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[Q] OTA 2.3.4 update(Nexus S 4g) Battery, and Signal Strength

Hey everyone, I am enjoying the nexus s 4g(traded in my Evo 4g) but I have noticed some issues started to pop up after the OTA update to 2.3.4.(Build GRJ22). Also I am not rooted yet(for fear i will not be able to receive the next update that may resolve the issue's listed below).
Note I have updated my Profile, and PRL(Next to flashing to another ROM to mitigate the issue's).
1) Battery Charging, after the update the battery will not charge past ~95 percent.
2) Battery Life when idle, before the update battery life was outstanding with moderate usage. Now the device's battery life drops to ~85 percent after being unplugged for 15-20 mins.
3)Signal Reception, yet again my phone will constantly switch between 1x, and 3g even though my SNR, and DB never hits above ~65DB-~70DB.
4)Data Rate/Bandwidth, I was pulling 3-4 megs down/ 1.5 - 2.0 megs up(I live in the Virginia Beach Area) over 3g, Now I get "**** for speeds"(.3 megs down/.25 megs up. Maybe it is reference to the issue listed above(AOSP ROMS in my opinion provide a more accurate display of mobile network connectivity).
To end it I hope I am not alone with these issues?
Maybe if possible someone has a solution?

The battery thing is a means to keep the battery in better shape its not a bug.
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You aren't alone, all of the issues you listed are being looked at by Sprint and Google right now, although like the above poster said, the battery thing is intentional. Hopefuly they figure out what is wrong soon =/
In the meantime, using wifi when possible should alleviate a lot of those issues, mainly battery life on standby.

Many of my battery and network connection issues got mutch better when I turned the wifi to never sleep.
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If your constantly going between networks rider is your battery drain thought there. If it was better before then there is hope your problem can be fixed with another ota
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The data issues you are having are due to 2.3.4 and they are known. google/samsung are supposedly working on it. But I doubt we will see a fix anytime soon if Samsung is fixing it!

Woa, woa, woa. Wait a second, are you saying that going back to 2.3.3 or whatever the previous version was will alleviate all the signal/radio/data problems? !?!!?
If so, will downgrading stop me from being able to upgrade in the future?

gmap516 said:
Woa, woa, woa. Wait a second, are you saying that going back to 2.3.3 or whatever the previous version was will alleviate all the signal/radio/data problems? !?!!?
If so, will downgrading stop me from being able to upgrade in the future?
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nope. depending on the version you are going back to you'll mostlikely get an insta notification that 2.3.4 is available for your device, you just got to ignore it until they either fix 2.3.4 or release 2.3.5.

2.3.4 is already out. If they release a new fix it will be 2.3.5.
And what the post above mine says about the updates.
I have also seen tat 2.3.3 also has some issues with 3g. But the post I read up could have been all lies

rentaric, you did not answer the question as to whether downgrading will address the signal issues...

ronnienyc said:
rentaric, you did not answer the question as to whether downgrading will address the signal issues...
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^ this plx

OP:
When you "root" the NS4G, you're just unlocking the Bootloader, then installing SU/recovery....I do believe you can still receive OTA updates. The only time you can't is when you're running a custom ROM.

12MaNy said:
OP:
When you "root" the NS4G, you're just unlocking the Bootloader, then installing SU/recovery....I do believe you can still receive OTA updates. The only time you can't is when you're running a custom ROM.
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It will install back a stock recovery and it will fail if you alter any system apps other than that the ota will work
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dreamsforgotten said:
It will install back a stock recovery and it will fail if you alter any system apps other than that the ota will work
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That's why you make a backup of untouched stock ROM.

Hey man, I returned the phone yesterday, and then bought a replacement(same model, but in order to avoid sprint's one exchange limit) With regards to the battery issue, it most likely is hardware related because the new phone running 2.3.4.(Build GRJ22), charges fully and does not have the so called "protect your battery feature". Also while i was at the Sprint Store, I compared the signal strength of my original Nexus S to an HTC Evo, HTC Evo Shift, and another Nexus S 4g. Oddly enough even in the store(which has signal booster's all over the place. All of the phones where around -76db. I am starting to think it is either a hardware issue or a ****ty baseband version. Most likely hardware. Kind of reminds me of the Samsung Captivate i had with AT&T and the ever so wonderful bug with Odin(Orange/Blue flashing screen of death that turned my investment into a paperweight. Also after running the *#*#4636#*#*, and displaying the Preferred Network Settings, I noticed on all 3 phones tested, all devices would switch from WCDMA, to Uknown, to the best of my understanding the default should be CDMA_Auto PRL. Very Strange, very strange indead......... Samsung needs to invest into quality control, before lawsuits start.

Damn! I am on wifi and charging the phone. I just woke up and picked up the phone and started using it. I've experienced that using the phone after an overnight charge, but not removing it from the charger, will make my battery go up to 98%. I just saw it hit 99 and was like I need to get a screen shot of this. By the time I downloaded and installed something it dropped back down to 98. I've never seen this phone hit 99 before today. If it does it again I am prepared to archive it.

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My V21e Update

To anyone who cares or was questioning the update. My update is running very smooth, GPS updates super quick, battery life has improved and all my apps are working perfectly. I must be lucky.
First of all, previously to the update I was running CM7 RC-1 with morfics kernel which ran great first of all. But of course i wanted to update to an "official" if you want to call it that.
This is the guide I followed thanks to TGA_Gunmann for posting first.
http://theunlockr.com/2011/05/23/how-to-unroot-the-t-mobile-g2x/
I made sure all the steps went exactly as they were supposed to. And i followed them perfectly.
Now i have this.
My version of OS im running.
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Battery
Battery life with my normal to moderate usage. It has been better than my experience with froyo.
Been using this all day as well. Widget and background (bg is a Live Wallpaper also)
If someone were to ask me if they should update, My answer would be yes. I have not had any problems yet. Just make sure you follow the instructions CAREFULLY! Maybe someone will find this at least a little useful.

People are complaining but I rather have the update than be stuck on 2.2. Only. Things worth noticing is the stock camera, but we have to wait 4 more months on the update.

ramirez3805 said:
People are complaining but I rather have the update than be stuck on 2.2. Only. Things worth noticing is the stock camera, but we have to wait 4 more months on the update.
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Mine went fine as well but I un-rooted first via 1-click, then did a factory reset, and unmounted interanl SD and format before I attempted. BTW, my battery is about the same but have you been able to uncleck the 2G and have it stick? Mine keeps checking the 2G box.

sclui56 said:
Mine went fine as well but I un-rooted first via 1-click, then did a factory reset, and unmounted interanl SD and format before I attempted. BTW, my battery is about the same but have you been able to uncleck the 2G and have it stick? Mine keeps checking the 2G box.
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I haven't had any problems with unchecking the box. Mine has been fine Also. You can see in my pics. I have 4g. I almost always do.
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Sorry if I made it confusing. I do have 4G but only notice the 2G check box in the setting cannot be cleared and stick. That's all.

sclui56 said:
Sorry if I made it confusing. I do have 4G but only notice the 2G check box in the setting cannot be cleared and stick. That's all.
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No i understood. I have checked and unchecked on mine and havent had any problems.

enyahs said:
No i understood. I have checked and unchecked on mine and havent had any problems.
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I now notice it only seems to get stuck in the checked position if there is also active wifi connection, otherwise, if the phone is on 4G, the 2G box can be checked/unchecked and the selection sticks.

I agree if anyone wants to update they should, but the only down fall is losing the nice LG camera. That is the only reason I went back. I take a lot of photos of my son who is 2 years old and I need crystal clear pictures like you get with the LG Camera. I think if you want a stable gb rom, do the update. If you want the LG Camera like I do then do not do the update. Just my two cents.

I can agree. I noticed the camera was a little dark. But I can deal without it. I take meaningless pictures unlike you. Pictures of your son is a good reason to go black. I would probably also jump on board if I were to be using it for tthe same.reason
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sclui56 said:
Mine went fine as well but I un-rooted first via 1-click, then did a factory reset, and unmounted interanl SD and format before I attempted. BTW, my battery is about the same but have you been able to uncleck the 2G and have it stick? Mine keeps checking the 2G box.
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It also happens on mine when wifi calling is active.
I got "4G" back after wifi is turned off.

ramirez3805 said:
People are complaining but I rather have the update than be stuck on 2.2. Only. Things worth noticing is the stock camera, but we have to wait 4 more months on the update.
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Just install the latest CM7 nightly. GB without the bull****. Stopped my SODs and reboots.

Minor but annoying issues

My Lg G2x Has been working great but more recently its done two wierd things; first at times when booted it up it will claim in a area where there is absolutely no coverage (although there is) but when i restart once or twice it goes back to normal (remaining in the same area) and second is there are times when i turn wifi on and both the wifi logo and 4g remain in sight. Does anyone have any suggestions other than doing a factory data reset as i have done more than 5 and had no luck

Mixalot213 said:
My Lg G2x Has been working great but more recently its done two wierd things; first at times when booted it up it will claim in a area where there is absolutely no coverage (although there is) but when i restart once or twice it goes back to normal (remaining in the same area) and second is there are times when i turn wifi on and both the wifi logo and 4g remain in sight. Does anyone have any suggestions other than doing a factory data reset as i have done more than 5 and had no luck
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What baseband are you on? I've had that problem with the wifi and 4g icons at the same time, but I just turn off then turn wifi back on and it fixes the problem, I've never had the coverage ossue though. Also, how long have you had the phone? Maybe its starting to mess up internally with the antenna, but highly unlikely.
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OK I've uploaded a pic of the baseband and yea I've noticed turning on and off wifi helps but not permanent solution unfortunately. But as far as time I've owned for about a year however LG has serviced it once already when it had battery issues (got the board replaced) BTW do you think rooting it and installing a custom rom might do the trick?

Mixalot213 said:
OK I've uploaded a pic of the baseband and yea I've noticed turning on and off wifi helps but not permanent solution unfortunately. But as far as time I've owned for about a year however LG has serviced it once already when it had battery issues (got the board replaced) BTW do you think rooting it and installing a custom rom might do the trick?
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I found coverage/service problems were vastly improved w/ the newest baseband. There's about 379 guides (give or take) on here about how to update it.
Also, custom ROMs make EVERYTHING better

Oh OK us there anyway you can give me link to the thread and are there any roms you can suggest?

For the wifi and 4g appearance, you could kill all the apps with appkiller.I also have this problem but fix it with this solution
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Mixalot213 said:
Oh OK us there anyway you can give me link to the thread and are there any roms you can suggest?
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Here is a link to a thread on updating to the new baseband.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674901
As for roms I prefer GB roms to ICS roms for my g2x, currently running and loving Hellfire Phoenix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420972
However, if you decide to upgrade the baseband and flash this rom, you will also need to flash the baseband fix over the top of it, that can be found here
http://owain.hopto.org/T-Mobile%20LG...w_baseband.zip All credit for that fix goes to Owain94

[Q] Tethering workaround?

Recently switched to this phone and I use the tethering only on my nexus 7 but recently got blocked. It happened during a ROM switching. Any workarounds?

This work for tethering to android tablets. Use titanium backup, freezing tethering manager and you ready to go. Don't work with windows laptop, i don't try yet with linux system. Of course you need root the phone.

Try Foxfi - installed it last night and it worked great.

Disco Roboto
tthoma said:
Try Foxfi - installed it last night and it worked great.
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Would this work with the Galaxy S Blaze...? Oh, just realized that we are in the GSB questions, so I guess it should work...
(meanwhile back at the ranch)
Errrrr! She's Alive!!! Alive!!! Foxfi worked on GSB rooted, cwd, or (whatever its called) recovery, with tweak 1.6.

An app called Wifi Tether works as well. Completely free. Just choose Samsung Galaxy S2 as the device profile.

merwin said:
An app called Wifi Tether works as well. Completely free. Just choose Samsung Galaxy S2 as the device profile.
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Tried all tethering apps i can. WIFI tether is not working for me. I know foxfi has had some workarounds for other devices so I'm hoping its a behind the scenes fix.
With "Wifi Tether" and changing device profile to "Galaxy S2" Wifi tether does not work
super user is granted then via the log i get
Loading WIFI driver: Done
Stopping AP... failed
Stopping WifI interface... Failed
Reloading Firmware... Failed
Starting AP interface... Failed
Configuring AP... Failed
Starting AP... Failed
Configuring IP-Address... Failed
Enabling Nat Rules... Failed
Enabling IP Forwarding... DONE
Tethering now running... DONE
Then the app appears to be working but can not be seen as a hot spot.
Now to the heart of my question. I've been going threw it with Tmobile. I have been paying for the 10GB data plan since they throttled me the first time last year but this week they switched me to the new unlimited data plan. Now i've been asking over and over again what's the difference if one costs so much more. There answer is "we are phasing out the old metered plans" everything i read says they are blocking tethering. Are any of you on that unlimited plan an able to get tether to work? Thanks for the help.

Try this: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Let me know how it works.

dispozable said:
Try this:
Let me know how it works.
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Well devil is in the detail. The new unlimited plans (as opposed to the classic unlimited plans) do not support tethering. I'm sure there will be a work around in the future, but for now that seems to be why none of the normal apps were working as they are for others. They have also done away with the 2GB plans that support tethering. so your options are 5GB and 10GB.
With the appropriate plan FOXFI still does not work in wifi mode but "WIFI Tether" works fine as described above.
"WIFI Tether" seems to only work when tethering is enabled on service plan. Took me 3 hours on the phone and 3 service changes to confirm this. Would love to know a work around though so i can save $30/ month

You can go into tb and freeze (I think) tethering provision. This worked for me..
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That is strange as I just renewed my plan a few months ago and got the 2GB unlimited. I tether just fine. My friend's iPod used my wifi tonight no problem. I used the built in wifi tethering on cm10 though. I used this wifi tether app before I moved to this phone. What firmware you on? Stock?

I'm on CM10 current nightly build. If your on the old 2 gig plan from 2 months ago you could have tethering. They told me for the last few days that its not available any longer. Not in the web page any longer either
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browniespeaks said:
I'm on CM10 current nightly build. If your on the old 2 gig plan from 2 months ago you could have tethering. They told me for the last few days that its not available any longer. Not in the web page any longer either
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Yea I am going on my second term with them as well so it could be my previous 2gb unlimited from 2 years ago. Well... lets try and get past it old Tmo. I'll post you a few things, and lets try.
PdaNet 14 day trial to test, there is an option to hide tether as well.
WiFi Hotspot & USB Tethering Another free/paid version thing....
Wireless Tether Older version of the earlier one I posted. Free open source.
WiFi Tether (new one) Try this one again and change the device profile settings to Galaxy 2, generic ICS/JB (wlan0), and generic ICS/JB (wlan1) and see if it makes a difference.
Does it have to be WiFi tethering? Could you USB tether? Also I was reading up around and it seems if you change your PC's user agent to android you don't get denied at all. Check here and here to see how it works and a few addons to help if you still have issues. Hope this helps.

false equivalence
WIFI tether =/= tethering
Everyone who has an android phone should be(read: is) able to tether internet through wifi connection
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What everyone WANTS to do is tether through 4G T Mobile unlimited data.
dispozable said:
That is strange as I just renewed my plan a few months ago and got the 2GB unlimited. I tether just fine. My friend's iPod used my wifi tonight no problem. I used the built in wifi tethering on cm10 though. I used this wifi tether app before I moved to this phone. What firmware you on? Stock?
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danTM said:
WIFI tether =/= tethering
Everyone who has an android phone should be(read: is) able to tether internet through wifi connection
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What everyone WANTS to do is tether through 4G T Mobile unlimited data.
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Did you read any posts here? We all know he wants to tether his 4g, OP is asking alternatives to getting around the Tmo block. Tmo has ways of blocking tethers now and likes to use it. We are trying to find if these apps above trigger the block or if using an android user agent helps. BTW, OP did these work for you? Try the user agent switching on the pc's side and lmk please. Also, does USB tethering work for you?

I found this on another thread, I can confirm it works as intended.
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i read posts somewhere, removed all wifi tether apps, reinstalled Wifi Tether app by Muller,
chose generic ics profile, then i worked fine.
afterwards, i tried all other wifi apps sgsin, none worked.
so i keep Muller `s app only..
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woodzx67 said:
You can go into tb and freeze (I think) tethering provision. This worked for me..
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I did this too on my stock, unrooted Blaze (disabled the Tethering Provisioning app) and the built-in mobile hotspot works fine.
I don't understand why third party apps are necessary. Does mobile hotspot not work on custom roms like CM10?

Ahhh sorry for the interjection then. I see what you're saying here. Much thanks for the assistance. Kept on reading stuff about wifi tethering not working, and then I saw you post about your success.
dispozable said:
Did you read any posts here? We all know he wants to tether his 4g, OP is asking alternatives to getting around the Tmo block. Tmo has ways of blocking tethers now and likes to use it. We are trying to find if these apps above trigger the block or if using an android user agent helps. BTW, OP did these work for you? Try the user agent switching on the pc's side and lmk please. Also, does USB tethering work for you?
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danTM said:
Ahhh sorry for the interjection then. I see what you're saying here. Much thanks for the assistance. Kept on reading stuff about wifi tethering not working, and then I saw you post about your success.
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Yeah, this is pretty useful to me. I have been having a lot of downtime at work lately and sometimes I want to read an article or go to a site that I wouldn't from my work computer. I can do it on my ebook now and use the larger screen, and it's also a lot more incognito than using the phone.

Tethering Work Around
Im using easy Tether Pro with the Truly Unlimited Plan (No Throttling) You can't get tethering on this plan but it is truly unlimited. Here is a way around the Tether Block. If you use windows you will have to change the string in the browser. If your a Linux User you just instal easytether to your phone and download the Linux Package from the Website. Next turn on easy tether on, on your device, then open a Terminal and type "easytether connect" you can use Chrome, Chromium and Firefox without changing the string.....I mean Android is a somewhat distro of Linux. Your carrier will think you are using chrome from the device, they will never tell the difference. Instructions to do so are on Easytether's Website. This is the best way not have to worry about throttling and be able to tether at pretty fast speeds (Faster than the phones browser) . Plus it was cheaper than my 5gig I was on ($30 now instead of $35 for 5gb)
http://easytether.org/
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Has anyone found away to do this? I have read all post and have tried all fixs dosnt work for me. Please just piint me in the right direction. Really didnt want to chenge from stock ROM.My phone is rooted.

No GPS lock..wtf

Anyone else having a problem with the GPS? It never locks on which makes turn by turn directions unusable. No matter what I do, nothing works. Tried GPS fix apps with no luck

blayzejlm said:
Anyone else having a problem with the GPS? It never locks on which makes turn by turn directions unusable. No matter what I do, nothing works. Tried GPS fix apps with no luck
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Sounds like your GPS chip is bung... Works fine on my 915G...
I'd take back under warranty personally...

GPS works just fine for me.
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I use it everyday for my 3 mile runs.

Yea, I figured I was gonna have to take it in but I was hoping there was some fix I could do myself.

Yea , i just recently needed to use my navigation and my gps is broke as well. Same issue, no lock. Replacement is in the mail, if that one ends up broken as well i might switch phones....was kinda intrigued by the g flex 2
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Had same problem but found a solution that worked for me
teknomanelvis said:
Yea , i just recently needed to use my navigation and my gps is broke as well. Same issue, no lock. Replacement is in the mail, if that one ends up broken as well i might switch phones....was kinda intrigued by the g flex 2
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Does your GPS connect while you are stationary? I had the issue on my note edge 915G where while driving I used to start navigation and rest it on the side seat or on my lap and within minutes it would say 'GPS signal lost'. While stationary it would lock easily.
Then I started keeping it in vertical position in the car door pocket and since then it remains connected and not once the GPS was lost. So it seems keeping it lying down is sort of blocking the GPS signal. Keeping it vertical solves this issue.
Dont know if this is the kind of problem you are facing. If it is then maybe you can give it a try.

blayzejlm said:
Yea, I figured I was gonna have to take it in but I was hoping there was some fix I could do myself.
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Your best luck is taking it in. I've had my fair share of experience with devices with bad GPS. My Note 3 could never get a lock, and trust me, there's NOTHING that will fix it unless you're one of the extremely lucky few that's having issues because of software and a patch comes out. Most likely though, you're chip's just bad. Take it in, get it replaced and you'll be fine.

It didnt lock on. It would be within the general area of where i was. Also when trying navigation , the navigation arrow would just stay in one spotthwn after few minutes would jump to kinda where i wqs at. Took it to sprint and the girl working was trying the most dumb things to tey to gwt it to work. Like take out sd card, refresh phone, try different map and navigation app. I was like ....listen i done several tests and apps already....its the gps chip. Then the main guy came out and tried an app real quick and he agreed with me. So they ordered me a replacement and everything is working
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Mine is wonky too. My Note 2 can lock on at home with like 9-10 satellites but this Edge will take forever and it constantly locks to random numbers and fluctuates up and down even outside. I'm blaming this one on the metal. I wonder if the S6 has this issue. My S3 and Note 2 had great gps.
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