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I don't travel through any tunnels nor have I experienced any gps drop. I have assisted gps turned on in Kaisertweak. If I am not using any of the above benefits of assisted gps would I get any better gps performance or accuracy from turning off the assisted gps?
Isn't A-GPS supposed to be a good thing? My experience with it so far shows navigation programs losing GPS connection frequently and no speed up in getting a GPS fix.
Am I missing something here? Is A-GPS in Diamond broken? Has anyone been able to make it work like it's supposed to?
aydc said:
Isn't A-GPS supposed to be a good thing? My experience with it so far shows navigation programs losing GPS connection frequently and no speed up in getting a GPS fix.
Am I missing something here? Is A-GPS in Diamond broken? Has anyone been able to make it work like it's supposed to?
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How do you even turn it on?
How do you come to the conclusion the A in A-GPS is the culprit here?
I have the same problem. When I enable assisted GPS in advanced config, both IGO8 and TomTom losing GPS-signal frequently. Disabling assisted GPS makes the problem disappear and the GPS works again.
Jin187 said:
How do you even turn it on?
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use schap's advanced configuration.
peterlan said:
I have the same problem. When I enable assisted GPS in advanced config, both IGO8 and TomTom losing GPS-signal frequently. Disabling assisted GPS makes the problem disappear and the GPS works again.
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you are not the only one.
ljames28 said:
How do you come to the conclusion the A in A-GPS is the culprit here?
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I turn it on using Advanced Config and GPS performance takes a sharp turn towards terrible...
I turn it off and GPS improves considerably.
Shoouldn't it be the other way around? I mean... A-GPS is Assisted GPS, right? Or is it Awful GPS?
aydc said:
I turn it on using Advanced Config and GPS performance takes a sharp turn towards terrible...
I turn it off and GPS improves considerably.
Shoouldn't it be the other way around? I mean... A-GPS is Assisted GPS, right? Or is it Awful GPS?
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I guess you get it right buddy AGPS= Awful GPS
aydc said:
Isn't A-GPS supposed to be a good thing? My experience with it so far shows navigation programs losing GPS connection frequently and no speed up in getting a GPS fix.
Am I missing something here? Is A-GPS in Diamond broken? Has anyone been able to make it work like it's supposed to?
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Look, A-GPS you know what it is. To make it work, you have to use service providers software 'cause it works from cellular towers rather sat. itself.
Unless your provider support A-GPS you can`t get any benefit from it. That`s all.
I can use A-GPS here and get a fix very quickly - even inside a building so it is very useful for me. I haven't had any drop out issues either.
is there any particular service providers that it works well with?
First time i turned on A-Gps and when i first used tomtom the delay was huge and was always loosing signal...then i discovered that was A-Gps too... i didnt know it was provided by the mobile service...
Tom Tom Only For GPS Not For A-GPS
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is there any particular service providers that it works well with?
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You gotto check with the provider in your country. Check the provider you with. Check on there website too. Good luck.
I was curious as to why there is a button in the notifications menu to turn GPS on and off. I started to look in to it and discovered that there is indeed a GPS chip in the wife only version, or there seems to be anyway!
My question is, what does that chip exactly do? Does it only pick up your location? I can't seem to find any places around me with wifi off. I'm assuming that means all the map and location data is delivered over the internet through 3g or wifi. Is there anyway to use my device as I would a regular GPS device? I know it has all the features but can they work through the GPS chip like they do in a GPS device? Or is there anyway to get this to work?
spyderz said:
I was curious as to why there is a button in the notifications menu to turn GPS on and off. I started to look in to it and discovered that there is indeed a GPS chip in the wife only version, or there seems to be anyway!
My question is, what does that chip exactly do? Does it only pick up your location? I can't seem to find any places around me with wifi off. I'm assuming that means all the map and location data is delivered over the internet through 3g or wifi. Is there anyway to use my device as I would a regular GPS device? I know it has all the features but can they work through the GPS chip like they do in a GPS device? Or is there anyway to get this to work?
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Ok the wifi is mainly just for accessing networks either open or via ssd and password. You can also connected with mobile AP if your mobile has this option.
The GPS on the other-hand is for mapping and location based services like navigation etc (you can use copilot and several other gps based apps with the P1010). Some of these apps will also piggy back any Bluetooth and or wifi connections that are available for further triangulation if needed. So if you have any apps like various weather and navigation then the GPS is required (but also your location can be shared via your wifi and opt in to give this info through google).
Hope this helps
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I was curious as to why there is a button in the notifications menu to turn GPS on and off. I started to look in to it and discovered that there is indeed a GPS chip in the wife only version, or there seems to be anyway!
My question is, what does that chip exactly do? Does it only pick up your location? I can't seem to find any places around me with wifi off. I'm assuming that means all the map and location data is delivered over the internet through 3g or wifi. Is there anyway to use my device as I would a regular GPS device? I know it has all the features but can they work through the GPS chip like they do in a GPS device? Or is there anyway to get this to work?
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you can find your location via wifi, enable your wifi and turn gps on, you'll find your coordinates, but not that accurate compare to 3g
hi,
there is a way to disable glonass and use only gps?
using glonass my htc one fix in just few seconds but the accurancy is very low...comparing with my old desire that have only gps.
gps accurancy is near 6-8 meters
in my htc one accurancy is at best 18-20meters
so there is a way to disable the glonass satellite reception? i can wait 30 second for fix if my position is more precise...
Anyone could pls explain how localization now works on 4.4.2?
In 4.3 I could have localization thru 3g on and gps off, then I'd turn gos on with a switch when using maps on nav app, and ogff again when finished.
Now all I have is a switch that enables/disables localization and an option with 3 way of working: 1. gps + 3g + wifi, 2. Gps + wifi or 3. gps only.
I am lost... If I choose option 1 than is my gps always on sucking battery? If I choose 2 how can I easily enable gps when in nav app? And if I choose 3 how can I still have google localize me thru wifi when localization is off?
This is so stupid, they should have kept 3g and gps localization separate...
Hi! Please see this how to for guidance with GPS settings in android 4.4.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3467281?hl=en
Apparently the options are practically the same as in 4.3 and just a little bit changed on 4.4.
High accuracy = Should enable both AGPS & onboard GPS Sensor to fetch your location.
Battery saving = Should only use AGPS.
Device only = Should only use the onboard GPS Sensor.
where
AGPS = uses an internet connection(3g and/or WiFi) to get your location.
GPS = uses the built in GPS chip inside your device and connects to GPS satellites to fetch your location.
So in your question.
High accuracy mode in android 4.3 is just like checking both "GPS Satellites" & "Google's Location Service" option at the same time.
Battery saving mode in android 4.3 is just like checking only "Google's Location Service" option.
Device only mode in android 4.3 is just like checking only "GPS Satellites" option.
You could just switch to high accuracy mode when you want to use maps with GPS on and switch back to battery saving mode when you're done using it.
Riyal said:
Hi! Please see this how to for guidance with GPS settings in android 4.4.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3467281?hl=en
Apparently the options are practically the same as in 4.3 and just a little bit changed on 4.4.
High accuracy = Should enable both AGPS & onboard GPS Sensor to fetch your location.
Battery saving = Should only use AGPS.
Device only = Should only use the onboard GPS Sensor.
where
AGPS = uses an internet connection(3g and/or WiFi) to get your location.
GPS = uses the built in GPS chip inside your device and connects to GPS satellites to fetch your location.
So in your question.
High accuracy mode in android 4.3 is just like checking both "GPS Satellites" & "Google's Location Service" option at the same time.
Battery saving mode in android 4.3 is just like checking only "Google's Location Service" option.
Device only mode in android 4.3 is just like checking only "GPS Satellites" option.
You could just switch to high accuracy mode when you want to use maps with GPS on and switch back to battery saving mode when you're done using it.
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Thanks
Riyal said:
Hi! Please see this how to for guidance with GPS settings in android 4.4.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3467281?hl=en
Apparently the options are practically the same as in 4.3 and just a little bit changed on 4.4.
High accuracy = Should enable both AGPS & onboard GPS Sensor to fetch your location.
Battery saving = Should only use AGPS.
Device only = Should only use the onboard GPS Sensor.
where
AGPS = uses an internet connection(3g and/or WiFi) to get your location.
GPS = uses the built in GPS chip inside your device and connects to GPS satellites to fetch your location.
So in your question.
High accuracy mode in android 4.3 is just like checking both "GPS Satellites" & "Google's Location Service" option at the same time.
Battery saving mode in android 4.3 is just like checking only "Google's Location Service" option.
Device only mode in android 4.3 is just like checking only "GPS Satellites" option.
You could just switch to high accuracy mode when you want to use maps with GPS on and switch back to battery saving mode when you're done using it.
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Anyhow, before I could leave 3g localization on all the time and enable/disable gps with a switch, now I have to go into the option to do this
thegios said:
Anyone could pls explain how localization now works on 4.4.2?
In 4.3 I could have localization thru 3g on and gps off, then I'd turn gos on with a switch when using maps on nav app, and ogff again when finished.
Now all I have is a switch that enables/disables localization and an option with 3 way of working: 1. gps + 3g + wifi, 2. Gps + wifi or 3. gps only.
I am lost... If I choose option 1 than is my gps always on sucking battery? If I choose 2 how can I easily enable gps when in nav app? And if I choose 3 how can I still have google localize me thru wifi when localization is off?
This is so stupid, they should have kept 3g and gps localization separate...
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There really isn't a need to keep GPS off while not using a location app. Your phone will only turn on the GPS receiver when an app asks for your location. It doesn't just constantly stay connected to satellites while the phone is in your pocket. I always have GPS enabled and there is no effect on battery life.
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Riyal said:
Hi! Please see this how to for guidance with GPS settings in android 4.4.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3467281?hl=en
High accuracy = Should enable both AGPS & onboard GPS Sensor to fetch your location.
Battery saving = Should only use AGPS.
Device only = Should only use the onboard GPS Sensor.
where
AGPS = uses an internet connection(3g and/or WiFi) to get your location.
GPS = uses the built in GPS chip inside your device and connects to GPS satellites to fetch your location.
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Actually aGPS still uses satellites. It just uses your data connection to do one or both of the following:
1. Download satellite reference data to know the position of satellites more quickly for a faster fix
2. Uploads your GPS signals your phone gets from the satellites to an external server which can calculate your location more accurately using things like atmospheric conditions and weather
aGPS is why a phone can get a GPS fix in seconds while a dedicated GPS device might take much longer bc it has to download the reference data from the satellites itself.
What you are referring to is a network estimated location, which isn't the same as aGPS. In fact your phone will always have aGPS enabled if you have GPS enabled.
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@301stSpartan
Well if that's the case with AGPS care to explain how Nokia Maps were able to pinpoint my location years ago when I am using my good old n80? It has assisted GPS but no onboard GPS and as far as I can tell nokia map works on that phone.
@thegios
Not sure if there's any widgets for the new GPS settings of google. TBH though for every upgrade of android eversince jellybean I'm starting to get turned off from android. They're like taking out the features of android 1 by 1.
301stSpartan said:
There really isn't a need to keep GPS off while not using a location app. Your phone will only turn on the GPS receiver when an app asks for your location. It doesn't just constantly stay connected to satellites while the phone is in your pocket. I always have GPS enabled and there is no effect on battery life.
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Actually aGPS still uses satellites. It just uses your data connection to do one or both of the following:
1. Download satellite reference data to know the position of satellites more quickly for a faster fix
2. Uploads your GPS signals your phone gets from the satellites to an external server which can calculate your location more accurately using things like atmospheric conditions and weather
aGPS is why a phone can get a GPS fix in seconds while a dedicated GPS device might take much longer bc it has to download the reference data from the satellites itself.
What you are referring to is a network estimated location, which isn't the same as aGPS. In fact your phone will always have aGPS enabled if you have GPS enabled.
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Riyal said:
Not sure if there's any widgets for the new GPS settings of google. TBH though for every upgrade of android eversince jellybean I'm starting to get turned off from android. They're like taking out the features of android 1 by 1.
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Got to say i hate the new GPS switch layout, was wondering what the hell they'd done when i first saw it.
Someone will create a switch for it somewhere along the lines, in the mean time just leave it on battery saver mode and switch to high accuracy when you need to drive or something similar which requires full use of GPS.
If the community (us and everyone else) makes enough noise about it they may bring it back.
dladz said:
Got to say i hate the new GPS switch layout, was wondering what the hell they'd done when i first saw it.
Someone will create a switch for it somewhere along the lines, in the mean time just leave it on battery saver mode and switch to high accuracy when you need to drive or something similar which requires full use of GPS.
If the community (us and everyone else) makes enough noise about it they may bring it back.
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well as @301stSpartan says, even if in high battery mode, it seems the gps is fired only if an app is requesting, so at this point i wouldn't mind and leave it always in high mode
thegios said:
well as @301stSpartan says, even if in high battery mode, it seems the gps is fired only if an app is requesting, so at this point i wouldn't mind and leave it always in high mode
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Yea you could but the amount of apps that fire up the GPS is quite a lot, and if youre inside then it's going to try to communicate with satellites and it won't be able to, it'll hit battery, i've no doubt about that.