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AGPS patch for rapid GPS lock doesn't work with Endomondo sports tracker!

I have applied the patch as given in the below thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442032
and I'm using Reaper v1.3
Yesterday when I went for a run, 'Endomondo pro' never got a lock (in 20 minutes) though it was showing that the GPS was excellent and I was good to start my workout. Can someone check the same on other sports trackers like Runkeeper.. etc
Another weird thing I observed with the AGPS patch is that I get a GPS lock and Google Maps gives my exact position even when I'm deep inside my home (nowhere near any window). Thanks to the dev - With the patch the GPS lock times have become really fantastic but I suspect something amiss.
note: I can't post in the dev thread as I'm still new, but if this is a valid issue and faced by many we can ask someone to post the same in dev section and try and get it resolved. Thanks.

batmobile_bang said:
Another weird thing I observed with the AGPS patch is that I get a GPS lock and Google Maps gives my exact position even when I'm deep inside my home (nowhere near any window). Thanks to the dev - With the patch the GPS lock times have become really fantastic but I suspect something amiss.
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do you have turned on wlan? google is saving the position of your wlan, so it can give your home as position very fast!
try an app like "gps test" to watch how many satellites you get connected to!

I wasn't connected to WLAN, only gprs, so weird right?! I have used GPS test and yes I do see more satellites with the patch. I use sports tracker applications more frequently than navigation so its kinda more important to me that the patch is compatible with Endomondo pro.

batmobile_bang said:
I wasn't connected to WLAN, only gprs, so weird right?! I have used GPS test and yes I do see more satellites with the patch.
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r u sure to get connected to satellites inside your house?
i get connected to 2-4 satellites when i'm at a window, but deep in the house i can't find anyone!
batmobile_bang said:
I use sports tracker applications more frequently than navigation so its kinda more important to me that the patch is compatible with Endomondo pro.
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i'm on MIUI using runtastic, and haven't any problems, try if u can get connected with the liteversion outside!

mouzzza said:
r u sure to get connected to satellites inside your house?
i get connected to 2-4 satellites when i'm at a window, but deep in the house i can't find anyone!
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At office I tested again, don't get GPS lock with gprs only, but with wifi there is an instant lock, that's ok I guess
mouzzza said:
i'm on MIUI using runtastic, and haven't any problems, try if u can get connected with the liteversion outside!
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Installed RunKeeper and tested it with Endomondo on a 10 min walk to lunch from office. Both endomondo and Runkeeper reported a gps fix within a couple of seconds but when I checked the embedded map in the respective sport app there was a big blue circle - similar to AGPS fix. My take on the issue is that these sport tracker apps are being reported of a gps fix much before a fix is established and they are not trying for a better fix?!
Anyone else facing this issue? I love the GPS patch, its making the GPS usable on my Desire S, but this is a deal breaker.

batmobile_bang said:
At office I tested again, don't get GPS lock with gprs only, but with wifi there is an instant lock, that's ok I guess
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the lock on wifi in my opinion is senseless for the sportapps!
batmobile_bang said:
Both endomondo and Runkeeper reported a gps fix within a couple of seconds but when I checked the embedded map in the respective sport app there was a big blue circle - similar to AGPS fix.
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Give a chance to "Runtastic".
while testing the apps, you should look that there r no skycrapers, trees,... around you

Runtastic works fantastic and it never lost the lock during the workout.
However, I upgraded the ROM to reaper v1.4, reinstalled endomondo pro and did a few tweaks. In the endomondo location settings I disabled the 'use wireless network' option - this solves the erroneous gps lock shown on endomondo before workout starts.
One curious observation about the AGPS patch though - there was no AGPS position lock (without gps assistance) for the first time after applying the patch, but it's fine once you acquire the position through GPS assistance. I'm still evaluating the same as I find it interesting.
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[Q] Wifi & network location unavailable after switching location off & on again

[Q] Wifi & network location unavailable after switching location off & on again
Hi there,
I found this strange but reproduceable bug on my N5's location services and was wondering if it's the same for you.
Turn off location via settings or quick settings
Turn it back on
You'll be asked to accept Google location terms
Switch to battery saving mode (only wifi & network, no GPS)
After these steps, my N5 cannot find it's location via Wifi & mobile network anymore. In Maps it might still show the blue dot but moving around it won't update. When using any other app which will try to get a fresh location it's a no go. Like Google+, try and make a post with location, no joy.
I have to reboot to get it working again.

Did you agree to those Google terms? If not that's the reason...

cawith said:
Did you agree to those Google terms? If not that's the reason...
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I agreed to those of course. If you cancel that it will turn back to device (GPS) only

Sander M said:
I agreed to those of course. If you cancel that it will turn back to device (GPS) only
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Strange. Are you running stock ROM? I had no problem doing the thing you described.

cawith said:
Strange. Are you running stock ROM? I had no problem doing the thing you described.
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Just got it 2 weeks ago, all is stock, locked and original.
Did you try any other app besides Maps? That sometimes uses last known location and shows blue icon.

Sander M said:
Just got it 2 weeks ago, all is stock, locked and original.
Did you try any other app besides Maps? That sometimes uses last known location and shows blue icon.
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You're right, mine also won't find my position without GPS. However a reboot fixes it for me.

Somewhat glad to see others having this bug too. Indeed a reboot fixes it right up so it's not a huge deal.
Under normal circumstances I would't change this setting ever, but when I just got my N5 I wanted to test the GPS only feature. After turning it back to Battery saver I noticed and started investigating what caused it.
Thanks for testing mate!

Sander M said:
Somewhat glad to see others having this bug too. Indeed a reboot fixes it right up so it's not a huge deal.
Under normal circumstances I would't change this setting ever, but when I just got my N5 I wanted to test the GPS only feature. After turning it back to Battery saver I noticed and started investigating what caused it.
Thanks for testing mate!
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No problem. I'm glad also to be aware of it now, so that I can avoid standing somewhere I need and it won't find it

Anyone else willing to try this? The N5 from a friend of mine did not show this behavior. And another did. Weird bug.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 5 met Tapatalk

I have the problem on my 16 GB black nexus 5 with stock Rom and no root. I tested with dalvik and art but the problem exist. I have found 3 solutions:
1- reboot phone (temporary solution)
2- stop Google Play Services (temporary solution)
3- uninstall updates of Google Play Services use with stock/no update (permanent solution)
one more thing; when I can't get a location fix with network/wireless GPS mode on Google Maps or any other application, I can see a circle on " Yandex Navigation" that shows my location.
but more interesting thing is I can see a circle that shows my location on Yandex Navigation when my GPS is completely off.
I think this problem is about Google Play Services or Google Location Services. I hope someone find a solution.

ymeksur said:
I have the problem on my 16 GB black nexus 5 with stock Rom and no root. I tested with dalvik and art but the problem exist. I have found 3 solutions:
1- reboot phone (temporary solution)
2- stop Google Play Services (temporary solution)
3- uninstall updates of Google Play Services use with stock/no update (permanent solution)
one more thing; when I can't get a location fix with network/wireless GPS mode on Google Maps or any other application, I can see a circle on " Yandex Navigation" that shows my location.
but more interesting thing is I can see a circle that shows my location on Yandex Navigation when my GPS is completely off.
I think this problem is about Google Play Services or Google Location Services. I hope someone find a solution.
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Thanks for your (rigorous :good tests.
Reboot was the one I used to fix it, didn't know about the others you found.
In a strange way glad to see it's a software bug, which means it's fixable. I guess the friend I mentioned has not updated the Play services ever, that would explain why he is not affected.

happens to me as well on a Nexus 7 (2013). I've found that battery drains faster even when in deep sleep

Me and my colleague also have this issue...
Completely wiped and factory reset to stock, same prob.
Reboot solves it until you turn location services off and on again, or go from "device only" mode to "battery saving".
A quicker way then reboot (reboot actually does the same as this step) is go to settings, apps, running, Google Services (you might have 2), there STOP the GoogleLocationService (it will stop and reload the service)
Location should work again in battery saving mode...

Thanks for that one Foggy79!
Reboot or restarting the google play services takes much longer (especially when you have to disable ADM first) then your trick of only stopping the only location service.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 5 met Tapatalk

Sander M said:
Thanks for that one Foggy79!
Reboot or restarting the google play services takes much longer (especially when you have to disable ADM first) then your trick of only stopping the only location service.
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No problem.
I just reproduced the issue on an other colleague's N5, that makes 3 ppl here in the office, can't be coincidence.
If the GoogleLocationService could restart automatically when you turn on "Location" and agree the terms, that would be great...

Foggy79 said:
No problem.
I just reproduced the issue on an other colleague's N5, that makes 3 ppl here in the office, can't be coincidence.
If the GoogleLocationService could restart automatically when you turn on "Location" and agree the terms, that would be great...
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It appears the issue is fixed for me.
I have Google Play services 4.3.24 so it might be fixed behind our backs.
Now when you turn the location off and on again, the GoogleLocationService is automaticly restarted also

Fixed for me as well with the new Google Play Services!
The new version now indeed restarts the LocationService again.
I'm glad Google also reads XDA (j/k)

Now if they can get GoogleLocationsManager and NlpLocationsReciever to stop running when Locations Services are turned off completely, that'd be great.
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[Q] GPS Issues

From out of the box I've been having GPS issues. It won't get a lock when I use navigation. I've tried different places, different apps (waze and google maps) and different times (different days). If I restart the phone, it'll get a lock after about 10 seconds.
What would cause the GPS to not work unless the phone is restarted?
I contacted OnePlus and they all but told me to go screw myself. They suggested that I should walk around to get a GPS lock and if it persists that I should reset my phone. I reset my phone but all that did was waste two hours of my life re-installing apps and settings.
Any ideas? Anyone else with this issue? The phone is perfect besides this =(

Can't say I'm sure, as I haven't had any issues, except if I caused them. You let google apps have location access in the settings? Are you wake blocking any google location services?

+1 to what roxxorz said. If OP applied the workaround to Google Play Services and denied access to location it can cause a problem.
Also in addition to that make sure your location is set to "High Accuracy" as well as enabling WiFi.
Do note that when your phone is on High Accuracy it is draining the most battery.

I also have the same problem when I m on stock XNPH25R. Have to reboot in order to get a lock from the GPS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54334569&postcount=1
But after I switch to nightlies, no such GPS issue, works like a charm.

I am actually on stock 30O cm11s and I have a GPS lock in two out three seconds. Try to download GPS status app from Google play
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Sorry I'm a complete noob when it comes to the advance stuff. I know nightlies are cyanogenmods quick version changes that may sometimes have small bugs, but never tried updating phone with nightlies. I've always just done the standard OTA updates on my previous phones.
GPS is always on high accurac. Surprisingly today, GPS was working like a charm. I haven't done anything that should affect this positive change.
What is wake locking?

ValmonUni said:
Sorry I'm a complete noob when it comes to the advance stuff. I know nightlies are cyanogenmods quick version changes that may sometimes have small bugs, but never tried updating phone with nightlies. I've always just done the standard OTA updates on my previous phones.
GPS is always on high accurac. Surprisingly today, GPS was working like a charm. I haven't done anything that should affect this positive change.
What is wake locking?
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It could be just a thing. Sometimes I'll have apps [maps] that'll lock up, like if they tried to connect and I stopped it / turned off data. At that point killing / force closing the app works.
Normally I'd say if you don't know, don't worry about it, but wake lock is where an app / process keeps the phone awake and keeps the phone from sleeping properly, which leads to more battery drain. Google play services is notorious for waking the device for nonsense, so more advanced users block it. If you have no issues, I'd recommend leaving it alone.

Same problem here
ValmonUni said:
From out of the box I've been having GPS issues. It won't get a lock when I use navigation. I've tried different places, different apps (waze and google maps) and different times (different days). If I restart the phone, it'll get a lock after about 10 seconds.
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I'm seeing the same thing. GPS was working fine for a week or so, but when I went to use Waze this morning it wouldn't get a lock. GPSTools showed satellites, but wouldn't lock either. Reboot fixed it. A few hours later, same problem. Reboot once again fixed it. This is all stock.
I don't have anything to suggest, but wanted to add to the evidence that there is a problem.
I did install a couple of apps from the app store between the last time I saw the GPS work normally and this morning, so I'll try uninstalling them to see if that helps. I killed them from the task manager, but that didn't help.

walendo said:
I'm seeing the same thing. GPS was working fine for a week or so, but when I went to use Waze this morning it wouldn't get a lock. GPSTools showed satellites, but wouldn't lock either. Reboot fixed it. A few hours later, same problem. Reboot once again fixed it. This is all stock.
I don't have anything to suggest, but wanted to add to the evidence that there is a problem.
I did install a couple of apps from the app store between the last time I saw the GPS work normally and this morning, so I'll try uninstalling them to see if that helps. I killed them from the task manager, but that didn't help.
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Sorry to hear you're having trouble too, but glad I'm not going nuts. You're only the second person I've read that has the same issue I have. OnePlus support was of no help nor did they admit that the issue was real. I hope they'll figure this one out, cause I can't.

Please vote on this issue in CM's bugtracker: https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/browse/BACON-115

Hints
Here's some new data. As I mentioned, my GPS was working fine up until a few days ago. In those few days, I installed 2 apps: "UP", by Jawbone, and "MyFitnessPal". Both of them use the GPS for some sort of logging.
Anyway, this morning I installed "AppOps" from the App Store. It's the one by Sylvain Galand, and the package is fr.slvn.appops. It doesn't need root, apparently. I used that to disable location access from both UP and MyFitnessPal. Since then, my GPS has been working fine again.
I think there's something broken under the LocationManager implementation in this version of Cyanogen. Seems like some apps are able to break it somehow. The other thread about this subject points fingers at Dragon Dictate, too. Whatever it is, apps shouldn't be able to wedge a system service like this.

walendo said:
Here's some new data. As I mentioned, my GPS was working fine up until a few days ago. In those few days, I installed 2 apps: "UP", by Jawbone, and "MyFitnessPal". Both of them use the GPS for some sort of logging.
Anyway, this morning I installed "AppOps" from the App Store. It's the one by Sylvain Galand, and the package is fr.slvn.appops. It doesn't need root, apparently. I used that to disable location access from both UP and MyFitnessPal. Since then, my GPS has been working fine again.
I think there's something broken under the LocationManager implementation in this version of Cyanogen. Seems like some apps are able to break it somehow. The other thread about this subject points fingers at Dragon Dictate, too. Whatever it is, apps shouldn't be able to wedge a system service like this.
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I honestly hope that they at the very least acknowledge that this issue exists. GPS Navigation is a primary use for mobile. I haven't installed anything that would break location. All I Have is Waze and Google.

Embarassing battery drain after using GPS

Hi,
I'm Fabio and I have an annoying problem.
I have:
- N5 fully stock (bootloader locked and not root) with M 6.0.1 updated to last patch (February 2016)
- few apps (for example, I used Facebook in browser)
With a normal use of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp, mail, etc...I have a good battery response: over 2 hours of screen and during night, with only data disabled, batteria drops of 1/2%. In general, in standby, the consumption is near to zero...
...until I activate GPS: from this moment, even if disable it, there is an embarassing battery drain (1% in an hour). At the end of battery, before charge it, screen and apps are near to 4/5%.
The only temporary workaround is to reboot, because the problem reappears when I enable GPS.
I have tried all "solutions" proposed into forum:
- reinstallazione factory
- wipe
- GPS in device only
- disabled location history
- etc...
but the problem persists.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Fabio

il_fabio said:
Hi,
I'm Fabio and I have an annoying problem.
I have:
- N5 fully stock (bootloader locked and not root) with M 6.0.1 updated to last patch (February 2016)
- few apps (for example, I used Facebook in browser)
With a normal use of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp, mail, etc...I have a good battery response: over 2 hours of screen and during night, with only data disabled, batteria drops of 1/2%. In general, in standby, the consumption is near to zero...
...until I activate GPS: from this moment, even if disable it, there is an embarassing battery drain (1% in an hour). At the end of battery, before charge it, screen and apps are near to 4/5%.
The only temporary workaround is to reboot, because the problem reappears when I enable GPS.
I have tried all "solutions" proposed into forum:
- reinstallazione factory
- wipe
- GPS in device only
- disabled location history
- etc...
but the problem persists.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Fabio
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see workaround from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guys-call-wifi-battery-drain-6-0-t3219870
and use it evey time after you turn off GPS or don't give permission to scan in background when you open Map after tuning off scan.

jineshpatel30 said:
see workaround from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guys-call-wifi-battery-drain-6-0-t3219870
and use it evey time after you turn off GPS or don't give permission to scan in background when you open Map after tuning off scan.
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Hi jineshpatel30,
I have already follow the workarounds listed in that thread, but they are related only for WiFi bug...is it correct? If not, is there a specific change?
For the second point, can you explain me better?
Thanks.

il_fabio said:
Hi jineshpatel30,
I have already follow the workarounds listed in that thread, but they are related only for WiFi bug...is it correct? If not, is there a specific change?
For the second point, can you explain me better?
Thanks.
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Apparently, wifi scan starts in background when we use Map/gps (i think Google asks permission for the same while 1st time setting up device)
and though it's related to wifi, it doesn't really require wifi to be ON for this drain ! It's little bit difficult for me to explain in words but if you see "wifi scan" ON in network tab in setting after using GPS (even through mobile data) turn it off and your battery will not drain away.
It happens to me many times after using navigation and above workaround always helps.

il_fabio said:
Hi,
I'm Fabio and I have an annoying problem.
I have:
- N5 fully stock (bootloader locked and not root) with M 6.0.1 updated to last patch (February 2016)
- few apps (for example, I used Facebook in browser)
With a normal use of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp, mail, etc...I have a good battery response: over 2 hours of screen and during night, with only data disabled, batteria drops of 1/2%. In general, in standby, the consumption is near to zero...
...until I activate GPS: from this moment, even if disable it, there is an embarassing battery drain (1% in an hour). At the end of battery, before charge it, screen and apps are near to 4/5%.
The only temporary workaround is to reboot, because the problem reappears when I enable GPS.
I have tried all "solutions" proposed into forum:
- reinstallazione factory
- wipe
- GPS in device only
- disabled location history
- etc...
but the problem persists.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Fabio
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Hi Fabio.
My name is Dainis. I have the same problem. N5 I bought a year ago and immediately noticed that sometimes the battery discharges much faster. It took me a month to understand that that the cause in GPS. Without GPS, the phone in standby mode, can run for more than 2 weeks, but if previously used the navigation, then from the fully charged discharged in 3 days. The LG support center advised not to use GPS )). At the moment, my phone is in the warranty service for the sixth time (I'm very patient), but I doubt that they will be able to solve something. Maybe you have got to solve the problem?

Compass not working and GPS only working for Google Maps

My XZ Premium has the 47.2.A.10.107 build on it.
The Compass has stopped working and any GPS apps I use, apart from Google Maps, never find a GPS signal (GPS Status, GPS Test, Waze)
I find it odd that Google Maps will still work without issue though.
I have tried turning on and off 'Wi-Fi scanning' and 'Bluetooth Scanning' from within 'Locations Services'
Anyone have any ideas?

niblet said:
My XZ Premium has the 47.2.A.10.107 build on it.
The Compass has stopped working and any GPS apps I use, apart from Google Maps, never find a GPS signal (GPS Status, GPS Test, Waze)
I find it odd that Google Maps will still work without issue though.
I have tried turning on and off 'Wi-Fi scanning' and 'Bluetooth Scanning' from within 'Locations Services'
Anyone have any ideas?
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G8142 on 47.2.A.11.228, currently having the exact same issue.
What i have tried:
Using a different GPS.conf No good.
Unrestrict Locationservices battery usage No good
Clearing apk data and cache No good
*#*#7378423#*#* No good
Feels like a hardare issue to me.