[Q] Anyone tel me how to fix Wi-Fi Location Problem.. - G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I install TNT Lite 3.1.2 for Viewsonic G Tablet and I have some problems with location. When i used google maps or any other application can detect location, base on u'r Wi-Fi, didn't work. Please help me about this problem.

ndgayan said:
I install TNT Lite 3.1.2 for Viewsonic G Tablet and I have some problems with location. When i used google maps or any other application can detect location, base on u'r Wi-Fi, didn't work. Please help me about this problem.
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I have to set the location to manually entered information. Unfortuantly, there is no GPS in the GTablet...
Some apps, like Maps or Loopt probably will not work unless you manually enter location information like a ZIP code.
I haven't heard anything about using WiFi for location data, though. Sounds interesting!
Other than manually entered location data, nothing can really be done unless that WiFi-location thing pans out somehow.
Can't really help you with how to manually enter information; I'd imagine you might already know how to do that, and I don't.

RE: Anyone tel me how to fix Wi-Fi Location Problem.
When I use my pc's google maps, it shows my location based on wi-fi. Also in my Iphone 2G its worked. I installed weatherBug, IhartRadio apps in to ViewSonic g Tablet and those are didn't start. It's searching location. So then how it's worked on PC's and Iphone 2G's. I think we need wi-fi patch for that.

ndgayan said:
When I use my pc's google maps, it shows my location based on wi-fi.
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Isn't that actually based on your public IP (the IP your router, wired or wireless) that your provider gives you?

We need to keep this thread going! I can't play Parallel Kingdom because the WiFi Location isnt enabled and I don't see any option to turn it on. Ive done some searches on the web and some Android phones have this feature...how come the GTablet doesnt? It would really help since there is no built-in gps or 3G service.
support.vzw.com/how_to_use/enable_position_location/on_your_android.html

All the apps screwed-up that need location
We need solution very fast. I need to know how regular pc finds the wi-fi location without GPS or 3G. (Eg- Google maps, Weather Bug ect..)

Well, Google does it in this way:
http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?answer=179386&hl=en
Maybe it could be done in that way as well somehow?

ndgayan said:
When I use my pc's google maps, it shows my location based on wi-fi. Also in my Iphone 2G its worked. I installed weatherBug, IhartRadio apps in to ViewSonic g Tablet and those are didn't start. It's searching location. So then how it's worked on PC's and Iphone 2G's. I think we need wi-fi patch for that.
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Google uses service that looks up the mac address of your router (just like skyhook on ipod touch). The stock tablet doesn't even have location services settings - does TnT-lite have this? If not then there is nothing collecting and reporting the data.
To get this to work, the Google location services part of android has to be running - and not use GPS. I have no idea how to make this work, I just know the basic mechanics behind it.

Google Location Services
This is part of the reason I returned the tablet.
If you open up the gservices.db under /data/data/com.google.android.gsf/databases/ using SQLite3.
and do the following query:
select * from main where name='url:google_location_server';
It should give you the setting for the Google Location Services. In my case it didn't exist.
I tried to add a record for it by doing:
insert into main values('url:google_location_server','http://www.google.com/loc/m/api rewrite https://www.google.com/loc/m/api')
and that didn't work.
The NetworkLocation.apk is present in the Vegan b5.1 build but I couldn't get it to work at all because it always wanted to default to GPS.
E/libGPS ( 976): gps_stop
E/libGPS ( 976): gps_state_stop
E/libGPS ( 976): epoll_wait returned, nevnets=1
E/libGPS ( 976): read(control_fd) get CMD=2
E/libGPS ( 976): GPS thread get CMD_STOP
and never flip over to network based location.
The best I can tell you is use Location Spoofer for Android. I can't even troubleshoot it anymore because I gave up my GTab before the return period was over.

We need to keep going this thread
Location is very impotent to lot of apps.
DanielNTX said:
This is part of the reason I returned the tablet.
If you open up the gservices.db under /data/data/com.google.android.gsf/databases/ using SQLite3.
and do the following query:
select * from main where name='url:google_location_server';
It should give you the setting for the Google Location Services. In my case it didn't exist.
I tried to add a record for it by doing:
insert into main values('url:google_location_server','http://www.google.com/loc/m/api rewrite https://www.google.com/loc/m/api')
and that didn't work.
The NetworkLocation.apk is present in the Vegan b5.1 build but I couldn't get it to work at all because it always wanted to default to GPS.
E/libGPS ( 976): gps_stop
E/libGPS ( 976): gps_state_stop
E/libGPS ( 976): epoll_wait returned, nevnets=1
E/libGPS ( 976): read(control_fd) get CMD=2
E/libGPS ( 976): GPS thread get CMD_STOP
and never flip over to network based location.
The best I can tell you is use Location Spoofer for Android. I can't even troubleshoot it anymore because I gave up my GTab before the return period was over.
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I think someone need to change NetworkLocation.apk file
Try this,
http://code.google.com/p/piraterum/source/browse/branches/OfficialFroyoSensePirate/system/app/?r=237

ndgayan said:
Try this,
http://code.google.com/p/piraterum/source/browse/branches/OfficialFroyoSensePirate/system/app/?r=237
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I would try it, but I'm back to my Dell Streak.

I tried it but when I attempt to install it I get the following error.
"Application Not Installed"

HumbledHuman said:
I tried it but when I attempt to install it I get the following error.
"Application Not Installed"
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To install it you have to move it into /System/Apps.

ndgayan said:
Try this,
http://code.google.com/p/piraterum/source/browse/branches/OfficialFroyoSensePirate/system/app/?r=237
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I just installed it, no change.. Tablet is still lost.

No MLB At Bat
I Can't see MLB AT BAT TV LIve (have a suscription), because I dont have location, have someone found a fix for it??

Wi Fi location works on stock 1.24349
I was on stock 1.2-4349 till a couple of days back. Google maps was able to pin point my location in a jiffy. I flashed Brilliant Corners recently, and since then, Google maps stopped displaying my location. It's no big deal for me right now, but I thought it might be of interest to somebody else in this forum.

viskon said:
I was on stock 1.2-4349 till a couple of days back. Google maps was able to pin point my location in a jiffy. I flashed Brilliant Corners recently, and since then, Google maps stopped displaying my location. It's no big deal for me right now, but I thought it might be of interest to somebody else in this forum.
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Try logging in to the Google Latitude app on the gTablet if it is installed. Google Maps, and other apps like News & Weather picked up the location correctly if I was logged in to that.

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[Q] GPS data = money?

Having trouble wording the right query on this, so if it's been answered I apologize...it's also not really Eris specific, but you all seem to know your stuff so I'm posting here.
Anyone know if using GPS counts as "billable" data usage?
I ask because I'm driving to Canada next week and would like to make use of Google's Nav (for at least a bit of the trip). I realize Maps likely needs internet connectivity to function correctly, so may plan consists of:
Being connected to the web (either Mobile Data or WiFi) here in Jersey
Searching for the hotel's address and allowing Maps to "download" the route
Leave GPS on, but turn off Mobile Data
Do this seem terribly stupid? Assuming it would work, would the "connection" to the GPS show up on my VZW bill?
maps does need the internet to work properly. the gps data does not count as data. there are several options including paid apps such as copilot that have maps stored on your phone. there is also a modified version of google maps that will download map data to the cache which should allow you to do what you were suggesting (set route and then follow). i have not used either personally. however, a thread for the modified google apps is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887&page=245 with the newest version as the last post on this page. you can read the thread to see what all it can and cant do. it started out as modified by brut then was picked up by a different developer, but using the same thread.
All I can tell you is that Nav Does work when driving through areas of No Signal. You have the blue line through a blank (white) background. I don't know if you lose the verbal cues or not. No signal areas I encounter are not in areas I need to turn, but just following a highway.
From my experience with Nav I think your plan is at least a valid experiment. If it does not work, on the way back just Get Directions and follow the written instructions.
Your GPS is on the phone. There is no charge to use it. My only caveat is if it requests Assistance data - that may cause data charges. It should only need assistance data to help acquire lock. Once you are navigating it should be fine without a data connection.
Please post how it goes.
ok since you are the second person i have recommended the app i posted the thread link to, i figured i should probably install it. you have to uninstall you current map app. the new app has two things to do. in the settings menu of the app, there is a more button. in the more button there is a sign in to account option, this will sync it with your google account (starred places and such). the other part directly applicable to you is under the more button, there is a cache settings option, if you click that, then check the prefetch on mobile box, it should prefetch all of the maps when you program your route. one piece of advice is to toggle off your network and make sure the "international roaming" option in your phone settings is turned off once you leave the country. when i went to jamaica i was greeted by a text when the plane landed. a friend wishing me happy travels cost me 50 cents...lol. that will teach me to leave international roaming turned on. the nice thing was that where we were staying had wifi so i still got my email and voicemail/texts through google voice.
Thanks to you both.
mjb413 said:
maps does need the internet to work properly. the gps data does not count as data. there are several options including paid apps such as copilot that have maps stored on your phone. there is also a modified version of google maps that will download map data to the cache which should allow you to do what you were suggesting (set route and then follow). i have not used either personally. however, a thread for the modified google apps is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887&page=245 with the newest version as the last post on this page. you can read the thread to see what all it can and cant do. it started out as modified by brut then was picked up by a different developer, but using the same thread.
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Interesting thread, I'll have to read through that when I get the time (lunch time at work tomorrow is looking good heh). Thanks for the link.
Alan Wolfe said:
All I can tell you is that Nav Does work when driving through areas of No Signal. You have the blue line through a blank (white) background. I don't know if you lose the verbal cues or not. No signal areas I encounter are not in areas I need to turn, but just following a highway.
From my experience with Nav I think your plan is at least a valid experiment. If it does not work, on the way back just Get Directions and follow the written instructions.
Your GPS is on the phone. There is no charge to use it. My only caveat is if it requests Assistance data - that may cause data charges. It should only need assistance data to help acquire lock. Once you are navigating it should be fine without a data connection.
Please post how it goes.
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My main concern is getting charged for usage outside of the country, but it sounds like that won't happen. I'm probably going to "steal" my wife's Garmin for the trip, but will also try this experiment with the Eris just out of curiosity. Will post results when I return.
mjb413 said:
ok since you are the second person i have recommended the app i posted the thread link to, i figures i should probably install it. you have to uninstall you current app. the new app has two things to do. in the settings menu of the app, there is a more button. in the more button there is a sign in to account option, this will sync it with your google account (starred places and such). the other part directly applicable to you is under the more button, there is a cache settings option, if you click that, then check the prefetch on mobile box, it should prefetch all of the maps when you program your route. one piece of advice is to toggle off your network and make sure the "international roaming" option in settings is turned off once you leave the country. when i went to jamaica i was greeted by a text when the plane landed. a friend wishing me happy travels cost me 50 cents...lol. that will teach me to leave international roaming turned on.
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You went above and beyond on that one for me brother, much appreciated! Sounds like you've found me a solution, and a new piece of software to play with. The wife will be watching more of that horrible Jersey Shore in my absence (if I'm so much in the room my blood pressure goes up about 50 points), so double thanks to you!
Kronofile said:
You went above and beyond on that one for me brother, much appreciated! Sounds like you've found me a solution, and a new piece of software to play with. The wife will be watching more of that horrible Jersey Shore in my absence (if I'm so much in the room my blood pressure goes up about 50 points), so double thanks to you!
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Just tried out the latest version 5.2.1 and it didn't seem to voice search well. I will probably try out v5.0. i know that in brut it worked. brut stopped updating his version at v4.6 i believe.
edit: the brut options (cache maps etc) do not work in gingerbread.
program on the market called Locus allows downloading maps of a selected area also if the brut/google maps doesn't work and you are still looking for a free option.

[Q] Google Maps/Navigation - cache

I have seen people talking about going on wifi and caching google maps so that you can navigate on the road without using a data connection (for those of us with a limited data plan). Can we do that with the version of google maps that came on our AT&T SGS2?
I see Menu - More - Cache settings but then what? I'm on the stock ROM (at least for now). Thanks.
Not sure bout the version, but if you can do it, then press and hold an area on google maps, then click the location box pop up, the click pre cache ;-) you can repeat up to 10 times.
crit71 said:
Not sure bout the version, but if you can do it, then press and hold an area on google maps, then click the location box pop up, the click pre cache ;-) you can repeat up to 10 times.
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After I press and hold, an address pops up and then I click that box and I see a bunch of stuff (map, direcdtions, call, street view, what's near, search near, share, report) but nothing about a cache.
Thanks for trying to help crit71!
Turn on pre-cache under Labs.
shilob said:
Turn on pre-cache under Labs.
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Finally - I guess I kept missing a step somehow - it works - I thank you guys
Pre-cache gives you Google Map features without data connection but won't give you navigation. Navigation routing is still caculated on the server side. So you have to have the data connection to start the navigation. Once you started navigation, the route information and the map data around the route is automatically cached. So, all you have to do is start navigation while you have internet connection. Once the navigation started and you keep the nav app open, you no longer need data connection (of course you will loss traffic info and satellite images). You don't need pre-cache.
Thanks for comments, foxbat121. We have lots of areas with no cell service near where I live so this is important to me. So if I start navigator and choose a route using cell service or wifi then head out, when I do not have a data connecton, it'll still work?
barbo said:
Thanks for comments, foxbat121. We have lots of areas with no cell service near where I live so this is important to me. So if I start navigator and choose a route using cell service or wifi then head out, when I do not have a data connecton, it'll still work?
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Yes. That feature has been there from day one. I tested back when I have Captivate (by turn on flight mode). The map cache in Google Maps is new and it is very useful when you travel to foreign countries where (1) Google Nav is not available (it is only availble in very limited number of countries unlike Google Maps) (2) You don't have any data connection (too expensive to use it). You have a electronic map in hand to let you find your way around or show it to cab drivers telling them where you want to go. But it won't let you navigate.
I'm looking forward to further 'off-line' development by Google in maps for this type of thing. They're headed in the right direction but more features like:
Switch to off-line mode to see all cached data
Cache directions plus selectable distance from route (.2/.5/1/5 mile bubble around path)
Track and record GPS data for further analysis, even without cell signal (useful for hiking/canoe type trips).
Anything else you guys would like to see?
I had CoPilot on my old phone (WinMo) and liked it very much. It was very easy to change the route from what the program suggested to something different. I am finding Google Navigator is sending me way out of my way and it is difficult to change that. So a better "alternate route" method would be on my list.
seanpr123 said:
Track and record GPS data for further analysis, even without cell signal (useful for hiking/canoe type trips).
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Try 'My Tracks' app by Google.
Any idea to download google maps cache and manually transfer to another phone (which has no data plan) for offline use?
drcrazy91 said:
Any idea to download google maps cache and manually transfer to another phone (which has no data plan) for offline use?
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I couldnt be sure but you might try copying the Android/data/com.google.android.apps.maps/cache folder (be sure to use the pre-cache map feature)
I would recommend just pre caching a bunch of stuff while on a wifi. I did this when I took my Aria to Tokyo. Worked like a champ
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[Q] Please enable a MY Location source in system settings

i have google maps 5.9.0 when trying to use wifi location or network location i get please enable a my location source from system settings. i also updated to maps 6.1.0 and its the same thing. i cleared data and cleared cache, also cleared google services framework nothing works. I know we dont have GPS on this tablet. but it should be able to use course navigation or wifi location. in 2.1 and 2.2 froyo it worked now on gingerbread its not working for me. does anyone have the same issue or no how to resolve without using a location spoofer?
I have found the same problem and I have not found any answers searching here and on other sites. I understand that the Hidden Settings app available here lists all of the settings that can be changed, and enabling My Locations is not one of them. I am wondering if the setting can be changed by editing a file on a rooted NT. Maybe one of the developers or the moderator knows where the file is located and how it should be edited. My guess is that Root Explorer would allow someone to find the setting file and, once you find it, you probably need to change the state from "0" to "1."
Same problem
You still need wifi for the directions function to work. At best in your car the NT acts as a dumb map, aerial or roads.
I have allow mock locations checked in devleopment. i also noticed that in the default prop it says ro.allow.mock.location=0.
i tried to change to 1. it reverts back to 0 upon boot up. i dont know that would help anyway
I'm not sure this is a mock location solution. I am wanting the NT to allow Google Maps to pull an address/location from the IP address like the iPad and iPod do. In Gingerbread (which I think is the base for the NT) it is under Location and Security and is the setting for "Use Wireless Networks" as a source for location information.
To Miniblue, I agree that you need WiFi to pull maps if you are mobile, but this would be nice when traveling and using the NT at any WiFi enabled location to find local information and for running directions. It is also a nice feature to use with the weather apps that can automatically pull local forecasts based on the Location Services.
Location services work with Yandex Maps (Russian). It means, it is app problem.
I also need this to work, I am trying to set up "Square Up" and it needs locations turned on.
latv said:
Location services work with Yandex Maps (Russian). It means, it is app problem.
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I have downloaded Yandex and get a different error message: "Unable to determine location" compared to "Please enable a My Location source in system settings." I am not sure if that means that Yandix is able to access location, but I am not in am area covered by the maps or something else. I will play with some other map apps to see what I get.
In the mean time, does anyone know where the My Locations setting is on the NT? We ought to be able to find it and change it with Root Explorer on a rooted device. I have been looking through the various root folders and have not found it yet.
The nook color can enable Location Services, how is it done on that device and can we do it the same way on the NT?
Until we figure out how to enable the "Use wireless networks" setting, a near-term, very limited workaround is to use the "my fake location" apk, which allows you to manually set a mock location by entering a lat-long or slewing a map.
ProCision said:
The nook color can enable Location Services
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Yeah, kinda stinks that the NC was able to do this with just the rooted stock rom, and we can't.
Edit: just noticed the OP had the caveat "without using a location spoofer"...sorry I didn't contribute anything useful!
Eustace2 said:
I have downloaded Yandex and get a different error message: "Unable to determine location" compared to "Please enable a My Location source in system settings."
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Looked again at Yandex maps - first click at locating button produced the same error you mention. Second click located me instantly.
If you get "We have no data for this area", just click minus botton several times.
jmaddocks said:
Until we figure out how to enable the "Use wireless networks" setting, a near-term, very limited workaround is to use the "my fake location" apk, which allows you to manually set a mock location by entering a lat-long or slewing a map.
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using my fake location allows square up to work, now to get the card reader to work....
Tried that approach with the same result. The Market doesn't show My Fake Location as compatible with theNT. I will need to load it on my phone and export the apk for my NT. I'll be back if I find any helpful information.
Eustace2 said:
Tried that approach with the same result. The Market doesn't show My Fake Location as compatible with theNT. I will need to load it on my phone and export the apk for my NT. I'll be back if I find any helpful information.
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Here you go:
Thank you, Conundrum768. My Fake Location will be a good work around for now. It even works with Yandex, though I can't read Russian. We will probably need to wait until there is a version of CM9 for the NT to have access to the My Locations setting. The NT is potentially a great tablet once we get the crippled software off of it.
ok this is what ive done so far
make sure you have sqlite and root explorer on your tablet can get it on market.
navigate to data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/secure make a backup and put it on your sd card just in case(copy the whole folder if you like)
find where it says 61 location_providers_allowed. press on the value side
you can either change it to network,gps
or change gps to network
save
then reboot
now when you go to maps the enable my location in system settings does not pop up now.
press the gps icon on the top right
now youll get waiting for location followed by your location is temporary not available.
this is a little more progress so far. location spoofer now works. we need to dig in more to find out what else can be done
i dont know if we can add or need to add <boolean name="location_wifi" value="true" />
to the com.android.settings_preferences.xml at the bottom.
This is helpful information. I made the change to the settings.db/secure using Root Explorer and added the line to com.android.settings_preferences.xml. I get the same messages: Waiting for Location and Your current location is temporarily unavailable. I have been doing some research on Android location services, but haven't found anything helpful yet.
right now i have mapquest and that works and sees your location.
i also have trying by changing permissions on
com.google.android.maps.jar
com.google.android.maps.xml
com.android.location.provider.jar
com.android.location.provider.xml
No Luck on any
we need somebody who knows the inner workings of Gmaps to find why it doesnt see your location while others do. such as mapquest
I will download MapQuest to my phone and move it to the NT. As an aside, have you done anything to your NT to increase compatibility with the Amazon Market? I assume you were not able to install MapQuest directly from the market. I am wondering if I need to change the Build Properties screen resolution to 160 or make other changes so that these apps will show up.
EDIT: Transferred MapQuest to the NT and it picks up my location from the WiFi. I am wondering what server MapQuest uses to render an geolocation from an IP address. I will look around to see what was added to the settings table. It may be possible to direct Google Maps to a different server. Also tried Waze, but get a FC when the app opens.

[Q] Is 'Lookout' still functioning on WM6.5?

Does anyone know if Lookout is still functioning on WM6.5? I know that only Android and iPhone versions are now offered from the official site but I believe there was a beta version running on WM6.5
I am sorry if this topic has already been covered but I seem to have lost the ability to search this forum..!
Is there a download available on here? Is it still supported for remote access via the Net? Would you still recommend it?
Thank you for any assistance.
Search it on Google...
http://handheld.softpedia.com/progDownload/Lookout-Windows-Mobile-Download-106918.html
Just install it first, if it can't update or backup, just unusable anymore, it means it is died.
hopkinskong said:
Search it on Google...
http://handheld.softpedia.com/progDownload/Lookout-Windows-Mobile-Download-106918.html
Just install it first, if it can't update or backup, just unusable anymore, it means it is died.
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I found the download here and installed succesfully from here. http://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?t=138536
There are 3 functions:
Anti-virus and firewall - which has a useful system scan facility but I don't know how up to date the definitions are. Also, if I left this facility running in the background it interfered with some of the phone's functionality - in particular, opening jpegs and executing .exe's
Data Backup - cloud backup at www.mylookout.com which I have not tried and kept the function disabled
Missing device - which I have tried. Requires you to register your phone number and have a data or wi-fi connection running. From the www.myphone.com you can log into your account and pinpoint the location of your phone on google maps +/- 200m. You can also trigger the scream function so that the phone gives out a loud siren sound. Handy when it is lost behind a cushion on the sofa. There is also the option to wipe the phone contents if you think that it I has been lost or stolen and got into the wrong hands... I did not try that bit!
I think you can back it up to the cloud before wiping.
This last feature seems worth it on its own. It is free even though Android/iPhone users pay for it although there is no support and it uses 3g data if not connected to wi-fi.

Install GPS Spoofer as system app

Hi,
I have tryed on my rooted S6 Edge to install 3 diffrent GPS spoofers as system apps, but cant get it to work.
They disapear and i have to reinstall the apps and then they install in Data/apps again.
Have tryed move the folder from data/apps to system/apps and restart, but dosent help.
Tryed useing Link2SD to move and same there.
Anyone know how to get a GPS spoofer app to install as a system app?
I dont wanna use mock location.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Android: 6.0.1 with chainfire auto-root
Thanks,
Sadly I'm having the same problem. I can't move anything to system apps on this device. Once moved, it no longer lists as being installed anymore.
I used CF-Auto Root. I'm curious if a different kernel and/or rom would give different results, as it's feeling like Samsung maybe blocking this for some reason.
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When moving to system app ect.. have you set the correct permissions?
Im a noob when it comes to stuff like this but its just a idea
Ahh let me guess, going to use it for pokemon Go! ?
Make sure you don't install it like you would normally. Just use the Apk downloaded.
I got mine to work, download the Fake GPS Location apk, copy the Apk to /System/App/Fake GPS. You will need to make the folder "Fake GPS". Just use root Explorer for this, go back to system/app and set permissions as rwxr-xr-x for the Fake GPS folder.
Then change the Apk permissions to rw-r-r.
Reboot and that should be it, you'll still need to enable mock location app but pokemon won't detect it being in use.
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Valkiry said:
Ahh let me guess, going to use it for pokemon Go! ?[emoji14]Make sure you don't install it like you would normally. Just use the Apk downloaded.
I got mine to work, download the Fake GPS Location apk, copy the Apk to /System/App/Fake GPS. You will need to make the folder "Fake GPS". Just use root Explorer for this, go back to system/app and set permissions as rwxr-xr-x for the Fake GPS folder.
Then change the Apk permissions to rw-r-r.
Reboot and that should be it, you'll still need to enable mock location app but pokemon won't detect it being in use.
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Thanks for the advice. Allowed to successfully set a Fake GPS app as a system app. Sadly though, it's still not working for me with Pokemon Go. Just comes up with Failed to Find Location or whatever the error is. The map shows I'm in the location I set, but no poke stops etc load in the area.
I'm guessing I've still got something else not set up right for this one. I'm on stock 6.0.1 with root via CF-Auto Root. I don't know if any of that would be affecting this or not? But somehow, the game still knows I have the mock location set as it's the exact same error as if I just set it without it being a system app.
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Edit: Sadly, I feel like they've patched all of this. As it's not working for me at all. I moved a different paid GPS spoofing app to system apps, and it appears to work fine. However, spinning a poke stop doesn't release any items. Every Pokemon escapes the ball, and flees, and gyms say they are too far away. This is using a paid GPS app, that has an "expert" mode.
The app mentioned above currently just results in a blank map.
SkinBintin said:
Thanks for the advice. Allowed to successfully set a Fake GPS app as a system app. Sadly though, it's still not working for me with Pokemon Go. Just comes up with Failed to Find Location or whatever the error is. The map shows I'm in the location I set, but no poke stops etc load in the area.
I'm guessing I've still got something else not set up right for this one. I'm on stock 6.0.1 with root via CF-Auto Root. I don't know if any of that would be affecting this or not? But somehow, the game still knows I have the mock location set as it's the exact same error as if I just set it without it being a system app.
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Edit: Sadly, I feel like they've patched all of this. As it's not working for me at all. I moved a different paid GPS spoofing app to system apps, and it appears to work fine. However, spinning a poke stop doesn't release any items. Every Pokemon escapes the ball, and flees, and gyms say they are too far away. This is using a paid GPS app, that has an "expert" mode.
The app mentioned above currently just results in a blank map.
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I don't think it's patched, it still works for me in Australia. Plus they can't patch it if they can't detect it (system apps are private and arnt installed like a normal apk would be). Try to turn it off, use your real location for 5-10min, swap GPS to the Fake one and place the pin near you and move around from there. Don't place a pin on the other side of the state as it won't load and know you can't travel that distance from last time you loged in. When I drop a pin in the middle of Melbourne it doesn't load no matter what I do. So I just use it around my area to get stuff. Just remember that the Fake GPs isn't going to work flawlessly with pokemon go! As niantic encountered players doing this on ingress, they developed algorithms to make it harder to do so freely. Also servers are unstable atm so drop outs and freezing is common.
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Valkiry said:
I don't think it's patched, it still works for me in Australia. Plus they can't patch it if they can't detect it (system apps are private and arnt installed like a normal apk would be). Try to turn it off, use your real location for 5-10min, swap GPS to the Fake one and place the pin near you and move around from there. Don't place a pin on the other side of the state as it won't load and know you can't travel that distance from last time you loged in. When I drop a pin in the middle of Melbourne it doesn't load no matter what I do. So I just use it around my area to get stuff. Just remember that the Fake GPs isn't going to work flawlessly with pokemon go! As niantic encountered players doing this on ingress, they developed algorithms to make it harder to do so freely. Also servers are unstable atm so drop outs and freezing is common.
Don't forget to hit the thanks button if I helped.
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You're right. It appeared to be a soft ban like on Ingress. I should have thought about that before suddenly moving cities. Only lasted a few hours, so not too big a deal. Im curious though if I do it too often, if ill get a permanent ban. As I have an urge to go explore somewhere overseas. I guess best option would be to log out for a day or two before making a drastic jump overseas.
The main problem I'm having now, is trying to repeat your advice. I want to try a gps app with waypoints... so I can set a journey and walk along it. Presumably helping me hatch eggs. Secondly, trying to replicate what I've done on my phone on my GF's phone... neither are installing post reboot. Getting frustrated.
Cheers for the help. Not a regular here on XDA. I'll hit that button now.
Edit: OK, I was doing it wrong. Whoops.
For anyone else confused, below is the process I'm using.
I'm using the paid version FakeGPS as it allows system app installation without having to select the app in mock locations. However just today it's started regularly leaking my real location, making me jump back and forth all the time. Not sure how to solve that one just yet.
So, I install FakeGPS.
Use APK Extractor to save the APK (to storage/emulated/0/apk extract)
Use Root Explorer to make a folder named FakeGPS in /system/app
Use Root Explorer to copy the APK from storage. Paste it into the folder created earlier.
Set APK premissions to rw-r--r
Set folder permissions to rwxr-xr-r
Reboot phone.
Once rebooted, launch FakeGPS and turn Expert Mobe on in settings.
From there, youre good to go.
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If your on wifi turn off the wifi spoofing, apparently it can make you rubber band sometimes. I don't have an issue with WiFi or 4g, I just set my location and off I go
Yeah obviously it's not a smart idea to just jump from one country to the next, your account will get flagged and next time you do it someone will be watching your position and then bam permanent ban hammer comes down, maybe even a device block or ip block included.
Personally i just use it when I'm at home and can't go anywhere (it's winter here so it's damn cold in Victoria). Other than that I don't use it to abuse gyms and flood the town of RED gyms. That would be malicious and not so fun. I do it for leveling up a whole bunch of pokemon and getting stocks back up. Then just free roam 5m at a time for pokemon
i can't turn expert mode on. it's greyed out. I got it installed as System App using your instructions. Any ideas?
edit: ok now it is working. Had to put the extracted app in the priv-app folder. Actually it's working great.. my character doesn't jump back and I can catch Pokemom without having any problems..
Hi
i cant set te folder to rwxr-xr-r only to rwxr-xr--
i rebooted the phone it works in the game is says failes to detect location.
what have i done wronge
thx
it wont work anyway cuz pokemon go detects if u using apps to mock ur location
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it wont work anyway cuz pokemon go detects if u using apps to mock ur location
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wrong.. still using it without getting banned. It only checks if you have 'mock location' enabled in your developer settings. Just run fake GPS as a system app, don't move too fast and stay on the roads.
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You're right. It appeared to be a soft ban like on Ingress. I should have thought about that before suddenly moving cities. Only lasted a few hours, so not too big a deal. Im curious though if I do it too often, if ill get a permanent ban. As I have an urge to go explore somewhere overseas. I guess best option would be to log out for a day or two before making a drastic jump overseas.
The main problem I'm having now, is trying to repeat your advice. I want to try a gps app with waypoints... so I can set a journey and walk along it. Presumably helping me hatch eggs. Secondly, trying to replicate what I've done on my phone on my GF's phone... neither are installing post reboot. Getting frustrated.
Cheers for the help. Not a regular here on XDA. I'll hit that button now.
Edit: OK, I was doing it wrong. Whoops.
For anyone else confused, below is the process I'm using.
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I am using a CF rooted Samsung S6 Edge 6.0.1
I installed Root Explorer
I downloaded Fake_GPS_Location_Spoofer_v4.0_(Paid_Cracked).apk
I Used Root Explorer to make a folder named Fake GPS in /system/app
I used Root Explorer to move the APK from storage to the /system/app/Fake Gps
I Set APK premissions to rw-r--r
I Set folder permissions to rwxr-xr-r
I Rebooted phone.
Once rebooted, I launched FakeGPS and turned Expert Mode on in settings.
I then open FakeGPS and set a nearby location (has a pokestop) and Fake location engaged appears.
I then open Pokemon Go and it loads my current location (not the location I selected above), It does not move from my physical location and works as normal.
Settings I have on:
Mock locations is off (Fake GPS is not selected)
High accuracy GPS is on (GPS, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Networks)
Improve Accuracy has both Wi-Fi scanning on and Bluetooth scanning on
Expert mode on in Fake GPS
How can I fix this? thanks in advance.
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High accuracy GPS is on (GPS, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Networks)
Improve Accuracy has both Wi-Fi scanning on and Bluetooth scanning on
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Try setting GPS to GPS only (no wifi/mobile)
Turn off Wi-Fi and bluetooh scanning.
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