G925F GPS Fix issue - Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone,
I´ve recently bought a Galaxy S6 Edge (G925F)and I am very shocked by its very bad GPS reception. I tried using FasterGPS and set a nearby NTP server (i.e. north america) and also to download aGPS data, to no avail.
Actually, the GPS is able to fix in quite a short amount of time but then, for some strange reason, it is unable to maintain the GPS fix!
I noticed that if change the Location Method from "GPS, Wifi and mobile", to "GPS" only, the drop seems to be less disruptive - instead of putting me in the middle of the ocean, the maps seems to block for a couple of seconds.
I started to think that it was software issue, but changing firmware version or kernel did not help it at all. This is very unfortunate because this is really not acceptable GPS quality for a phone this costly and otherwise awesome.
Using stock firmware: COH2 (XEU). Rooted and using kernel from Alex-V (v1.3)
Anyone else having this issue?? Any ideas on how to solve it?
P.S: I thought of returning it ... but I already rooted it and love the phone
cheers,
-Francisco

Hi,
I have a same problem with my G925F

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GPS Issue with LG G2 mini?

Just finally got my new LG G2 mini!
Just that when I just came across a problem. I don't think the GPS is locking on. But the funny thing is that my location moves ( like it miraculously locks ) when I access the Maps application. So I got curious and then Installed GPS status and it shows me Looking for GPS location with the SAT showing 0/22 or 0/21. I even tried to download GPS Assistance Data and no fix done. For I also play ingress, I do need to use the GPS to play it.
Is it a problem with the Phone or the Apps I have installed or maybe its a problem with the OS?
PS. I also tried connecting to Wifi outside via a wireless modem and GPS Status shows me 1+1/22 for a second and then back to 0/22
Yelp.
Also a GPS Issues
Hi,
I also have a LG G2 Mini and have the same problem...
THe Phone finds a lot of satalites but does not lock on the the position.
Need to wait a long time for it has the position.
Resetted the Phone etc. but no luck.
Hope someone can help?
I have same problem. I think, it's a bug in software. Maybe fix it.
Just received a software update but it was only for apps.
Oh no... The GPS just became a little bit worst than before when setting to high accuracy. The GPS icon is not turning white every since then. Unless I set to device only.
GNT00Q said:
Just received a software update but it was only for apps.
Oh no... The GPS just became a little bit worst than before when setting to high accuracy. The GPS icon is not turning white every since then. Unless I set to device only.
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my phone gps works fine until I recently installed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1685726 ,
but now it wont set any location at all
I was hoping by installing those gps fix will fasten the locktime
SIM1 Problem LG G2 Mini
i have problem with my new LG G2 Mini
sometimes SIM1 signal disappears for no reason
hope LG fix it with new update next time
and also it's happening with my LG L90 , same problem
mandrive said:
i have problem with my new LG G2 Mini
sometimes SIM1 signal disappears for no reason
hope LG fix it with new update next time
and also it's happening with my LG L90 , same problem
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Me and my girfrend have two of this g2 mini
1. my (black ) loses fix everywhere - in car i must place it under the mirror because if i grab it to hand it lose fix under the roof of the car.
2. her white always make fix first and signal stench is about 3-5 points better (measured with GPS test app) but i never checked it in car
In opposite 3 other devices :
htc HD (sic!) (only gps no glonas),
galaxy gio (only GPS no glonas),
asus memo pad 10
obtains fix as fast as white g2 mini but signal is always stronger by next 4-5 points (hd is windows stuff so app is different)
htc hd can be putted to pocked and still works ...
So basically there is something wrong with g2 mini it obtains fix much slower and probably have problems with antenna or gps strength.
I got 10 days to resign from it so probably i will go this way
jareeq said:
Me and my girfrend have two of this g2 mini
1. my (black ) loses fix everywhere - in car i must place it under the mirror because if i grab it to hand it lose fix under the roof of the car.
2. her white always make fix first and signal stench is about 3-5 points better (measured with GPS test app) but i never checked it in car
In opposite 3 other devices :
htc HD (sic!) (only gps no glonas),
galaxy gio (only GPS no glonas),
asus memo pad 10
obtains fix as fast as white g2 mini but signal is always stronger by next 4-5 points (hd is windows stuff so app is different)
htc hd can be putted to pocked and still works ...
So basically there is something wrong with g2 mini it obtains fix much slower and probably have problems with antenna or gps strength.
I got 10 days to resign from it so probably i will go this way
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It's the same for me. I got a black G2 mini and when I have the device near car's window the GPS signal is slightly better but it still loses signal from time to time.
Using my previous device a Sony Neo V GPS it works prefectly. I sent the device to local service but they returned it to me that it works properly.
Unfortunatelly the days to resign have passed for me.
amythos said:
It's the same for me. I got a black G2 mini and when I have the device near car's window the GPS signal is slightly better but it still loses signal from time to time.
Using my previous device a Sony Neo V GPS it works prefectly. I sent the device to local service but they returned it to me that it works properly.
Unfortunatelly the days to resign have passed for me.
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Some people on forums said you can use fix from nexus 5, but the approach must to be differ because antenna is not located on back cover (there is only lte antenna visible). Some plus is that you do not need to use extra torx but simple small +. Anyway if you are on warranty go this way.
Hi all
(in advance, sorry for my english XD )
I have a G2 mini, and I think the GPS is now worse, if I compare when it was new. Antenna problem ? Is anyone has open his G2 mini (with pics ? XD) ? Anyone know where is the gps antenna on the G2 mini ? I think it's the grey circuit on the bottom at the back, with 4 screw...What do you think about that ? I'm not sure.
In car, it's a little the same pb, under the windscreen it's ok, but if I take it in hands, the signal fall...still fix, but very bad signal, and the accuracy is less...
At outdoor, it's ok, but indoor it's hard to have enough good signal to fix. Ok, i know a gps is to use outdoor But...
...But recently, I buy a Moto G 2nd gen for my wife (same snapdragon 400 than the G2 mini (D620fr for me)) and the gps fix between 3-5 seconds...with 3m of accuracy oO Indoor or outdoor... Better gps antenna ? I don't know...
How can I improve the signal to have a good SNR ?
(For the rest, if you have agps pb, you need to root and change manually or with fasterfix (don't run on mine......strange) the NTP server in file 'gps.conf' in 'system/etc' with your country server (if you want root your G2 mini, you can use the method for G3 (purpledrake). Easy to found with search engine.)).
THanks !
Fred
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Again me...
Finally, I unmount it (easier than G2 or nexus 5 on videos...) but don't found GPS antenna.........But sure it's not the element with grey circuit on the bottom under battery...I release the 4 screw, get off the piece, but gps signal still here...
I think gps signal is probably from LTE antenna. And effectively, it's the same system than G2 or nexus 5, flat antenna with contacts...(like NFC by the way in the back).
Maybe in your case these contacts are not enough good. Perhaps in mine too, cause I still have bad signal in indoor (sometimes enough to fix....)...But I did not dare push the contact, affraid to break it :/
(Again, I hope my english os enough good...).
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Fred
Hi, Im dealing with Signal loss too.
Any solution? is it a known bug? should i return it to the store?
I had same issues with gps, worked fine at first then could not get a fix.
I solved the problem by rolling back to a previous version of Google maps.
The latest version appears to mess something up and no gps software can get a fix, I tried stuff like faster fix and changing the gps.conf file but nothing worked.
Now I've gone back to version 7.5.0 of Google maps all is fine I get a fix indoors.
i've had a simmilar problem... but i found out that my d620r won't fix gps only when mobile data is off, otherwise it works just fine
Yes, there is a problem with GPS.
There is an easy way to fix it, IF you are rooted.
1. You download this: Faster GPS
2. Set the missing parameters and you're done. Works perfect for me and couple other people.
If you are not rooted, then sorrry, you need to get it rooted.
Hi
For the D620 with a gps who get fix, what do you think about the signal quality ? Outdoor, I think it's ok, but in car ? Indoor ?
Do you know where is the GPS antenna ? Three days ago, I opened my D620, but I did'nt saw the GPS antenna...I think the signal is from LTE antenna, but I can't be sure...
Thanks you for infos !
Fred
croqueurdos said:
Hi all
...But recently, I buy a Moto G 2nd gen for my wife (same snapdragon 400 than the G2 mini (D620fr for me)) and the gps fix between 3-5 seconds...with 3m of accuracy oO Indoor or outdoor... Better gps antenna ? I don't know...
How can I improve the signal to have a good SNR ?
(For the rest, if you have agps pb, you need to root and change manually or with fasterfix (don't run on mine......strange) the NTP server in file 'gps.conf' in 'system/etc' with your country server (if you want root your G2 mini, you can use the method for G3 (purpledrake). Easy to found with search engine.)).
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Running on rooted D620r but with minimal changes from stock 4.4.2(Purpledrake worked for me as well).
I got TTFF of many minutes (on a good day!) vs. 5 seconds on a moto G and 30 secs on Nexus 7 2013 all under the same conditions. Clearing and reloading AGPS data just made it take longer, especially if there was no data connection. It seems like it is an RF problem as, even once it has the almanac, it only receives <5 sats out of 15-18 "visible". The SNR is at least 10dB less than other GPS under the same conditions. I normally have most things blocked on the firewall but did allow all connections to see if it improved. However, I don't see much point in a GPS that needs data connectivity to work. It didn't make much difference in the final performance allowing it to get to an NTP server.
I go slightly better performance pointing the back to the sky but there was not much in it. I have returned it for a refund and can't decide if it is worth trying another one.
moochermick said:
I had same issues with gps, worked fine at first then could not get a fix.
I solved the problem by rolling back to a previous version of Google maps.
The latest version appears to mess something up and no gps software can get a fix, I tried stuff like faster fix and changing the gps.conf file but nothing worked.
Now I've gone back to version 7.5.0 of Google maps all is fine I get a fix indoors.
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I got mine with Google Maps 7.7.0, and it updated to 9.2.0. I've uninstalled Maps completely (by using Titanium Backup - root needed), and I got a fix today in some 15 sec. It was inside the car, and it was raining. Under the way I lost the signal a couple of times, but I could not expect anything better with such wetter. Let's see how good it will be with nice wetter outside.
btw. I've also uninstalled GSP-Status. It is a small app that starts with every GPS app, and it helps by "injecting" AGPS data.
I have found out, that GPS is really terrible on g2 mini - for example playing Ingress is a pain.. The pointer is randomly moving within 20-30 m range .
Does anyone know, if under cyanogenmod the GPS is better? Or is it a feature due to a poor HW?
I have run gps test, compared to LG Fino.
As seen on the attached picture, LG G2 mini has got far worse signal. Is this a bug?
jozka said:
I have run gps test, compared to LG Fino.
As seen on the attached picture, LG G2 mini has got far worse signal. Is this a bug?
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No, it just has a very bad GPS sensor.
Sent from my D620r [Stock 4.4.2]

GPS issue

I spent the last couple of weeks trying to fix my i9100 GPS problem, which is that it takes a few minutes to lock and loses the signal very frequently.
I tried many things :
* changing ROM (Neatrom 6.3 Aroma)
* trying different modems (LPW, MS2, MS4 and LS9 at the moment)
* installing fasterfix
* installing GPS Status & toolbox which I replaced with GPS Status Test & Fix
* trying the static navigation thingy suggested on this forum.
It's pretty much the same as it used to be. I was considering that I have a faulty hardware but if I keep GPS Status T&F running with no GPS navigator app it never loses the signal. The signal isn't very powerful tho, ranging from 6 to 8 used sats. I also get the signal back very quickly if I open GPS Status T&F while using, say, Waze. But then it loses it again when I switch back to Waze. It seems that GPS Status is doing something even tho I'm just opening it without using any other features.
So I'm not sure where the problem lies. Hardware ? Software ? Bit of both ?
Any ideas ?
edit : also, does anyone know how to do this on an i9100 ?
I think you have korean s2 converted phone
I've got the same problem since the end of June. Don't know how to fix it.
This might help on speed. It did to mine. From +5 minutes to 20 seconds
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
I doubt if will fix the dropouts
Sorry I didn't reply before. Finally fixed this freaking issue.
It definitely was an hardware problem : bad contact between the motherboard and the antenna. I previously found a fix about this for the i9000 but had no idea where to find the contacts on the i9100.
Shiwer : sorry I can't post outside links yet so you'll have to look for the page by yourself. Google 'Améliorer la réception GPS galaxy s team'. You should find a thread in which in the 2nd post there will be 2 photos : one of the antenna, one of the contact that connects to the motherboard of the mobile. All you need to do is open your phone by removing the screws, then put some iron on this contact and on the contact of the motherboard with a solder. It'll make a proper connection between them which results in a solid GPS signal. Enjoy!

Redmi Note 3 Pro call quality issues with one mobile network operator. Wierd signs...

Hello everyone,
Let me begin with saying that i've already contacted MIUI support as well as i've searched other MIUI forums for the solution of my problem, wich is really strange to be honest.
I own an original Redmi Note 3 Pro (previously i owned a Redmi Note 3G). I use the largest mobile network operator in my country and he gives all his customers the ability to use other mobile network operators range/connection in roaming for free whenever we like. It doesn't support 4G from different vendors, so it's 3G max. This is important factor later in the story.
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The phone was originally shipped with MIUI China Stable ROM wich run fine but as you know it had a lot of crap in it including adds and a lot of wierd chinese apps. But it DIDNT'T cause my any trouble with phonecalls quality.
I used MIflash & download mode to flash the latest MIUI Global Stable ROM, wich in the beginning didnt cause me any problems with phonecall quality.
HOWEVER. After 1 week of using the phone, one of the updates for Global Stable came out. Phone was updated without any problems and it run fine, but i noticed that whenever im talking with someone the quality of the phonecall was lower then ussually.
Then another update came out and it was EVEN WORSE. I thought it's the issue with the ROM itself so i patiently waited to get my permissions for unlocking the device.
I finally got it so i flashed my phone with MIUI China DEV ROM, installed TWRP and installed the latest MIUI available for my country (wich i previously used for over 2 years or RN 3G) wich also includes fixes and optimizations. HOWEVER the problem still occured.
I then started to blame my SIM Card, so i got a new one yesterday, i also did a factory reset just to be sure, DIDN'T HELP.
So to SUM UP:
Issues: Call quality is low in random calls
How does it show: Caller speaks like with a robotic voice, interference, sometimes i don't hear the caller for 2-3 seconds.
ROM STORY:
1. I purchase RN3 Pro. It comes with original china stable ROM. Phonecalls work fine.
2. I install global stable. Phonecalls are fine.
3. I install two updates to global stable - the quality of phonecalls goes down.
4. I unlock bootloader and install custom ROM along with TWRP, same issues.
5. I reflash whole ROM, clean installation, same issues.
6. Yesterday : I get new SIM card, i factory reset my system and get new updates: SAME ISSUES.
Wierd factors:
- sometimes when the problems occurs while on call, i can resolve the issue with just waking up the screen for a couple of seconds..
- problem seems to happen less when WIFI/Data usage are off
- problem seems to happen less when using headphones (Piston V3)
- problem DOESN'T happen AT ALL when i switch to other mobile operator network in roaming! It's only happening in my main mobile operator network! I would use other networks instead of mine but LTE/4G isn't allowed yet while on roaming :/
- this issue happens on both SIM CARD slots, on different SIM CARDS
I tried to reflash China Stable, however it seems that there were too many updates and one of them is causing the problem now on every ROM. There's a few topics on MIUI Official forums about that, there are bug reports about that but i doubt MIUI Devs will notice this.
Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this?
Link to my MIUI topic: http://en.miui.com/thread-267736-1-1.html
Link to random bug report about this from other user: http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=266620&page=1#pid4845168
Kind regards,
Beliares
hey what happened to your device?
I think my redmi note 3 pro has the same issue, call quality seems to go down where I would lose what the other person is saying for a second or two like the earphone is malfunctioning.
but the speaker works fine and signal is not an issue either
were you able to fix your issue?
I have the same problem with my phone since I remember. I got my phone around 3 weeks ago and flashed the latest Stable and Developer ROMs but the problem still exists. Like mentioned above by my friend, the quality is fine when I change to other operators in 2G, but in 3G and LTE its totally mess. I wish someone recognize this problem and fix this.
Behrouz Pouyafar said:
I have the same problem with my phone since I remember. I got my phone around 3 weeks ago and flashed the latest Stable and Developer ROMs but the problem still exists. Like mentioned above by my friend, the quality is fine when I change to other operators in 2G, but in 3G and LTE its totally mess. I wish someone recognize this problem and fix this.
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so sorry to hear that you have this issue as well
this is just unbelievable.... how can they just ignore such an issue? It's becoming a nuisance to sometimes impossible to use the phone to make or receive calls as I can barely make out what the other person is saying
Is there anyway we can complain about such issues?
Guys I found a workaround for this problem. Although it doesn't solve it completely. By this solution I succeeded making calls with much less noise and problem.
You have to turn the proximity sensor off for calls. It somehow solves the problem for now and make the calls much more understandable. Hope it helps you and get solved completely.
Me also facing same call quality issues
+1
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
Same here no issues on China stable. Worse on global stable.. try typing *#*#995995#*#* wait 2sec and type *#*#995995#*#*(the same thing)again.. also go to settings installed apps find qti.supersaver open it and force stop these are like temp solution . If this helped please hit the thnx button
Thx for your sharing information but that didn't work dude. The problem still persists.
Guys I got a solution for myself. The problem actually WAS with the signal as I thought contrary. Yes, the 2G network works well because it has more strength with less range so its obviously works better than 3G. Hence, I started searching for a solution to improve the signal I get in my phone. The best thing I found was an app named "Network Signal Speed Booster" which boosts the signal you receive. Whenever I called a phone number after running this app, the call quality was PERFECT. This app actually connects you to the nearest antenna so the result is a better connection to the network provider. Please do this solution yourself and see if it works and notice the others. thx.
Thanks
Behrouz Your solution may work very well for me
I had the same problem
Thanks
My friend has issues with a Redmi Note 3 PRO speaker. He doesn't hear a conversation clearly. The person who he is talking with hears him perfect. Will "Network Signal Speed Booster" app help in this case? Some people says it's a fake program. Any new solutions?
Confirmed, Network Signal Speed Booster helps but temporary. I`ve noticed that it doesn`t matter of the network type,(4g,3g,2g), it happens only while the wifi is on.
Regards,
Behrouz Pouyafar said:
Guys I got a solution for myself. The problem actually WAS with the signal as I thought contrary. Yes, the 2G network works well because it has more strength with less range so its obviously works better than 3G. Hence, I started searching for a solution to improve the signal I get in my phone. The best thing I found was an app named "Network Signal Speed Booster" which boosts the signal you receive. Whenever I called a phone number after running this app, the call quality was PERFECT. This app actually connects you to the nearest antenna so the result is a better connection to the network provider. Please do this solution yourself and see if it works and notice the others. thx.
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Doesn't work on Nougat ROMs like Lineage OS
When the wifi is off everything is fine. But I can't understand what causes the issue.
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Fix GPS

Hello
Another problem for me , my gps see the satelites but never fix.
I paste the files gps.conf and gpsconf.xml in /system/etc but nothing.
Nobody has an idea ?
Best regard.
I'm also having a very very bad gps connection. anybody knows how to improve it?
Sent from my P9000
Manitax said:
I'm also having a very very bad gps connection. anybody knows how to improve it?
Sent from my P9000
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You could try MTK Suite.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gocode.mtksuite&hl=en_GB
P9000 has a good GPS. Needs no fix
Goonerman said:
You could try MTK Suite.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gocode.mtksuite&hl=en_GB
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I've had very good GPS on this device, what region are you in - I'm in the United Kingdom so if region makes a difference I'd be interested to know.
I'm also struggling with GPS on this device. After the 419 ota update I had no GPS at all but after doing a factory reset I get GPS but it keeps dropping out.
Goonerman said:
You could try MTK Suite.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gocode.mtksuite&hl=en_GB
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Tanks i tried it but it did not help.
Jonny said:
I've had very good GPS on this device, what region are you in - I'm in the United Kingdom so if region makes a difference I'd be interested to know.
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Germany
Sent from my P9000
GPS issue in South France
Hi guys
Got the same problem with the gps,
It can't get satellite signal (or loses it during the trip)
My car is shown outside the road and/or on another street/road
The speed changes every second while I'm driving with the speed control of my car.
It's the very very bad point of this phone (for the moment at least)
postimg.org/image/aojifnye9
this is one sample how stupidly gps works on this phone , worst ever, lucky i got old BT gps receiver, never thought i will be forced to use it - i was not moving using mapmywalk - ive tryed all MTK fixes, suites, tests etc - got plenty satelites but still getting this stupid result - it finds satelites and than drop them to repeat this endlessly - i guess theres no way that we will be able to fix it , its up to Elephone guys
sry to not post picture propertly, i am not alowed.
I sent mine repair problem with gps chip
amon2010 said:
Hi guys
Got the same problem with the gps,
It can't get satellite signal (or loses it during the trip)
My car is shown outside the road and/or on another street/road
The speed changes every second while I'm driving with the speed control of my car.
It's the very very bad point of this phone (for the moment at least)
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I have the same problem in France with the last update the GPS is very poor
1. Disable GPS in preferences
2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cochibo.gpsstatus
3. Open the APP and reset GPS
4. Enable GPS, restart your desired app
Works perfectly here with stock rom 2016.04.19
Elephone P9000 GPS Problem with Running Apps
I too am having a GPS problems on my Elephone P9000 in the UK and I mostly want to use the GPS to track my running.
It will pick up the satellites but quickly loses them. This is making the phone almost useless for any running app . At the moment I'm also wearing a Microsoft Band 2 which has it's own GPS (but not AGPS) and I'm using fitbit or endomondo on the elephone P9000. I'm therefore getting side by side comparisons of my routes (Microsoft band 2 GPS versus Elephone P9000 GPS). The Elephone P9000 GPS tracking, zig zags a bit (as it loses GPS signal) and has even tracked me going in a small circle when I was in fact going straight up my road! This is resulting in the P9000 showing my distances as much further than they actually are (due to zig zag/errors). Conversely, the Microsoft Band 2 holds it GPS signal much better and the track it shows much more accurately shows where I've walked/run.
I'm very frustrated. I've only just got this phone and was previously ( up t end of April 2016) using an LG G2 running Fitbit / Endomondo with no probems at all. The moment I changed to the Elephone P9000 both applications started showing these problems.
I've tried the GPS fixes, e.g. getting an app to reset the GPS and download a fresh AGPS table before starting up but this does not seem to help at all.
I hope Elephone can fix this P9000 GPS problem as without this I may need to go back to my LG G2 for my running.
nash90 said:
I too am having a GPS problems on my Elephone P9000 in the UK and I mostly want to use the GPS to track my running.
It will pick up the satellites but quickly loses them. This is making the phone almost useless for any running app . At the moment I'm also wearing a Microsoft Band 2 which has it's own GPS (but not AGPS) and I'm using fitbit or endomondo on the elephone P9000. I'm therefore getting side by side comparisons of my routes (Microsoft band 2 GPS versus Elephone P9000 GPS). The Elephone P9000 GPS tracking, zig zags a bit (as it loses GPS signal) and has even tracked me going in a small circle when I was in fact going straight up my road! This is resulting in the P9000 showing my distances as much further than they actually are (due to zig zag/errors). Conversely, the Microsoft Band 2 holds it GPS signal much better and the track it shows much more accurately shows where I've walked/run.
I'm very frustrated. I've only just got this phone and was previously ( up t end of April 2016) using an LG G2 running Fitbit / Endomondo with no probems at all. The moment I changed to the Elephone P9000 both applications started showing these problems.
I've tried the GPS fixes, e.g. getting an app to reset the GPS and download a fresh AGPS table before starting up but this does not seem to help at all.
I hope Elephone can fix this P9000 GPS problem as without this I may need to go back to my LG G2 for my running.
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I solved this problem by copying the directory / data / misc two EPO.DAT and EPO.md5 files. obviously the phone is rooted
nash90 said:
I too am having a GPS problems on my Elephone P9000 in the UK and I mostly want to use the GPS to track my running.
It will pick up the satellites but quickly loses them. This is making the phone almost useless for any running app . At the moment I'm also wearing a Microsoft Band 2 which has it's own GPS (but not AGPS) and I'm using fitbit or endomondo on the elephone P9000. I'm therefore getting side by side comparisons of my routes (Microsoft band 2 GPS versus Elephone P9000 GPS). The Elephone P9000 GPS tracking, zig zags a bit (as it loses GPS signal) and has even tracked me going in a small circle when I was in fact going straight up my road! This is resulting in the P9000 showing my distances as much further than they actually are (due to zig zag/errors). Conversely, the Microsoft Band 2 holds it GPS signal much better and the track it shows much more accurately shows where I've walked/run.
I'm very frustrated. I've only just got this phone and was previously ( up t end of April 2016) using an LG G2 running Fitbit / Endomondo with no probems at all. The moment I changed to the Elephone P9000 both applications started showing these problems.
I've tried the GPS fixes, e.g. getting an app to reset the GPS and download a fresh AGPS table before starting up but this does not seem to help at all.
I hope Elephone can fix this P9000 GPS problem as without this I may need to go back to my LG G2 for my running.
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Same issue here. Frustrated :crying:
sorenzo said:
I solved this problem by copying the directory / data / misc two EPO.DAT and EPO.md5 files. obviously the phone is rooted
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I have same issue with GPS. It fix with no problem, but it have really poor quality. I'am using my phone as flying instrument for Paragliding, and accurate GPS is need for me.
Is your "EPO.DAT and EPO.md5" method, really solution for this issue?
If yes, could you please help me out, how exactly fix it?
on MTK devices i saw this behaviour mayn times.
for example for the p6000 , p7000 , m2 , k4000pro , p8000 and p9000
the mtk gps chip is not that good. it works in most regions . but users in germany (including me)
have weak gps connection. there is not much we can do .
personally i use google maps and that works for me very well.
i also tried navigon and copilot but they always lose gps signal...
cch said:
I have same issue with GPS. It fix with no problem, but it have really poor quality. I'am using my phone as flying instrument for Paragliding, and accurate GPS is need for me.
Is your "EPO.DAT and EPO.md5" method, really solution for this issue?
If yes, could you please help me out, how exactly fix it?
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Yes, the quality of GPs is not good. I resolved as I said.:
Copy the two files downloaded separately in the directory / data / misc and restart the device.
Obviously you have to have the phone with root permissions.
sorenzo said:
Yes, the quality of GPs is not good. I resolved as I said.:
Copy the two files downloaded separately in the directory / data / misc and restart the device.
Obviously you have to have the phone with root permissions.
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Please provide me these two files. I want to test them
Gesendet von meinem P9000 mit Tapatalk
skeleton1911 said:
Please provide me these two files. I want to test them
Gesendet von meinem P9000 mit Tapatalk
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epodownload.mediatek.com/EPO.DAT
epodownload.mediatek.com/EPO.MD5

Wifi on I 9300 SIII only work in very close range of Router

Hello ,
I have searched for this issue and can see only one with the same issue but no solution.
this one was from 2012. I hope there is a little more clarity now a few years later.
I tried everything from turning off the sleep mode till changing the antenna.
the issue is that 2 meters from the wifi router the sIII receives the wifi with no problem. As soon as I start stepping away it gets authentication errors of tells me my internet is to slow. All other samsung items work perfectly.
I also did a complete factory reset. It did not help. I would think it is a software issue. but no one refers to this.
Can someone please point me in the right direction or has a solution for this issue?
Thanks in advance
That isn't a problem, that is just the limited capability of the antenna.
Tried too many ROMs trying to fix this "problem" and nothing changed. ☺☺☺
I realized then that it is just the capability of the antenna.

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