How good is the Nexus 4 GPS

**RonD** · 01-08-2013, 03:00 PM

How good is the GPS on the Nexus 4? I just activated mine and it doesn't get a GPS lock indoors. It does OK out doors but nothing when I come back indoors. In the same indoor location my OG EVO locks on in a few seconds. Just wondering if I have a dud and should return it, or if it is normal to have poor GPS sensitivity.

If there is already a discussion on this, could someone link me to it.

**Small_law** · 01-08-2013, 03:07 PM

I sometimes get a short delay when it tries to get a GPS lock indoors. I think it's normal. Frankly, I think it's a 4.2 thing. My N7 and N10 seem to take a few seconds too long even when leveraging WiFi.

**DeadpoolJunior** · 01-08-2013, 03:43 PM

I don't know whats good or bad to folks, because you can only go off prior experience. Based on my prior experience, where the Tmo Vibrant would RARELY lock and only did so after some tweaks, and the GS2 which took forever even outdoors, the N4 is great for me. On the road it looks quick, I don't use it in doors because I don't know why I one would need the GPS to lock indoors, but my location in general locks quick when im on wifi.

**greydarrah** · 01-08-2013, 03:48 PM

Sometimes mine has issues getting a gps lock when I try to navigate from inside my house, though the only time I ever try to navigate when inside is whenever I see a thread like this. All my navigation occurs when I'm in my truck, and I get a gps lock in about 1 to 3 seconds. That's all I need. This phone gets gps faster than my Galaxy Nexus did, and it worked great as well. Indoors is often times difficult for gps...your making a satellite connection, not a cellular one.

**Jnorton2724** · 01-08-2013, 04:08 PM

Coming from a GS3, the GPS seems alittle slower when trying to start up but other then that its the same for me.

**Hubertsng** · 01-08-2013, 04:24 PM

It's okay but slower and can be a bit off but not that bad unless you have a cell reception

**leroy_sunset** · 01-08-2013, 05:31 PM

I have been impressed with the GPS compared to my Nexus One. It is also faster to acquire satellites than my car's GPS.

**Hubertsng** · 01-08-2013, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by leroy_sunset

I have been impressed with the GPS compared to my Nexus One. It is also faster to acquire satellites than my car's GPS.

nexus one? Funny. Of course it is better lol. but i'm surprised its faster than your car.

**gone down south** · 01-08-2013, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by RonD

How good is the GPS on the Nexus 4? I just activated mine and it doesn't get a GPS lock indoors. It does OK out doors but nothing when I come back indoors. In the same indoor location my OG EVO locks on in a few seconds. Just wondering if I have a dud and should return it, or if it is normal to have poor GPS sensitivity.

If there is already a discussion on this, could someone link me to it.

How do you get GPS lock indoors? Those signals don't penetrate buildings very well. Is it possible your old phone is using network/Wi-Fi to get location date? You can turn that on and off, maybe your new phone needs is settings updated.

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**Bratigan** · 01-09-2013, 07:15 AM

I get between 15 and 20 satellites indoors. Its fast and and accurate. I have used a Delorme Earthmate PN 20 or years and it better than that for acquisition and speed.

**minnemike** · 01-09-2013, 11:26 AM

I get an accurate lock from in my basement every time. I do sit about 5 feet from a tiny basement window facing south though.

**6tr6tr** · 01-09-2013, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by RonD

How good is the GPS on the Nexus 4? I just activated mine and it doesn't get a GPS lock indoors. It does OK out doors but nothing when I come back indoors. In the same indoor location my OG EVO locks on in a few seconds. Just wondering if I have a dud and should return it, or if it is normal to have poor GPS sensitivity.

If there is already a discussion on this, could someone link me to it.

Just tested it:

With wifi on: lock in on location instantly. (The instant google maps came up on screen, it already had it locked)
With wifi-off: same.

**Hubertsng** · 01-09-2013, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by gone down south

How do you get GPS lock indoors? Those signals don't penetrate buildings very well. Is it possible your old phone is using network/Wi-Fi to get location date? You can turn that on and off, maybe your new phone needs is settings updated.

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You sure dude? I mean its perfect for me outside and inside

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**jimrebello** · 01-09-2013, 02:11 PM

GPS performance is fantastic on mine. Always knows my location pretty well indoors too. Why would you need GPS location services inside your home anyway? (Serious question, not trying to be a jerk)