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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MondoMor:
Same here, and I've had the phone (on 4.1.1, unrooted) since Monday. It's always locked quickly before today. It only finally locked on a handful of satellites after more than a half hour of searching.

I'm in Minnesota; maybe it's a CDT thing?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theremix:
I am having GPS issues today too, been working fine until today. I'm in chicago
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] greeced:
My experience has been great with 4.1.1... best GPS and Navigation that I've ever experienced with this phone... no issues at all... puts me down to 5 meters within seconds and never veers off track the way it used to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ynk1121:
Add me to the list. Completely stock, not rooted or messed in any way, gsm galaxy nexus. The GPS has always worked flawless for me until Jellybean. Now I have "Searching for GPS" in the notification bar and Accurate to 1200 meters on the map. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
I'm also having problems with GPS since the 4.1.1 update. It finds satellites but doesn't lock them up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] usfslacker86:
My nexus's GPS performance has been flawless since the update... until yesterday. I don't know what happened, or if it is just the device, but this isn't necessarily related to the update (tried locking in my house on a Galaxy Tab 10.1 as well and had the same problem).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] koukoubaja:
Same problems here, all stock but GPS stop working

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boomersooner4900:
Add me to the list. Completely stock and can't get a lock at all.

I just got this phone yesterday and I when i downloaded Strava Cycling it gave me a warning that this phone has a known issue with GPS. Is this true? That didn't come up when I was researching which phone to buy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] engljeff:
Not true with this phone. GPS has performed better on this device on any that I have ever owned. Mine worked flawless on 4.1 and then the first time I've used it since upgrading to 4.1.1 it quit working but in reading through other posts it seems stranger forces are at work and may not be upgrade after all?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] usfslacker86:
Just tried to get a GPS lock on a friends Stratosphere and she can't get a lock either. Don't know what the problem is, but this device doesn't seem likely. Is there something on Samsung's end that could be messed up? Galaxy tab, nexus and now Stratosphere not working. Why does everyone own Samsung devices? Haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MondoMor:
I have an HTC Vivid in the box, factory reset, running stock ICS. I booted it, ran through the setup, installed GPS Status, and fired up the GPS. It got a lock faster, to more satellites, and with better accuracy than the Nexus in my other hand. I spent about a half hour getting a poor fix with the Nexus before trying this experiment.

It's not Jelly Bean; I've had the Nexus w/JB since Monday and GPS has always worked great with fast locks and good accuracy. This has me quite worried; one of the main uses for my phone is Geocaching. I need a well-functioning GPS receiver.

It's not just us GSM owners, is it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] senaca:
wow what the hell is going on. thought i would be the only one. did a google search on xda and just realized that it hit a few people.

same here. living in Germany though. No problems on ICS. Always worked flawlessly. Fix within seconds. Found out about that problem today morning approx 8h ago when I went our running and realized that neither runtatstic nor MyTracks were able to get a FIX.

Just messaged a friend who happens to have a GNex too and upgraded to JB on the first day like me.

Just installed GPS test and will test that later outside.

My GNex is unlocked but not rooted. Everything is vanilla.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ceejay83:
My GPS is working fine now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Any updates from others ? Mine is still not locking. I'm seeing more satellites now (11) but no lock
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] usernameunknown:
Still not working in Central Texas. My Moto Xoom Family Edition locks on several satellites within seconds..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I'm in central Texas as well. Austin to be exact
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
Still nothing here.

I'm using a Galaxy Nexus GSM from Spain. I updated to 4.1.1 yesterday and I've been having problems with GPS locking since then.

edit: I've observed that after having Google Navigator trying to lock-up for more than 5 minutes it finally locked up. But as soon as I closed the app and tryed again I had to wait another 5 or more minutes. Weird :/

Did you do anything special?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Seems like some of us updated to jellybean and got the issue but I've been running Bugless Beast (aosp) and was able to lock until yesterday
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hadid90:
im using gsm unlocked galaxy nexus .. im in kingdom of saudi arabia right now .. i can get signal from 11 satellites but i cannot get a fix .. i tried both faster fix and gps test .. i also tried gps aids and gps status and toolbox .. all did not work .. i tried for about 5 min i couldnt be outside more than 5 min cuz temperature here is 50 degrees Celsius :P

so if our devices are getting pretty much good signal . (mine is being able to get signal from 6 satellites within 10 sec ) but are not able to get a lock/fix .. isnt this a software problem ?? if it was shouldnt we forward this problem to google ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] b4cksl4sh:
I also can't get a GPS fix since a couple of days beeing on Jelly Bean (4.1.1).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ceejay83:
Well it was working this morning, now it won't lock again lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onyx00:
Guys, I believe we have a lot of geomagnetic storm activity this weekend (according to some google searches). This likely explains the disruption in GPS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shinayser:
I don't believe bro. I have 3 friends with GNEXUS using Jelly Bean too, and they are workign perfectly. My Motorola Xoom 1 also works perfecly, as so do the Galaxy Y DUOS from my brother.

I am in Brazil, in the state of Minas Gerais. GPS simply stopped work!

What the he is going on??? Someone please help me revive my nexus gps T_T

It was working perfecyle even about 4 days after i get the oficial 4.1.1, but yesterday it just left me at hand!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Raphielh:
In Richmond, VA. GPS still not working on Nexus, but working on other devices
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shilent:
I just a 370 mile drive yesterday afternoon, when all of a sudden my GPS stopped working. Up until yesterday, my GPS worked great, less than 5 second locks outdoors and 15 second locks indoors.

Something is definitely going on but it can't be our devices, since everyone seemed to have got affected yesterday. What's strange though is other devices seems to be OK like my GF's Galaxy S2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xperiaatic:
same here, phone sees many satellites but no fix
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shilent:
I'm curious, for the people whose GPS stopped working all of a sudden, what radio is are you using? XXLF1 here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I'm using xxlf1 but switching to uglc1 didn't make a difference
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
Then it seams that iPhones are geomagnetic storm proof :silly:

I'm pretty sure this is a hardware/software issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I don't think its hardware. Unless coincidentally all of our GPS chips went bad on the same day. The iPhone has a much stronger GPS chip.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lorthirk:
Hello, I'd like to share my experience as well. I got my Nexus yesterday and immediately updated to JB, so I have no ICS reports to share. However using GPS Test I can see many satellites within seconds, even some with SNRs higher than 30, but the phone needs several minutes in order to get a lock, and sometimes it can't even lock everyone of them. However the fact that actual satellites can be seen with an high SNR suggests me that hardware is OK... what do you guys think? Maybe agps.conf needs some tweaking? I'm in Italy with AndroidME and latest Franco's kernel
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] usernameunknown:
Update. Finally got a lock and it's staying locked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
reboot your phone. lol

it does that periodically. I can get a lock, and continue getting a lock until I reboot my phone. Then it takes another 5 minutes to get a lock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sanyokt4j:
Yup same thing here, can't lock for 5-10 minutes first time but after it'll lock on perfectly. One thing I'd noticed though is somehow my voice guidance actually works now, it used to be stuck saying the same street name no matter where I was.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Blown 89:
Add me to the list. Gps in jb was working great until yesterday and now I can't get a lock
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grindguy444:
I'm on Vicious V1 4.1.1 Rom and Latest Franco Kernel 221. Absolutely flawless. No GPS problems, in fact, it's MUCH faster than when i tested out the stock OTA 4.0.4
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] smartedpanda:
Never really tried Navigation on ICS, but it's not working on J.B. it keeps stating 'searching for GPS'
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
That's a CDMA ROM right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msedek:
well at least OP and me second poster and bumper are not alone in this

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pandomime:
Seriously, I have tried eveything at this point. I have flashed all the JB roms available I went back to an ICS aokp nand I had..I tried cyanogen, I even went back to stock. My gps has stopped working all together no matter what rom I'm on. It was working I think untill I went on a flashing frezy the other day with all these JB roms coming out. My guess is that something got screwed up along the way somewhere....So, to everyone that this has happened to, did it just happen out of the blue on a stable rom you are currently using? or did you flash something new and then exprience the problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blowtorch:
there is a solar flare affecting all gps ... this is not a rom problem give it time for the space storm to pass

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/21/sun-solar-flare-sunspot_n_1690576.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MondoMor:
I own more GPS receivers than I'd like to admit. Garmins, old HTC phones, an old iPhone. They're all fine. The only device having issues getting a lock is my bone-stock unrooted Nexus 4.1.1.

My money is that somewhere in the GPS configuration, something went off the rails on July 20. With my old Aria running Cyanogenmod, I had this identical problem until I flashed the original HTC GPS drivers. The CM7 drivers for the Aria were awful for me, taking half an hour or more to get a lock. I wish I understood the difference so that I could make a sensible change to my Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ThaleThale:
Same problem here, only after a reboot managed to get a lock. Before 4.1.1 everything was fine. (Italy)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cmstlist:
Vancouver BC here. Four devices so here are my results using GPS Status.

Galaxy Nexus (JRO03C): No lock no matter how long I wait. Have tried many of the workarounds suggested.

T-Mobile Springboard (running international ICS firmware): Lock in less than 1 minute.

Nexus One (stock Gingerbread): No lock. But we all know the N1 had lousy GPS. OH! Wait, I lied. After about 4 minutes it locked.

LG Optimus One (stock Telus Gingerbread): Got a lock in about 2 minutes.

The O1 is a dinky little bugger but it's always had splendid GPS performance. And maybe the Springboard just by way of being BIG is capable of a good GPS lock. But the N1 connecting before the GN? Weird.

EDIT again: Well the GN wouldn't get a lock indoors and all the others did. But once I brought it outside and got a full lock, it continued getting a lock indoors. Phew.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] senaca:
Yeah I thought about the same. So patience is the answer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hadid90:
It is definitely nothin related to the storm .. cause we have strong signal but no lock .. also it is a software problem cuz we all were getting locks indoor/outdoor the past few days .. on jelly bean 4.1 .. this is a screenshot taken after 5 min .. showing strong signal but no lock ..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onyx00:
I haven't changed anything on my phone for months (AOKP M4, Glados Kernel) and I am having the same issue. Without any changes to my phone why would I be having the same issues as you?

Trust me, give it a few days. I'm seeing lots of others complain who have other models of phones, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HappyCamp:
I wonder if it could be an issue with the XTRA_SERVERs? Or SUPL_HOST?

From /system/etc/gps.conf on my stock Jelly Bean Samsung Galaxy Nexus:

XTRA_SERVER_1=<snip>xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_2=<snip>xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_3=<snip>xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

SUPL_PORT=7276

It won't let me post outside links so I had to <snip> off the http stuff
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aksd:
I have a problem as well. No lock whatsoever, if I do get a lock its for a fraction of a second
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kcambrian:
The XTRA servers are currently reachable, but supl.google.com instantly resets any connection attempt on port 7276. No auth challenge or anything.

The SUPL server is what provides aGPS data to assist with satellite locking, so if it's down or providing bogus data, that might explain some of the problems users are having.

Nokia has a SUPL server as well: supl.nokia.com port 7275. You could clear your aGPS data and try out Nokia's server to see if it makes a difference. You'd probably have to reboot after changing gps.conf to make sure that the new values are read.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Just fixed my GPS. Now I'm locking onto 11 satellites.

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/21453-optimal-gps-settings-for-galaxy-nexus-cdma/

I flashed the zip file that someone made for the Verizon Nexus on my GSM nexus and now everything is back to normal.

Anyone else want to give it a go?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
I also have a AOKP milestone 5 (ics) rooted galaxy s i9000 which has a ****ty gps and still is a better love story than Twilight... I mean it locks gps satellite signals with no issues :p

How much time does it take to lock satellites after rebooting the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
About 30 seconds
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sanyokt4j:
flashing the file worked for me, though its still taking about 30 seconds to lock, its far better than the 10 minutes it did before.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Glad its working.

Here is a dropbox link for those who want it

http://db.tt/ekfVe4tN
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asicman:
Things did improve. It can get down to an accuracy of 20ft now. Before flashing this, I could barely get an inconsistent lock on 5 satellites.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
Definitely works better (about 30 seconds) but this needs to be improved. More over, since I flashed the zip I can't use fasterfix to select my corresponding server (Europe). I don't know why this is happening.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jacks2k:
From Spain,

Same problems here, since yesterday the GN lock after 10 minutes aprox., but before yesterday was almost instant.

Can't understand any of this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jacks2k:
Since yesterday the Time and news Widget also is having problems.

Maybe both issues are related

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pfmiller:
Was wondering that myself. The timing of the two problems seemed awfully close.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilsonlam97:
I had the same issue and same scenario.

I hope I don't get banned for reposting my own post from here,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lorthirk:
Didn't I read somewhere that something actually changed in JB about Google location service?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] senaca:
Went out to a field and ran GPS test for like 5min with 12 Satellites in view. Finally got a log on. restarted the GNex and then it took around 30sec for a log on. still longer than before.

I guess it actually was something with the aGPS servers. glad that it works again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1l3nce:
Weird... I also have a Galaxy S i9000 with AOKP M5 franciscofranco kernel and have no gps locking issues, as I said yersterday.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] seewinkler:
Well, turning off the google location service helped here. At least it works outside.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roastpuff:
Same here. Turning off Google location services helped my S2. Have to test my nexus when I get home.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilsonlam97:
I get quick/insta locks now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ceejay83:
like others have said, turning off google location services worked. such a simple fix, can't believe someone didnt think of it sooner! lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilsonlam97:
Somebody did on rootzwiki but he/she did not get the word out. I had to research this for 6 hours and I thought I had a problem with the GPS.conf file or it was a kernel issue. Its good to know it wasn't. I have two galaxy nexus' and I've proved to myself this is the most definite solution so far. Every other change (GPS.conf changes) is full BS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] foethalove:
Houston/Dallas here. Noticed the issue on Friday on a roadtrip to Dallas. Haven't been able to get a good lock all weekend. I have not flashed the .zip that supposedly fixes this issue.

I am running a brand new Gnex 4.1.1 unrooted. GPS was perfect for first 3 weeks and then this all of a sudden.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fooman123:
Turning off "Google location service" under Settings -> "Location Services" -- totally fixed the issue for me. Now getting a good lock in few seconds again. (even inside)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iestyn99:
Fixed it for me too - until I rebooted my phone, then it was all gone again! Seems just a very temporary workaround...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] b4cksl4sh:
GPS issues seem to be fixed now. I haven't changed / deactivated anything and got instantly a GPS fix.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fooman123:
What was gone again? Do you mean that "Google Location Service" was re-enabled after a reboot?

that is not happening to me -- I reboot and setting is still unchecked and I still get quick gps lock.

And -- how often do you reboot your phone? For me it is only after I shut it down before my flight takes off..

@b4cksl4sh

I am still seeing the issue with "Google Location Service" enabled --
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Tried several fixes and still broken for me. Stinks but I'm sure they're working on a remedy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dirtygoldfish:
GPS was completely down for me yesterday and most of today. Flashed the gpsconfig zip from mitch, and it ended up working. I can now use GPS with Google location services enabled.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mzxx:
So after nearly two days there's no fix, no mention in the tech media and no statement/comment from Google. Kinda weird... Surely this is affecting a LOT of people around the world.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] germanolsd:
I couldn't get a fix here in Brazil by any means, I tried 7 different gps.conf, tried 4 different ROMs, 2 kernels and everything stock.

Today my phone started getting a fix, the first one took 77 seconds and after that I get a fix in about 10 seconds.

I have Google location turned on, wifi on or off doesn't make a difference.

And I'm running 4.1.1 stock and unrooted
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stah333:
I cant lock GPS too after flashing to 4.1.1 .....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] contactnura:
Same issue here and Google response

Same problem here.

Since morning , my GPS connected only once and that too after 8mins. :(

It worked great with ICS.

Saw many recent complaints online.

Called Google

Their reply

"There seems to be an interface problem between 4.1.1 and Google Maps

They will get to a resolution soon."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
Really? How is this the case? I'm running ICS and having the exact same problems, as evidenced in all the other GPS issue threads on this forum.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] contactnura:
No idea

Dont know , i am just hoping that this is a software issue and they update something.

I just got my Nexus 1 week ago and i already replaced one due to Wifi issues (replacement piece also sucks at Wifi, my antique Virgin Mobile Optimus V has a solid wifi connection) and now this.

This is a deciding factor if i want to keep the phone or just return it.

Will wait for 2-3days more.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
I can almost guarantee you that it's a software issue, because prior to Friday evening, this is the best phone that I've used regarding GPS. Locks are almost instantaneous and the most accurate I've seen. To say the phone has good GPS is a pure understatement; it has the BEST GPS I've used yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] contactnura:
How is the Wi-Fi on your piece?

Any tips for me?

I am with Straight Talk and one day I used 255MBs at home becoz this frikkin phone does not hold a Wifi connection.

I thought i was on Wifi but it kept connecting to Mobile data.

(Straight talk has a 100MB limit/day b4 they warn and then kick me out)

My wife's Razr's wifi/GPS/everything works like a charm (wish there was a RazrMaxx GSM unlocked version)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
The Wi-Fi on this phone is the best I've used. Case in point.

I do regular backups on my phone. I was able to transfer 7+GB via Wi-Fi FTP on my Galaxy Nexus at speeds of 3Mbps upload, whereas with my old HTC Inspire 4G, I used to get a pathetic 500kpbs upload. If you are having these many problems, I'd recommend a better ROM, kernel, or radio.

Back on topic, just got off the phone with Google support. The rep I spoke to said he was not aware of these issues, but then I told him to Google it. :D He said he saw all the reports, and that he would report to his superiors.

I emailed a few tech news outlets (Engadget, Neowin, XDA), so I hope this gets some traction.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] contactnura:
:good: for you.

In my case , 2 phones turned out the same (right in front of my router - 2 bars, next room -1bar and my wife's RAZR -- full bars even outside the house :eek:)

Anyway , 2-3days more , Google will lose one customer forever. (Will still use gmail though :p)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JLishere:
Same problem as described in this thread. I stopped getting GPS locks for about 2 days now. Yet, everything was working flawlessly before (using GSM Galaxy Nexus on stock Android 4.1., JRO03C build.

I ran the app GPS Test on it, with the Nexus 7 side-by-side. The tablet locks instantly. No such luck with the GNex - no matter how long I leave it on. It seems to register fewer satellites as well.

The problem is definitely not hardware: GPS was excellent one day, MIA the next. With so many other reports, it can't be an overnight hardware problem.

Not a Jelly Bean issue either - the Nexus 7 is fine, and it looks like the LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S are fine too.

I would guess it's a server issue then? What is going on, Google???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Dude... use screenshots? lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilsonlam97:
The solution folks is to go to the settings and under locations service settings turn off Google Location Services.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
Although this is true, it's at best a workaround and not a solution. Turning off GLS breaks some app's ability to update as they rely on cell tower triangulation rather than GPS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JLishere:
That fixed the GPS lock for me. Thanks!

Hopefully, Google can address the actual problem soon. Without 'Google's location service' turned on, Google Now is unusable (along with many other location apps).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asicman:
While the location services solution is a decent workaround, it is quite inconvenient.

I only get a max of 4-5 satellites on my galaxy s running 4.0.3 too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andrewNY:
You would have to imagine that several Google employees themselves would have noticed this problem by now. The Galaxy Nexus is still their flagship device and hopefully someone there tried to use navigation this weekend.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roastpuff:
I think in this case this is more the fault of jelly bean than the phone because ics had better wifi performance for me.