[Q] What files does android use to determine network location - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
having problems with my phone not showing the right location in google maps and other apps, this only happens on the mobile network really and in new areas i goto.
It always fixes to one location i have never been to,
What files can i change or check for errors ? i have replaced the network location apk in the system/app directory with one that worked on my old phone, should i run and install this apk ??
Thanks

the ability to fetch location is hardcoded in apps and gps_config.xml so swap these

Thanks for the reply,
I have replaced all the gapp files,
The only gps config file i can find is in System/etc but is called gps.conf
What app files should be replaced ?
Thanks for the help

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