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[Q] Google Maps problem.

When I first got my Galaxy S I was so impressed with the google maps as a sat nav I stopped using my TomTom.
Now after trying various different firmwares (currently JPM) my google maps only works when I am connected to a wi-fi connection.
When I am out in my car I get a GPS lock and can see 11 satellites and lock onto between 8-10 satellites but when on the move my google maps looks like the image below.
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If I do a search for some ware I get the screen below and it just keeps on searching and never finds a location I put in where as it did before I updated my firmware.
Below is a screen shot of GPS Status showing how many satellites I am seeing and locked onto.
Is there a way to get this working correctly again? I also have CoPilot installed and that works as it should but I still prefer google maps.
Thanks in advance.
Paul.

I see that u dont have data turn on. no data, no google map as it need to download the map.

Where does it show this and how do I turn it on?
Paul.

Am I the only one with this problem then! I have never had a 3G connection as I am on a pay as you go sim and it's never been enabled yet before updating my firmware google maps worked flawlessly.
Paul.

google maps does not store maps locally, it retrieves them as required. Hence, a data connection (either 3G or WIFI) is required. This has always been the case.
The app does store some map tiles in cache, thats why some of the tiles are still visible.

[Q] Google Maps 5.0 - Cahce Setting Missing?

I installed the latest Google Maps app from the market. when I go to Menu->More "catch settings" is missing. Is Hero capable of caching maps for off-line use?

"Rather than having a static set of maps when installed, Maps will automatically start caching the areas you visit the most when your device is plugged in and connected to WiFi (e.g., the nightly charge)." You can't manually control caching, but it's an important first step toward an offline Google Maps.
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from http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2010/12/google-maps-5-for-android-3d-maps-and.html

I have seen it on youtube(couldn't find the video now) that Maps 5.0 has a menu for "Catche Settings". Go to this link you will see it.
Do you guys have this menu on your Hero's?
http://www.tested.com/news/the-best-changes-in-google-maps-50-for-android/1522/
Offline map caching
The caching is not going to be done while you are using maps. Rather, it will wait until you have your device plugged in and on Wi-Fi to download your personalized map data. If you go to Menu > More > Cache Settings, you can see the current cache size, along with the option to clear it. Also, you can toggle Prefetch on Mobile to let the phone use cellular data to pull maps if Wi-Fi is not available. Google has committed to constantly improving the algorithm that generates your most used areas. We're going to be interested to see how this works out.
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It doesn't support the vector rendering and therefore I don't think it supports the offline caching.

[Q] Location -> Modality services: "high battery use". Why?

Hello to all,
I've received my phone yesterday
I've noticed that "Motorola Modality Services" subsystem uses location services using hardware GPS, which incurs "high battery use":
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According to it's description:
"Motorola Modality Services helps your Motorola phone respond more intelligently to motion, phone orientation (e.g. face up/down) and stowed state (e.g in/out-of-pocket).
Note: Motorola Assist and Motorola Active Display use this service. Keeping it updated allows you to benefit from their latest features."​ I don't understand why this service needs to have access to location and morover why high accuracy is needed.
Is this normal?

I believe it's for the Driving and Home modes in Moto Assist. I have an issue with it automatically resetting to high accuracy even when I set it to battery saver mode under Location settings. No solution found to it yet other than manually setting it to battery saver each time I toggle location.
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I believe it's for the Driving and Home modes in Moto Assist.
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That's also what I guess, but it should be able to detect modes using only accelerometer and gyro. This
would be a much less battery intensive approach I think.

Question Google Clock not sounding timer

Is anyone else having issue with google Clock, I set the timer and it'll just go past without any sound, the alarm is fine but not timer

I had the same problem. You have to disable optimize battery usage for the app. Go to settings, apps, special access, then optimize battery usage. Change the filter to all, find google clock, and uncheck it

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I had the same problem. You have to disable optimize battery usage for the app. Go to settings, apps, special access, then optimize battery usage. Change the filter to all, find google clock, and uncheck it
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"Optimize battery usage" is not an option on mine under special access, running Android 12.

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Possible known issue with the app?
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-clock-app-bug-2

Android 12 optimise battery usage steps:
1. Goto Settings
2. Goto Apps
3. find the app you want to change settings for and click on it
4. Goto Battery
5. Select Unrestricted

When I had some problems with Google Clock, I just did a reset in the settings, and it fixed, and if it doesn't help you, then read more about it on the Internet. I'm sure someone will help you. Although, considering how many people here have already written you different ways to solve your problem, you can use their information and help yourself. To be honest, I rarely use Google Clock, especially since the most important thing for me right now is to know Precise time in capitals because I work for a company that sells airline tickets. I hope I have helped you, good luck to you.

Issues with automatic time setting and changing DST in Jordan

Jordan announce this year 2022 that they will not go for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Accordingly I adjusted the time zone setting in my phone Samsung Galxy A71 to be manual and I select GMT+3. In reality Jordan is at GMT+2. recently I install an application for the following of the sales representatives that must have access to my phone date and time settings, and this application will not work unless the date and time setting is set at automatic mode. When I set automatic date and time setting it goes back to GMT+2 and my phone clock changes.
Other collegues having phones like Techno, Iphone and event Galaxy S20 do not have this issue. They can force the automatic date and time setting to be GMT+3 while they are in Jordan, consequently the application work in their phones.
The android version in my phone is 11. Below you will find a screeshot from my phone software information.
Do you have any suggestion on how I can force the automatic date and time setting to be GMT+3 at the Galxy A71. Thanks in advance for you all.
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Such an idea. Install and select the Fake GPS app in developer settings and relocate your location. Turn off automatic time reading and set the time for the Fake GPS zone. Restart your phone, turn on GPS and check on the map if a false position is displayed. Only now turn on your application.
Or use a VPN, which in the scope of services allows you to read the time from the selected time zone.