There seems to be an issue with my GPS. It only seems to work with "high accuracy" mode selected. The other modes don't seem to lock a signal. When I try using Google Maps, the "waiting for location..." dialog pops up and remains that way, even after waiting 4-5 minutes.
I have
Switched on and off the GPS
Rebooted the phone
Turned on and off Google locations services
Is anyone else experiencing this issue?
High accuracy is the only one that allows GPS to be used its a kit Kat feature
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If you read where you change modes GPS is only in description for high accuracy
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Shawnsch said:
High accuracy is the only one that allows GPS to be used its a kit Kat feature
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If you read where you change modes GPS is only in description for high accuracy
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Hmm...I see. What about the "device only" option, as it includes "GPS" in the description?
Hmm idk never tried it
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Hmm idk never tried it
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During my testing, I've tried all three modes, and only "high accuracy" mode works in finding a location.
cakalusa said:
During my testing, I've tried all three modes, and only "high accuracy" mode works in finding a location.
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High accuracy uses GPS and WiFi/ mobile for your position IF the app requests GPS is used.
Battery saving uses just WiFi/mobile.
Device only uses just GPS.
And Google renamed these to make it easier
If you use an app that uses wifi/mobile location but does not request GPS then the device only option won't get a location.
Likewise an app wanting to use only gps when you have only battery saving in use won't get a location.
Google maps should get a location using any of the choices.
Possibly maps will take longer to get a location with device only as it NEEDS a GPS lock and can't get a less accurate location first using mobile/WiFi.
I have found a bug where if you use battery saving and then switch location off or switch to device only and then switch back to battery saving it can't get the location. A reboot fixes it.
If you can't get a location using battery saving even after a reboot try clearing the cache/data for google play services.
scott_doyland said:
High accuracy uses GPS and WiFi/ mobile for your position IF the app requests GPS is used.
Battery saving uses just WiFi/mobile.
Device only uses just GPS.
And Google renamed these to make it easier
If you use an app that uses wifi/mobile location but does not request GPS then the device only option won't get a location.
Likewise an app wanting to use only gps when you have only battery saving in use won't get a location.
Google maps should get a location using any of the choices.
Possibly maps will take longer to get a location with device only as it NEEDS a GPS lock and can't get a less accurate location first using mobile/WiFi.
I have found a bug where if you use battery saving and then switch location off or switch to device only and then switch back to battery saving it can't get the location. A reboot fixes it.
If you can't get a location using battery saving even after a reboot try clearing the cache/data for google play services.
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Clearing cache/data for Google play services did the trick! Thanks a lot for the help! :good:
I also had this problem, GPS seems not working when i am connected to WIFI at home, google map will only show "waiting for location". But if I will use data connection, GPS it is working fine.
hypertx said:
I also had this problem, GPS seems not working when i am connected to WIFI at home, google map will only show "waiting for location". But if I will use data connection, GPS it is working fine.
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Download GPS test app. This will allow you to see if GPS is OK or not. It may not be GPS that is the issue.
cakalusa said:
There seems to be an issue with my GPS. It only seems to work with "high accuracy" mode selected. The other modes don't seem to lock a signal. When I try using Google Maps, the "waiting for location..." dialog pops up and remains that way, even after waiting 4-5 minutes.
I have
Switched on and off the GPS
Rebooted the phone
Turned on and off Google locations services
Is anyone else experiencing this issue?
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I'm pretty sure google maps only works with high accuracy. I think it should work with other apps when high accuracy is off
wstruction said:
I'm pretty sure google maps only works with high accuracy. I think it should work with other apps when high accuracy is off
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I can assure you 100% that gmaps works with all three location options and always has done.
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I can assure you 100% that gmaps works with all three location options and always has done.
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Well then I don't know what to tell you. Sorry I couldn't help you
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Can I get my location with Wifi OFF 3g/LTE off and GPS off using only cell towers or does it need internet to get the info, my father says his Iphone 5 with apple maps doesn't need internet to get his location but what does my father know is this even possible and if so how do I do it on my nexus 5.
fleen said:
Can I get my location with Wifi OFF 3g/LTE off and GPS off using only cell towers or does it need internet to get the info, my father says his Iphone 5 with apple maps doesn't need internet to get his location but what does my father know is this even possible and if so how do I do it on my nexus 5.
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Settings > Location
Click Mode
Select Battery Saving Mode
Disable Wifi and Mobile Data if you haven't already
Your approximate location will now be determined using cell tower triangulation. However, if you are trying to use Google Maps for example, you need to have previously made the area in which you are currently located available offline, or have it in your Google Maps cache. Otherwise it won't display anything of value to you without some sort of internet connection to download the map data.
You can also use Device mode which will use GPS to pinpoint your location. Same maps caveat applies as above, and obviously you need to be able to get GPS satellite locks (ie. outside or next to a window).
fleen said:
Can I get my location with Wifi OFF 3g/LTE off and GPS off using only cell towers or does it need internet to get the info, my father says his Iphone 5 with apple maps doesn't need internet to get his location but what does my father know is this even possible and if so how do I do it on my nexus 5.
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You don't need internet to locate yourself only GPS.
Apps like Tasker and Llama can use cell tower location without draining your battery and requires a network connection but not data.
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xda_fanboy said:
Settings > Location
Click Mode
Select Battery Saving Mode
Disable Wifi and Mobile Data if you haven't already
Your approximate location will now be determined using cell tower triangulation. However, if you are trying to use Google Maps for example, you need to have previously made the area in which you are currently located available offline, or have it in your Google Maps cache. Otherwise it won't display anything of value to you without some sort of internet connection to download the map data.
You can also use Device mode which will use GPS to pinpoint your location. Same maps caveat applies as above, and obviously you need to be able to get GPS satellite locks (ie. outside or next to a window).
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I can't seem to get it to work I have downloaded google maps to view offline and it just stays there saying "waiting for location..."
And did the part "Settings > Location
Click Mode
Select Battery Saving Mode
Disable Wifi and Mobile Data if you haven't already"
Pretty sure the only way for that to work is if you have "WiFi always scanning" turned on.
You can set your locations to Device Only and it will just use the GPS and nothing else.
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fleen said:
I can't seem to get it to work I have downloaded google maps to view offline and it just stays there saying "waiting for location..."
And did the part "Settings > Location
Click Mode
Select Battery Saving Mode
Disable Wifi and Mobile Data if you haven't already"
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You need GPS on at least. Thats what gives you your location. You can get a location based off of three things: Your mobile data, WiFi networks or GPS itself. You said you turned it all off so yeah, you arent going to get a location that way.
jsgraphicart said:
You need GPS on at least. Thats what gives you your location. You can get a location based off of three things: Your mobile data, WiFi networks or GPS itself. You said you turned it all off so yeah, you arent going to get a location that way.
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I can get my location with wifi and cell towers together. No GPS so I think its possible with Cell Tower Triangulation only in theory.
fleen said:
I can get my location with wifi and cell towers together. No GPS so I think its possible with Cell Tower Triangulation only in theory.
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Well just from looking at the settings, you can either use GPS, WiFi and mobile networks....WiFi and mobile networks....or GPS only. So I guess, take your pick.
What are you trying to get out of this anyway? Just use your phone for calls and maps and thats it?
jsgraphicart said:
Well just from looking at the settings, you can either use GPS, WiFi and mobile networks....WiFi and mobile networks....or GPS only. So I guess, take your pick.
What are you trying to get out of this anyway? Just use your phone for calls and maps and thats it?
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You know those fitness apps that track where you have been and stuff, well I want to use one but outdoors theres no wifi and GPS uses too much battery
fleen said:
You know those fitness apps that track where you have been and stuff, well I want to use one but outdoors theres no wifi and GPS uses too much battery
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If you want to save some battery on the GPS side put your phone in airplane mode. That will shut down all but GPS. I use mine all the time with an app called Backcountry Navigation Pro. They have a free version so you can check out most of the features that way. You can set it to record a track from every 5 seconds to 30 minutes. I set it to 5 minutes and have pretty good accuracy as far as where I've been and the GPS use is only on for that time. You should be able to do that with any good mapping app.
theesotericone said:
If you want to save some battery on the GPS side put your phone in airplane mode. That will shut down all but GPS. I use mine all the time with an app called Backcountry Navigation Pro. They have a free version so you can check out most of the features that way. You can set it to record a track from every 5 seconds to 30 minutes. I set it to 5 minutes and have pretty good accuracy as far as where I've been and the GPS use is only on for that time. You should be able to do that with any good mapping app.
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This is an option but if I can get the cell tower location working I would prefer it.
fleen said:
This is an option but if I can get the cell tower location working I would prefer it.
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Cell tower triangulation is not precise at all. It's only used to help your device catch GPS fix faster. If one would only use cell towers the accuracy would in most cases not got below 300-500m...
One cell tower can provide signal for a very large area. It can not be used for precise tracking as you need.
When I drive away from my house it can take over 5 minutes to leave the area of my 3 "home" cell towers.
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So its not what I want ok guys thanks how can I close this thread now?
Hey guys!
I have trying to get a location with my GPS (no wifi, data or whatever) and it never gets a signal.
I have been waiting with the phone outside around 5-6 min and nothing.
Any ideas?
Cheers!
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nad4321 said:
Hey guys!
I have trying to get a location with my GPS (no wifi, data or whatever) and it never gets a signal.
I have been waiting with the phone outside around 5-6 min and nothing.
Any ideas?
Cheers!
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Settings/Location/ Mode = High Accuracy. Also turn on Google Location Reporting under Location Services and see if that helps. Without data you will need to save a map for offline use. I would install "GPS Status & Toolbox" from the Play Store and run that, it will also download updated GPS assistance data. The GPS Status app it will show how many satellites your device sees and how many of those it is locked on to. On my N5 google maps is sometimes not as accurate with Location Reporting off so I generally always leave location reporting on. I also leave the Location Mode in battery saving except when I need to use Maps or Nav.
wantabe said:
Settings/Location/ Mode = High Accuracy. Also turn on Google Location Reporting under Location Services and see if that helps. Without data you will need to save a map for offline use. I would install "GPS Status & Toolbox" from the Play Store and run that, it will also download updated GPS assistance data. The GPS Status app it will show how many satellites your device sees and how many of those it is locked on to. On my N5 google maps is sometimes not as accurate with Location Reporting off so I generally always leave location reporting on. I also leave the Location Mode in battery saving except when I need to use Maps or Nav.
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Already did that and still didnt get a location
First update to the latest 4.4.4 version..than use a different navigator like Sygic and see if it works
thunder_bolt96 said:
First update to the latest 4.4.4 version..than use a different navigator like Sygic and see if it works
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Same problem.. Im using GPS Test now to see if it gets a location and none
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?
jkentj said:
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.
jkentj said:
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".
aboicu said:
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.
aboicu said:
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'
oscarandjo said:
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.
Hey everyone, my play services updated last night to 6.5.87. I keep my location on "device only" to tame the wakelocks and since the update my GPS icon turns on every time I unlock my screen. When I go to location it says that play services was using "high battery" location. This is really annoying as "device only" location was awesome for me. It would get rid of the npl location wakelocks and GPS worked great when I needed it without having to switch to "high accuracy". I'm running stock 5.0, unrooted. Has anyone encountered the same issue? Or can anyone that's running the same play services check if it occurs to you too? Thanks.
Are you using smart lock with location setup? If so that's why. Did the exact same thing to me when testing it. Even worse it never worked when in doors because the GPS couldn't ever see me.
frigidazzi said:
Are you using smart lock with location setup? If so that's why. Did the exact same thing to me when testing it. Even worse it never worked when in doors because the GPS couldn't ever see me.
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Nope. I only have my moto 360 setup as a trusted device/smart lock. Trusted places is set as "none" That's why I'm so confused why it started happening.
I am getting this too. Haven't narrowed it down yet. Might be one of my greenified apps.
Jnewell05 said:
I am getting this too. Haven't narrowed it down yet. Might be one of my greenified apps.
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The thing is, if you look at location services, it tells you that google play services is the one that's requesting the GPS location.
Hello All,
On both my wife's and my Tmobile S7s running 6.01 on the November security patch, the location services are terrible. The phone keeps thinking I am at my house when I am 20 miles away at work. My wife has the same problem. If I toggle location services off then on, it instantly updates to the correct location. Eventually if defaults back to my house. This wouldn't be such a huge deal if I didn't have a SmartThings home automation system. SmartThings keeps unlocking my front door, turning on lights, and putting the heat back on because according to the phone I am at my house and the automation kicks in. Here is what I have done to try to fix the location issue:
- Location on with method = GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.
- Improved accuracy on with Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth Scanning enabled.
- Under Optimize Battery usage, I have unoptimized Location Services (meaning it should always be running).
Does anyone else have this problem with their S7s? If it were jsut mine, I would chalk it up to a faulty device, but it is happening to my wifes as well. Any other tricks to make this stop happening?
It's just you.
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takerhbk said:
It's just you.
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Well thanks for being super helpful. But its not just me, it is also my wife's S7 so maybe other people are experiencing the same issue and have work around. But I appreciate you adding so much value to the thread.
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Well thanks for being super helpful. But its not just me, it is also my wife's S7 so maybe other people are experiencing the same issue and have work around. But I appreciate you adding so much value to the thread.
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Is itonly your home automation app maybe and other apps like maps show location correctly?
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takerhbk said:
Is itonly your home automation app maybe and other apps like maps show location correctly?
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If you open up Google Maps, it shows us at our house on the map. If we cycle the location toggle on the quick link bar while on the map, it then updates to where we actually are. The home automation application is just effected by the location services being inaccurate.
shaxs said:
If you open up Google Maps, it shows us at our house on the map. If we cycle the location toggle on the quick link bar while on the map, it then updates to where we actually are. The home automation application is just effected by the location services being inaccurate.
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Do you have developer settings enabled? If yes, check that mock location setting is disabled.
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You are not alone. I have a same problem as well. Mock location is disabled and thus also happens right after factory reset as well. I'm starting to think this may be a hardware issue.