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[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Jfxmedia:
I never noticed GPS to be bad on stock rom or the update, or the update after that or this 3.2.1 but randomly within this past week I have. It will totally lose signal completely when driving in an area with full gps signal on my other phone also Att (s4). I have had numerous issues repeatedly daily with GPS. No locking or random no signal durations. Anyone else have bad GPS performance ?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] sdmark:
I've been using mine everyday with no issues. I'm on 3.2.1 as well. Try downloading gps test and clearing and then updating the agps data. Might help. Hopefully it's not a hardware issue
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] acrm:
I had exactly this issue, yesterday I updated to 3.2.1 let's see if it remains...

I even installed GPS test app...

António
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Falkenhorst:
I don't have any problems too. GPS fix within 5 seconds and rock solid. Longest tour I made was almost an hour with my car since OTA update to 3.2.1.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Herya:
I have similar issue. I must wait 20 to 40s to have a Gps fix, with 4G+ / Wifi and gps high precision enabled.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] keldbroe:
Same problem with the gps..

Sendt fra min ONEPLUS A3003 med Tapatalk
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
I've got huge issues, too. I use GPS with the app Blitzer.de, it warns you from speed controls, and the phone is randomly loosing GPS connection at all. I've to restart the app then or if this does not work, I've to turn GPS off and on again. This happens every 10 min on average. It's really annoying me.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] ozet01:
Please check this thread for a compromise solution. The issue will appear after 3-4 hours gps using. Clearing the cache will fix it for another 3-4 hours. But i think everyone has it. Its just not everyone use it so deep.

forums.oneplus.net/threads/one-plus-3-gps-tracking-issues.453067/page-2

I hope it will be fixed in the next update. If there is someone, who got custom kernel and rom. I would appreciate, if you can tell us your experiences with the gps.

Thanks

p.s. sry i can't send links :(
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
I come from a fresh installation of FreedomOS so I don't see any reason for resetting... I'm going to wipe the cache and see if that fixes it, but honestly I don't think so.

edit: This issue also happens with Pokemon GO, but at least fore me more rarely then with Blitzer.de ...
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] ozet01:
FreedomOS latest is based on OxygenOs 3.2.1 and the same kernel i think. So i could say, there is no difference between. On standard recovery you can wipe cache and data. Wiping cache will fix it for another 4 hours, for me. After that it's the same like you describe before. Restart will fix only for 5-10 minutes. Nothing else works. Maybe with a custom kernel / rom. Cyanogen or AOSP. Dont wanna root.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
FreedomOS is OxygenOS with a custom installer :D In Linux firmwares are included in the kernel so a custom kernel could already fix it. I think the gps firmware in the stock rom/kernel has a bug.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Jfxmedia:
People must not be noticing it quite yet, I'd expect this thread to be larger by now. How could each phone be different if they're all the same ? Oneplus fix my GPS!
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Herya:
The thing they replied me at the support is "you can ask for a replacement or a repair of your phone". Even if I linked the post here and the one on OnePlus Forum ...
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
I'm also confused why only a minority is complaining about this issue. Anyway I contacted OP support, they said that they are aware of it and it'll be fixed in the next update, but they could not tell me when the next update will come.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Jfxmedia:
Oh awesome man, thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to that update..

That and the do not disturb overnight bug need to be fixed.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Herya:
Strange cause that's absolutely not what they told me. Told me it's only a very few case and it's hardware default.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Playa82:
No issues here too :-/
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
The strange thing is, that the only few apps have this issue. I have gps on pokemon go for like 3 hrs or so and other apps like Blitzer.de dropping gps every 15 min.

I've ElementalX flashed now and see if it fixes the issue.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Jfxmedia:
Usually Pokemon go works for me too but like today it didn't seems very random. On my drive to work gps did not work on PoGo, but the past week it's been fine.

Let us know what ElementalX kernel does for you.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
Unfortunately ElementalX does not fix it :( Had two 15 min drives and in each of it I lost signal again. If this would happen with Pokemon GO, everybody would rage already :D
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] bikedogrun:
Have an OP2, considering OP3. Really, REALLY need a functioning GPS

I either run or bike almost daily and use Runkeeper and MapMyRun.

Anyone with any experience using these 2 apps (or similar like Strava etc) on a OP3 ... Successfully or with problems???
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Bowmanspeer:
I have been using this phone for a few days now. I rooted it right away after first getting wind of GPS issue. Running ResurectionRemix. I play Ingress and walk in a downtown area every day with this app going to track how far I walk. So far, 2-3 times a day it loses GPS and then takes a couple minutes to re-lock. Sounds like a firmware issue for sure from what I read here. I use GPS status and toolbox to help maintain GPS data which helps on the Nexus 6. Not helping much on OnePlus3.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Delgadovsky:
I use Waze everyday going to work and returning home. Not have a single issue. Fast lock (2/3 sec) and never lost signal. All good here
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] WiseMax:
Problem is still serious on 3.2.1

I just completed a trip to the north of Spain. During the first days (departed from Lisbon) I had no visible problems.

In the last days, however, when approaching Toro (Zamora region) I experienced a very serious and prolonged outage of GPS - which then evolved into an intermittent loss. It never worked well again.

I am VERY frustrated. This is super-important. We rely on GPS in the smartphone for a number of years now. It must be fixed - I am, however, afraid this is hardware. Hope not.

If it is software, dear OnePlus friends, PLEASE look urgently into it!!! Thanks.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] chibixzero:
Yeah the GPS is wack. Playing Pokémon go for example is very erratic.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] cssoz:
this usually fix GPS issues after incremental updates. of ANY recent android versions
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Dam4rusxp:
I have the same problem, it's been getting worse over the last few days.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
Today I had only one GPS crash in a one hoer drive. My assumption is, at least for me using Blitzer.de, if there is a interruption of GPS signal, even if it's a very short from a bridge or something, the GPS is often not able to recover. I hope OP will finally release a fix for this. I mean this phone is out for a month now and this imho major bug still exists :(
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] digger16309:
Dropping GPS twice a week in the car while driving - only a reboot recovers it which is a huge pain while driving and very disruptive. I feel like my GPS could go out at any time. Is this Oxygen-related or HW? I'm fine with this ROM for Dash and battery reasons but I will switch to CM13 or another if that fixes this. Thoughts?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] vamsi209:
Having issues with the compass on the oneplus 3,its always showing the wrong direction,is it common or am i the only one facing this problem?pls check the images

[IMG="gps compass offset"]http://i.imgur.com/rqqMi9A.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="compass offset"]http://i.imgur.com/RBdCioM.jpg[/IMG]

And i bought it on amazon india and it is less than 1 mnth old, so shld i send it back and get it replaced?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] KejPi:
I have the same problems with GPS after update :( GPS is useless and nothing helps
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
Did somebody try if another rom fixes it? Now that there is CM official I might give it a try.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] jonastern:
I have asked for a support tickect and OP support wil remote connect to my OP3 to try to see the issue. The problem is that sometimes works for an hour with no problems
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Bowmanspeer:
I think I'm am on my 5th ROM. Like others, trying to find something that helps. Lots of good stuff going on in RRemix, CM and others. I think I need to test BeanStalk again though. Currently on AICP. It's no help for gps.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] matteogiann:
Hi, I'm facing the same issue also with my OP3. Do you think is it related with hardware or software?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] teddybear3k:
+1

for geocaching, the signal should be very stable.

If I take 100 coordinates, the position error is very small (2 meter max)

but when you look point by point, I can have timings of over 15 meters.

This is not very good when we seek the treasure.

On the road I have no problem.

Ted
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
For me GPS is solid on CM stable. It takes a while to pick up in pogo but therfore I have no crashes anymore.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] ewingr:
I've been considering an OP3. GPS being important to me, I searched out this thread. Disappointing to read of issues with it.

I've been a Samsung user, and have found GPS issues on a couple of then. In fact on my Note 4, it's not overly great.

One thing you might consider: a GPS fob.. I have found that to work real well. Just hook to it with blue tooth.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] sdmark:
It's weird, gps has been mostly really good for me. Today I had a random reboot while using waze. Could be something else completely, not sure.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
How is GPS on OOS 3.2.2? They did not mention anything in the changelog about GPS...

I've the feeling that GPS is less accurate in CM then in OOS ,but like I said: no issues anymore, especially with Blitzer.de app...
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Bowmanspeer:
So last night I installed Beanstalk again. So far today after duplicating what I would do to get gps issues… twice , it has worked perfectly. I can't tell you what the difference is. Running Beanstalk is working .

*After a full few days, the issues still shows up. So it isn't perfect. I will still say it's better because it won't lose lock as often. I can understand the GPS losing lock when I have to go underground (which is everyday I go to work) it just should not take 10 minutes or a reboot with a clear cache to get it back. I know, you all know this already.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
Having 3m accuracy with CM :) I can live with that.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] tesherx:
I've had a similar reboot happen with Waze and Google Maps.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] carlluchi99:
Same here, the gps lock fast, 3 meters accuarcy, but after some meters of navigaton, it lost fix, then relock, then lost again for 3 or 4 minutes, it impossible to use a gps navigation like that.

tested waze, meodrive, google maps, and even only with the app gps test.

Stock rom 3.2.2, no root.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
I can only recommend flashing CM for everybody who needs stable GPS.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Roumhain:
Same problem for me.

When my OP3 is on a table in my garden, google maps first locates me like 30 meters around, then the signal moves for 2-3 minutes like if i was walking into my garden, then it fixes but still not at my real position.

Quite unconfortable, i can't use it to find adresses in unknown cities.

Did a phonebackup, without success.

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[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Crepsly:
The GPS is the biggest drawback of the OP3 for me now, will wait to see how it revolves. Anyone who uses strava or some other tracking software that wants to share their activities so we can see how the accuracy is performing?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Roumhain:
I could make a comparison between my Polar V800 running watch (which has a very good GPS tracker) and my OP3 ... I will try to do this on the weekend.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Crepsly:
That would be great! Looking forward to it :good:
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Roumhain:
Any idea of an android app able to record & share GPS tracks ?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Crepsly:
Strava, runkeeper, ... More I don't know.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Dam4rusxp:
The only workaround I know of so far is setting mobile data to 3G only.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Roumhain:
This is horrific.

You can look at this link to see the difference between my polar V800 running watch (blue trace) and my OP3 (yellow one) (my V800 is well calibrated, i could verify it on a 45 miles trail-running event a few months ago....)

Please zoom on the tracks to see how big the problem is :)

Conditions of the test:

- polar V800 on my left wrist

- OP3 on my right hand

- recording started at the same time / stopped at the same time (OP3 fixed GPS signal first but with some difficulties to locate me)

- please note altitude data differs because of the barometric sensor on the watch was not calibrated (you have to calibrate an altitude before starting your run, because data may change with the weather)

:)
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] santytorr:
Yes have had the same problems, on 3.2.1 and now on 3.2.2, There is sudden loss of GP signal for a period of time and then it comes back. The blackout has happened for between less than 2 minutes to upto 10 mts.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Crepsly:
Pff that is a terrible GPS performance, what version oxygen OS do you run? Anyone else who also can track to see if all OP3 have such bad performance?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] marvi0:
Oh bummer was about to buy this phone but spooked by the gp issues as completly rely on my gps daily!
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
I did not measure it with strava, but GPS is definitely more precise and more stable with CM. No issues at all.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Glitch69:
I have the similar issue, the accuracy is 3m, the relative move is okay, but if i see the track log, it is far from the reality, not in the streets, almost useless. It woks fine with iGo as navigation, but it is not good for caching. I have compared the track log to Lenovo K3 /140USD/ and it is a big disappointment......
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] acheney1990:
I'm also having issues. I was having them in 3.2.1 but now 3.2.2 is even worse. Keeps dropping signal. Especially bad with Pokémon Go.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Crepsly:
Hopefully they will fix this in the next update, if even possible. I am holding back buying one until I know for sure it is fixed, it is crucial for me to have an accurate GPS.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Fir3blade:
Oneplus just wants to help you spending time with more important things/people instead of playing this bs game....
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Bowmanspeer:
Keep it clean!

I know I said before that with Beanstalk ROM GPS was OK. Each successive day the GPS got worse. I wiped everything and loaded official CM. In Recovery, device will still connect to PC to push files. Several hours of Ingress without a single issue left me smiling. Maybe a total wipe is what it takes? I go back to work today where my travels will take me underground. This is when issues would previously rear its ugly head.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] aceutosh:
Facing the same issue. On 3.2.2 stock rooted
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Bowmanspeer:
The 2nd day with CM from a totally clean flash was good for the most part. Had a hiccup once So i cleared the Ingress app from recents. That solved it that time. On my way home with Ingress app on the phone rebooted twice. The next day, hit a bad spot where it was taking a lot longer to get gps location. I toggled the high accuracy button and that fixed it. Still, coming home from work the device rebooted. Just flashed the latest Temasek. I'm sure it will get better.

If I used GPS for a drive across town it will be fine. I have an app pulling on GPS resource all day tracking my distance traveled. So, heavy use.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] jonastern:
Try to install the 3.1.2 version of OS and have a drive test...
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] l33tuser:
I'm having major GPS issues with my brand new Soft Gold colored OnePlus 3. OxygenOS 3.2.2.. Is this a hardware or software issue? My oneplus one was flawless, and this GPS is pretty useless.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] therightperson_630:
Having problems getting a lock on GPS, 3.2.2 stock rooted.. it started a few days ago. Tried using gps fix apps but to no avail :(
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Köppchen:
There is another GPS thread and i have posted my Issues there: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68079650&postcount=24 i believe this is hardware related and happens on any OP3.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] nightfox7:
I am having issues with this as well. Oxygen OS version 3.2.2, everything stock. I have only used it with google maps, so I don't know how it is with other apps, such as Pokemon. One strange thing I have noticed is that I can close the google maps app after it starts searching for GPS, then re-start the app and it gets GPS lock pretty much immediately..
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
Guys, I think I posted that before: I switched to CM and I have very little gps issues. My gps crashed every 10 minutes or so on OOS, on CM it's stable for hours.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Köppchen:
I do have the same issues in CM13 and OOS. No difference at all.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] digger16309:
I'm on 3.2.2, stock, rooted and the problem is WORSE than on previous versions of the ROM. I can get a GPS Fix using the GPS Test app but it loses the fix anytime the screen goes dark. Is that normal behavior? Is there a setting I can use to keep the GPS fix lock alive in memory when in use? This is HIGHLY annoying. GPS is basic functionality for a modern phone. It should just work. I shouldn't have to wipe my device and install a beta-version ROM that may or may not work.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] l33tuser:
Contacted oneplus and they had me do a factory reset wiping my cache and data. Phone was only a couple days old, but after wiping it, the GPS works flawlessly.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] acheney1990:
This is my experience so far. I've tried Oxygen based Roms like Freedom, and still had GPS issues (would always start dropping out). I tried CM 13 today and it too messed up. So I contacted OnePlus and they wanted me to have a level 2 tech remotely connect to it and reinstall the OS (though I can do this myself I was like sure) but the appointment they could give me is a week away. So I thought well I should just return to stock now before next weekend to get it out of the way. Well I did that and decided to flash and older version...3.1.2. I also returned to stock completely (stock recovery, locked bootloader). Well I went out tonight and used both Pokemon Go and Google Maps for several hours without once losing signal. So I have no idea. I was convinced since Cyanogen 13 didn't fix it that it was hardware but now I'm learning back toward software issue.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Crepsly:
Wow! That sounds great! Could you do some tracking, witch kunkeeper, strava or ... ? To see how accurate it is besides stability! :fingers-crossed:
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] m.abhirup:
I heard somewhere that the GPS issue occurs when LTE is enabled. Cab anyone test, if the issue is there with 3G ?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] acheney1990:
I'm gonna test it more today while I'm out and a bout. I've also downloaded RunKeeper and will try that too.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Crepsly:
Thanks, would be nice to see some results today. Hopefully it clears my doubts so I can buy today before the sales are halted for one month in Europe...
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] jonastern:
I have told last week to install the stock 3.1.2

No GPS fails... After testing it try to upgrade aigain!
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] acheney1990:
OK. Just got home. With 3.1.2 I'm having no GPS issues at least during my text. Google Maps works fine for over and hour, Run Keeper worked wonderfully and said "Good GPS" the entire time. I even played Pokemon Go and only got the GPS Signal Not Found Warning twice over 2 hours and only for a second (which could just me the game).

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So right now I'm downloading the official 3.2.2 and gonna see how it does now once I update. I'll share the results when I have them.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Gerrit507:
For those of you, who have a fresh installation or factory wipe: After wiping the cache, which is made in a reset, my GPS was fine then for like one or two days and then the issue came back. I can just say that those GPS apps I use work a lot better on CM.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Crepsly:
Could you post or pm your runkeeper activity?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] acheney1990:
Not sure how to do that or what info it would provide? Also don't have it right now because I wiped the phone again before starting with 3.2.2.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] farmerjohn:
GPS (compass too btw) is pretty inaccurate, I would not recommend the OP3 if you rely on GPS for hiking or geocaching. Car navigation is no problem.

Of the 5 smartphones I owned this is by far the worst GPS experience.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] 74hawksfan:
CM no better for PoGo

I can confirm after as couple of hours playing Pokermon Go that "gps signal not found" and "no internet connectivity" issues are the same on Freedom OS as they are on CM os...must just be a hardware thing...boooo!
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] trinimike100:
Strange thing. The gps works fine when connected to a mobile hotspot, but when using data, it sucks.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] farmerjohn:
It was already mentioned in this thread that GPS seems to interfere with LTE.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] trinimike100:
I also think h/h+ interferes with it also, but not edge.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Riqz:
Well... I was one click away from buying this phone after my note 3 gps hasn't been working for the past year... And then i read this... Definetly put me off buying an OP3
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] myamata:
Got my Oneplus 3 on August 5th

(I use it only on airplane mod with wifi working, so no sim card no cellular data)

First weeks GPS was really accurate, much more than my Samsung Note 3

Then 10 days ago, gps started to be crazy, taking time to find a position

and moving more than 200m between positions despite I was not moving at all.

I use stock rom by default, just to let know my experience without 3g or 4g only wifi

(pocket wifi exactly)
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Riqz:
This makes me VERY VERY sad

---------- Post added at 02:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:18 PM ----------

Did any of you try this ridiculous solution and change the sim slot?

https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/gps-problem.460071/
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Köppchen:
I already had my sim in Slot 2. Changed it to Slot 1 and switched on LTE. Lost GPS again during the day. Switching to HSDPA, turning GPS off and then on was again the solution. I do have places where i can reproduce GPS being lost. Will check this the next days. Looks really like the hardware is not ok.

But, i do have a friend who does not have the same problem with his OnePlus 3. He has a different provider and the providers use different frequencies. Maybe this is the difference.