Hi,
I got a Samsung Galaxy S here in Australia, rooted it and upgraded from 2.1 to 2.2 I know that GPS worked just fine with 2.1, I was able to walk home and see my position updating very nicely on Google maps
Since updating to 2.2, GPS hasn't worked at all. When I turn it on, and start an application that uses GPS (Navigation, Maps, etc), the GPS icon sits there and flashes back and forth between those two types of icons and I don't get anything on the maps which shows me where I am. I haven't chased this up since upgrading, but it's starting to bug me now
After searching these forums for 'gps not working', I've pulled down the 'GPS test' application and I don't know for sure, but it appears to find one satellite:
PRN SNR Elev Azim Flags
2 11.0 74.0 150.0
But the GPS icon just sits there flashing back and forth.
I may have missed something since upgrading, do I need to do something to the phone to get my GPS working again?
Thanks!
OK, I seem to have fixed the problem I turned on "Use wireless networks" and voila! I now have successful GPS lock and position in my maps
I would have thought that you could use GPS without having "Use wireless networks" turned on!?
daehenoc said:
I now have successful GPS lock and position in my maps
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Wouldn't call it a successful GPS lock. Since you got it with the mobile networks. (in my case when I use it . the accuracy in my village is about 1000-1500m since the BTS is that much far from me )
So if you get into an area with weak mobile networks, wont help you much .
Wouldnt call this as resolved with "BAD GPS" cuz your GPS still sucks as before (and doesnt work , you just found a workaround that was there also before , 2.2.1 has even some other function for GPS that tries to fix it (or help?) )
But since you can use it now, its ok I guess . OH and there are kinda almost no real fixes for this. Most of SGS GPS suck . There is GPS aids, shutting down wifi, GPS status app, changing the something according to your country.
Ok!
I got the same problem as the user from the post.
GPS worked like a charm on my Galaxy S (NDrive or Google) running 2.1.
I updated it to Froyo 2.2.1 JS7 and since then it doesn`t work anymore.
I can't get a fix.
I did the GPS position test and It locks on 8 satelites. Why the F%CK it doesn`t work anymore?
I am almost going back to Eclair.
Any sugestions?
TY!
So you get a lock when doing the GPS test, but no luck in any other applications? I couldn't get a lock at all until I turned on my wireless as well as the GPS, then it worked for GPS test as well as applications...
I get a lock on 8 satelites on the Location Test with and without "Use Wireless connections".
BUT
I can't get a lock when I am using Google maps, with or without "Use Wireless connections".
I bought the AIDS GPS app on Market, but it did't work neither.
PROBLEM SOLVED!
I updated to Gingerbread (2.3.3) and my problem was solved. Hope it helps somebody!
marcosrg3003 said:
PROBLEM SOLVED!
I updated to Gingerbread (2.3.3) and my problem was solved. Hope it helps somebody!
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made the gps worse for me -.-*
is it the stock-gingerbread?
any changes on your gps-settings?
UnSkilleD said:
made the gps worse for me -.-*
is it the stock-gingerbread?
any changes on your gps-settings?
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I also installed GPS Aids and paid for it.
This program does automatic changes to your GPS settings.
Maybe it works for you.
Since the JB update, my phone can never get a GPS fix. I have used both GPS Status & GPS Test which, after 30 min outside in an open area, briefly found up to 7 satellites but no GPS fix. Maps and Nav refuse to work without a proper GPS fix. Suggestions?
EDIT: Here is a video of how I got it working, which seems hardware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6XyGOrO6-4
Hi,
I have installed this rom on my device. But I have a problem with GPS signal. In aplications like Strava or Endomondo the GPS doesn't work ("no sigal", "satelites not found"). But when I open a Google Maps the GPS work very well.
I've installed apps like GPS status and GPSfix but it doesn't help.
Edit:
I fixed it. Faster Fix and outdoor gps search helped me.
I updated my Mi3 to official CM12.1 and everything works except for GPS. Google Maps / Waze can't detect any GPS satellites.
I've tried setting the Location from High Accuracy to Device Only and back High Accuracy without any luck.
Previous on MIUI 6, GPS was fine.
Did I miss something somewhere?
Hi folks. I have a problem with GPS. Since two weeks ago i have to travel for work. The last i used waze was then. So now i try to navigate on maps or waze and have no connection. I try software Like GPS status, GPS fixer, GPS Essentials, and can't connect any sattelite. No detection of masl or speed even less coordinates. I try a hard reset and have the problem still. I share gps.config file. Thank for any help.