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[Huawei MediaPad X2] marco.minetti:
I'm experiencing the same issue. Using a GPS test tool, I've realized the problem is not the fix but no satellites are detected. The problem occurs when I go to airplane mode during the night... I'm still investigating...

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Just an idea... The custom rom we use does not include all partitions from stock roms... Maybe we're missing some radio or GPS rom/driver update...
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Hi Marco, thanks for chiming in and replying to [MENTION=4921569]Steamer2499[/MENTION] and I about this issue.

FYI, I am on Stock unrooted (unmodified) B211 so I don't think this issue is limited to just the custom ROMs.

I have also used a GPS test tool and realized the exact same thing and I totally agree with you. It seems to be related to Marshmallow since it worked fine on B112 EMUI 3.1.

It does work intermittently. Just brainstorming here and taking a guess, but do you think it could be related to a Huawei battery saving measure where it limits the use of location somehow?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
[MENTION=313450]marco.minetti[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4921569]Steamer2499[/MENTION],

I was able to get satellite signal after rebooting. See screenshot:

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[Huawei MediaPad X2] marco.minetti:
Is the B201 affected by the issue?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
No idea bro, I went from B112 to B211. Did you try rebooting?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Nosequefer:
Are there any solution? I've the same problem with my 703L with marshmallow 6.0, I'm annoyed about that, my honor x2 it's stock and unrooted, the update was from OTA to android 6.0

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[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
This effected me as well yesterday and was very irritating as I was with friends and we needed directions urgently because we were in multiple cars. I really hope there is a fix soon or if someone has a good solution besides rebooting.

The issue is distinct in that Google Maps does find a fix at first, but then when you click to Navigate somewhere it doesn't find satellites anymore and says "Searching for GPS". It might be the way Google Maps interacts with the Huawei EMUI but I haven't tried any other maps app.

I'm not sure if this is because my location was set to use "High Accuracy". All tests should be done with "GPS Only" since we want to use the device GPS hardware only and not any sat fixes based on other variables such as WLAN scanning or cell towers because that will screw up the tests.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
I've been using my GPS for the past week on and off and have no issues with it. I'm on KangVIP B211 but I had no issues on B201 either.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
I AJ, thanks for chiming in. It looks like your custom ROM doesn't suffer from this issue, but seems that Stock Huawei does and it's unfortunate. Anything us Stock unrooted folks can do besides switching over?

BTW, off-topic: This is the first device I have ever had that I did not root only cause my battery life is so great and Huawei's privacy/permissions controls are so good. Otherwise I would root as well but cannot flash anything that is not from OFFICIAL sources which includes our custom TWRP.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
Normally you can use systemless root which should be undetected by any business type apps you use but you'll get the apps freeze issue on the X2 when using systemless root which sucks. I don't know how you deal with your X2 not being rooted. I'd be pulling my hair out. :silly:
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
I hear you. This is the first time I didn't need to root, I usually like to be in FULL control of my device believe me. This isn't only because of business as I own my device, but also because of security reasons. Let me send you a PM...
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Nosequefer:
I used to work with here maps years ago, however, I've installed yesterday again in order to managed the gps, but I'm down in the dumps when I saw the same message searching GPS as Google maps.

Are there any tutorial how to install the good room kangvip

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[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
[MENTION=1397125]ajsmsg78[/MENTION] [MENTION=4921569]Steamer2499[/MENTION] [MENTION=313450]marco.minetti[/MENTION]

Guys, check out this link. Looks like this issue is common not only to this model but also other Huawei models/versions.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/maps/es3hmMAJ7B0

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[Huawei MediaPad X2] rakesh_4utoo:
This issue is not Marshmallow or any lollipop related , stock or custom... I have been facing this issue since 6 months ago. Till that time i am waiting for any solutions and not using Gps of my device anymore.

Gps stuck in searching in any app , any gps lock tool, in some weather apps.

I have tried many roms but couldn't get it working normally. Converted back my 702l back to its original form. Now using Kanvip b211 without gps/ navigation
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Possible fix?

[MENTION=4921569]Steamer2499[/MENTION] [MENTION=313450]marco.minetti[/MENTION] [MENTION=1255102]letschky[/MENTION] [MENTION=1628739]shd[/MENTION]cvdswa0303 [MENTION=7633741]Nosequefer[/MENTION] [MENTION=1397125]ajsmsg78[/MENTION] [MENTION=534929]rakesh_4utoo[/MENTION]

Hi,

I think I *might* have found a fix for this but more testing is needed to see how long it survives. Unfortunately I did 2 things at once so I'm not sure which one contributed to this fix which might be temporary.

To get this working, I did the following steps:

* Went to Location Access settings and set the Location Mode to "GPS Only" (NOT WLAN or High Accuracy) to force the GPS module to be used only.

* Shut off the device and went to the Huawei Recovery by pressing the Vol Up + Power, and cleared the cache partition. I then rebooted normally

* Use Waze (NOT Google Maps) to obtain a GPS fix and started Navigation (still using Waze) anywhere.

* Stopped and exited Waze

* Open Google Maps, and try Navigating - now works!

Again, this is just testing and not an official solution at the moment. Not sure if this is related to bad cache or if using a different App such as Waze contributed to it working as a workaround. From what I am reading online, it could be related to new versions of Google Maps post version 9.9 which are conflicting with Huawei devices on Marshmellow.

Please try the steps above and let me know if it works for you as well. OPTIONALLY, try clearing cache ONLY and see if that resolves it to see if it is due to bad cache or Google Maps conflicting with Huawei devices.

Thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Hey Guys, how about some feedback on this to see if it fixed your issue???!

[MENTION=4921569]Steamer2499[/MENTION] [MENTION=313450]marco.minetti[/MENTION] [MENTION=1255102]letschky[/MENTION] [MENTION=1628739]shd[/MENTION]cvdswa0303 [MENTION=7633741]Nosequefer[/MENTION] [MENTION=1397125]ajsmsg78[/MENTION] [MENTION=534929]rakesh_4utoo[/MENTION]
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Steamer2499:
Checking today
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Anyone else?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] shaolin95:
I had issues with KangVIP rom getting Searching for GPS randomly but so far since I flashed the [ROM] [6.0] Simply International B202 **UPDATE 8/3/16** it has been good.

If I get the issue again, I will try this and report back.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Nosequefer:
I tried your solution but in my 703 still the issue [emoji25]

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[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Hi thanks for reporting back, are you rooted and what ROM are you using?

Anyone try this on B211 Stock? Worked for me for a while but Google Maps seemed to corrupt it again after a few successful usages. I am really starting to believe this is due to NEWER versions of Google Maps which are incompatible with Huawei ROMs.

All, please give this procedure a test and use Waze instead of Google Maps! PLEASE REPORT BACK
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Nosequefer:
I've unrooted phone, with waze I haven't any problem but the phone is too hot before use waze and the battery down fast. I'm dawn in the dumps with android 6.0

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[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
It may be too early to say, but I am now testing with Google Maps version 9.16.2 and getting better results in terms of GPS connection. I did clear cache partition, and I also had to first acquire a fix with Waze and not Google Maps because Google Maps did not initially acquire a fix. But after that I am able to acquire a fix using Google Maps at a later time as well - this is somewhat good news.

I will update after some testing but you are welcome to join in testing. If you would like I will post a link for the 9.16.2 Google Maps APK for you to test with. Again from what I have been reading this issue supposedly started in the version after this one.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] shaolin95:
Anyone has found a solution to this?

In my case, the app just keeps saying Searching for GPS and the only solution I have found is restarting the phone then it works right away. Other apps like GPS test for example will not work either when it shows this Searching message.

I tried Soft Reboot but that did not fix it so whatever it is, it requires a full reboot of the phone then is back to working great.

Very annoying :/
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
[MENTION=313450]marco.minetti[/MENTION] [MENTION=7633741]Nosequefer[/MENTION] [MENTION=7633741]Nosequefer[/MENTION] [MENTION=534929]rakesh_4utoo[/MENTION]

[MENTION=2560646]thor1553[/MENTION] [MENTION=4921569]Steamer2499[/MENTION] [MENTION=2479280]shaolin95[/MENTION]

If you guys are already rooted, do you think you can try AJ's suggestion above in an effort to try and solve this issue ?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] audioralf:
I found a workarround to force the gps module not to fall asleep:

I installed the app "GPS Keeper Lite". This contains a bit battery of course, but it is not worth mentioning.

I used my X2 without a SIM Card, so "GPS only" during train journey this week. Without the app google maps stopped showing current position after a view seconds.

With the "GPS Keeper Lite" it was stabile and showing continuous positions even better than my Nexus 6p comparing without that app at the same time.

Some apps trigger the gps module, so the problem does not occur. Google maps does not, so the system suspends the gps.

Sometimes the GPS module will not wake up until reboot. I have not seen this problem until I keep running this app continous in background.

But it can be stopped of course via the statusbar.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Thanks for the suggestion, bit this workaround is questionable; I am trying it right now but naturally the battery is getting drained at a much faster rate. This may not work since I use my device ad a phone as well. Again, thanks anyway.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Steamer2499:
Here's something I done... Out of frustration I decided to boot into recovery. And install "KangVIP-B112-Slim.zip". First thing I done was I did an advance wipe, checked everything except external memory and installed "KangVIP-B112-Slim.zip". Didn't think this would work because I was on Marshmallow. Well it sorta worked, system would auto reboot once you started going through menus every single time.... Well, I decided to boot back into recovery and Install "KangVIP Slim B211". I did an advance wipe, checked everything except external memory, then installed "KangVIP Slim B211" rom, then did a wipe dalvik cache, then booted system like always.... GPS has been working for 24 hours now.... I'm thinking, something could have been left over from "B112" that has my GPS working without it fallen to sleep.... I will keep doing updates on my GPS status for the next few days.... It's been 25 hours and GPS is still awake and alive...

PS: Everything I installed was on my external sd card. ON THE 26th HOUR..... GPS FELL ASLEEP!!! DARN!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Good try. What about keeping it pure stock (B211) but flashing just the boot.img from KangVip Slim as AJ suggested?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
[MENTION=313450]marco.minetti[/MENTION] [MENTION=7633741]Nosequefer[/MENTION] [MENTION=7633741]Nosequefer[/MENTION] [MENTION=534929]rakesh_4utoo[/MENTION]

[MENTION=2560646]thor1553[/MENTION] [MENTION=4921569]Steamer2499[/MENTION] [MENTION=2479280]shaolin95[/MENTION]

Anyone?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Steamer2499:
B211 stock image file?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
No, just the boot.img, as suggested by AJ
[Huawei MediaPad X2] thor1553:
I have stock firmware, not rooted.

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[Huawei MediaPad X2] Nosequefer:
Me too

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[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
[MENTION=4921569]Steamer2499[/MENTION] it looks like you are one of those experiencing this on KangVip. Would flashing just the boot.img from KangVip Slim be easy for you? I don't think it would hard reset your device
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kotty:
using GPS keeper lite download at Google play fixed the problem
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
FINALLY got B212 OTA. See informative screenshot lol. I see no difference at first glance... View attachment 3954296

Will test to see if it fixes this notorious GPS issue and report back
[Huawei MediaPad X2] aisvidrigailov:
Can you please explain how you use it? From the Play Store description I understand that this app keeps the GPS on non-stop, so I guess it'll drain the battery pretty fast... Have you noticed a big impact on battery life? Thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
You may not need this app:

UPDATE: So far so good since yesterday. Used GPS off and on about 6 times at random times. More testing required to conclude anything... Looks like B212 OTA just might be the solution.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The Google Maps app does have a minor issue but it does not seem to be the Huawei GPS module's fault - the issue occurs when closing and reopening the app and the current position shows as a gray dot as opposed to blue with no GPS notifications in the notification bar such as "Searching for GPS" or "Location Set by GPS". This is because the Google Maps app is not calling the GPS module to turn at that time, but if you start navigating then it DOES turn on and successfully gets a fix on the location - proof that the GPS module is indeed working.

Waze does not have this problem. This shows the issue is with Google Maps not the GPS module.

Does this help?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] aisvidrigailov:
I'm afraid it doesn't, my X2 is a 702 (I'm on B202) and I understand that B212 is for 703 only, isn't it? Anyway, if the GPS is finally fixed on 703 that's also a silver lining for 702, so thanks for the answer!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Aznbull:
I had trouble with Gps not working properly, so I tried to hard reset it. I've been using GPS on/off for 2 weeks now, and it seems to work as it should. You could try a hard reset, to see if it fixes it.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Steamer2499:
Is a hard reset the same as a factory data reset?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Aznbull:
Hard reset is when you shutdown the phone, holding vol down+up+power.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] audioralf:
Normally this starts the dload process, if you have placed the last update.app (full version) in dload folder.

If there is no such file, you might see the huawei recovery GUI with the option factory reset.

This does the same as factory reset from EMUI menu.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Rhonald:
Mine was fixed when I uninstalled the application DRIVING MODE.

I'm on B211.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] trurl3:
I was on Kangvip B211 and have problems with GPS in Google maps. After clean install B211 and then OTA to B211 (and of course Factory reset after OTA upgrade) ALL PROBLEMS WITH GPS GONE...
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Did you mean "OTA to B212" as opposed to "OTA to B211"?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] trurl3:
Yes . I restored clean stock B211 from nandroid backup which I made earlier. Then upgraded it by OTA to B212.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ez2me:
Confirmed GPS working 6-12-17

Okay so most everyone has abandoned this mega jumbo device but I still can't find anything to replace it that I like maybe the Note 8??? Anyway, I corrected the issue about 30 days ago and have confirmed that it is a working fix. Short answer to get yours to work;

Factory reset phone YIKES!!! crying: Yes it works did mine but unfortunately not by choice (see below to make sure to be prepared for extra steps)

I was also running ADW Launcher at the time and did not reinstall it after reset. (If you don't know what that is don't worry about it then)

1. Make sure that your phone numbers are stored in your gmail contacts in the format " + 1 (area code) ###-####

If your numbers are not in this format most likely you cannot get the stock text messaging app to work. (quick fix to update all your numbers at once download Twitch contacts Formatter from the play store.)

2. All photos, docs, any anything you want to back up in the cloud or SD Card.

3. Write a list of all the apps you had or want to replace. (A. be prepared to install play store from the web browser or the native foreign app store built in. B. Very important you will need to install Google Contact Sync Ver. 6.0.1 this is not found in play store search google on your phone for it. This is needed for contacts to sync and to work with google contacts, do this now if you have never been able to sync that way you have back up :D before completing the factory wipe.

4. Factory Wipe (if this doesn't work just google it :p)

First of all, switch off your device.

After that press and hold Volume Down + Power button.

Release held keys when you see new menu on your screen.

Press Volume Down to choose "wipe data/factory reset", and then push the Power button to confirm.

Select "Yes--delete all user data".

5 okay just get it back the way you like it; A.- Install play store from the web browser or the native foreign app store built in. B.- Very important you will need to install Google Contact Sync Ver. 6.0.1 this is not found in play store search google on your phone for it. This is needed for contacts sync to work with google contacts. C.- Install any other apps you want from google or android stock)

Enjoy GPS working again

WHY did I do this?? I didn't ….. my stupid company forced us to get secure email which disabled all security BUTT a super long 8 digit not repeating password. That night I installed and set up the secure email by next morning I forgot it 5 incorrect attempts!!! Presto factory wipe and 2 years of getting everything just right down the drain. Next 5 days of my life setting up all apps the only plus side is GPS now works.)

PRICELESS :eek:
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Thanks for posting this. I am on the same boat and I love this phone and also can't find anything worthy to replace it with having 7in screen and 5000mah LiPo battery at this price range to boot. I will start a new thread soon about alternatives.

Regarding factory reset, theoretically it shouldn't be too bad even if you are unrooted stock since Huawei backup even backs up the app data for each app. I am still not willing to do this yet but it's good to know that it worked for you! I really wish Huawei will stand behind their devices and release B213 with a solid GPS fix! I would message them but I don't speak the language so it probably won't get taken seriously.

Please use the QUOTE feature when replying to me to get my attention. Thanks!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] sauliavas:
same here,

maybe some custom atached gps antena could help at this ?

btw, interesting note starting up waze, waze somehow speeds ups things for gps lock

sometimes it does work flavlesly and now its buging me almost every day while using gps (with or without asisted results same its laging or sometimes lost sats)

batery half or almost full all time

then im using device it set near ac in car so its not overheating eather, 36 46c,

just a side note tha at once there are 4 to 6 apps that need instant gps location in real time

kangvip slim 212v3 gem702L emui4.0 android 6, 3gb ram version of media pad x2
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Honix5962:
So i got another issue with my phone. This time the camera. Back in the Stock ROM i once recorded 60FPS video but since then im not able to record videos at all. I tried numerous ROMs (CM11, CM12, DarklordN5, etc) but nothing solved the issue. Help Please!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mixmasterollie:
Hi guys

I'm looking at a way to creating a custom operator connections cab (for MMS, GPRS/3G and custom work proxy settings).

So far I've managed to find the TmobileUK.xml operator settings and the cabwiz tools, so it will make the xml file into an easy to install cab file.

My question is what do I need to edit in the XML file to create a "My work network" connection that has a custom proxy in it? At the moment it creates an "Internet" connection only.

Thanks!
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] carm01:
All,

I already know there is a 'guide' on how to do this, however, that is a manual process that one must perform every time we do a system update, or whatever.

I created a flashable you can flash in recovery that will write the line is it does not exist. I have tested this a few time on my 5x, and it works flawlessly, simple, and easy.

This is only for stock 5x unmodified build.prop file. This MAY work on the 6p but not making any promises on that one.

Also this ONLY modifies the build.prop file only if need be

Best Regards
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] iamterence:
This is great and all, but do you know if you can add the last extra line in? It's for us Sprint users, the whole put global tether thing.
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] carm01:
How about providing that line for me?
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] iamterence:
adb shell settings put global tether_dun_required 0
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] carm01:
so its just:

global tether_dun_required 0

Correct with that space in there?
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] iamterence:
Yes, with the space. I don't know if the other half is needed (adb shell settings put) but maybe someone could test it for you? Not me because I already have tethering set up on my phone and will be away from my computer for the rest of this month
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] carm01:
I was just reading the following guide:

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-5x/general/guide-how-to-unlock-tethering-nexus-5x-t3231301

On page 5 i believe people are stating that this is unnecessary to get tether to work.

I already asked in that thread what that does, because in my testing it does not do anything for wifi tether. I'm still on VZW with grandfathered unlimited plan. I can't say about sprint users. Maybe one will chime in that successfully got it to work and if that line is really needed.
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] iamterence:
It is necessary for Sprint users, like me. Maybe have a separate Sprint zip?
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] carm01:
I don't know how to implement that command into a flashable zip file atm. I will have to ask around, most likely tomorrow i will post it in the general section.

I am wondering if that writes to some file, and if so what. I am thinking possibly an xml file.

Maybe one of the XML file within: system\customize ? idk, but it sounds like it would write something somewhere.

If i could examine a sprint rom.zip I might be able to locate it if it has it enabled
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] iamterence:
That's the thing, there are no specific Sprint ROMs. All ROMs are the same, but when it comes to service that's where things get mucky with this. So maybe it is something within a data provision XML or something. Because without that line, yes, tethering is enabled, but it doesn't connect. After that line is implemented, then everything works as normal.
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] antroid88:
Has anyone tried it on T-Mobile?
[Nexus 5X Themes and Apps] Mbrook:
Where you able to get the zip to work on Sprint? Thanks so much for creating this!