'sees the sky'
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I'm having GPS issues even when it 'sees the sky'
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I have read somewhere, here or in official forum from oneplus site, that someone has similar problems due to an app (a keyboard or something like this) which has apparently nothing to do with GPS. Try to install/reinstall your apps and meanwhile test your GPS with GPS Test or GPS Status & Toolbox. Anyway, I'll try to search the thread and if I'll find it, I'll tell it here.
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I've forgot to tell.. If you use GPS Status & Toolbox, in Settings>GPS & Sensors, activate Auto-download AGPS data on the smallest interval (1 hour). Now it should work quicker.
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Find it... Read here all thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/gps-problems-oneplus-one-t2816004/page3
Also read post number 30 about an app called "dragon dictation". Could be something similar. That's why is better to install/uninstall apps.