Hi,
Few month ago, my N1 falled on the street and the touch screen broked. I ordered a new one, dissassembled the phone to replace it, reassembled and everything was working fine.
Then one week ago, i dissasembled it again to clean some (a lot of) dust that went under the screen. Now everything is still working except the GPS.
GPS test doesn't show me any satellite, nothing... it just say "GPS on"
I'm using cyanogen 6.0 rc3.
Does anyone knows where to look inside the phone to check if something is broken ?
popopow said:
Hi,
Few month ago, my N1 falled on the street and the touch screen broked. I ordered a new one, dissassembled the phone to replace it, reassembled and everything was working fine.
Then one week ago, i dissasembled it again to clean some (a lot of) dust that went under the screen. Now everything is still working except the GPS.
GPS test doesn't show me any satellite, nothing... it just say "GPS on"
I'm using cyanogen 6.0 rc3.
Does anyone knows where to look inside the phone to check if something is broken ?
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Have you tried a couple of different ROM / kernel combinations to make sure it's not a software issue?
Well i was using kang o rama 1.0 b2 with an intersecraven kernel, then i switched to the last service pack of kang o rama (so based on cyano 6.0 rc3) with the kernel that comes with it.
I think if there was a problem with gps in the the cyano / kang o rama, it will be widely reported here. And the GPS was the only thing that always worked fine in almost all roms /kernel i have tried.
popopow said:
Well i was using kang o rama 1.0 b2 with an intersecraven kernel, then i switched to the last service pack of kang o rama (so based on cyano 6.0 rc3) with the kernel that comes with it.
I think if there was a problem with gps in the the cyano / kang o rama, it will be widely reported here. And the GPS was the only thing that always worked fine in almost all roms /kernel i have tried.
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Many users report problems with GPS on RC3. Check that thread.
The GPS problem occured days before upgrading to RC3. I installed RC3 only to see if it fixes something but nope.
People on the thread says that with the RC3, it's quite long to get GPS lock, about 5 min. For me, it's impossible to get any GPS lock, even after half an hour, outside during a sunny day.
The problem started to show right after dissambling the phone, not after changing software. So i suppose i did something wrong while reassembling.
if you made a nandroid you can try flashing it back... as gerikss said, many users are having gps issues on CMRC3
heya,
I was having GPS problems as well with my first Nexus One - turned out to be hardware problems, had to send it back.
I installed GPS Status from the Market, and mine wasn't able to see any satellites - is yours able to see any satellites?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711448
Hmm, it sounds like you've put yours through the wringer though...haha...and taking it apart? Yeah, not sure if warranty will repair that for you. You can give it a shot?
Cheers,
Victor
popopow said:
The GPS problem occured days before upgrading to RC3. I installed RC3 only to see if it fixes something but nope.
People on the thread says that with the RC3, it's quite long to get GPS lock, about 5 min. For me, it's impossible to get any GPS lock, even after half an hour, outside during a sunny day.
The problem started to show right after dissambling the phone, not after changing software. So i suppose i did something wrong while reassembling.
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The problem is not in the phone but the RC3 build which is widely used right now. Change it and I GUARANTEE it will work fine. FYI.. Rodriguez, Cyanogen, and Kang all use the build.
Is my english that bad ? My GPS problem started to occur with RC2 ! then i installed RC3. And they started right after dissambling my phone, not after any kernel / rom / radio / software change.
Like victorhooi said, GPS test program (or any gps diagnostic) is giving me no signal.
No matter i dissambled it or not, my phone is not under warranty, I got it offered at a google conférence.
I guess i'll have to live with only 3G location until a new phone will make me want to leave my N1.
popopow said:
is my english that bad ? My gps problem started to occur with rc2 ! Then i installed rc3. And they started right after dissambling my phone, not after any kernel / rom / radio / software change.
Like victorhooi said, gps test program (or any gps diagnostic) is giving me no signal.
No matter i dissambled it or not, my phone is not under warranty, i got it offered at a google conférence.
I guess i'll have to live with only 3g location until a new phone will make me want to leave my n1.
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most likely if the gps is showing "on" as you stated in post 1 then the gps isn't "broken", but most likely a loose connection. Some problems are solved flashing back to factory rom. If the gps was broken it wouldn't activate.
this post fixed it for me.
forum.xda-developers. com/showthread.php?t=625061
Hi,
flashed modaco r21 with stock froyo kernel, did what's told in the previous post (in fast, it was already like this). Still no GPS. GPS Test shows me no satellite.
I tell you, it's inside the phone. Maybe something is really broken, maybe just not connecte something correctly. But i want to know where to look before opening it again.
I'm having problems with my GPS too. I remember that it used to work well with FRF91. I still have locked bootloader and I rooted yet. Most of the time, it takes me a while to get a GPS lock, 5-10 minutes. Sometimes, it never gets a lock. Any ideas?
Update: I fixed my problem with the link in post#11.
Not sure if anyone has tried this or discussed it but, I recently installed an app called 'GPS STATUS' off of the market, and every since I have been able to get a lock on several satellites (with it running in the background). This was a MAJOR help for me as I hadn't got any GPS signal that was even close to precise in the whole month I have owned the phone. This is not my first android device (started with a G1 when it was first released...definately the reason I stick with android devices), but I feel it is one of the best available (less flash/flash player) but all in all a solid piece of equipment especially when we get the froyo update...(just my 2 cents; -))...
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getting now will test out the gps on the way home..... Update tomorrow
Update used google turn by turn 5 min to lock
after lock never lost signal GPS was spot on,,,, maybe this will continue to work
may be like all the other fixes, temporary
THANKS
Hello everyone,
I'm running stock 5.01 and r19 Franco Kernel. I recently noticed that my phone's GPS never locks on to a signal. I install GPS Status and it is never able to lock on a GPS Signal. It just says that is it "Looking for a GPS Signal". I'm not sure what I can do to fix this. I re-flashed the stock radio (5.0.1) as well as the 5.1 radios to see if that might fix it but it was to no avail. Can anyone help me out with my situation?
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Ever since upgrading to 5.1 regardless of ROM (stock rooted D, E, H, M, I; CleanRom and now running MeanPop with LeanKernel, both lastest versions) the GPS won't lock, nothing at all, sometimes it will lock but not track, example, I open Google Maps, I may be driving when suddenly it will lock in my position but it won't follow me when I begin to move. I also installed GPS Status (remember how it used to fix all GPS issues back on CM7 and gingerbread) but no dice.
Short of actually replacing my phone, I tried everything except going full 5.1 stock (no root, encrypted and locked). Any ideas??
rpagala said:
Hello everyone,
I'm running stock 5.01 and r19 Franco Kernel. I recently noticed that my phone's GPS never locks on to a signal. I install GPS Status and it is never able to lock on a GPS Signal. It just says that is it "Looking for a GPS Signal". I'm not sure what I can do to fix this. I re-flashed the stock radio (5.0.1) as well as the 5.1 radios to see if that might fix it but it was to no avail. Can anyone help me out with my situation?
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Not that it will help you but I'm completely stock, not rooted, with a T-Mobile purchased N6 running 5.1. GPS is really bad for me since the upgrade. I was trying to use Google Maps to find the best route home (NJ) from lower Manhattan. Traffic was accurate but my location was bouncing all over the place making it unusable for routing.
I have been using the z3 compact since it came out. It ran flawlessly when I first got it. Updated to lolipop as soon as it came out and now I am having serious gps lock issues. It will bounce around for 20 minutes and lose signal completely at times. I am using a mac and am unable to rollback the update. I have used gps tools, done a complete reset and tried high accuracy and every other possible location setting.
has anyone dealt with this?
how did you fix it?
I have the same problem. It worked with 4.4.4 and 5.0.1 and stopped working with 5.0.2.
I have downgraded to 4.4.4 and it still doesn't work now so am very annoyed.
Looking on the Sony support forum there are other users with the problem but no insight from Sony. Some users have sent off for repair which hasn't worked.
I never had any problems with my T-Mobile Note 4 until I upgraded to Lollipop and GPS stopped working- it never locks position and keeps searching for hours with no result. I tried flashing with Odin and Kies. I tried flashing with Sim and SD cards removed. I tried all the recommended GPS fixes. I tried all the available Lollipop custom ROMs and kernels- all to no avail. Once I flash NK4, I have absolutely no GPS issues, on stock or on custom ROMs. I called T-Mobile and Samsung and was told they never heard of this problem- they recommended sending the phone for service. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you guys have.
medlord said:
I never had any problems with my T-Mobile Note 4 until I upgraded to Lollipop and GPS stopped working- it never locks position and keeps searching for hours with no result. I tried flashing with Odin and Kies. I tried flashing with Sim and SD cards removed. I tried all the recommended GPS fixes. I tried all the available Lollipop custom ROMs and kernels- all to no avail. Once I flash NK4, I have absolutely no GPS issues, on stock or on custom ROMs. I called T-Mobile and Samsung and was told they never heard of this problem- they recommended sending the phone for service. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you guys have.
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Try using other Maps. Even apps that locate GPS satellites...sometimes those apps knock sense into the GPS.
I have noticed something similar. I use a golf GPS rangefinder app and now from time to time the GPS freezes for a couple minutes and doesn't update. Same with Google maps. Then it does. Very annoying. Never happened with stock kk. I'm using Dynamic Pop 6.0. Any suggestions? Totally clean install - I wiped everything several times including internal sdcard.
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Same issue here. It's really frustrating when you're driving around a new city and Google Maps is bouncing all over the place or just staying in the same place for several minutes even though you're driving. Would really love a fix.