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[Sony Smartwatch 3] boxxwood:
same

i have the same problems with my watch.

after 5k the ghostracer app did not update speed and distance anymore. but the app itself was still okay because the heartrate was still changing and accurate. after 5 k more it suddenly picks up signal again. but of course all running data is useless.

after the issues with the bluetooth and google play music - now the next issue which destroys the actual reason to choose this watch.

to have a stand alone running smartwach with offine music and gps without the need to take the phone with me.

i wonder if this is a software (firmware/wear) issue and can be fixed with the next updates or in the worst case a hardware/design issue.

what do you think?:confused:
[Sony Smartwatch 3] cardcowsports:
Same issue here with Endomondo. I haven't tried any other apps but for the last few days I'm getting erratic signal that will randomly stop working and usually never comes back. Really frustrating and hoping it's able to be fixed.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] cardcowsports:
I tried using Ghost Racer and I am still getting constant GPS drop outs that don't come back. I've run the same course before issues cropped up with no problems at all.

Anyone have any additional thoughts on this? It's getting to be very annoying when your full run isn't tracking. Thanks in advance!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] drsilentg:
I'm having the same issues. I contracted android wear support through chat and they are going to forward my request to their hardware specialist. They said I was the first they have heard about the issue so speak up to them, make this issue known!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] andy905:
I just got the 5.1 update and itching to go for a run to test the GPS. Has anyone tried since the ota and is there any difference?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] __adrian__:
AW 5.1.1 and GPS

Hi,

I have tried it (7.2km, mainly in forest) and the GPS signal has been pretty accurate.

Before the update I had a lot of issues on the same route.

So there is a chance that it is finaly fixed. :)
[Sony Smartwatch 3] dbmouse:
It seems that the GPS problem has been solved with the 5.1.1 update. I have had a run of 15.6K with Endomondo. It logged exactly the same. But unfortunately, the workout data was lost without being synced with phone app as usual, but the GPS problem definitely solved.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] dougperx:
Well I guess I'm an unlucky one. My GPS has always been unreliable - not just inaccurate, but unreliable in that it will stop working part way through all of my runs. I'm lucky to get 2-3 miles before it stops working. I've tried Runkeeper and Ghostracer and it does the same on both. On Ghostracer it shows the GPS "bars", and I wait until it gets 3-4 bars before I run, then as I run it will gradually lose bars until it loses signal completely. I run on open streets with no trees or other obstructions to the sky so not sure what's going on. I upgraded to 5.1.1 in hopes that would address the issue but no such luck. Today I'm on my third ph call with Sony trying to get it RMA'd for repair.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] hopk1719:
I have yet to run without the GPS losing signal. Tried Runkeeper and Ghost Racer. Usually signal does not return. First 2-3 miles usually works pretty well. Any distance longer I lose signal. Might be heading back to Amazon before my 30 days are up.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] dbmouse:
Too early to be happy on the 5.1..1 update. The same GPS signals loss issue has come back again since the 2nd trial run. The signal lost around 3k, never coming back most of the time. Still no idea what's getting wrong.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mkddy:
I've been having GPS dropout problems for the last week and a half, ever since installing 5.1.1. According to someone on the Ghostracer App hangout, the problem is caused when the watch gets wet. I don't know if that's really the case, but yesterday before a run I put a layer of duct tape on the back of the watch and didn't have any problems. My previous three runs before that were all mis-recorded because of GPS dropouts.

I'm going to keep putting the tape on to see if it's really a solution.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] hopk1719:
Tried the duct tape on the back. First longer run that I did not lose GPS. Not really loving the solution putting duct tape on every time I run.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] dbmouse:
It's absolutely the wet (sweating) causing the dropout. I had tried the duct tape approach, but still experienced the dropout after several kms, which might be due to the wet surrounding. Then I wiped the moisture off the duct tape, and the GPS signal was locked again immediately. The signals were most accurate when I simply took the watch off the wrist and held it during the run, that effectively kept it away from my sweating skin. What a design from Sony! :(

I'd better try the wristband approach before I decide to dump it!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Divine_Madcat:
So, if the moisture is really effecting it, then it would imply that the antenna is mounted in the rear, or grounded to the case. The extra moisture (conductivity from the body salts) against the case means that your body is now able to attenuate (or ground out) the antenna, thus disrupting the signal.

Noting this, i think i may take some flat clear acrylic hobby paint, and give a good layer to the back, and see if it helps. The paint should provide an insulating layer without really irritating the skin.. Can't really hurt to try..
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Allanor07:
I've been having the same problem with the erratic signal on my SW3 gps. Besides the duct tape approach, has anyone else had any luck resolving this problem?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] dbmouse:
I will try to put on a wristband beneath the watch as suggested in the Ghostracer Google+ Community. It seems the gps dropout issue has been fixed with it from the feedback there.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] RobbH:
This is good news, but also bad news. If the watch was designed without taking account of the electrical properties of sweat, it was probably also designed without any thought of the corrosive nature of sweat. I don't have much confidence that the rubber gasket will last long, if it spends much time coated with sweat.

This was a major issue with Garmin sport watches, which I have used for about 11 years. The now-discontinued Garmin Forerunner 305 had a water-resistant rating of IPX7 (one step below the SW3), but sweat would eventually break through the barrier and damage the circuitry. Early models lasted, on average, about 18 months. The design was eventually improved. The one I currently use has lasted nearly three years, so far.

I had hoped the SW3 might replace the Garmins, but I'm not encouraged. Even when sweat is not an issue, its GPS accuracy can't compete with the ten year old technology in the 305.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] jackW97:
Sweat issues

It actually points to this probelm in the SW3 manual:

"The GPS tracking accuracy may be affected by condensation building up between

the device and the user’s wrist. To avoid such an impact, regularly check for and

clean away any moisture".
[Sony Smartwatch 3] tonyNOS81:
I have the same problem.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] ESdesigns:
You could also try spraying the back with Plasti-Dip, the rubberized component should provide insulation, and it's also easily removable if it doesn't work.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Jstrick5:
Tried this. Was really surprised to see it did not help. It may be better with plasti-dip backing during a light sweat workout but running in 80+ temps and high humidity, I lost GPS signal. Think this is the last straw for me -> Sony Refund.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] ESdesigns:
Sorry to hear that it didn't work, I didn't make the time or effort to try it out myself. What I've been doing is every few miles I take the watch off, dry the back of it off and just hold it in my hand by the strap for a minute before strapping it back on my wrist. I know it's a pain, but I've been able to track 10+ mile runs with decent accuracy this way.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Jayzonl:
I bought this watch as a replacement to an aging Garmin watch; about a month ago I started getting the same problem with the GPS dropping after a few miles into a long run. I've had several conversations with Sony CS and they have pretty much admitted that there's a problem with the band collecting moisture. One rep said a new band would be available in December to fix the problem. Due to the fact that my watch is 3 months old, a refund was not an option. I essentially had one rep saying that she agrees Sony should fix the problem, but there's nothing she could do. Duct tape under the watch didn't work for me; going to try the wristband idea. If this watch is being advertised as a water proof sports device, but looses that functionality due to moisture...isn't that a defective product that should be fixed by Sony? I'd return this thing in a heartbeat if I could...very frustrated.

UPDATE: I've had 3 runs ranging from 30 mins to 3 hours using the wristband trick and it seems to be working. GPS held a lock and seemed to be accurate when compared to a friends Garmin.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] brownstein72:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153535853520490&set=o.196933230316863&type=3

I lost my receipt for my smartwatch but am trying to get it replaced through warranty as my strap ripped just from getting caught on my shirts and stuff, plus I am experiencing the same GPS issues, I tried everything in these forums aside from the plasti-dip and I can't get the damn thing to stay connected for a run.

Sony will not honour my warranty without a receipt so I tried to give as much proof as I can in the hopes that they reconsider. I posted my story on their facebook page at the link above.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] jimbo_1982:
would a rubber style screen protector on the back be a good way of stopping the sweat interference?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] zole2112:
I've had both gps dropping out and accuracy issues with the SW3, it's actually laughable at this point. My route shows me constantly backtracking, according to my Runkeeper app my last run was almost double my actual mileage and I averaged 4min 28sec/mile lol. I bought it primarily for running so this is disappointing as hell.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] neelz:
My Tracks app

I'm not really sure it'll be true for all SW3's, but in my experience I had good results using the My tracks app to get a fix and using iFit Outside as a running app.

Endomodo doesn't work at all and they even incorporated a special setting for using the watch GPS.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] portmoon:
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6333516?hl=en

:(
[Sony Smartwatch 3] geekdaddy:
Looks like someone designed a 3d printed shield to block sweat. Doesn't look very comfortable but I may print and try one...

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:959204
[Sony Smartwatch 3] crunchybutternut:
See here, for a more subtle/comfortable option.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom General] Mochan:
I have an Atom Exec and I bought a 2.5mm->3.5mm jack to use it with earphones, speakers and what not as an MP3 player.

After listening I immediatley noted the weak sound volume and generally sloppy sound quality. I had one portable speaker I used to use with iPods and iPaqs and it has no sound volume control setting. I used it with the Atom Exec with the jack and unbeliavably the resultant sound was weaker than the Atom's built in speaker!!!

I then tried it with another 2.5mm jack to see if the jack was causing the poor quality, but had the same results.

So is it true that the Atom's outputs have poor quality?

In the meantime I am using a bluetooth stereo headset, though granted doing this the phone battery doesn't last an hour listening to music. ;)
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom General] alipi2007:
did u try after changing equalizer?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom General] Mochan:
Yup, you can tweak the sound with the equalizer, but it doesn't change the fact that the 2.5mm output is weaksauce in comparison. Is the problem with using a jack? I wish I had a Shure e2c that came in 2.5mm flavor to really test it out.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom General] abshie:
I am using Sony P910 Headset with Atom & the sound quality is much better than the original one supplied with Atom
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom General] Mochan:
Ah, just so you guys know it was just a matter of changing the settings in the Headset Volume Limiter.

My Atom is working perfectly fine as an MP3 player now. :)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bvoz:
Hi everyone,

Today I installed the new CM12 nightlies, after rebooting my HTC one m8 it showed me a popup message that google play services stopped working. I also couldnt launch particular apps. So after looking for a solution I tried reinstalling Gapps hoping this would solve the problem.

I downloaded the minimal Gapps ZIP file and flashed it using TWRP recovery, after I wiped the cache and dalvik cache. Once rebooted I started to get the anoying pop up notifications '' Gmail stopped working'' and ''youtube stopped working''. These two messages won't go away and makes my phone unusable. I think the reason why these messages keep popping up is because i flashed the minimal version of Gapps so I downloaded the normal version of Gapps on my computer since my phone isnt accesable because of the pop-up notifications that won't go away. What I did next was plug in my phone to my computer and moved Gapps L-3-14-15.zip to my SD card and installed it again. I also wiped the cache and dalvik cache. after I did a reboot and everything seemed fine for the first 20 seconds... It didnt last long. Im still having the same problem as before Gmail and youtube has stopped working. Do any of you know how to fix this without doing a system recovery?

Thanks in advance

HTC one m8

Cyanagonmod 12.1

Rooted

TWRP

S-on (don't know if this is relevant)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikeny:
Copy important files to computer. Factory reset. Set it up as new device.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcole20:
To me it sounds like you installed a gapps 5.0 package not a 5.1 package. With the CM Nightly you need to make sure you're using an updated gapps package designed for android 5.1+.

I always use a minimal gapps package but usually CM has a link available on their page. Double check that you're installing a gapps 5.1 package. I am currently running the 5.1 nightlies and they're great thus far... 4/20 and 4/19 are both confirmable as working on my end. Good luck.

To correct Wipe /data /system /cache and dalvik reinstall the nightly and flash a 5.1 gapps package.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bvoz:
I guess the minimal Gapps package that I first installed wasnt for 5.1

In order to get rid of the pop up notifications I started my phone in safe mode. This worked and I saw there was a new update for cm12.1 after the update finished and I booted up my phone the pop up notification werent there anymore but google play services was also uninstalled. What I did next was installing the newest google play services pack. After it was done I installed the 5.1 Gapps version on my phone and now everything seems working fine again. I did get some notifications that an app such as chrome stopped working but a simple reinstal of the app fixed the problem. Somehow the apps that I moved to my external SD card arent here anymore but im glad I didnt have to do a factory reset.

Thanks for your help
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] decoction:
every time i update my cm12 nightlies it has its own recovery (cyanogen recovery) but my zip files are not working with that recovery. (ex. cmzip.gapps, and kernels). for my device it works on PhilZ touch recovery. so the tendency is i have to flash fastboot boot.img(philz touch)again and again.

using Thunderzap kernel 4.15 im stock on bootloop.

running cm12.1 nightlies (4/20/15)

also gapps not compatible.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcole20:
I use twrp and I've not had any issues with a cm recovery replacing twrp. On the 420 nightly I don't even see a recovery.img in the cm zip so I'm assuming you're updating via cm itself. I think there's a setting in there to choose to update cm recovery or not.

To flash Phillz recovery you're syntax would be "fastboot flash recovery recoveryimgname.img" the boot.img is your kernel. I'm not sure how many aosp 5.1 kernels the m8 has but I've not really been able to find any so I just use the cm one.

To correct your issues I would flash twrp 2.8.6 via fastboot flash recovery. Wipe everything from recovery (cache data dalvik system) and reinstall. If it was me I'd update cm via zip from now on if it was causing me these issues. Good luck

HTC One (M8) ViperOne + Hypernova
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bvoz:
Everything seemed working fine again until 30 min. ago...

I got the notification chrome has stopped working. (Haven't had this message all the morning and chrome worked just fine.)

I restarted my phone and the first thing I noticed was that some of my apps have disapeared from my home screen, they are still in the app tray tho. Also my keyboard input mode has been set back to AOSP while normaly I use Swiftkey keyboard as my standard input. Chrome was still pushing me not working notification so I reinstalled chrome and now it works fine again. Not sure for how many time...

Its kinda anoying but maybe tonights nightlies will solve the problem somehow. If not, do you have any sugestions how to fix this?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] decoction:
Thank you for that info. it really helps. by the way i got problems when i updated it to the cm12 4/21/15 update. got this message "trebuchet has stop working" so i decided to use cm resurrection remix.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcole20:
Yeah I mean nightlys merge with code that it's being worked on and may break or fix certain things. Nightly builds may be perfect or they may not even boot. You kind of have to just flash them and see. Cm is very generic coding and depending on your carrier may not have the non open source vendor blobs necessary to make, say, your speakers work properly. It really depends. I don't believe Verizon had released their kernel source for lollipop so sometimes downgrading firmware to known source (ie 4.4.4) may help alleviate connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and things of that sort. Team UBs build and lollipop dream 5.0.2 have been my go tos as of late. The lollipop dream build is the smoothest running cm build I've ever used even on nexus devices. Very well made.

HTC One (M8) ViperOne + Hypernova
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testudoaubreii:
Hello,

I just purchased a Sony Xperia Z2 32GB Tablet. I don't have Verizon, and since it is Wifi, I thought I would be able to use it just for Wifi. Well, I can use it for Wifi but I cannot update. I keep getting an error message. So, I think I just wasted a bunch of money, since this will be of no use to me now.

Do any of you have any experience to help me out? I would surely appreciate it. I don't know too much about this stuff.

Thank you in advance for any and all help!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mru55:
What error message are you getting.

You do have a reliable connection?

Which firmware is on your tablet now?

Why would it be useless? There is no critical feature in 5.02 lollipop.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testudoaubreii:
Thank you for your reply!

When I go to Settings > System Updates, I get "Error during DM session".

Yes, I have a very good connection on 5GHz and a very good ASUS router. I am next to the router and my network speeds are +75 Mbps.

I cannot seem to find and install PS4 Remote Play in the Google Store. That is one of the main reasons I bought it. Plus, I like to be updated to the latest version.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crash338:
Have you seen this post:

https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z2/Error-received-Facebook-videos/td-p/719067/page/35

You said you use Wifi which is fine, but the tablet still supports LTE.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testudoaubreii:
Thank you, but that did not work. I don't have a carrier. This device is strictly wifi and will not do a system update. It is stuck at 4.4.2. I really do not know what to do now. After researching, it seems that I am out the money I spent.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crash338:
I seriously doubt that you have a paperweight. Have you looked into doing the update via PC Companion instead of WiFi. If all else fails, you can flash the generic Sony firmware (FTF). It wont root your tablet, but it will wipe it and bring it back to factory state like if it was being turned on for the very first time. I don't know your level of comfort but Sony tablets are pretty simple to understand ...as long as you're ready to do a little homework. Lots of Verizon customers are *****in about that error you got...your tablet isn't broken or anything ;)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testudoaubreii:
Thank you for your reply, again!

The tablet is set to factory settings right now, it is just that it is Verizon's factory settings. If I did the FTF, will it wipe out the Verizon stuff and give me the ability to update to the latest Android version? I do not know too much about tablets, but I will certainly be willing to give anything a shot. I really want it to work (well, maybe work is the wrong term since it is a running perfect, really) with the newest update.

Would you be willing to point me in the right direction, or give me a few pointers?

Thank you very much!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crash338:
When going to settings >> About tablet ... What's your model number.

You could download the generic firmware from Sony for your particular model number and flash it using Flashtool. IT will wipe the Verizon image and load the Sony image fresh.

I actually explained to someone else in this post:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2-tablet/help/unroot-z2-tab-t3084783

Look it up..there are a few links explaining on how to...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testudoaubreii:
My model number is SGP561. So, if I were to do that, I could then update the OS and it would be rid of Verizon's junk? That would be amazing!

Thank you. I will look at the link you sent.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testudoaubreii:
My files do not look anything like the files in tutorials, and I keep getting stuck on "Please move C:Flashtool/firmwares content to..." It will not let me do anything else. I will keep trying, though.

Edit: Do I need Java installed for Flashtool?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crash338:
You really need to move all the FTF files from the old directory to the new directory or the message wont go away. Also install the drivers for your tablet. The exe for the drivers is inside the install directory of flashtool. I cant give you the exact path as my Flashtool is installed on a different computer. I don't believe you need Java installed.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testudoaubreii:
I have installed the drivers, but I keep getting "Drivers need to be installed for connected device." Do I need to do something else? I have the tablet off, I hold down the volume down button and plug it in. Then, in Flashtools, I receive that error I posted above.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testudoaubreii:
I fixed the driver problem and everything installed from FlashTool, but I still have Verizon stuff on here.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crash338:
That's extremely strange, which firmware did you download?? Did it flash successfully, after the flash did the tablet take a good 5-10 min to reboot. Did you build your own FTF or downloaded another one...something is definitely not right.. :confused:

The tablet does take a good 7-10 min to flash properly. image.sin is the longest.