Gmaps not working with location - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
My google maps cannot locate through GPS. I have GPS on and set to high accuracy, and I uninstalled and reinstalled maps. Maps work, but locate my device with the little blue arrow.
I am using Nexus 5 with CyanogenMod 11 latest monthly snapshot.
Was working until yesterday.

Oh I forgot to mention that I installed GPS status and toolbox, it is saying that my GPS is disabled

Run a different rom is my only comment. CM is good at creating bugs. ?

OK will do, thanks!

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Google Maps 4.0

Has anyone tried out the new GMAPS 4.0 on their device? Has anyone got it to work when using GPS? I installed it and everytime I click on Use GPS it crashes the application. This use to happen to my old I910 with version 3.32 and not sure why.
07aspenx said:
Has anyone tried out the new GMAPS 4.0 on their device? Has anyone got it to work when using GPS? I installed it and everytime I click on Use GPS it crashes the application. This use to happen to my old I910 with version 3.32 and not sure why.
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Version 4.0 works perfect on mine and I get a quick lock on GPS. Maybe you should try reloading it.
i get a gps satellite lock inside in under thirty seconds with 4.0
I had this same issue as well. I had to revert back to v3.2.1 to use the app.
Envirosciguy said:
Version 4.0 works perfect on mine and I get a quick lock on GPS. Maybe you should try reloading it.
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Tried uninstalling and reinstalling a few times and the same result. I also reverted back to an older version.
wow, I just got my i-920 omnia2 about 4 weeks ago and it was about 3 weeks ago I downloaded and installed google maps. it is version 3.3.0. when did they come out with version 4? the one I have works fine. takes a while to acquire satellites. I just tried out that latitude yesterday. very cool thing, but it didn't work. but the phone that I was "tracking" had latidute running then "exit". it asks if you want to still send location info and yes was selected. per google, when in this mode it sends signal based on cell tower info--does this to preserve battery life since if the gps were on constantly and sending signal if would drain it. cell tower info not as accurate. but it didn't work at all. showed essentially no movement. was going to try to leave google maps open and thus sending gps info to see if it worked that way.
oh, to original poster--didn't the i910 have gps locked so you couldn't use it except for verizon stuff?
hammerjr said:
wow, I just got my i-920 omnia2 about 4 weeks ago and it was about 3 weeks ago I downloaded and installed google maps. it is version 3.3.0. when did they come out with version 4? the one I have works fine. takes a while to acquire satellites. I just tried out that latitude yesterday. very cool thing, but it didn't work. but the phone that I was "tracking" had latidute running then "exit". it asks if you want to still send location info and yes was selected. per google, when in this mode it sends signal based on cell tower info--does this to preserve battery life since if the gps were on constantly and sending signal if would drain it. cell tower info not as accurate. but it didn't work at all. showed essentially no movement. was going to try to leave google maps open and thus sending gps info to see if it worked that way.
oh, to original poster--didn't the i910 have gps locked so you couldn't use it except for verizon stuff?
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The GPS on the I910 was unlocked. I used IGO8 as well as GOOGLE MAPS and BING.
GPS
I have the i920 and have installed the google4 with no problems. The gps was locked within one minute, didn't time it but was within 10 meters.
Just installed Google Maps 4.0 yesterday -- works AWESOME on my i920, gps lock within 30 seconds when outside. Unfortunately still no navigation like they have on the newer android devices (grr, google bastadz!) but it most certainly does not crash.
What ROM are you using, and did you uninstall the older version manually before installing the new one? Also try using SKTools' uninstaller -- that will also scan for left behind registry keys \ temp\cache files and remove them.
Well I installed the newest version which is 4.1 with the voice command and it works great.
Working great
I would make sure you have the version available for the windows 6.5. Other than that I can't think of anything that would cause this problem besides the fact you don't have the GPS turned on for both the phone and the program.

htc hd mini - workaround to fix GPS on 4.0.4. ICS from munjeni

hi! today i've found a working solution for all users with non working GPS!
I know, my GPS has worked unter WM and the android SD Version update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-photonic-KANG-signed.
After the switch to 4.0.4. munjeni's ICS and the latest GPS Patch, on my phone GPS will not work!
after my search for a reason for a corrupt GPS i've tried some workarounds.
also to reinstall WM6.5!
the interested thing, also under WM, GPS is no more working. (windows is seaching and seaching ...... )
i've found a interesed note: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1498693
it seems GPS was blocked from an older andriod version!!!!!
in my case - the SD version you can see in the first line.
now i've reactived the saved SD version, start the GPS in google maps, it takes some secounds to found my location via GPS.
in this active state and working GPS, i've removed the battery!
flash back to the new LK and restored my whole saved ROM include the GPS fix!
after the boot, start your navi-software or google maps - now your GPS should works fine - you can see the icon in the left corner!!
also the sw tells me, my location was set by GPS!
thats great!
I hope, i could help all other users with munjeni's great custom rom 4.0.4. ICS!
PS: not working is his blue camera fix! -
I use the solution to modify the file to get the right result (but blue preview). that is ok for me!
also i can live with the 3G bug! If i want to google, I activate 3G and after browsing, i switch back to 2G.
bad is the mono audio! i hope, we will get an update soon!?
howto
mini howto:
to check, if your GPS blocked, save your current ROM!!
flash your original WM to your fon and look in google maps, if GPS find any satellites.
in my case, it does not found any satellites. (but it activated the GPS Modul).
the device was there, but it seems blocked!
now you have to flash to the Android ROM as you know, your GPS works correctly!
start that ROM and activate the GPS with an application (like google maps or an navigator software)
in my case, gps founds satellites during some seconds (10 or 20 seconds)
also the ROM tells me, my location was set through GPS.
in this state, you have to remove the battery!!!!
flash back to the latest LK and restore your ROM from the first!
boot, start google maps or navi and you will see the GPS in the left upper corner on your hd mini.
have fun and be happy
Thank you!
Thank you very much, dear pinky999!
Your solution helped me to re-enable GPS on my mini!
After reading your post I first tried the latest sdcard version I used - photonic CM 7.2 (this had no effect),
and then tried another sdcard android that I used before photonic - r175 with sense - AND THIS DID THE TRICK! HOORAY!
Thank you once more

[Q] Autodetecting GPS receiver

Hi all!
I have an issue with IGO (various versions), since i first installed viper Sense 5. I am currently using latest version.
Problem is - gps works, with maps, and everything...but when it comes to IGO - no. Message "autodetecting GPS receirver" stands above, and cannot even run it.
What could be the issue? Same thing happened to me with various IGO versions...
Ok, today i noticed that GPS is not working at all, nor in GPS testing apps, nor in Google Maps...
Solution: Clear Google Maps cache! First, I installed Chartcross GPS Test, in settings cleared "AGPS", then removed battery from the phone, cleared cache of maps (settings - apps - maps)....and now it works like a charm

Lollipop gps issue with Google maps

I posted this in the forum for the ROM I was using with no response so hopefully I can get one here. I'm currently running candy 5 with stock kernel and gapps.
Ok, let me start by saying I don't think my issue is rom specific as I've seen this behavior on all cm 12 roms. So if I need to send this to Q&A I'd be happy to so.
So I use the app gps status which places a satellite icon on the top left of my status bar when gps (true gps sensor) is in use. Via gps status I get a lock in under 5seconds. Now my issue is this. When I open Google maps, the location indicator comes up but NOT the satellite symbol. In Google maps, it finds my cell tower but NOT my actual location. I let the phone sit for 10 minutes and it never locked. Now when I enter a different address in the search bar and start to navigate, the satellite logo shows up and I have a lock on my starting spot within seconds.
So I decided to try waze just to see if the satellite icon shows up and sure enough it does and gps lock is within seconds. Again you need the app GPS Status and the setting that puts the satellite symbol in the status bar when actual gps sensor is in use.
I tested this with the nexus 10 also on stock rooted lollipop and both the location and satellite symbol appear. I've attached a screen from the GPS status app as well as Google maps so you can see the status bar symbols I'm referring to. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to validate what I'm saying. This time I also installed the app cool too since it shows how man satellites are connected.
Again I want to reiterate gps locks fine when in use, and navigation works just fine as well.... It's just on the main screen of Google maps and only with Google maps that I'm having the issue.
I am so frustrated with this same exact issue! Any other map app find me in seconds. Google maps doesn't find me at all.
Tried faster gps app fix - no change
Uninstall Google maps using TiBU then reinstall - no change
Currently on temasek bacon ROM v 2.0
Sent From Bacon
Exact same problem.
I've tried :
-changing rom (tested 4 lollipop roms) with clean flash
-changing gapps package
-uninstalling maps and reinstalling, cleaning datas
-changing permissions of other apps and allow location only for maps, play services and location services
-changing gps.conf parameters in every possible ways.
For now, with no success.
Gps Status will lock in 3-4sec, but maps won't find my location using gps-only mode. If I switch from GPS status to Maps, it gets the right location for a few seconds.
Anyone has ideas ?
Btw : Gps status won't stay in notification bar when using google maps
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Reverted back to version 6.14 from this thread
You will have to uninstall the newer google maps before installing this version. Use TiBu, or, if it doesn't work, use system app mover to convert it to a normal app, reboot, uninstall it and install the 6.14 version.
With the old version, everything is working properly ! Still looking for a fix for the new version
@thryy pretty much similar steps as mine and I still have the issue. I will try your method of going to older maps version also later on
Sent From Bacon
Could people using cm12 confirm this bug ?
Do you get location on Google maps using gps only ?
Btw : maps 6.14 working great. I May stick with this one
I've had the same issue on every Lollipop ROM, Kernel, and gapps package like everyone else. If I set location to Device Only mode, Maps is completely useless and never gets a lock. If I put it in high accuracy, it gets close by cell tower but not spot on, and its slow and inaccurate while driving. So far, GPS Status seems to help as it autostarts when GPS is requested by other apps, including Google Maps. Once this happens, it gets a lock within seconds.
Seems to be a bug with Google Maps.
Well glad to know I'm not alone...
Anyone on lollipop try the new maps app called "here" it's in beta and actually pretty good. I might give it a try tomorrow to see if gps works with that app. I went back to 44s where everything works but I miss the hell out of 5.0 lol.
Similar problem with Resurrection Remix v5.2.1 (Android 5.0.1), on a Verizon LG G3 (vs985). However, I do not get any GPS signal at all in any app, including GPS Status. This seems to be a widespread problem, anyone come up with a work-around yet? I love Lollipop's UI, but this bug is crippling.
Nokia Here confirmed working. Nice app, I use this instead of gmaps now
Also, old gmaps (see my previous post on this thread) working fine.
However, I would appreciate to know what is causing this strange bug. Could someone ask a dev ? I don't have enough posts to publish in dev section.
Does anyone know if this has been resolved? Will probably give LP another try during the holiday while I'm home and can restore quickly.
Logic
I flashed temasek cm12 unofficial 3.2 and no longer have this issue with newest maps update its version 9.2.0 now
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Logic717 said:
Does anyone know if this has been resolved? Will probably give LP another try during the holiday while I'm home and can restore quickly.
Logic
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Just tried it on my One+ and it's working perfectly. Granted, I know this thread is mainly aimed at CM12, however it could be a LP thing so I wanted to share my experience.
I'm running:
fusionjack's SlimSaber LP build from 2014-12-20 (new one out tonight, haven't flashed yet)
Stock kernel in fusionjack's ROM
TKruzze's PA GApps from 2014-12-18. Full package, just using a "gapps-config.txt" to omit what I don't want.
As you can see, I'm using GPS Status and it fired up immediately when I launched Google Maps. In Google Maps, I get a lock on my location almost instantly. GPS Status gets a fix within 2-3 seconds every time, and sometimes it's locked so quickly there's no display of the time to fix.
Will try that combo today! Ty
Confirmed the slimsaber rom is working as it should. I'll give this a try for a while! Ty @clintb
Logic717 said:
Confirmed the slimsaber rom is working as it should. I'll give this a try for a while! Ty @clintb
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What ROM were you on initially when you had the problem?
I was on temasek cm12 v2.0 when I had the problem as I said earlier in the thread, but now using same ROM but v 3.3 (used v 3.2 also) I don't have the problem. GPS locks in Google maps almost instantly now.
So either cm12 had the problem fixed, or an update in Google maps fixed it. I did notice Google maps had an update when I came back from holidays. Since other apps were OK in the same ROM v 2.0, I'm thinking it was a Google maps problem that got fixed.
Good to hear that ROM also works, maybe I'll install that to play with as another ROM in multirom if it allows it to install as a secondary ROM.
Cheers
Sent From Lollipopified Bacon Goodness!
found the fix
Logic717 said:
I posted this in the forum for the ROM I was using with no response so hopefully I can get one here. I'm currently running candy 5 with stock kernel and gapps.
Ok, let me start by saying I don't think my issue is rom specific as I've seen this behavior on all cm 12 roms. So if I need to send this to Q&A I'd be happy to so.
So I use the app gps status which places a satellite icon on the top left of my status bar when gps (true gps sensor) is in use. Via gps status I get a lock in under 5seconds. Now my issue is this. When I open Google maps, the location indicator comes up but NOT the satellite symbol. In Google maps, it finds my cell tower but NOT my actual location. I let the phone sit for 10 minutes and it never locked. Now when I enter a different address in the search bar and start to navigate, the satellite logo shows up and I have a lock on my starting spot within seconds.
So I decided to try waze just to see if the satellite icon shows up and sure enough it does and gps lock is within seconds. Again you need the app GPS Status and the setting that puts the satellite symbol in the status bar when actual gps sensor is in use.
I tested this with the nexus 10 also on stock rooted lollipop and both the location and satellite symbol appear. I've attached a screen from the GPS status app as well as Google maps so you can see the status bar symbols I'm referring to. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to validate what I'm saying. This time I also installed the app cool too since it shows how man satellites are connected.
Again I want to reiterate gps locks fine when in use, and navigation works just fine as well.... It's just on the main screen of Google maps and only with Google maps that I'm having the issue.
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ok i was in the same situation every gps app work fine but not google maps. i thought it is because a cyanogen 12s but is not i just found the problem. i was using privacy guard on google play services since cyanogen 11s everything was good until update to 12s. just disable privacy guard in google play services and thats it google maps gps locks u in 2 seconds. i hope help u

GPS not working for navigation on LOS14.1 20170717

Currently running LOS14.1 build 20170707
Has anyone experienced GPS issues? In particular when using navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze? The GPS can find your location but besides that doesn't aid in navigation. GPS apps keep saying searching for GPS signal...
Does anyone have a fix for this?
Navigation was working fine for me in CM 13.1
GPS in los14 isn't as good as cm13. Nothing you can do about it.

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