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[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] aftabbabar@hotmail.com:
AT&T note 3 GPS fixed

My GPS on my att note 3 gave me problems on every rom I have ever installed. it would take anywhere from 5 minutes to 15+ minutes to have a gps fix. then I had occasional gps disconnects. I was sick of it. 2 days ago I wanted to navigate myself to Ikea in Santo domingo and my gps never got a fix. I was actually able to reach Ikea on my own and the damn gps was still looking for signal. I was about to break the phone in pieces. Then I took the decision to actually open up my phone and apply this fix. My flexible gps contact clip looked Ok but I pulled it up anyway. I did this to all the contact clips. Then afterwards I tried to get a gps fix through my balcony and boom, I was shocked to see I got a gps fix in less than 30 seconds. I have been trying this for the past 2 days and I get gps fix in less than 20 seconds. I am impressed and very thankful for this trick.

AZB
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] benjamingrantdu:
Hi All,

I tried this - and now my phone won't turn on. Well, that's not accurate -- my phone turns on but screen is black (blue light comes on and sometimes the menu/back buttons light up but screen is always black). Is there anything that jumps out as potential things I might have loosened/disconnected that would cause this issue?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Muscleduck:
Duuuuuude! Thank you! I have an SM-N9005 that since a few weeks would not connect to GPS at all. Opened my phone, found the same springy contacts and bent them upwards. Then I cleaned the contacts on the other side and roughed them up and it worked like a charm. GPS fix within seconds in my car. Thank you!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] iggibar:
Thank you for this threaddd!!!

I wish I would have seen this thread back when I had my Note 3!! I sold my Note 3 because of this issue and went back to an iphone until the Note 4 came out.......only to have the same issue after a bit. The GPS was practically useless. Both our Note 4 phones had the GPS issue and are under warranty, but you all know how USELESS AT&T customer support is. I found this thread after doing some digging, and thought I would open my Note 4 up by looking at the ifixIt tutorial. It is not as easy as the Note 3 , because unlike the Note 3 where you just remove the back, the whole screen assembly and motherboard need to be removed off the Note 4's back frame to get access to the antenna connectors. So, I obviously took my time. There are a lot of pins that connect directly to the metal back frame, and I noticed a few were sitting practically flush to the motherboard. I pulled every pin up, and proceeded with putting it back together. It was exactly at this point that I realized how the pins could get messed up. The lcd/motherboard/alloy combo sits SO tight inside the frame that it's very possible for a pin to get warped/pushed/bent in such a way that it ruins contact. I've fixed many phones before, and feel so disappointed on how poorly the build of the Note 4 is.

BUT, regardless of all that, the same fix for the Note 3 has also fixed my Note 4!! THANKS A BUNCHHHH...because I can't stand the thought of having to go to another phone again!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] aftabbabar:
I am sad to report the fix worked for me at first and I was a happy chappie for 2 months than all of the sudden I lost my gps fix again. I opened up the phone again, bent the contacts upwards and cleaned the contacts on both sides. I actually scrapped the flat contacts on the top plate and made it shiny. I still don't get gps fix. I don't know what has happened. I am really worried about this as I use my gps often.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] powerx86:
Thanks for your pictures and the post with instructions. It worked flawlessly. I have been through support Tmobile and through forums saying load this tool get rid of AGPS data/reset and even considered firmware upgrades other than Lolipop (such as XDA firmware builds). Nothing was consistent as far as Support teams and the definitive issue with software or hardware.

I had heard and seen videos on that this is a hardware issue with the contacts - and I agreed based on what I have seen and just tightening the 12 screws. So when I tighten the screws the GPS lock came in better - within 10-15 seconds. So when I saw your pictures and Post I tried it. I examined the contacts on the plastic screwed down housing and it was discolored. Probably a little corrosion - so I scraped with an Exacto Knife and then bent the tabs up .

Wow - fixed instantly. GPS Locks within seconds and I can get GPS Locked signal by the window.

Thanks for you for your work on this POST!!!!!!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Grantius:
Thank you so much for this. I put some paper under the connector and bam! a lock in less than 5s.

You're a lifesaver!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pshooner:
Use FasterGPS to reset your gps.conf file, it might help.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rawkus2g:
This most definitely fixed my problem. The ribbon cable on the right side above the battery (when looking from the back of the phone with the rear plate removed) was disconnected. Thanks!

Dan
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mekauf:
Thanks!

These are really small and tricky to see, but it's not difficult really. Thanks, guy!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Carlito17_2000:
I have the same "Sideways" problem!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nattydread69:
Cleaning the oxidised contact fixed my note 3 GPS issue. Thanks!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] zokism:
Thanks you for this thread. Finally I fixed my Note 3 GPS. Now I have lock in 2-3 seconds. Thanks again!!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ewingr:
I was going to do the 'take apart' fix. But I chickened out. Got started...but the screen was difficult.

Turns out, for me, my APN was off. With that fixed, it works much better. I was surprised that APN would affect GPS.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] whoopus:
I will add my "me too" for the original problem and the fix. Like the OP, my GPS worked perfectly when I bought my Note 4, but I had the blurry camera issue. I sent it in for warranty repair, and my camera was fixed, but my GPS started acting up. That was the same time that I upgraded to Lollipop, so I attributed the bad GPS to the 5.0 upgrade. I recently downgraded to 4.4.4, and while my GPS and compass was better, it still would lose it's lock during a drive. This issue frustrated me so much that I was thinking about selling my beloved Note 4 and getting another phone.

Thankfully I found this thread with the pin fix and gave it a try. Sure enough, my GPS is flawless again!!! I am so happy that I have a perfect Note 4 again. Thanks for everyone's input and experimentation. If you have a wonky GPS, give the pin fix a try!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] vprasad1:
Any of the Note 4 HW GPS folks able to post photos or video links of what exactly needs doing? The Note 4 is a bit different from the Note 3.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] AO7:
Just wanted to chime in and say that bending the pin upwards slightly fixed my GPS issues. GPSTest would previously show multiple satellites in use but would not lock on. After bending the pin upwards I'm getting a 3D fix satlock in about 5 seconds.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Yom:
Holy cr*p this worked!!!

After lifting the upper left corner of the back cover and bending both pins upward a bit with a flat screwdriver (they looked OK, but I thought they were not making good contact) I now get a GPS fix, indoors, in less than 15 seconds!!!!!

Thanks a lot, OP!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ithehappy:
Nah, didn't work for me. Actually the shown the pin was not flat at all, but it was OK at first place, identical to the pin right next to it, but I still brought it a little upwards with a needle, all same!

There is something wrong software wise for my device at least! I just don't know what, and there is no app remaining to my knowledge which is remaining to be tried!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] droid_krib:
+1 it worked for me too lock within 5 seconds
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jclough721:
Thank you - note 4 gps fix

Thanks to everyone who contributed. I love my note 4 except for the nagging GPS issues I have dealt with for over a year. This fix worked perfectly for me.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lenteenes:
[FIX] Note 3 GPS Issues http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2612757
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] OlinB:
THANKS!

Thank you Thank you Thank you! I have gone from no lock after several hours and only a few sats in view to a solid lock on 10-12 sats and more than 20 in view. 13 foot accuracy! And all this is from inside my home office. Can't thank you enough for this. I was about to go back to stock firmware to test it out just because of the gps issue. You've saved me much work.

Olin
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Doofusfire:
Thank you for posting this fix, it didn't work for me - I did however have a fair bit of oxidation on the contacts.

I also tried this suggested fix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC8jNb38gaY

This didn't work for me either.

Then in the comments of the youtube video I found a suggestion to download GPSfix from the play store - free app and boom GPS fixed.

Thank you OP and contributors, thoght I would just add my 2 pence!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] gilboa:
Gently pulling the leaf connectors saved my n9005.

Many, many thanks! :good::good:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] booya-al:
Fixed!

Opened the back of my Note 3, saw the top clip was bent to the left. re-aligned it carefully and after putting the back on and powering up, I had a GPS fix now! Hope fully it will last :)

Many thanks!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Supremacist:
This fix worked for me. My note's contacts were aligned but must have been too flattened.

Initial status: GPS might hook up to 3/18 satellites, after sitting in an open parking area with no visual obstructions for an hour.

After bending up the tabs a bit: GPS hooked up to all 18 satellites within 20 seconds, from within my house.

I'm so happy!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] giovanniz51:
Pins broken!

Hello guys,

i have tried your solution but i broken the pin from the gps :(. Is there anyway to solder a cable from the contact where the gps pin was to the contact of the inner plastic shell?

Do you think this could work?

Pls help me :(

Grettings from Germany!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mazmorbid:
I have had GPS issues for as long as I can remember, last night I pulled it apart and cleaned all the contacts (pin mentioned in the OP was fine) and now my GPS works flawlessly, I also use an app called FasterGPS to set 'Continent' and 'Region' very happy I have GPS working again, maybe I don't need that new Note 7 ;)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] SchecterRocker:
I'm blown away that my post has helped so many. I haven't checked in a while, so I'm glad to hear it! :D I love the Note series, so helping other Note fans out feels pretty darn good.

I'm sorry to hear that. It depends on your soldering skills, because if it broke off again while you were using your phone, it could short out another part of the phone.

Maybe somehow fold up some tin foil and tape it where the pin used to be. Just make sure the foil is pressed tightly between the cover and pin, so that the foil doesn't fall off and short out another part of your phone.

Whatever you decide, best of luck!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mrdodge:
This totally worked for me! The GPS was horrible for a long time... sometimes taking minutes to connect, and other times not connecting at all. Last week, the gps logo on top just kept blinking no matter what I did. I finally opened it up, an it turned out that bending the two pins upwards toward the contact points did the trick.... now my phone even syncs to gps inside my house. Awesome!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Jamaloogy:
Just want to ask you guys. Does metal bumper affect gps? When I remove my bumper. My gps was really responsive. Maybe others have same experience?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Neo3D:
This did not work for me :(

---------- Post added at 11:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:01 PM ----------

Same here :(
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] KOTYAR:
Guys, can you please point me somehow, - what do other leafs do?

I had one of two leaf connectors on the up right side of motherboard broken off; the ones above the orange ribbon.

What do they do?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] benjamen50:
That's for the Cellular Antenna. If you read the labels on the antennas on the mid-frame plastic cover that is held on by 12 screws it says something like 4G / LTE / HSPDA / 3G or something similar to that meaning it's an antenna for network signal / reception. If the pins break then they will need to be repaired via soldering which requires a soldering iron and etc.

Also OP thanks for the suggested fix. Seems to be a common issue among the Samsung Galaxy Note 3's especially if they have been dropped a few times. I've even seen a power button go bad on Samsung Galaxy S6 just because the connection pins for the power button was pushed down like this and just needed to be pushed back up (The power button still physically pressed fine).
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ao.tao:
This thread is great! Worked for me. Thanks.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] retrocruiz:
Solved GPS trouble with flickering fixes

I can now confirm, that my GPS trouble is fixed for me.

Note3 is currently on Resurrection Remix Rom 5.8.3 with stock kernel dated 22.04.2017.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3...urrection-remix-t3528943/page546#post72224823

Searching since weeks why my GPS wont have a steady 3D fix. GPS Status App flickes between 0 and 10 and back to 0 satelites.

Now I this old approach.

Unbelivable, but some of my 12 small screws are a little lose. Opening the backcoverframe show this GPS contact flatted down as described.

I bend gently back all contacts I can found and also gently removed dirt and corrosion on the contact plates located in the inside of the backframe.

Now GPS fix in around 20 seconds after first try:good::good:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] RobinsonLeiu:
It works for me!! Thankss
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] uluvali:
You are on Resurrection Remix Rom 5.8.3 with an AT&T SM-N900A Note 3? or another model? I read that it was SM-N900A Note 3 compatible but there were issues during the install that prevented it from completing
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Neo3D:
The most reliable fix for the GPS issue on the Note 3 & 4 is to install Resurrection Remix Rom or any ROM that is based on LineageOS. Samsung's crapwiz is the real issue with GPS not working on these amazing devices.

---------- Post added at 04:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:03 PM ----------

Hi, where can we get Resurrection Remix Rom 5.8.3 for the AT&T Note 3?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ulats07:
hi all,i accidentaly broke the pin,one of them,is it posibble to fix it?like put a new one?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kingdazy:
Just wanted to give a thanks to an old, but important post and poster.

I got the N3 the day it was released, and was running it until literally day before yesterday.

I rooted and flashed in a few hours of owning it, and not much later (a few weeks?) started having serious GPS issues.

I was over in the Sprint N3 forums, and many of us had the issue, either soon, or eventually. And more people started to show up with the same problem.

We all assumed it was a firmware issue, perhaps related to KNOX or root, and as you know there's a dozen "fixes" out there involving "getting a lock then flashing" this or that, service mode menus, on and on. For many, these did little to nothing. It simply never occurred to me, or the members over there, that this could be a hardware issue.

After a while, because it was strangely intermittent, I just gave up, and lived with spotty GPS for YEARS, and never thought about it again.

2 days ago, I (finally!!) got a new device, and the wife was excited to take the Note. After a day, she tells me "wtf, man. this GPS on here is sh!t. I see what you were talking about! How could you live with that! Give me my old phone back, this blows."

So, I decided to see if there were any new fixes out there...

Came to XDA, searched, and found this thread...

From other research I've done since first reading this thread, this seems to be a pretty common design flaw with the Notes, and perhaps Samsung? The plastic covers and bodies seem to transmit force/stress/flex to the inner plastic cover, in turn right onto those pins. Over time smashing them and reducing contact.

The Sprint model board is seemingly laid out a little differently than the one in your pics, but I just found all the leaf pins on the board, gently lifted each one. I also found one of the cable plugs (the one that has an M written on it in your pics) to be slightly off its socket, reseated that. Suddenly thankful for my years of laptop repair, this was my first physical phone fix, and it was super easy.

Screwed it all back together, and gave a little prayer...

FIXED. Locked onto 7+ sats in 10-+ seconds of booting.

THANKS

(())
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mayerflash:
Hi all,

I own a SM-N9005 (currently running LineageOS) and I fixed my gps often by bending back the pins.

This helped me lots of times in the last years, but 3 months ago this fix didn't work any longer. (GPS showed 12 satellites, but with weak signal, despite I was standing outside with free skyline view. GPS took minutes until I got a fix)

So I thought it is now time to say goodbye to my beloved Note 3.

Luckily I found a thread somewhere in the internet where updating the bootloader and modem to a newer version fixed gps issues.

I gave it a try (because I already had nothing to loose) and it worked! Now my Note 3 is back and gps is working as good as it was before!

So to all those who didn't manage to fix their gps using the hardware trick:

Try updating your bootloader and modem to the most current version. This could also fix your gps issues.

I fixed mine with this configuration:

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (CSC: DBT)

LineageOS 14.1 (Current Version: 14.1-20180628-NIGHTLY-hlte)

Bootloader: N9005XXSGBQD1

Modem: N9005XXUGPQB1

Good Luck!
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Accessories] Shaderach:
I love SNote and the standard stylus is nice, but I don't like needing to switch back and forth from the eraser whenever I make a mistake or what to change something. Is there any way to add a virtual eraser tip to the SPen, or is there an alternative stylus that can do this on the NotePRO?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Accessories] blue13x:
There is a larger S Pen called the S Pen with eraser. That should work on the Note pro. On the back it has an eraser.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Accessories] ExtremeRyno:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50880697&postcount=15

The 8pi.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Accessories] nsiti:
Does the 8pi fit in the stylus slot?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Accessories] ExtremeRyno:
No, it is much too large.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Accessories] ezdrive:
Has anyone tested the 8i (S Pen with Eraser)

I am also looking for a addition S Pen for my 12.2. I tried the Bamboo and it was way off target. It seemed that the point of the pen was off by approximately 1/16" of an inch. The problem is the sensor is too high up on the pen and when the pen was angled for normal writing the target would move down. I have not tried the 8i, I assume the same problem will exist. Has anyone tried this pen? I found one review that stated that it had the same problem as the Bamboo Stylus. Can anyone confirm compatibility?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Accessories] REHolt218:
I found an old (really old) tablet PC pen that works with the Notepro. It has an eraser and everything. The barrel is broken, so I am going to remove the guts and make my own pen. I haven't been able to find one that looks stylish so I hope to be able to.create what I want in a pen.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shyam09:
Phone specs:

ROM: UDroid

Safestrap: Yes, latest KK version

Root: Yes

Sim: T-Mobile

Model: SM-N900a

Issue: When I try to turn on wifi hotspot / tethering I get the following message: "Mobile hotspot is not available or invalid sim"

I searched online and came across this thread, with the following suggestion: Freeze "tethering provision" in system apps

I did that in Titanium Root, but when I tried to turn on the hotspot, I get "Unfortunately Settings is not Responding"

Are there any other suggestions known to enable this Wifi Tethering / Hotspot?

Thank you!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shyam09:
Found the solution here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2420488
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arnabghosh999:
Sir,

As you know usb drivers are required by every activities. But Videocon A15 & some other mobiles have not official drivers. So how can I install usb driver for those mobiles? Pls reply..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolfenstein3de:
Which OS do you use?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arnabghosh999:
Android Gingerbread(Phone), Windows 7(Computer). Now what?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romgharti:
can u there found. p705 cwm.. i have found p700..i need p705 cwm..
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] george brown:
I think cwm for lg p700 and p705 are the same. Just try.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romgharti:
when i try install p705 rom.. then error.. bt p700 rom are install well..
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] george brown:
If you install ROM for p700 on your p705 then you should remove NFC using Universal NFC destroyer right after flashing the Rom cause NFC will drain your battery faster.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzik64:
Use CWM recovery for P705

That's true. This is when you flash a P700 ROM on a P705.

I had a problem once that said my phone was a P700 and it could not install the P705 ROM, something like "This package is for "p705" devices; this is a "P700". To fix that, install CWM recovery 6.0.4.8 for P705 here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2747298 and you will be able to flash your P705 ROM correctly.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rikiros:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2302433

You can try it,I'm using it :victory:
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rybyte:
What your looking for is here! You can install the CWM Recovery package for both p700 or p705. Hope I've helped!
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3L3CTRON:
The lastest version for P705: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2747298
[Micromax Canvas Magnus A117] Rht555:
Beautiful boot animation from Sony kitkat 4.4.2

Move zip file to /system/media/ and set correct permissions.

download link: http://d-h.st/4OD

Recovery flashable file: http://d-h.st/ptc

I have replaced Sony logo with Canvas Magnus one... animation is Sony original.
[Micromax Canvas Magnus A117] NIKHILALWAYZ:
Looks good ,will give it a try:good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zabz:
Hey I just wanted to add my 2 cents for those who don't have Photoshop and want to "easily" create a Custom Backplate for the SPIGEN Ultra Hybrid case.

You will however need two free pieces of software:

To edit, Paint.NET from: http://www.getpaint.net/ (3.5MB)

To print, Irfanview from: http://www.irfanview.com/ (1.8MB)

I found this great .png template on Reddit (http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/1rhrji/spigen_ultra_hybrid_insert_template/) but it is inverted for some reason?

I corrected the orientation and added a 2nd layer to be opened with Paint.NET: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bir0wsygr0g4805/Templatex1.pdn (523KB)

If you like here it is with:

​

4 backplates per A4 page: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ucank2vf3fpv6z/Templatex4.pdn (2.14MB)

​

3 backplates per page on US Letter: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jwm5p4zyz4ljk9x/Templatex3-US_Letter.pdn (1.38MB)

It is VERY important that when you import your images you

do not resize

the page.

When you finish save the file as a .png and it will flatten the image for you.

To Print

Open the .png image with Irfanview and select print.

Under “Print size:” choose “Original size (from image DPI)”

Here’s an A4 I did for my wife:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/50bpascb9rm4bmq/all.png