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5.1.1 killed my GPS

Happy stock user here using only official Sony upgrades (non rooted) on my Z3C. 5.1.1 arrived 3 days ago, I did a factory reset after the upgrade and woah, suddenly I have no more clean GPS locks anymore. It was working perfectly and now it locks in about 5% of all attempts and even then loses fix in a minute or so.
Tried to search around, clean agps data, refresh agps data, double check location services and what not, nothing helped so far. I just arrived to Greece with my family for vacation and had to find our apartment with a paper map - a pretty amusing experience anyway, not counting my wife's harsh comments..
Should anyone have an idea to counter this problem, it's most welcome. Should anyone have a similar experience with the 5.1.1 upgrade, this would be comforting at least..
Thanks and enjoy an otherwise brilliant smooth upgrade!

I seem to experience this as well. I regularly check the weather (several times per day) and I can hardly find my position, so I'll have to resort to manually type in my location (which doesn't provide me with the precise location prognose that I'm looking for).

same here, 1weather really struggles to locate my phone

Just by chance, are you also EU users? I thought maybe the 5.1.1 update defaults to some US settings and this might cause the problem.
What I tried already and did not help (to save you some time):
- removed Google backup and do another factory reset to avoid restoring some backed up settings which might be the cause
- various gps apps from play store which claim to fix/reset gps, with or without rebooting between attempts
- resetting gps settings from the service menu accessible via codes from the dialler
I'll also try to achieve root and install custom rooms from xda once I'm back from my holiday (assuming that I'll find the airport with a paper map )

kjozsa said:
Just by chance, are you also EU users?
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Yes, I'm Swedish.

Have you tried GPS Status from the store and downloading the A-GPS data??

Yes, of course, many times with many different apps. Made no difference at all..

No problem with gps in Ingress or different maps while driving around in Denmark.
From the planet Nexus 7

kjozsa said:
Just by chance, are you also EU users? I thought maybe the 5.1.1 update defaults to some US settings and this might cause the problem.
What I tried already and did not help (to save you some time):
- removed Google backup and do another factory reset to avoid restoring some backed up settings which might be the cause
- various gps apps from play store which claim to fix/reset gps, with or without rebooting between attempts
- resetting gps settings from the service menu accessible via codes from the dialler
I'll also try to achieve root and install custom rooms from xda once I'm back from my holiday (assuming that I'll find the airport with a paper map )
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I'm back from my holiday. Downgraded to 4.4.4, rooted my phone installed TWRP and poured the custom rom 23.4.A.0.546 SLiM 2.6 on it. Still no GPS lock in Waze or any other location app..

kjozsa said:
I'm back from my holiday. Downgraded to 4.4.4, rooted my phone installed TWRP and poured the custom rom 23.4.A.0.546 SLiM 2.6 on it. Still no GPS lock in Waze or any other location app..
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Your GPS hardware might be broken...

Theshawty said:
Your GPS hardware might be broken...
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Do you think yours is broken as well? Would there be a way to get certain about it?

kjozsa said:
Do you think yours is broken as well? Would there be a way to get certain about it?
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Mine isn't broken, I can still get locks. It just takes it sweet time most of the time.
Yes, go into the settings, then location and enable "device only" (only gps). Then try to get a lock somewhere. If that doesn't work, then your GPS is broken.

Theshawty said:
Your GPS hardware might be broken...
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Theshawty said:
Mine isn't broken, I can still get locks. It just takes it sweet time most of the time.
Yes, go into the settings, then location and enable "device only" (only gps). Then try to get a lock somewhere. If that doesn't work, then your GPS is broken.
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See the attachment.. it seems I can get a lock too! It happened after 10-12 minutes of searching after clearing A-GPS data and after 5-10 seconds (!) it loses it and often also falls back to having exactly 0 satellites in both "in view" and "in use" (as if turning GPS off completely and restarting seeking from scratch).
I assume it's rather a software than a hardware problem then, or..?

I have a similar problem with andosm app. If I let the app open on the background with my screen off, when I turn the screen on I have a precise location with 5 to 10 GPS fix but 5 seconds later the GPS fix drop to 0 and have to wait 30 second to get my location back.

After upgrading to 5.1.1 my GPS stopped working. I was unable to obtain a lock in Google Maps (as well as the Service Menu).
I downgraded to 5.0.2 but the situation did not improve.
I ended up sending my phone in for repairs (under warranty). So far the seller has confirmed that the "GPS is not functioning as expected" and has sent it to the repair centre.
Hopefully I'll get it back with a working GPS eventually!

kjozsa said:
I'm back from my holiday. Downgraded to 4.4.4, rooted my phone installed TWRP and poured the custom rom 23.4.A.0.546 SLiM 2.6 on it. Still no GPS lock in Waze or any other location app..
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Have you tried with kk before updating to lp again? If it doesn't work there either it might be hardware related.

charliebigpot said:
Have you tried with kk before updating to lp again? If it doesn't work there either it might be hardware related.
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No, I did not - I was in a rush unfortunately.

I have had the exact same issue since upgrading to 5.1.1. I was convinced my GPS hardware was broken as I had tried all of the possible fixes I could think of (a-gps clearing / factory reset etc etc), I have sent mine for repair under my insurance policy, but they have already sent it back once without being able to fix. I too am getting GPS fix eventually, but it is very weak and I lose lock after 5-10 seconds, especially when in motion (in a car).
I am hoping this time that they just replace the phone. Will reply here if that resolves the issue.
Would be interesting to see if anyone was able to resolve this through rooting/custom ROM...
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Also it looks like there are others that are having the same issues (possibly since before 5.1.1 as well):
I cant post the url, but there is a forum on the sony website if you google for it.
it seems strange that this doesn't seem to affect everyone...

I'm not sure how it is for others but I most often get a fix now in a few minutes (without changing anything on the software or hardware side!) and it's so-so stable, losing it only 1-2 times per minute So it's very far from perfect but much better than a month ago..
I would _love_ to know what the hell is going on here. If nothing changed on my phone's side, I'm about to believe that it's a central issue..

Same issue here: Xperia Compact Z1
Upgraded last week and had no GPS since. GPS test receives no lock
Am running stock rom - Upgraded from 5.0.4 (i think) to 5.1.1
This is definitely 5.1.1 as had no issues before this. Bit worried that downgrading isn't helping anyone.. going to do some more digging and see if there is any fix for my out of warranty handset

Anyone facing GPS issues on latest patch?

Since latest patch I can't get to seem get a lock at all unless I turn on my WiFi. Any one else facing this issue?

I wish I read this before updating... same issue here

One more same one. I've had this issue since last week. I don't know if there was that issue before last week. Last week, i turned GPS on and runned Google Maps. Somehow, the app couldn't find my location. But when i set the GPS mode as "Only device" , it works. In my opinion this issue is caused by software bug.

Actually this issue for me was happening when I was in September patch. I haven't tested the GPS in October patch

Nakbleu said:
I wish I read this before updating... same issue here
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techno_man000 said:
One more same one. I've had this issue since last week. I don't know if there was that issue before last week. Last week, i turned GPS on and runned Google Maps. Somehow, the app couldn't find my location. But when i set the GPS mode as "Only device" , it works. In my opinion this issue is caused by software bug.
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Just tested and GPS works fine for me in the newest October patch

No problem for me with the update.

Actually, I haven't occurred any issue since this morning. I think it is related to building i am inside.

ironman38102 said:
Since latest patch I can't get to seem get a lock at all unless I turn on my WiFi. Any one else facing this issue?
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Only Google Maps working. Sygic and Here we go have problems finding GPS:

I had the same problem with all navigation apps (Here and Google), but when I installed Map Factor, it worked well. Then I did reset of Here and Google and they work for now

Help! P20 Pro GPS doesn't work after update

Hi I just update my P20 Pro to EMUI 9.0.0.178 and my GPS stops working, everytime I use Google Map it says "searching for GPS" and leaves me a grey dot. It's becoming a headache since I heavily rely on it for driving. Does anyone have the same problem with their phone? I tried restarting it, toggling location, reloading the app, still the same problem.
please help.

i have same problem

Mines was jumping all over the place today. Is there a way to calibrate the compass?

I try to restart the phone everytime this problem shows up, and it seems to solve the problem. But it's annoying knowing I have to restart it everytime to make it work...

My wife and I have the same problem since the update. It looks like the GPS lag to update the position. Rebooting seems to solve the problem temporarily... But I don't want to have to reboot every other day.

Same problem here. Has anyone gotten a solution or has it started working again by itself?

Has anyone tried refreshing the a-gps data? Might help, I use gps test plus.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest

Same issue here. Rebooting brings things back but that's not a solution. I'm on 9.0.0.178 with the CLT-L04 in Toronto.

going to check this soon.

No problem with GPS on my Pro.
9.0.0.163
OTG Update with full wipe

I have the same issue but only with google maps. Waze and other GPS functions work fine. I usually reboot and it works for a few hours.

Huawei acknowledged a problem
It's my first time posting here, as it's the first major problem I've had with my P20 Pro over the past year. I started experiencing GPS problems after the last software update. Like others reported, they'd go away after reboot but not for long. I tried a factory reset, which doesn't seem to have helped either.
I contacted Huawei support in Canada via their website. I got a response today which first suggested I try wiping the cache partition (restart my phone, hold down the volume-up button, then you get to an EMUI maintenance screen with this option - this also didn't help any more than restarting). But it also acknowledged that there is a known issue that they are working on fixing in the next update. I quote:
" In case the issue persists, we would like to inform you that this is related to the new software update, however, Huawei is currently working to solve it. This issue will be optimized in the new version, this one is expected to be released in March. You will automatically receive this update that will solve this issue your phone is facing."
I thought you all might like to know this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

I just updated to the 9.0.0.236 version available through FirmwareFinder and rooted as well. GPS is working normally again!
Greatings Bastian

There's an issue with the latest pie ( android 9.0) and the P20 Pro that bugs the gps out, you have to restart your phone every times you want to use your gps. There should be a patch around March 21st 2019. In the meantime if you want, you can always factory reset, which would solve the issue, and wait before reinstalling the latest firware

Any news about that issue ? I have the model CLT-L29 C636E2R1P12 with Android 9.0.0.234 and it's not working the gps....

I have the 213 update for my L04 and it now works great! If you have the Canadian model, check for the update! It didn't work with the 178, now it does!

Im also experiencing gps problem CLT-L29(C636) 9.0.0.234

i thought that i had the same issue but finally i found out that the problem was the new phone-case i put which has metal parts and blocks the gps signal. After remove the case gps works as it should.

Mine doing same. Always searching for gps. How did u fix it?

Same here. At first I thought it's EMUI, but the GPS was still broken after flashing lineage... Any chance that the gps will work again if I roll back to EMUI 8.1?

OnePlus 3T GPS Issue with Mobile Data and Location both "On"

My OnePlus 3T is running Build Number ONEPLUS A3000_28_180915. Android Version 8.0.0.
The issue is that my phone's GPS is working when Location is on and works with or without WiFi when I have Waze open.
But, once I use my Mobile Data + Location = my GPS now becomes intermittent especially in Waze. It keeps on connecting and disconnecting for some reason. I also have tried having my Location at High Accuracy and Device Only and the problem still exists.
I have already tried using GPS Status and Toolbox, Cleared my Cache, re-installed my OS and I still have the same result. Up to now, I have not yet been able to resolve this. I hope someone can help me with this issue.
Thank you.

I (along with a number of others) had a problem with GPS on a much older stock OOS build, around October 2017. This was a problem with the ROM having outdated aGPS data.
Not sure if that is similar to your issue. I didn't have any problems after that one build. There is a newer build than the one you are on (181206). So you might try to update, and see if that helps.

redpoint73 said:
I (along with a number of others) had a problem with GPS on a much older stock OOS build, around October 2017. This was a problem with the ROM having outdated aGPS data.
Not sure if that is similar to your issue. I didn't have any problems after that one build. There is a newer build than the one you are on (181206). So you might try to update, and see if that helps.
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Thanks for this! I'll try updating to that this weekend if I have the time and I'll give an update here.
I honestly don't want to give up on this phone just yet even if it's already a number of generations late already.

redpoint73 said:
I (along with a number of others) had a problem with GPS on a much older stock OOS build, around October 2017. This was a problem with the ROM having outdated aGPS data.
Not sure if that is similar to your issue. I didn't have any problems after that one build. There is a newer build than the one you are on (181206). So you might try to update, and see if that helps.
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I tried flashing the latest ROM from OnePlus for my Device and I even did a Restore Factory Settings and it still does not work. Would you have any other idea what could possibly be causing this? Thank you.

General New update 36.9.7

Today auto installed 36.9.7
Vivo quicly patched bugs of 36.9.6 which was having a major Call notification issues.
Let me know your opinions.

no update available till now.
India. FunTouch OS 12

In INDIA, Bengaluru, it was updated around 11.30 in the monring.

no updates yet

I got the update today.
It seems to have reinstalled Jovi Voice which I had removed before using ADB.
Other than that it seems to be working as normal.

I have imported India version with FunTouch OS 12. Got the latest update too.
The phone seems to be working very well.
The only issue I have since I got the phone is when adding card to google pay contactless payament cannot be activated. I do not have loacation resrictions using gpay and with my other phones gpay contacltless payment can be activated successfully. My vivo is not rooted and runs factory rom.
Do yoy people from India have the same issue with gpay contactless payment?
thanks

gpx said:
I have imported India version with FunTouch OS 12. Got the latest update too.
The phone seems to be working very well.
The only issue I have since I got the phone is when adding card to google pay contactless payament cannot be activated. I do not have loacation resrictions using gpay and with my other phones gpay contacltless payment can be activated successfully. My vivo is not rooted and runs factory rom.
Do yoy people from India have the same issue with gpay contactless payment?
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In India I have not tired this option, to work this properly you need to enable NFC in phone. In india lot of hackers are waiting to snipoff your wallet and i do not have RFID blocking wallet.

Received Origin OS update PD2145B_A_5.13.12

fabrixx said:
Received Origin OS update PD2145B_A_5.13.12
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Super. But in India it is FUNTOUH OS.

Got the update, the T* coating bug is fixed YAAAY!
everything is normal.

grex_vibra said:
Got the update, the T* coating bug is fixed YAAAY!
everything is normal.
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Nice to here. Vivo is taking actions hard and fast, But still we should not get these bugs in Flagship modules.

Bringing out the scam companies like Samsung, Vivo are doing. Am using Vivo X70 pro plus. Recently I updated my software OTA push to 36.9.7 (from 36.8.) but took a camera sample before update. Immediately after update took another sample i matter of 15 min gap. There was hell lot of downgrade. Plus other bugs impacting day to day usage. Wanted your help to voice this out. Below are the identified issues beimg faced.
1. Camera quality is greatly downgraded
2. Background apps getting auto closed like Nova Launcher, SD Maid, Accu battery, etc. Thus accessibility service also not working linked to these apps as tgey are automatically getting off. This was not there before the update.
3. Amazon app is getting auto closed at payment selection page every time thus amazon app now not useful.
Attaching unaltered image sample before & after update.
3.3 mb is the one before update
3.5 mb one is post update (see tubelight & flower design on the matress, etc)
Can someone guide me on how to voice tjis to Vivo. This is malpractice as I suspect deliberate downgrade of camera & other bugs.

I dont see a downgrade or a difference at all here.

Killuminati91 said:
I dont see a downgrade or a difference at all here.
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Look at the light, in post update image its bit spread, less t star
Also if you compare flower images on the left, you will clearly see that new images has distorted details clearly evident