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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atiartstudio:
How is present indoor?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TioBorracho:
I'm pissed off with my phone. I cannot believe my gnex can only see 2 satellites and not lock to them while my old Motorola Milestone locks to 7-8 satellites in 30 secs and sees 8 more!!!!

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TioBorracho:
Finally MY problem seemed to be the ROM. I was using slimRom and not even cleaning dalvik + cache was the GPS working. I flashed CodeNameJellyBean and GPS satarted working like a charm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Anyone else notice problems locking the last few days? My GPS was working perfectly for months, and I started having problems on Thursday.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Azrith:
I had issues on Fri and now can't lock. I swear to god it was after I fired up Glympse (the new version, which sucks btw). It wouldn't lock and the new interface annoyed me to no end so I uninstalled the god forsaken thing while it was running. Wonder if that had something to do with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
After convincing myself a few months ago that the problem was with my device, troubleshooting tons of stuff, and then having it just correct itself a few days later, I'm going to hold off from going crazy this time around. It's very annoying though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mauro2390:
no lock with google Maps after the OTA 4.1.2 update without Wi-Fi and data (just gsm cell).

If I try to use "Gps status" in the same conditions the fix takes a couple of minutes.

purely 4.1.2 stock rom and rooted

Thanks for help me
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vilcek:
The same for me, since the 4.1.2 update the lock takes ages. After I restart the phone the lock is quick.

Rooted, locked, stock

any one help?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atiartstudio:
GPS aid from play store all headache gone . Even lock indoor with 4..5 sats

Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohanakrishnan:
GPS Not locking in Karbonn A9

I am having issues with Karbonn A9 GPS locking.

When I had bought it initially, it was working well. All of a sudden one fine morning, the GPS failed to lock. My phone is not rooted. I tried putting patches, downloaded GPS test etc deleted AGPS and downloaded new. Nothing worked. When I use GPS Status, I dont see any satellites. Does this mean, my hardware is gone? Should I replace my antenna? Can someone please help and guide me?

Regards

V S Mohanakrishnan
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] solaria:
I had the same problem in Iran and I downloaded the GpsFix app and started this app and it started fixing and its working right now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spinz78:
In Google maps the GPS lock is not working but in GPS fix app nd GPS aids the GPS is getting a lock, so I'm guessing the problem is with google maps
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slickromeo:
Same thing happened to me. Here is how I fixed it.

First. Go into Google maps settings and turn off anything related to location sharing or location.

Next. Turn off all location services on your phone. In your system settings turn off GPS turn off " let apps have access to my location" and turn off " WiFi and mobile network location"

Restart your phone.

Make sure these settings are still off.

(Optional) Use your phone for a couple days with these settings turned off.

Then open Google maps. And it'll complain at you that you have location services turned off. Follow any prompts it asks you to turn on location services again.

Turn on all location services including GPS. Now see if Google maps GPS is locking.

Worked for me
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] halfez:
I have a unrooted 4.2.1 Galaxy nexus and I want to install "Mitch0115 Optimal gpsconf" because I am having the same issues with my GPS.

Is it possible to flash it without having a rooted phone? If not, I have the galaxy nexus toolkit, would it be possible to use that somehow ?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] loki980:
This happens periodically for me. Many many "fixes", but what resolves it for me is going to settings, apps, then clearing data for Maps and Google Services Framework.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ironhalik:
Had the same problem today in EU - found 11 satellites in 5 seconds but waited for GPS fix for 5 minutes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ufmace:
Noticed the same thing, starting about Friday afternoon sometime. Before, I used to always get a good GPS fix in a few seconds with 8-11 satellites. Friday afternoon and night, I couldn't seem to get a lock for anything. This morning, I was able to leave GPS Status running for a while, and now it locks eventually, but only with 4-5 satellites and lousy precision, like 50-100ft. I was wondering what the deal with that is.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Exactly.

Today it seems better but I'm only locking to about 4 satellites and if I dare reboot my phone it takes like 5 minutes to get a lock.

My GPS always ran fine on jelly bean.

My Verizon nexus works fins though :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Out of curiosity, what carrier and area are people having this problem in? Does everyone here have a GSM phone? I'm on Long Island NY with a GSM phone on T-Mobile. My wife has a CDMA Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and her GPS is working fine, while I'm suffering from this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msavic6:
sat for 10 minutes waiting for a GPS lock, gave up went inside walked out 20 minutes later got an instant lock
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Interesting. I'm on T-Mobile as well here in Austin, TX. I do have the white GSM nexus is that makes a difference. As you said, the Verizon version I have works great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msavic6:
I'm with a GSM phone on vacation in Europe and the issue affected me as well
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MLonon:
T-Mobile in Atlanta. Cannot lock even after leaving GPS running all night! Suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MLonon:
For the people in the US having this problem, did you import your phone? If so where from? I got mine through Expansys.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pimpinmane:
GSM Through T-Mobile, Montgomery, Alabama, US.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I got it from Amazon, but it came from Spain. It's the white Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jjjsong:
GSM on straight talk att from socal usa
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] achan68:
Rogers GSM in Toronto Canada...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andrewNY:
I'm on a Play Store purchased Galaxy Nexus, on T-Mobile, in NY, NY. GPS has been a no-go all day today. I don't get the normal 'blinking' dot that displays when its searching for GPS. (instead the dot is hollow)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kcambrian:
Has anyone tried taking to support at Google? They have a call center you can reach at the Nexus site. Perhaps they are aware of the problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shilent:
GSM Nexus from playstore, southern California Tmobile. Started happening yesterday afternoon. I don't think it's a carrier issue, the GPS should still work without a plan, correct me if I'm wrong.

So far it's only affecting GSM models right ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Same here as far as npt getting the blinking dot. Just a hollow circle.

Yes, so far it only seems to be affecting gsm models.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] temka:
Same here, guys. Was out for a motorcycle ride and barely found my way home, ha ha! :)

Now, seriously. Has anyone else tried the GPS patch? Any feedback?

I really hope it's the solar flare, as I use GPS a lot on my GNex..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
The thing is, if it were solar flare, wouldn't it affect all GPS devices? It appears to only be affecting GSM Galaxy Nexus devices. Verizon Galaxy Nexus devices are working fine.

I thought there were no servers or anything involved in getting a GPS signal, but I guess I'm wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phillipm:
GPS not working here... bought mine from the Carphone Warehouse (UK)

GPS worked fine on my wife's Nokia 5800

Just tested my Nexus 7 and that is locking too
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hi2u2:
Guys,

The GPS problems are related to a ongoing solar storm that started on July 17th. Users in both the Galaxy S2 i9100 and i777 forums are reporting sudden issues with GPS locking, same as you guys.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Very interesting. Thank you for the info. Any idea why it's only affecting certain devices?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
All,

I was able to find a fix for this. Please follow the instructions I posted in this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29118330&postcount=12887

This should get posted in the OP so everyone is aware of how to fix it.

Hit the Thanks meter if it helped to fix it for you guys. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Thanks for the tip, but I just tried it and it made no difference. Still seeing satellites in view, but can't lock onto them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
Hmm, I see. That makes 3 out of 4 that's tried it so far that reported it working.

Let me try again and see if I'm able to get a lock.

Edit: I still get a lock. Can anyone else try and see if the fix/workaround works for you?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krnag:
Just did a factory reset, it did not helped.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajm786:
Alright, I guess it still seems to be hit and miss then. What stumps me is that it's just affecting OUR phones. I thought if it was a solar flare that it would affect all phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Turb0wned:
Same here still have no gps.

---------- Post added at 05:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:48 PM ----------

My wife's GS3 has no problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andrewNY:
I don't think this is the reason. My phone isn't even displaying the blinking "searching for GPS" icon in the status bar that it normally does. A solar flare would cause interference, but the phone should still try to find the satellites.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phillipm:
Same here and still no GPS...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Same here. I'm also not getting the blinking indicator.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] (THE REAL) Neo:
Same here in Italy. No blinking spot,no gps lock...nothing...

Neo on Galaxy Nexus with Tapatalk 2®
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] malikadnanm:
Same problem here. Also, I don't know if its related but the weather widget also stopped working. Says it can't connect
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lynxboy:
+1 it has been doing my head in all day!

No GPS and no News and Weather widget/app.

Seeing up to 9 Sats in GPS Status but no lock. Faster Fix used to set my NTP.

UK using both stock JB and CM10.

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hi2u2:
Did not work.

I'm running an S2 on CM9 and not a Nexus like the rest of you, and I, along with many other S2 users, am also experiencing this issue.

This leads me to believe that the solar storm theory is probably true. Either that or it's something weird going on between Google's servers and AOSP ROMs, which is probably why turbowned's wife's S3 (if it is running stock Touchwiz) is fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Mines no longer working. Been sitting with the "GPS Test" app open for a couple minutes and it's finding just 2 satellites. Perfect clear sky middle of the day and it can't find me with any accuracy. It won't even guess off my network.

My GPS has been perfect since 4.0.1. Never had this issue until today.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] biscuitownz:
Same here, gps status says it sees 8+ sats but when it does lock, it only locks onto 3-4 sats.
[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?

Even after multiple reboots my GPS is back to normal
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sidhaarthm:
GNex GPS Issues (same as everyone in this thread)

Hey all,

Thought I'd add my 2pence worth. So basically I can corroborate the findings of all the other users in this thread.

I live in London and I own an Unlocked, Rooted Galaxy Nexus running Stock 4.1.1 and a shiny new Nexus 7, also running 4.1.1 Stock but Unlocked and Rooted. My GNex is on Three Network (if it matters at all) but I purchased the handset SIM Free.

My Nexus 7 has no issues getting an accurate GPS Fix (within 8m) within a matter of few seconds. The Galaxy Nexus on the other hand has been struggling real hard from today. Issue could have started yesterday but I tried to get a fix today while I was out and about and it hasn't worked.

Symptoms: Fix=0, Sat=1 or max 2. It takes ages, the GPS indicator icon does not blink, but remains hollow. Finally no Sats show up and there is no GPS fix. I tried using GPS Status (toolbox), Ulysse Speedometer and Google Maps and few other apps such as Bus Checker (uses GPS to locate your nearest bus stops) but all to no avail.

To further prove my point, I am attaching two screenshots; one from Nexus 7 and the other from my GNex. These have both been taken from my bedroom about half an hour ago using GPS Status (the toolbox app for Android). See how the Nexus 7 easily manages to get a lock with 10 Sats, and how the GNex gets nothing..? Co-ordinates erased for security reasons from Nexus 7 screenshot.

Nexus 7 GPS Status

Galaxy Nexus GPS Status

If anyone gets any info on why this is happening or any possible fixes that do not involve a hard reset, please keep the community informed.

Much thanks,

SAM
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
At this point, I'm fairly confident that our only "fix" is to wait it out. All logic points to something out of our control being the source of the problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Did you try the fix I posted? Absolutely fixed it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VegUnited:
I have had the same problem the past two days and think it has to due with my owning a Nexus 7 and Google Location Services. Both GN and N7 are running 4.1.1. I noticed a few of you mention a Nexus 7 in your posts. To fix this problem which I spent all morning on,

1. Turn of Google Location Services in phone settings menu

2. Step One update GPS Config File on the phone wit the one from the Nexus 7 (rename orignal with a.bak just in case)

3. Download GPS Status or GPS Test and Clear AGPS

4. Reboot phone

5. Put phone into Airplane mode and run GPS Test or Status

I received instant lock with 12 satellites

6. Turn Back on Google Location Services in settings Menu and try to establish GPS Lock without Airplane Mode

I also went into the google dashboard and erased the last week's history on google location services.

Hope this helps, Here is the GPS File
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sidhaarthm:
Can you please give the location of the GPS file on the GNex? I am in bed, so will try tomorrow morning.. Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VegUnited:
system/etc/gps/conf move file and rename with Root Explorer
[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 posted which also edits the same file. Leads me to believe something in it wasn't right.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Direct link . Can flash in recovery.

http://db.tt/ekfVe4tN
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kba712:
I can confirm it is something to do with the location services. I turned everything off apart from gps, reset with faster fix, re downloaded the agps data with gps test. Now it works perfect even after turning on the Google

location services
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] achan68:
Same here...i just did exactly as you described and i seem to be getting good gps locks again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Thank you! Just flashed this, and now I'm quickly getting locks. Wish I knew what happened to initially cause the problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] muyoso:
In case anyone wants to manually edit their gps.conf file manually to match that zip file above, this is what it looks like:

Our original is FAR simpler than that:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Culex316:
Guys download GPS status and toolbox from the play store and use it to clear the agps data. This works like a charm and now my gps locks on normally!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lafester:
This seems to have worked for me as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
For what it's worth, this didn't work for me, but flashing the GPS config file posted earlier in this thread worked great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Culex316:
I also did that before clearing the agps but the important thing is that it works
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VegUnited:
Glad it worked for you guys
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] monkey hung:
Happened to my gf and I. She has the SGS2 with AOKP and I have GNex with JB. It's really annoying and frustrating because I often rely on it. I think Google has having a problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hp13:
Mine will lock some 5 km away ..weird
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] halmo20:
Gps stats & toolbox worked for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Strange, my GNEX did this today too. Went to walk the dogs, loaded up My Tracks, never locked. Interesting...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GldRush98:
I had this issue on Friday. Very frustrating, a reboot fixed it. I NEVER had GPS issues on my N1, so I was definitely not happy to see them on the GalNex.

Edit: Just tried it right now. No lock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] moskey71:
Manually editing my GPS.conf file and following the steps below fixed it for me. I didn't use the zip file.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VoltageNZ:
I've just returned from the States back to NZ today andh ad a similar issue to the one described by the OP while I was travelling. Took a good 15mins for it to lock but it did in the end at least. The few other times I used it after that the time to lock slowly decreased but never back to its original speed which was usually within a few seconds for my GNex. Have just tested it now (here in NZ) and it wouldn't fix (could see 7). I'm running yakju 4.1.1 JRO03C.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GldRush98:
FasterFix, then GPS Test update AGPS seems to have fixed mine. Woot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ynk1121:
Really annoying because I have to go somewhere tomorrow and was hoping to use the navigation. 8 satellites and yet 0 in use. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gtbarry:
My experience has been that it is really hit and miss as far as locking on is concerned. I have been indoors and locked on in a minute. While the next day/time I try, it takes about 5-10 minutes when I am outside.

I would guess my average is about 3-5 minutes and for every less than a minute, there is a more than 8-10 minutes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luffyp:
I was having the same issue with GPS cannot get a fix since yesterday. But just now I tried again and got a GPS fix in 5 seconds. Further tries also result in successful locks. The issue seems to have gone away now.

To those who had the issue and managed to solve it by modifying gps.conf (or other methods), are you sure what you did actually solved it and not placebo effect? If the GPS was working before and suddenly stopped working, the problem must be from external sources (solar flare etc) and I doubt doing anything to the phone would help. You just have to wait and try again until the issue is gone by itself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] divinewisdom:
the issue seems to be random. I have gotten GPS fix, lose the lock, get the GPS lock back. hours later no more GPS lock...so it might be an ongoing issue. not sure if Google is aware. This may also be tied to the server that google provide the weather and news being down.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MLonon:
Is there anyway for me to try this without root/unlock? I am REALLY loathe to wipe my Nexus right now...

Btw, has anyone contacted Google or any of the Android/Tech blogs?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Not sure if it can be done without root. I don't think it can.

I emailed the Verge and tweeted to the guys of Android Central last night.

Also, flashing that .conf file definitely fixed my issue and was not just a placebo effect. I was consistently getting NO locks for over 18 hours, and as soon as I flashed the file, I started to consistently get immediate locks. I have no idea what's causing the issue, but this definitely fixed it for me.

EDIT: My latest theory is that the problem is indeed related to this solar flare issue. I'm thinking that the reason some devices haven't been having GPS issues and ours have had them is that the unaffected devices always had a more detailed gps.conf file and ours have not. Before the solar flare issue this wasn't a problem, since what we had in our .conf file was enough to get a lock. However, with the solar flare issue, our GPS radios needed more help getting a lock, which a more detailed .conf file provides.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kaninabu:
Disabling Google Location Services did the trick for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Snylter:
Have anyone experienced this issue with ICS?

Im on JB, and had this problem here in Norway..

Now, everything is ok again after more than 24 hours without being able to get GPS lock..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phillipm:
Still no lock here! feels like being back with my Galaxy S
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gerberman:
after two frustrating days of changing files, then running outside to see if there's any change i finally managed to get this thing to work!

here's what i did -

1. Download and flash (either use CWM or manually replace the gps.conf file located in /system/etc) the No-SSL V3.1 patch found in the following thread - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1563226

2. Reboot the device

3. Download and install GPS Status from the play store

4. Go to settings -> Location Services, and disable "Google's location service"

5. Open GPS Status, press the menu button -> tools -> mange A-GPS State, in the pop up window select reset

6. Reboot the device and once it starts switch on airplane mode

7. Open GPS Status. at this stage i found 6 satellites and 10 seconds later they were all connected. if it worked, move on to the next steps, if not try again from step 1.

8. Switch off airplane mode

9. Go to settings -> Location Services, and re-enable "Google's location service"

That's it!

Hope you got your bearings :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lynxboy:
Is the zip US specific or will it work for the UK? Just noticed a lot of gps.conf settings being related to the North American servers etc.

My news and weather is working once more, but I'm still stuck when it comes to GPS. 10 Satellites in view but no lock after 5mins waiting.

Hope a fix comes soon.

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gerberman:
hmmm im in israel and it works ok..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] achan68:
Same here...this morning again had no gps lock. Disabled Location Services and i was able to immediately get a fix again
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lynxboy:
Weird. Solved it for me too. So does this pinpoint it to being a Google Server issue or software?

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisjs81:
Same here, very strange. With it on I'd see 4-6 birds with no lock, turn it off and I get a lock on 9/9 within a few seconds indoors.

I don't completely understand how the help given by the Google servers would prevent the GPS chip from seeing satellites... The hints must be completely wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yuanliao_2003:
I have the same problem. But now it looks like be solved.

Thanks to some posters in this thread, I try your instruction except flashing or modifying any file on my phone.

I would like to share my experience for those who don't want to flash or modify any file on their phone.

1. Download the "GPS status & Toolbox" & "GPS Test"from Google Play.

2. Disable the "Google's Location Service"

3. Use "GPS status & toolbox" to rest & download agps data.

3. Turn to "Airplane Mode" and then reboot the device.

4. After reboot, turn on "GPS Test", and wait about 15~20 seconds in my cases, and then GN locks on the GPS again.

Then, I try the google map again, and looks like everything is fine now.

For sure, I have not turn on "Google's Location Service" yet. I'm afraid that would bring the problem back.

Anyway, I think it worth a try since it doesn't change any system file.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sidhaarthm:
Didn't work for me.. thanks for the tip though.

I did however flash the Mitch's GPS CFG file last night and for few moments, my GPS was back! 8 Sats in view with all of them locked! Today morning though things are back the same old way... just 1 or 2 birds in the sky, and no fix.