I put a post on the CM forums about this but got no response. Surely I am not the only person with this problem... If anyone running CM10.1 does or does not have this problem please post.... thanks..
Thread: http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/73944-networklocation-only-works-on-wifi/
I have no idea where to post this so I am just putting it out there in the general area, as it isn't device specific at all. I have been Googling this for a while too but I cant find much reference to anyone else having the same problem.
The problem is:
When WiFi is OFF ONLY Google Maps can get a location from NetworkLocation (basically, cell towers). Nothing else will get a location.
When WiFi is ON Google Maps AND all other apps (Weather Widgets, cLock Widget, etc) get network-based location.
Please note having traditional GPS switched on or off makes no difference, When GPS is on and fixed it works great, no issues at all with normal GPS, this is only related to Network Location Provider (NetworkLocation.apk).
Its annoying as it means I have to keep GPS enabled, and it has to fix every time I want to update my weather widgets, as I cant ask them to use network location as I never use Wifi! And the whole point of it is that it updates when im out and about, not at home on my hotspot.
I just want to know at this stage, does anyone else actually have this problem? Or is it a known bug that I just did not stumble on after hours on Google...? I would track it down but I got no idea where to start.
Observations:
LG Optimus 2X, CM7, This problem does not exist!
LG Optimus 2X CM10.1, This problem exists.
Sony Xperia Z CM10.1, This problem exists.
This is using the latest offical GAPPS package from goo.im.
Tried play store 4.1.6 & 4.1.10 and also previous versions. No difference.
I am trying to find out if: its a cm10.1 bug, a gapps (networklocation.apk) bug or a jellybean bug.
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I have a T-Mobile Mytouch 4 G Slide with 2.3.4. I am at my wits end trying to fix the problem.
The GPS will not lock on any satellites and when I'm in google maps and using the just the wireless networks, the arrow on the maps jumps around
and can be off by several miles and does not track.I have read soooo many forums stating a problem with the GPS with this phone but no fix.
Maybe I've over looked it some where. But can someone please help.
I will donate to anyone who can lead me thru the process to fix. I will root this phone and do what ever it takes.
I just need a step by step process from someone who has had this problem and fixed it.
Thanks
hey
install the app: gps test, from play store! u get signals ?
are the guarantee elapsed?
i mean this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest
Yes, I have tried that and seems like a hundred more GPS app's.
I have called HTC support and knew more about what to try then they did. Go figure.
Hi,
I'm hoping I could get some help from you guys with the compass on my N5. I'm not sure if there is a problem with the phone or if the compass just isn't accurate in a phone. What's your experience? Is your compass accurate in Maps or using a compass app?
Google sent me a replacement N5 for my GPS, it works well on the new phone. However, the compass setting is always wrong. It points in the wrong direction using Google Maps and if I use the compass apps, it is inaccurate to the point I know I'm facing north but it tells me east. I tried the calibration suggestions (figure 8, three axis) and that seems to work for a while but in a short time it's back to false readings.
Google said they'll send me another phone, but I hate to just keep sending phones back. I do use the compass on google maps when I'm walking in NYC downtown looking for a street so it is something I use. Thanks.
Hello xda,
This is my first post, so any tips on how to post properly would be appreciated :good:
I haven't been able to find this problem anywhere else, hence this post
What's happening is, my gps will find and connect to lots of satellites rather quickly, but, once it has a fix, the gps icon will disappear and my fix will be lost until the gps "resets?". What could be causing this?
I'm using a HTC Desire S which is running cyanogenmod 7.2. S is off.
I recently followed these guides to allow my gps to detect satellites, as it didn't before:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311238
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442032 (I have tried a few of those roms)
Thanks
Anyone?
Anyone?
Anybody seem to be having problems with their XZ Premium GPS not working as they should be? Mine is intermittent, sometimes when it works, it works well. But the moment I took a wrong turn and quickly fired up my Google Map navigator, it have problems detecting where I'm at. The Map will show the route, but my location is all over the place. It would pause and stay in that spot for a while, then move me on a lake or off road. I tried "GPS status" app to pin point where I'm at. It doesn't always want to work.
It's getting really annoying, I want it to be reliable when I need it. Lucky I still have my Z3 as backup. So far, seems like the Z3 is the best Sony ever made.
Same problem here...It is hard to start GPS....it shows current position, it lose it. I have to fight for 10 minutes until its stable.
the same issue here. OK after reboot, but problem is back again a after
I had that problem once while downtown... the buildings in that area are all old and packed pretty closely together. It just did not want to update for the life of me. Rebooting it did not seem to help it at all. Especially using the walking directions... forget it. I didn't have time to fuss with a gps app to see if I just wasn't getting any sat connections, but if it happens again I will.
Wow, so it's a known common problem. I hope it's software related so it can be fix by updates. Now I have to open two programs to make sure it always working all the time. Run "GPS Status" app and then open Google Map. Cumbersome.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#*, service test, GPS, Purge Assistance Data
This worked for me!
My use of Purge Assistance Data seemed to help, but I've had a couple of episodes of the problem since then where it didn't help. However, in the past three days the problem has not appeared. I cannot determine what has changed; many apps have updated as usual, and in order to try to determine if this is a hardware problem I ran phone in Safe mode during which problem did not appear. Interestingly (or not) the problem has not occurred during subsequently use of the phone in normal mode. BTW, I'm running the July 1st security update (45.0.A.7.90); the August 1st version has not been offered to me yet by the Software Update).
CyNoob said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#*, service test, GPS, Purge Assistance Data
This worked for me!
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Very nice. Seem to be working very well. Although I have not put it to full use yet since I'm working at home today. Let's see how it run when I go to work in the office tomorrow.
This won't help? - - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73337848
My XZ premium is 4 weeks old and had problems with the GPS since day one. The GPS was very unreliable taking me in the wrong direction and sometimes delays in giving instructions until after passing my turns. Using google Maps and high accuracy settings. Contacted Sony today and they have asked me to contact google first to make sure there is no software issues from their side before they can look at it. Meanwhile I will download a different navigation app and see if the same problem happens.
I did GPS location test but it seems everytime I attempt it the phone seems to take forever in finding anything so I give up normally after 10 mins.
If any one has found a solution to this problem please let me know (other than changing the phone of course)
My GPS problems went away with 45.0.A.7.120
You're not alone!! I always end up going wrong directions. Compass is very way off.
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+1 here. it's really frustrating as i use my GPS a lot.
I have the same issue. Second time I sent my phone to Sony. I will update the forum.
Was having this issue as well. Purned GPS Assistance data seemed to help. also did the battery trick. maybe sony should give us an update that will not allow gps to "turn off" when using apps that require it.
i searched on my phone some where on the hidden settings. The Destination was 30mins and about 20miles or so. Said the gps was only on for around 10. Cellular data was used too. This has to be a software issue. why it shuts off gps at times.
Is Galileo enabled as Sony's promise?
Stefanos1999 said:
Is Galileo enabled as Sony's promise?
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What is Galileo? never heard of this. Is it a GPS feature or improvement? Such a fancy name.
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What is Galileo? never heard of this. Is it a GPS feature or improvement? Such a fancy name.
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Galileo is a new GPS system developed by the EU, like GLONASS is the russian GPS and Beidou the chinese GPS.
And to answer the question, yes, our phone supports Galileo.
Artyomska said:
Galileo is a new GPS system developed by the EU, like GLONASS is the russian GPS and Beidou the chinese GPS.
And to answer the question, yes, our phone supports Galileo.
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Yes, XZP supports Galileo. But it has not been enabled yet. :/
Had the same problem, gps not locking until I purged assistance data and rebooted the device, then it worked fine for about 48 hours until I had to repeat the process.
I completely solved this problem by uninstalling Google play services updates. This was a known issue for other phones some years ago.
Can anyone else confirm this solution?