Gps wont lock on

**slik6996** · 09-21-2012, 04:07 PM

Proud to say I just got my update to 4.1.1 and I had this problem before were my GPS won't lock it takes any were from 3 to 10 min to finally lock on. I tried the quick fix option they had for the GSM version bit did not work. Anyone know how to fix this? Without rooting. Thanks.

**Small_law** · 09-21-2012, 04:27 PM

I think it has something to do with the Maps update. I'm still on 4.0.4 and yesterday it would not lock in when I used Maps on 3G. When I got to an LTE area and the radio switched, it locked in.

**slik6996** · 09-21-2012, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Small_law

I think it has something to do with the Maps update. I'm still on 4.0.4 and yesterday it would not lock in when I used Maps on 3G. When I got to an LTE area and the radio switched, it locked in.

Hmmm I will have to try that out. Thank you.

**slik6996** · 09-21-2012, 04:55 PM

I tried it and had no luck.... if I can fix this problem the update so far is solid and I'll keep the phone. Haha

**Nechasin** · 09-21-2012, 08:41 PM

Try this. Go into settings, Location Services, and uncheck Google's Location service and recheck it. I know this has been a problem on a lot of the roms that I've used since JB came out and that fixed it.

**slik6996** · 09-21-2012, 10:26 PM

OK I will go and try that. Thank you.

**slik6996** · 09-21-2012, 11:48 PM

Tried that as well and still no luck......

**dmmarck** · 09-21-2012, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by slik6996

Tried that as well and still no luck......

Try a new gapps package if you're on a rom.

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**smbrooks32** · 09-21-2012, 11:52 PM

Did you try turning off your phone removing battery and Sims

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**slik6996** · 09-22-2012, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by smbrooks32

Did you try turning off your phone removing battery and Sims

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Nope have not tried that but I will thank you.

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Originally Posted by dmmarck

Try a new gapps package if you're on a rom.

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Nope I'm stock. Guess I might be screwed......

**dahlheim** · 09-22-2012, 06:13 AM

do you have wifi at home? do you use it? is your router registered in google's databases? not sure about JB, but with GB i had an issue where i couldn't lock on until i connected to a google-known router. i guess the device relied on that location information in order to "zero in" to satellites or something.

**slik6996** · 09-22-2012, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by dahlheim

do you have wifi at home? do you use it? is your router registered in google's databases? not sure about JB, but with GB i had an issue where i couldn't lock on until i connected to a google-known router. i guess the device relied on that location information in order to "zero in" to satellites or something.

Yes I have and use wifi but even in LTE and 3g mode it won't lock.

**dahlheim** · 09-22-2012, 05:32 PM

i don't think you read my questions. is your router registered in google's databases? i'm not asking because i think it's related to your wifi. i'm asking because sometimes it appears google devices use recent wifi connections to find appropriate satellites for your area.

**slik6996** · 09-22-2012, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by dahlheim

i don't think you read my questions. is your router registered in google's databases? i'm not asking because i think it's related to your wifi. i'm asking because sometimes it appears google devices use recent wifi connections to find appropriate satellites for your area.

I don't think it is I use my schools wifi in my dorm room. But how would that also make it not lock on in LTE and 3g as well?

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Originally Posted by dahlheim

i don't think you read my questions. is your router registered in google's databases? i'm not asking because i think it's related to your wifi. i'm asking because sometimes it appears google devices use recent wifi connections to find appropriate satellites for your area.

I don't think it is I use my schools wifi in my dorm room. But how would that also make it not lock on in LTE and 3g as well?

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Originally Posted by dahlheim

i don't think you read my questions. is your router registered in google's databases? i'm not asking because i think it's related to your wifi. i'm asking because sometimes it appears google devices use recent wifi connections to find appropriate satellites for your area.

I don't think it is I use my schools wifi in my dorm. But that should have any effect on LTE or 3g but it woont lock on those either. Idk what else to do.

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I use my dorm room wifi at school so I doubt it. But it also don't lock on 4g or 3g either?