Mi Mix2, GPS accuracy - Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers

I heard about problems with GPS accuracy in Xiaomi Mi5, so I'm curious if anyone could write something about test of GPS in Mi Mix2?
I use phone to navigate, but also to observe stars (stellarium, sky map, star tracker), so gyroscope and accurate gps would be great advantage

I would like to know if the phone has Galileo support. Please, could someone verify that. GPS Test is one of the apps that can be used to verify if the phone finds Galileo satellites or not.

I found the answer here:
reddit.

Just used google Maps and had a perfect navigation

stu5797 said:
Just used google Maps and had a perfect navigation
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Please could you test the Galileo support as well?

I did what you asked. I turned off all satellites except galleleo and it doesn't look like it is supported. Here is a pic

stu5797 said:
I did what you asked. I turned off all satellites except galleleo and it doesn't look like it is supported. Here is a pic
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OK, thanks for testing it out. Just out of curiosity, did you do the test indoors? Galileo is still in its early stages and there are only a few satellites at the sky. While being outdoors the phone should be able to locate those quite quickly, if they are supported.

It's working
:good:

gps is fine for me. except miui roms. in miui it shows me nearest town or village, in aosp it shows where i am exactly

Wywern.pl said:
I heard about problems with GPS accuracy in Xiaomi Mi5, so I'm curious if anyone could write something about test of GPS in Mi Mix2?
I use phone to navigate, but also to observe stars (stellarium, sky map, star tracker), so gyroscope and accurate gps would be great advantage
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hahahahahahahhaha.... u want observe stars when u driving with gps of mix 2, or with gps of Mi5 ? ) gps acuracy of mix 2 is normaly ...real, etc...i use it everytime when i had trips and other bisniss. Using it like pedestrian, byciclete and car....are very OK. Probably my phone is too good, but if other guys will tell u somting else, probably their phone is suspected dead

Why???? did you thought I will need answer 2 years after I asked the question???
straciatella said:
hahahahahahahhaha.... u want observe stars when u driving with gps of mix 2, or with gps of Mi5 ?
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You completely misunderstood my question - sometimes I use navigation, and on another time I use startrackers.
Don't troll

Wywern.pl said:
Why???? did you thought I will need answer 2 years after I asked the question???
You completely misunderstood my question - sometimes I use navigation, and on another time I use startrackers.
Don't troll
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how can i troll if i completely misunderstood your question? ))

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[Q] Navigation map inverted

Hi,
Network: Verizon
Device: Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Android Version: 4.1.1
Few weeks back I got updated to Jelly Bean, since then the map in my "Navigation" app sometimes show as inverted, can anyone please let me know how should fix it or if there are any updates.
If you need any more information I will be glad to update the thread.
Regards,
Arup
same thing happened to me actually..
it was after the app updated and it seems like it corrected itself after a couple days
arupsarkar said:
Hi,
Network: Verizon
Device: Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Android Version: 4.1.1
Few weeks back I got updated to Jelly Bean, since then the map in my "Navigation" app sometimes show as inverted, can anyone please let me know how should fix it or if there are any updates.
If you need any more information I will be glad to update the thread.
Regards,
Arup
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same thing happened to me actually..
it was after the app updated and it seems like it corrected itself after a couple days
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It will do that when you enter a tunnel or something (and thus the overall ambient light is decreased), Or put your finger on the brightness sensor while the navigation is on (try it) You either have a ROM that has an issue with brightness sensors, Or the brightness sensor on your phone is messed up/Covered up by something.
Tbh i really like the look of the inverted maps xD
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It will do that when you enter a tunnel (and thus the overall ambient light is decreased) You either have a ROM that has an issue with brightness sensors, Or the brightness sensor on your phone is messed up/Covered up by something.
Tbh i really like the look of the inverted maps xD
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I think he means the direction is wrong...
like it faces on the screen the opposite way than you're actually going
You have to allow the compass to recalibrate itself. Go outside, turn on maps with GPS, and wave it around in figure 8s for a while.
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crixley said:
I think he means the direction is wrong...
like it faces on the screen the opposite way than you're actually going
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A friend have the direction problem with his S-II, Someone have an idea forma a solution? I'm not sure will be related to the compass because it happen only when si in navigation mode, not when he use maps...
Edit: solution found for him, simply removed the battery...

[Q] GPS tracking awful - P6 wrong decision?

generally i'm using Endomondo Pro for tracking my sports activity (jogging), but with the P6 it seems nearly impossible to get good and correct tracking :crying:
I tried it now several times with several different ROMS and Tools , but the tracked GPS data is really awful...
With my last two smartphones (HTC HD2 , RAZR XT910) the tracking was much much better ...
Does anybody uses this phone also for GPS tracking with better experience (or does this phone have an ****ty GPS :crying: ) ??
When yes please tell me which ROM and which Tools..
thanks in advance ! m
masteroe12 said:
generally i'm using Endomondo Pro for tracking my sports activity (jogging), but with the P6 it seems nearly impossible to get good and correct tracking :crying:
I tried it now several times with several different ROMS and Tools , but the tracked GPS data is really awful...
With my last two smartphones (HTC HD2 , RAZR XT910) the tracking was much much better ...
Does anybody uses this phone also for GPS tracking with better experience (or does this phone have an ****ty GPS :crying: ) ??
When yes please tell me which ROM and which Tools..
thanks in advance ! m
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Sorry to tell you this, but i've had the same problems since I bought the phone in August... Tried a lot of ROMs and GPS tools with no luck. Apparently some people's P6 has a perfectly working GPS, but some of us didn't have that luck. No idea where the problem comes from, I wish I knew.
Here a track from my p6. Saved with locus pro and firmware b507. I think it is perfect.
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Yes tracking works fine sometimes. The problem is that sometimes you wont get a lock in a one hour run. I have several 0km ~30min bike rides saved with sports tracker along with a larger stack of incomplete tracks. Samsung galaxy s and had no problems what so ever for a couple of years - and i didnt even fix the ****ty antenna on it.
Factory reset helps for a while, so i think its a software related issue. Gps just wont wake up when the app needs it.
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Ahh, GPS wont wake up and no icon in statusbar? This issue have any people. I think this is a hardware problem. On my P6 GPS is all time viable when i need it.
Here one tip, but it only help it is a software problem:
-copy attached apk to \system\priv-app\
-set rights to 644
-reboot
-set "location mode" to "High Accuracy"
I use this gps.conf file from the LG flex and it works just fine...replace this gps.conf with the one in system/etc/ ... If you can't replace the file, use RootExplorer with root permission :cyclops:
Well, I used to have problems with GPS all the time. Since I've sent the phone back to the repair centre it works much way better...
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I am using the ROM -> [ROM][4.4.4][ Unofficially Omni ROM | Ascend P6 from SUDRU_Petru
now GPS is nearly perfect !!! Guys it seems to be a software issue...
no gps.conf edit or any other edit. It just works !!!
masteroe12 said:
I am using the ROM -> [ROM][4.4.4][ Unofficially Omni ROM | Ascend P6 from SUDRU_Petru
now GPS is nearly perfect !!! Guys it seems to be a software issue...
no gps.conf edit or any other edit. It just works !!!
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Yes. It's a software issue. No matter what RM you have, the problem is there.

Incompatible Apps?

Anybody else finding apps that are incompatible with this phone? So far on my CN model, I have had issues with a few video streaming apps:
madmike23 said:
Rhapsody doesnt work. I have 2 Taiwanese WW versions. Boots up, but once I sign in (or anyone else), it just crashes.
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legolgel said:
Another application that it runs but have certain bugs is the poweramp player, it reproduces the songs but you cannot skip songs at the desktop widget or in the notification app.
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rowbaggie22 said:
The app that don't work on my Fone is Lloyds bank app I open it it goes off but that's because I read Lloyds app don't work for Intel fones yet on there website mine ww Fone 2
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leungda said:
0-IPTV (Blank Screen with audio)
TVAPP.SO (Crash)
Magie TV App (Crach)
WEMO (Crash)
Empires and Allies (not even download from Google Play)
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mrcpu said:
My USBANK banking app fails after the splash screen loads. No useful error, just window closes. Tried uninstall, reinstall, re-downloaded from play store, nothing works.
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Overandout said:
My big problem is MixCloud.
It will play for between 5 -20 minutes, then it will crash. Sometimes the phone re-starts (full reboot), other times the phone will freeze, and only respond to a long hold of the power button to restart it, other times the app just closes, and sometimes the music just stops and can be restarted by hitting play.
These things only happen to my phone when MixCloud is running.
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markwebb said:
Starbucks app keeps crashing.
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topoldo said:
Well, at the end I was able to find a copy of WPS Office 7.x.apk in one of my backups of another device. I could install easily this version on my Zenfone 2 550ML with firmware 2.19.40.13.
So the bug is on WPS Office v. 8.0.
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ImjuzCY said:
Sorry for bumping the post, but 酷我音乐 (a Chinese music app) isn't working well. It does work, but using very high cpu load. Whenever it's running in the background, not even playing songs, two cores are locked at max frequency. When downloading, all cores are at max with around 60% cpu load. Compared to the older Galaxy Note 2, there are no such issue on the Note 2.
Snapchat too, once I launch it, all cpu on max until I remove it from recent apps then turns back to normal
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bluespaces said:
Can someone comment if these games runs smoothly on this phone?
Simpsons Tapped Out, The Flintstones Bring Back Bedrock, Frozen Free Fall, and/or Candy Crush
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Anybody else try these apps so far, and if so what were your findings?
Maybe we can also keep a running list on this thread as well to keep clutter to a minimum? I will try to update this first post as often as I can to try to keep a running record that you won't have to scroll through multiple posts.
Thanks all for any other feedback.
After updating from 2.14 to 2.19, Xfinity to go and Watch TNT work. Haven't tried the Fox or ABC apps yet.
wow thanks for posting. these are pretty vital apps
My question is WHY do this apps fail? Is it because of the Intel processor, graphics chipset, missing application or handler for the video, or is it just something stupid.
Mortal Kombat X fails. All of my other apps work fine so far.
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acejavelin said:
My question is WHY do this apps fail? Is it because of the Intel processor, graphics chipset, missing application or handler for the video, or is it just something stupid.
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I'd love to know that as well. This is my main reason for ebaying my ZF2 and considering going with a LG G2 instead of a US ZF2. I really love the phone (coming from a Nexus 4 who wouldn't?) but while not having LTE is not a deal breaker not having my streaming apps properly working is.
Can someone confirm the working of Modern Combat 4... Modern combat 5 works well...
mhp1995 said:
Can someone confirm the working of Modern Combat 4... Modern combat 5 works well...
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Modern combat 4 and 5 run flawlessly
Sent from my ZE550ML
hkdmjack said:
I'd love to know that as well. This is my main reason for ebaying my ZF2 and considering going with a LG G2 instead of a US ZF2. I really love the phone (coming from a Nexus 4 who wouldn't?) but while not having LTE is not a deal breaker not having my streaming apps properly working is.
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G2 has its issues as well, I have one for a work phone... The lollipop update cut my battery life in half, even after a factory reset, and the GPS is pathetic, if I can get better than 30 meter accuracy its a great day, my Nexus 4 would do 3 meter accuracy in seconds, and the lock screen flat out infuriates me.
acejavelin said:
G2 has its issues as well, I have one for a work phone... The lollipop update cut my battery life in half, even after a factory reset, and the GPS is pathetic, if I can get better than 30 meter accuracy its a great day, my Nexus 4 would do 3 meter accuracy in seconds, and the lock screen flat out infuriates me.
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Damn, that's disappointing. Most people seem to love the G2. I'm sure LG will fix that faster than Asus will fix any ZF2 issues though, or I'm hoping so. If the video streaming apps I regularly use worked I would have kept the phone, or would be swooping in on the US version now. Maybe it's time to look at the $315 GS5 although I'm not sure that I want to. Having the ZF2 for only two or three weeks, it's not easy going back to the screen size of the N4. Even my wife's GS4 feels small. I know the G2 is still smaller than the ZF2... but compared to the N4 only marginally so.
Ace42 said:
Mortal Kombat X fails. All of my other apps work fine so far.
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That's strange because it runs on mines.. I have the CN model with WW firmware
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Tested ok using apps mentioned. Please ensure WiFi and phone signal strength is normal. Please check for latest system/app updates or when the next updates becomes available. Recommend to use our ASUS app called ASUS Support/Assistance. There are several helpful tips regarding basic troubleshooting techniques for your device’s software and other parts such as Battery, Sound, Display & Touch, 3G / LTE / WIFI / GPS.
For Zenfone Quick service and FAQ please see the following ASUS support sites:
http://www.asus.com/us/support/self-service/11/
http://www.asus.com/us/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_knowledge/
Sincerely,
ASUS_USA
Asus_USA said:
Tested ok using apps mentioned. Please ensure WiFi and phone signal strength is normal. Please check for latest system/app updates or when the next updates becomes available. Recommend to use our ASUS app called ASUS Support/Assistance. There are several helpful tips regarding basic troubleshooting techniques for your device’s software and other parts such as Battery, Sound, Display & Touch, 3G / LTE / WIFI / GPS.
For Zenfone Quick service and FAQ please see the following ASUS support sites:
http://www.asus.com/us/support/self-service/11/
http://www.asus.com/us/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_knowledge/
Sincerely,
ASUS_USA
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Thanks for checking in! Wifi and signal strength were both strong. I've tried these listed apps after several updates and after rooting a few times. Could have been a one-off issue with my particular phone?
Rhapsody doesnt work. I have 2 Taiwanese WW versions. Boots up, but once I sign in (or anyone else), it just crashes. I stream all day at work, so its a necessity. Anyone with the North America version have a different outcome? Thanks.
hkdmjack said:
Anybody else finding apps that are incompatible with this phone? So far on my CN model, I have had issues with a few video streaming apps:
Watch TNT - force closes when I open the app.
Xfinity to go - force closes when trying to load a video.
Watch ABC - videos fail to load.
FOX NOW - videos fail to load.
Anybody else try these apps so far, and if so what were your findings?
Maybe we can also keep a running list on this thread as well to keep clutter to a minimum? I will try to update this first post as often as I can to try to keep a running record that you won't have to scroll through multiple posts.
Thanks all for any other feedback.
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Another application that it runs but have certain bugs is the poweramp player, it reproduces the songs but you cannot skip songs at the desktop widget or in the notification app.
cloudnineX said:
That's strange because it runs on mines.. I have the CN model with WW firmware
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It's alright now, just had to remove it & download it again. Strange.
Ace42 said:
It's alright now, just had to remove it & download it again. Strange.
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I wish mine would have resolved with a simple remove and reinstall. Oh well.
@hkdmjack watchtnt works just fine... haven't tested anything else yet
ziddey said:
@hkdmjack watchtnt works just fine... haven't tested anything else yet
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Hmmm... may have just been specific to my phone then. Ugh.
watchtnt/espn/abc all work fine. game on, james harden.
ziddey said:
watchtnt/espn/abc all work fine. game on, james harden.
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Ugh. Thanks for checking. Maybe I will go and grab a US ZF2.

Compass Not Working

Does anyone know of a setting or anything that would keep the compass from working? I've tried doing a hard reset twice now and it still won't work. I may try returning it and getting another watch if I can't get it to work.
There is no compass.
improvius said:
There is no compass.
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I swear I used to be able to use a watch face with a compass and it would work just fine. Also would work with compass apps on the phone.
improvius said:
There is no compass.
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That would defiantly keep it from working!
Sent from another Nexus..
9 LTE...
steelersmb said:
I swear I used to be able to use a watch face with a compass and it would work just fine. Also would work with compass apps on the phone.
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Can confirm, there is really no compass. No use in getting the watch replaced.
Which watchface were you using?
Dark suite and classic watch faces have compass. You guys are silly hehehehe

GPS readings on Watch

Hi folks. Just got my Watch to use with my Note 9 and exploring it.
One thing I can't do is see on the Watch what its GPS position is.
Is there a way to readout the lat/long?
On the watch natively no, but you can download the quick GPS position app from the store and it will show you. It's free.
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On the watch natively no, but you can download the quick GPS position app from the store and it will show you. It's free.
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Thanks, I'll try that.
That works very well. Great app!
RR-99 said:
That works very well. Great app!
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And for navigation Here WeGo (can use downloaded map). Free too.
Quick GPS position and Here WeGo are very cool watch app's! ?

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