[Q] GPS - HTC One V

Hi guys, I'm contemplating making the switch to Virgin Mobile Prepaid getting the One V (from ATT, Atrix 4G). My primary concern is GPS as I do rely on it quite a bit getting from A-Z.
Can anyone verify the One V NOT having any GPS issues? Or should I look for a different phone if GPS is an important feature for me?

if GPS is a primary concern, I say u look for a different phone.there are lot of problems with GPS,WiFi in HTC devices. u may also find threads about GPS not working,WiFi not working, here and in one s and one x forums.other than that this phone is delightful.
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mihirengg19 said:
if GPS is a primary concern, I say u look for a different phone.there are lot of problems with GPS,WiFi in HTC devices. u may also find threads about GPS not working,WiFi not working, here and in one s and one x forums.other than that this phone is delightful.
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Thanks for the feedback! Can you be more specific as to what the issues are?

Well sometimes the GPS suddenly shows errors in location giving wrong locations sometimes(happened with me).sometimes even if u have enabled location access and GPS satellites, there will be an error getting your location update(also happened with me;recently I saw two such cases here on XDA).
These are of course my experiences other people may present different views.
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mihirengg19 said:
Well sometimes the GPS suddenly shows errors in location giving wrong locations sometimes(happened with me).sometimes even if u have enabled location access and GPS satellites, there will be an error getting your location update(also happened with me;recently I saw two such cases here on XDA).
These are of course my experiences other people may present different views.
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Ok, thanks! I can live with the occasional error as long as it gets me back on track. I had huge issue with the Samsung Galaxy about 1 1/2 yrs ago (cant remember if it was the I or the II). It would loose GPS signal and didn't get back on track until I drove around lost for several hours. I returned it and got the Atrix 4G instead. My current Atrix 4G (MB860) will take several minutes to find a GPS signal, but once it's locked on it is rock rolid.

For me.. GPS on One V looks a little bit funny as there is no compass
Other than that, it is ok.
Use this fix for better GPS experience.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1595800

gps not working with myONEv RC9.5 FX+ rom
hi any one i am using the myONEv9.5 FX+ rom on my htc one v
the prob is everything else is working but for my GPS hence not able to use any of the loc apps
some one pl help me

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GPS Lock problem with CM7 #12

I have a new G2 also modded with Cm7 2.3.2 by my friend but no matter what I try I can not get a GPS lock. It is always searching for GPS. I would like to know if u have that problem, how to fix it, how to go back to stock or any help at all. Thanks in advance
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rtrimble123 said:
I have a new G2 also modded with Cm7 2.3.2 by my friend but no matter what I try I can not get a GPS lock. It is always searching for GPS. I would like to know if u have that problem, how to fix it, how to go back to stock or any help at all. Thanks in advance
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What gps application are you using?
Built in Google maps and Nav
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rtrimble123 said:
Built in Google maps and Nav
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Is there a program called "gps status" installed on your phone? I'm curious because I've seen a lot of people mention gps problems and also mention that app at the same time.
I used that app to use tools reset then reboot and that did not work
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rtrimble123 said:
I used that app to use tools reset then reboot and that did not work
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You can try this to see if it works.
1. Uninstall GPS Status
2. On your phone, go to Settings>Applications>Manage applications>All>Maps and then click on Clear data
3. Reboot into Clockworkmod recovery
4. Clear cache and Dalvik Cache
5. Reboot
6. Start Maps first before anything else.
Hope that works for you!
rtrimble123 said:
I have a new G2 also modded with Cm7 2.3.2 by my friend but no matter what I try I can not get a GPS lock. It is always searching for GPS. I would like to know if u have that problem, how to fix it, how to go back to stock or any help at all. Thanks in advance
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read about flashing the new radio. that will fix it
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Thank-you very much but unfortunately it still did not get GPS lock
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rtrimble123 said:
I have a new G2 also modded with Cm7 2.3.2 by my friend but no matter what I try I can not get a GPS lock. It is always searching for GPS. I would like to know if u have that problem, how to fix it, how to go back to stock or any help at all. Thanks in advance
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There are known issues with CM7, namely GPS issues; everyone is at a bit of a loss as to the actual cause which is causing the delay in fixing.
Your best option, if you need GPS, is to use a stable ROM and not an RC or nightly (as CM7 is); RCs and nightlies are known to have issues, they are released by the devs in order for the more tech savvy users to help them find bugs.
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EdKeys said:
Is there a program called "gps status" installed on your phone? I'm curious because I've seen a lot of people mention gps problems and also mention that app at the same time.
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GPS Status, GPS Toolbox, etc. are all Market available apps.
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OriginalGabriel said:
There are known issues with CM7, namely GPS issues; everyone is at a bit of a loss as to the actual cause which is causing the delay in fixing.
Your best option, if you need GPS, is to use a stable ROM and not an RC or nightly (as CM7 is); RCs and nightlies are known to have issues, they are released by the devs in order for the more tech savvy users to help them find bugs.
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This. And OP you should go check out the nightly thread for CM7 and post there. There is a good 2 pages of discussion per nightly on JUST the GPS issues everyone is having lol. You'll get more precise answers and help there.
I am now using Ginger Villain 1.5 ROM and my GPS lock comes in seconds., Thank you so much for everyone who helped me find a solution. This is a very big relief to me. Thanks again!!
For some reason, no matter which roms I use the Navigation doesn't seem to work though. I've tried MIUI, Virtuous, CM7, and I even reverted back to stock rom I backed up and the navigation never seems to detect my gps. In maps, the GPS locks my location fine, but turn by turn direction doesn't seem to work.
Could someone maybe point me in the right direction?
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In maps, the GPS locks my location fine, but turn by turn direction doesn't seem to work.
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Are you sure you are using GPS in maps and not your WIFI (which is mapped by google...) to position yourself?
Turn WIFI off, get outside in the middle of your garden and then start maps. Does it position you to the spot or does it stay inaccurate? If it's the latter, your GPS never (?) worked and you got positioned by the location of your WIFI.
What is your radio version (26.0x.xx.xx) and which ROM are you on exactly?
GPS fix? Try flashing radio.
Had the exact same issue, found that all my GPS issues were tied to radio. Flash back to most recent stock version and see if that fixes it. Worked right away for me, regardless of GPS Status, cache cleansing, etc. YMMV
schaggo said:
Are you sure you are using GPS in maps and not your WIFI (which is mapped by google...) to position yourself?
Turn WIFI off, get outside in the middle of your garden and then start maps. Does it position you to the spot or does it stay inaccurate? If it's the latter, your GPS never (?) worked and you got positioned by the location of your WIFI.
What is your radio version (26.0x.xx.xx) and which ROM are you on exactly?
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Using my HSPA network (no wifi) and Google Maps "My Location", the accuracy is 600 meters. I'm not sure if that's considered working, but the most frustrating part is that Navigation always just says Searching for GPS. I started off from stock radio radio rom post OTA, then tried to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=959488
People said it helped, but tt didn't. Now I'm back on the one listed as "Vision_RADIO_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26" at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809.
Rom is currently QND MIUI 1.3.5 version 1.3. But liked I said, none of the roms seems to be working. Any help would be appreciated.
Edit: I just realized what you meant. I turned off the "Use Wireless Network Feature" and my GPS DOESN'T work! Any way to fix this???
moneybagsxp said:
Had the exact same issue, found that all my GPS issues were tied to radio. Flash back to most recent stock version and see if that fixes it. Worked right away for me, regardless of GPS Status, cache cleansing, etc. YMMV
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Flashed latest radio and got instant GPS lock (8 satellites) on CM7 nightly #15. Didn't work before with shipping radio.
Latest radio I'm using btw is 12.28h.60.140f_26.06.02.27
Also, ymmv, I've heard some people saying they got big battery drains going to the latest radio, and also some had the same result going to the AUS radio (which apparently has good service).
@symbolism: Ugh, I have no idea about MIUI, but the latest radio does/should fix GPS problems on the latest CM7 nightlies. Anyone else experiencing the same on MIUI in any of the MIUI threads...?
@martonikaj: the AUS radio *is* the latest radio It's the 26.06.something... And I'm one of those experiencing excessive battery drain. It seems to be the connection to the network (Network standby) which sucks my battery empty...
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[Q] One X GPS with Sports Trackers

I recently started using Endomondo with my One X (Im new to endomondo anyway!). On my first run i noticed some odd placement of some of the GPS markers on the route i followed. I figured it was just bad signal.
I took both my One X and Nexus one out today, One X in left trouser pocket and N1 in my Right. The N1 does still have some anomalous readings but nowhere near as many as my OneX
Does anyone else notice this with their One X using Endomondo/similar applications
P.S Yes, i know i am horrendously unfit.
Demented-Idiot said:
Does anyone else notice this with their One X using Endomondo/similar applications
P.S Yes, i know i am horrendously unfit.
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Having come from the iPhone 4 (using MotionX GPS) I also downloaded Endomondo last week to give it a try. Did an 8 mile walk with the phone having a clear view of the sky. Looks okay when zoomed out, but if you zoom in to view the route then it looks like I've had 20 pints beforehand and am wavering all over the place!
http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/qkSZ8nv3D7o
Haven't had chance to try another program yet to see if it's the phone or the software.
Having similar problem with Noom. Seems to think I have travelled three times the distance, in some cases, simply because of the erratic zig zags. It actually produces reasonable results if I reduce the GPS polling frequency (setting within Noom) to 30 seconds, from the default 1 second.
Had same kind of problem with Endomondo on my HTC One X.
This is the workout with the HOX: http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/48666294
And this is with my old SE Neo: http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/13079346
Aprox 3,5km difference... very weird..
Has anyone tried endomondo on a different device - do they get the same results.
Out of interest, what Firmware version is your One X which gives these results?
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Has anyone tried endomondo on a different device - do they get the same results.
Out of interest, what Firmware version is your One X which gives these results?
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As you can see on my post above yours, same app, same route two different devices. And a 3,5km difference in distance..
I´m using 1.26.401.2 on my HOX.
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Out of interest, what Firmware version is your One X which gives these results?
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I was still using the official HTC 1.26 firmware when I tracked mine - I'll give it another go now I've upgraded to Mike1986's firmware.
Got the same gps issues using runtastic and Navigon or GMaps.
Found 8-10 satellites, but my position is jumping around.
Hope it is not a Hardwareissue like on transformer prime with tegra3.
htc one x
escalator said:
Got the same gps issues using runtastic and Navigon or GMaps.
Found 8-10 satellites, but my position is jumping around.
Hope it is not a Hardwareissue like on transformer prime with tegra3.
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got a htc one x last week, exactly same problem with edomo, sports tracker and sporty pal, also google maps is erectic, rang 3 who supllied phone they say its the apps that are faulty, they all work perfectly on my desire, help please as i have 7 days left to send it back. no good to me if gps is crap
Return it
I have the same GPS problem in all my GPS apps that are working fine in my old Desire.
The only solution people report in other treads is to return the phone for another copy - I tried that today in my shop - the official HTC shop in Copenhagen - only to be told that I was one day late as they have a 7 day policy, so now my phone has to go away for "repair" a number of weeks
I blocked the GPS-Services to prevent download AGPS-data, and cleared after that the AGPS-data on my phone using GPS-Status. Now is working.
..as well I disabled the HTC Auto GPS using Titanium.
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I blocked the GPS-Services to prevent download AGPS-data, and cleared after that the AGPS-data on my phone using GPS-Status. Now is working.
..as well I disabled the HTC Auto GPS using Titanium.
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Nicely done.
I ain´t got the balls to root just yet, is it possible in any way to block the agps while using Endomondo or such apps without root access?
st-tps said:
Nicely done.
I ain´t got the balls to root just yet, is it possible in any way to block the agps while using Endomondo or such apps without root access?
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You could try to put the phone in Plane/flying mode and then delete the Agps info with the gps status app.
Maybe that will work, because endomondo (or any other app) will not be able to update the gps info at that moment.
I must say, i have not yet tried it, so i have no idea if this realy works, but i think it should work.
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You could try to put the phone in Plane/flying mode and then delete the Agps info with the gps status app.
Maybe that will work, because endomondo (or any other app) will not be able to update the gps info at that moment.
I must say, i have not yet tried it, so i have no idea if this realy works, but i think it should work.
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Works fine to use the gps in flightmode. Sadly after a fast try indoor (near a window) the gps keeps moving around.
Will try outside tomorrow...
Having the same problem here. GPS jumping around
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Well, I must say that my device is not rooted, neither unlocked and I do not have any problems with Endomondo. My workout on One X: workouts/49448880 (sorry could not post full link due to limitations for new users). As you can see everything is fine here.
This makes me laugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcbtRUHBo40
Sitting under the window. Nexus one in the same spot doesnt do this.
I've just tweeted it to HTC - see what they suggest
Demented-Idiot said:
This makes me laugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcbtRUHBo40
Sitting under the window. Nexus one in the same spot doesnt do this.
I've just tweeted it to HTC - see what they suggest
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Mine does the same but if I run gps essentials map mode it stays quite still and true speed reading shows no movement. Odd.
Did a recording of "HTC Locations" quite the same as Demented-Idiot´s result:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9508466/GPS_HoX.mp4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux0XJ6iOpl4
...also look at speedometer at top of screen

Have to ask for help again....Text message bug on HOX

I have a small problem guys....when my phone is in sleep mode i don't get my text messages....as soon as i get the phone awake instantly i receive the texts....what seems to be the problem? need help cz i need to manually wake the phone and look for text messages....
P.S i am on stock with 1.29 latest update.....not rooted or flashed....
I already had a thread but im deleting it and refreshing my question as i have not had any response from anyone except for 1 which is downloading power saver settings but that didn't do anything.....Please help...Thanx....
UPDATE: On some other forum which i was searching for on Google, someone had posted to clear the cache and do a factory reset which i did and still i have the problem...i mean as soon as i manually wake the phone from sleep....i hear the tone and text message light appears....but if there are two texts for example another one coming immediately after the first one, then it notifies for both the texts....
***UPDATE (Possible Fix)*****
After searching thousands of forums i have found the problem to be that of software. Couldn't find a fix for it but found an app on the Play Store that does the trick...The app is call SMSAwake. Write it exactly like this in Play Store and you will find that it works and actually wakes the phone up and text is received. Glad i found something..... Do respond if you find it helpful.....THANKS.....
Yeah I have simmer on my phone if i receive a text phone do not notify me when I get one sometimes it do but loads of times it don't.
I will get the text if i go look in my sms inbox then they show up iv had once where someone sent me a pic and it just disappeared from my messages before I could receive it.
Im on stock untouched this started happening after the ota update from O2 very annoying that this happens think it's a software fault thou.
I had the same with the fb app on other phones never told me of any notification but on my hox it works perfect but texts do what the fb app use to do lol.
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dryan433 said:
Yeah I have simmer on my phone if i receive a text phone do not notify me when I get one sometimes it do but loads of times it don't.
Im on stock untouched this started happening after the ota update from O2 very annoying that this happens think it's a software fault thou.
I had the same with the fb app on other phones never told me of any notification but on my hox it works perfect but texts do what the fb app use to do lol.
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Well i have searched the whole Google and still no fix for this .....Bummer
I think it's just the way android works this as never happened on any other phone well my last phone anyway it will probably get fixed on next ota update unless you use a custom rom etc
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debrancherenzym said:
as soon as i get the phone awake instantly i receive the texts...
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It sounds like it's losing access to the network while it's asleep. What's your mobile network state showing? If the signal's strong it should be solid green.
BarryH_GEG said:
It sounds like it's losing access to the network while it's asleep. What's your mobile network state showing? If the signal's strong it should be solid green.
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I don't get this on my phone well cant seam to find it anywhere lol iv had it on custom builds on my other phone but not my hox on stock as phones not been unlocked etc where did you get that Page? Looked everywhere and can't find it thanks useful page/tab
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dryan433 said:
where did you get that Page?
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Settings>Power>Battery Use and then tap on the grey bar that shows battery time-on.
i noticed this bug today(only got the phone yestarday but exchanged ~30 messages). Heres my mobile signal status, i don't know what's the reason for this, i stayed all day in the same spot.
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Settings>Power>Battery Use and then tap on the grey bar that shows battery time-on.
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Thanks totally forgot I had to press there lol
Mine looks totally broken like a Samurai swordsman has been practicing his skills on it lol who wants a slice of my signal lmao
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It sounds like it's losing access to the network while it's asleep. What's your mobile network state showing? If the signal's strong it should be solid green.
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Well not mine....mine is as green as a lush football field....see the attached picture....
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Hi
dryan433 said:
I think it's just the way android works this as never happened on any other phone well my last phone anyway it will probably get fixed on next ota update unless you use a custom rom etc
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I often had this problem on an HTC Touch Diamond with Windows Mobile. What was happening in that case was the text messages were received, but the interrupt from the radio to the CPU didn't always work, or the phone was waking up, but going to sleep a split second before the alert had time to sound.
To the OP, what have you installed by way of applications? Things like battery savers or shutting down tasks using task killers could be the cause.
Regards
Phil
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Well not mine....mine is as green as a lush football field....see the attached picture....
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Assuming you guys are using stock ROMs and radios it has to be something specific to the One X and the carrier you're using. It happens all the time because one universal radio designed to work everywhere is bound to have issues occasionally on specific networks. HTC just pushed an update to the Nordic countries that updated their radio so I'm guessing there must have been some specific issues identified. 2.X when it's released will have a new radio so that might help.
I assume the One X has fast dormancy enabled by default. That can be a problem on certain networks that don't support it correctly. Here's a link to a thread on fast dormancy from the SGS3 forum that might help. Beyond that, I'm not sure what else to tell you. All phones don't work equally well on all networks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1712141&highlight=dormancy
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Hi
I often had this problem on an HTC Touch Diamond with Windows Mobile. What was happening in that case was the text messages were received, but the interrupt from the radio to the CPU didn't always work, or the phone was waking up, but going to sleep a split second before the alert had time to sound.
To the OP, what have you installed by way of applications? Things like battery savers or shutting down tasks using task killers could be the cause.
Regards
Phil
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Initially i had some battery monitoring apps but i removed them....right now i have nothing installed like that except for the built in task manager.....
BarryH_GEG said:
Assuming you guys are using stock ROMs and radios it has to be something specific to the One X and the carrier you're using. It happens all the time because one universal radio designed to work everywhere is bound to have issues occasionally on specific networks. HTC just pushed an update to the Nordic countries that updated their radio so I'm guessing there must have been some specific issues identified. 2.X when it's released will have a new radio so that might help.
I assume the One X has fast dormancy enabled by default. That can be a problem on certain networks that don't support it correctly. Here's a link to a thread on fast dormancy from the SGS3 forum that might help. Beyond that, I'm not sure what else to tell you. All phones don't work equally well on all networks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1712141&highlight=dormancy
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Thanx for taking the time out and explaining....really grateful .....anyways i already had the phone factory reset and the results are better....i'll be monitoring further....but i will give ur link a read as well....once again Thanks....
Do any of u get this bug and are on o2 UK? I think it may be because of the recent signal problems o2 have been having, as I've only started getting the bug occasionally the past few days and weeks.
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Do any of u get this bug and are on o2 UK? I think it may be because of the recent signal problems o2 have been having, as I've only started getting the bug occasionally the past few days and weeks.
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Nah it is not because of service provider as i am on a different carrier named Warid tel and my signals show green in the picture i posted in my previous post.....
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I'm on o2 UK but it's not the network it self this only started after there first update before then it notified me every time in my case I have to open messages app before they show this is only intermittent with me thou there's another update which I believe is just a radio fix or something so will see if it sorts it with me if it's anything to do with radio
i have auto update check turned off checked and just checked and there's another mini update read it was a radio update or something will try and see
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Wait you are in the UK with a unbranded device and received the 1.29.401.12 update?
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ste1164 said:
Wait you are in the UK with a unbranded device and received the 1.29.401.12 update?
Correction it was 1.29.206.09 too 1.29.206.11 never had screen flicker so don't know what this update was for as it was only 34MB lol
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Lol no mines o2 branded o2 are on 1.209.11 now iv just updated from 1.209.9 or something can't recall exact number o2 lag behind the rest
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Refer to the first post for a possible Fix...THANKS.....:good::good:

GPS issues on Rogers note 2

Hi I have a data plan with Rogers so the a-gps should be picking location with maps or waze. I was driving this morning but the gps was searching the whole time. I was on 4g during this time. All 3 of the boxes under location services are checked.
Thanks for any ideas
Depends heavily on the position inside your car.
The closer to a window or the windscreen the better. Try holding it up to the drivers window for a few seconds and see if it locks on.
Even the best GPS isn't going to work if it's completely shielded from the satellites by the metal roof.
Restart GPS Navigation app or Restart phone helps.
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Restart GPS Navigation app or Restart phone helps.
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Should not have to restart your phone every time you want to use navigation.
I am having the same issue.
The GPS icon won't even display in the info bar without a restart.
Do you think this is a hardware or software issue ??
I notice about once a day on average that the gps icon will show up in the status bar. Sometimes it's only for a second or two and sometimes it's there for a couple of minutes. One time I saw it and it just seemed to last forever (I didn't time it but I'd guess 15-30 minutes).
I've gotten messages a few times about apps not being able to access location services. I don't use maps very much but I had it open the other day and it just froze up on me. No message about gps but I didn't keep the app open very long after it was obvious it wasn't going to work.
I'm on rogers in Ottawa.
Edit: Just played around in maps/navigation and gps flat out doesn't work. It was using cell tower triangulation and searching for gps the whole time. I had to turn on wifi to get an accurate location.
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Anyone have a home made solution or is this a warranty issue?
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So, after I posted last night I went out side and checked my GPS. Sitting on the steps infront of my building I conected to GPS in google maps and navigation right away - it worked like a charm.
Then I noticed it said "4G" instead of LTE in the status bar. I live downtown surrounded by buildings and I drop to "4G' on my front steps like 90% of the time. So, I get up and walk down the block and my LTE kicks in. Low and behold, I lost GPS. It only happened briefly but I lost the signal during the switch. Then I read that the note 2 only has a-GPS and lacks regular GPS. I don't know a ton about this stuff but I did read that connecting to GPS can sometimes be an issue if you only have a-GPS and your connection sucks.
Hopefully this is something that can be fixed with a software update. Who knows, maybe this is why those of us with the I317/I317M are the last ones to get the OTA update. I'm gonna call rogers today and let them know about the issue and see what they say. I don't wanna go through the hassle of exchanging my phone if every handset has this issue right now.
Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
RazzBot said:
I don't wanna go through the hassle of exchanging my phone if every handset has this issue right now.
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I am not sure if everyone is having this defect with their phone. I hear some phones lock instantly on gps signal even indoors. Can you let me know what Rogers tells you after you call. Would be appreciated. Thank you.
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You could try flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442038
I'm assuming OP has already tried this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0.
My Rogers Note 2 has no problems with GPS at all. If you're all stock and have spotty connections, than it's your area. Tall buildings would probably hinder GPS fixes initially.
Rogers here unlocked . Telus network. Rooted and themed and modded. GPS works wonderfully.
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@Class said:
You could try flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442038
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Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
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ThaiM said:
My Rogers Note 2 has no problems with GPS at all. If you're all stock and have spotty connections, than it's your area. Tall buildings would probably hinder GPS fixes initially.
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Right now I'm stock/unrooted and I intend to stay that way for the time being. I'll be heading to the mall later so I'll pay a visit to the Rogers store and Wireless Wave (awesome third party wireless store in Canada - they really know their ****) and see what they say.
I have the bell version. Just tested on lte. In my house locked on in 4 secs with no wifi.. Gps works great on my phone.
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Sorry I took so long to respond but I got sucked in to the mall lol.
So, long story short. Nobody has any clue and the unusually clueless staff at the rogers store (casual Christmas employees) basically said I need to talk to Samsung cuz my 15 days are up. The guys at wireless wave hadn't heard anything about anybody having any issues with gps. Finally, I went to Telus and found someone who actually had a clue and she said it was the first she'd heard of it and actually recommended I check xda.
On my way home now and then I'll call rogers. I'm not hopeful about the outcome lol.
Stay tuned...
I'll post back again when I
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Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
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Im using the perseus kernel and get an almost instant lock but im on telus
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RazzBot said:
On my way home now and then I'll call rogers. I'm not hopeful about the outcome lol.
Stay tuned...
I'll post back again when I
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sorry about your luck at the mall.
Curious to know what rogers says to you ! :good:
Hello folks,
Just an update .. I have been playing around with waze (free at the appstore) for the last day and a half and my gps has been flawless.
Our GPS issues could more then likely be with the actual Navigation app that comes pre installed.
By the way Waze seems to be very impressive I must admit :good:
I used something similar to that app posted.the ones I have is called gpstest.showing 0 satellites for me.like another poster said, should not have to restart the phone or flash firmware on it for GPS to work.it should work otb
Thanks for the feedback
deadpres said:
Should not have to restart your phone every time you want to use navigation.
I am having the same issue.
The GPS icon won't even display in the info bar without a restart.
Do you think this is a hardware or software issue ??
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Interesting... I've had this issue happen only once. Nothing I did would start a GPS search. I waited about 2 hours outdoors in a car. Once I restarted the phone, it had a lock on lots of sattelites within 10 sec.
It hasn't happened since.

Issues with network & GPS

I just bought an unlocked version from HTC. Out of the box I noticed that the network stops working after restarting or randomly, prompting another restart to fix it. Issues include no calling, no texting, no internet. SIM is fine.
Also, the GPS seems to have problems locating properly. Navigation kept rerouting over and over on any given day and coordination was a little off.
Factory reset seems to have helped a little but I had an issue with the network this morning, which was fixed after restarting. GPS has issues in Pokemon GO now, which could be app specific but no navigation issues now.
Is this common for a brand new phone? Kinda disappointed.
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Bump... Any advice?
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carrevan said:
Bump... Any advice?
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Update your profile, PRL? Might be your network? Updated phone to lastest firmware? That type of information is helpful. Oh and stop playing Pokemon GO, im pretty sure you are not a 12 year old girl.
schmeggy929 said:
Update your profile, PRL? Might be your network? Updated phone to lastest firmware? That type of information is helpful. Oh and stop playing Pokemon GO, im pretty sure you are not a 12 year old girl.
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I've done plenty of troubleshooting. Aw, Pokémon GO is great! You must be unhappy with yourself. Thanks for the advice anyway!
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You must be unhappy with yourself.
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Yeah, you're right: you must be unhappy to throw yourself into such a BS..
P.S. Re the phone: the unit seems to me faulty, as no one else had such weird and unacceptable problems.. Tough luck already, and you're continuing to worsen your karma playing Pn GO..
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jauhien said:
Yeah, you're right: you must be unhappy to throw yourself into such a BS..
P.S. Re the phone: the unit seems to me faulty, as no one else had such weird and unacceptable problems.. Tough luck already, and you're continuing to worsen your karma playing Pn GO..
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Bunch of happy campers at XDA! Good to know for future reference. Thanks for the morning entertainment, kids.
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Bunch of happy campers at XDA! Good to know for future reference. Thanks for the morning entertainment, kids.
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I am happy with myself, I was kidding about Pokemon, but a few have complained that app have GPS issues.
what troubleshooting did you do? You stated right of the box, and as I asked are you on the latest firmware? Saying you did plenty of troubleshooting and no details doesn't help us help you.
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I am happy with myself, I was kidding about Pokemon, but a few have complained that app have GPS issues.
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Thanks for coming off a little more civil, maybe it's just the internet. PoGO definitely has GPS issues but it continuously gets off route with GPS Navigation apps. Perhaps it's Pokemon and Waze but it's hard to say. Any solid way to confirm/test?
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Thanks for coming off a little more civil, maybe it's just the internet. PoGO definitely has GPS issues but it continuously gets off route with GPS Navigation apps. Perhaps it's Pokemon and Waze but it's hard to say. Any solid way to confirm/test?
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You can try a few GPS apps like GPS Status & Toolbox and see how many satellites you connect too at any giving time. Waze seems to live on mobile data, driving will give a lost connection once in awhile.
When GPS is in use on my HTC 10 (Google maps navigation, Pokemon Go), GPS and Data will randomly disconnect, lasting for up to half a minute or more.
During these disconnects, the app will show symptoms of a broken GPS connection(sudden change of location, sudden reroute, etc), GPS Status Pro will show zero satellites connected and the network will drop from 4G+ to 3G/H with no actual data connection. Leave it alone for awhile (sometimes up to half a minute or more) and it will become normal again. It almost looks like a radio crash and reset to my untrained eye.
I'm on 1.80.709.1 stock Taiwan set.
Is anyone seeing this on the latest 1.90.x software versions?

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