Since last week, shortly after the Kies update to 4.0.3, my phone (or should I say certain apps?) has become convinced that I'm in Karachi, Pakistan, and not my actual location in Cambridge, England.
I've tried uninstalling/resinstalling apps, and gone as far as to perform factory resets, format the external SD card, wipe the sytem, dalvik, cache, and data (several times), and I'm now running the stock rom I downloaded from samfirmware (I9100XWLP7_I9100XEULP5_XEU).
I've also tried the latest versions of the T-Mobile rom, Slim ICS, and CM9.
I've tried using GPS Status to clear clear my GPS cache data, and that doesn't help at all.
Google maps recognises the correct location after 'bouncing' me to Pakistan, as does Accuweather most of the time. However, others such as Hootsuite, Beautiful Widgets, Quidco, and Weather Bug all go straight to a location in Karachi without the GPS indicator in the notification bar flashing.
Any ideas on what the problem could be?
Your phone clearly thinks your in a different region, try this and set it to uk, report back if it works. Read the reviews first, sounds like it wipes data. Or try finding a similar app to alter your CSC Settings
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.laucass.sgscsc&feature=search_result
Wezi said:
Your phone clearly thinks your in a different region, try this and set it to uk, report back if it works. Read the reviews first, sounds like it wipes data. Or try finding a similar app to alter your CSC Settings
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Thanks for you reply.
Sadly, that app didn't work. In the Preconfig section, XEU is already typed in, and when I click on install, I get a message telling me that it needs 3 characters. I'm unable to edit any test.
I've now tried changing the CSC manually using the *#272*IMEI# method, and that doesn't work either. Looking at screenshots (which I'm not allowed to link until I have 8 posts), there should be a check box list, but I'm not seeing any of that.
Interesting, try updating your PRL by dialing *228
http://www.phonescoop.com/glossary/term.php?gid=11
Wezi said:
Interesting, try updating your PRL by dialing *228
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I get a recorded messaged telling me that the number is not available from my network (T-Mobile UK).
Ok, i'm clutching at straws here, what happens when you turn off your 3g / data and use maps?
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Also try reading this thread, theres some things here you can try. Hope you get to the bottom of it
http://androidforums.com/htc-desire...y-location-incorrectly-different-country.html
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Ok, i'm clutching at straws here, what happens when you turn off your 3g / data and use maps?
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Also try reading this thread, theres some things here you can try. Hope you get to the bottom of it
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Without data, my phone locks on find in Google maps. Takes a bit longer though, which I'd expect.
I will try turning the gps tomorrow when I head out of town to see if that helps, but I've covered everything else mentioned in that thread.
Incidentally, my phone thinks I'm at the Nazimabad General Post Office located at 24°54'27"N 67°1'34"E.
Really do appreciate your help on this.
Haha dam funny... I know might be frustrating, stock ROM never say Karachi to me, I had to set it manually.
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do u have efs back up? if not do it?
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do u have efs back up? if not do it?
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Nope, as my phone has never been rooted.
I have no problems with my IMEI, making calls, or any other connectivity issues. The only problem is with geolocation and certain apps.
I've now installed a couple of other 'map' programs (Osmand and c:geo) and they both think I'm in Karachi.
So far, every app I've tried thinks I'm in Karachi with the exception of Google Maps and Accuweather. Any idea why they would be different?
now make a efs backup hmm use helkats tool but u need to b rooted afta tht set ur date time etc correct an go in efs folder an delete nv data.bin ,nv data.bin md5 an reboot ......for me i hav done this num of times on sgs1 an aoto ur new files r restored ,thts the way its supposed to b...so good luck man
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Nope, as my phone has never been rooted.
I have no problems with my IMEI, making calls, or any other connectivity issues. The only problem is with geolocation and certain apps.
I've now installed a couple of other 'map' programs (Osmand and c:geo) and they both think I'm in Karachi.
So far, every app I've tried thinks I'm in Karachi with the exception of Google Maps and Accuweather. Any idea why they would be different?
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just try flashing a different modem thro odin and see
Thanks for all your help guys.
I've now tried deleting/restoring the efs folder and I've tried 6 different modems so far with varying success. The best being XXLPQ, which allows the Quidco app to correctly identify my location about a quarter of the time.
The thing that strikes me as being odd is that it always gives me the same location in Karachi (within 5m 0% precision, 100% accuracy), regardless of my real-life movements and that must but relevant somehow. I'm a biologist, not a software engineer, so if anyone could explain how this could be, I'd be very grateful.
Reads to me as its worth trying GPS fix .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447599
jje
JJEgan said:
Reads to me as its worth trying GPS fix .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447599
jje
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Thanks for the suggestion.
I've tried all all suitable versions now (for completion's sake) and it's still the same
If your GPS shows the wrong location, then use gps fixer from market and try changing the region to your nearest location.
bala_gamer said:
If your GPS shows the wrong location, then use gps fixer from market and try changing the region to your nearest location.
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I've tried a few of those type apps; can't see one called gps fixer though.
I don't think the problem has anything to do with the GPS itself, as when data/wifi is off, I have no problems. It's only when I have the 'let apps use wifi to determine your location' box checked that it all goes wrong.
do a efs bck up and delete nv data.bin and nv data.md5
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do a efs bck up and delete nv data.bin and nv data.md5
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I tried that when you suggested it earlier
I was in Antibes, France last year, but all relevant apps stubbornly insisted that I was in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Only got it fixed once I got home after the fullest, cleanest wipe this side of my boy's nappy change.
No idea what/why/how/inasmuchaswhich. Was in Guadalajara in 1986, but pretty sure my phone didn't know that.
Not very helpful, I know. JOOTT.
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do a efs bck up and delete nv data.bin and nv data.md5
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Why would this help?
I have tried to find any information about this but to no avail.. My issue is that when use Google Maps Navigation when driving the Maps will crash in a way where the whole map screen vibrates as if its not able to recognise my position and obviously its impossible to tell when i should be turning next. I have Stock ICS XXBLH3 Firmware rooted with latest Maps update and Maps Beta Navigation and Siyah Kernel
Your not using satellite view are you?
slaphead20 said:
Your not using satellite view are you?
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Yes, why?
Alienatrix said:
Yes, why?
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Because the data load to display the maps is huge! Take into consideration you are on data connection, jumping between cell towers.....it's a foregone conclusion that it can't keep up
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it might be possible to work around this by pre-cacheing the route at home on Wi-Fi, never tried it but it might work
Although I don't have an answer, this also happens to me. I can use satellite view, and if the data collection slows down I get missing tiles. However the fault I think being described is that the screen starts to vibrate rapidly, flashing between two views and the only solution is to close maps from task manager and restart.
This does it on normal map view too (not satellite), and had only happened since JB update.
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Hi,
I'm really not sure where to turn for help with an issue that I'm having after updating my GSIII to Android 4.3. After updating I immediately noticed an issue where I'm receiving notifications (in the pull-down menu) regarding 5 files that have "finished downloading".
The files listed are pictures that I sent myself ages ago and most likely downloaded from Gmail. These files are no longer saved on my phone nor have I interacted with them in months. This is sort of a phantom notification. Every time I clear these notifications, they repopulate and continue to do so over and over and over.
Tapping one of the notifications prompts a "target file does not exist" error message, which makes sense given that the "item" the notification is referring to doesn't actually exist. I've tried uninstalling a Gmail Attachment Downloader app that I had installed, thinking that was the culprit. No dice. I've reset the phone multiple times which also didn't fix it.
If anyone can offer any suggestions that DO NOT INCLUDE A FACTORY RESET, I would greatly appreciate it.
TIA
problem solved.
Same issue
krylon80 said:
problem solved.
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Myself and a coworker are having the same issue. What did you do to fix the error? Thanks.
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eprasuhn said:
Myself and a coworker are having the same issue. What did you do to fix the error? Thanks.
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Never mind. Found the solution here on another forum:
go to downloads app and clear all of the downloads in internet and other.
Hey guys, im on stock 4.1.2 and I cannot seem to use GPS. I already tried quite everything I've read Internet; my problem is that it cannot even find quite any satellite, and of course it's not locking and therefore finding my position
Is there anything I can do?
I'm gonna move in some months to a whole different state, so I'll need to know where to go ?
la_malacoda said:
Hey guys, im on stock 4.1.2 and I cannot seem to use GPS. I already tried quite everything I've read Internet; my problem is that it cannot even find quite any satellite, and of course it's not locking and therefore finding my position
Is there anything I can do?
I'm gonna move in some months to a whole different state, so I'll need to know where to go
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download Faster GPS
Start the program and choose you locations to select a NTP Server matching your region.
download GPS Status from Google play
and instal. Go to tools and choose Manage A-GPS state __reset
That's all you should get GPS satellites in a seconds
Good luck
Which " GPS Status" should be installed ? There's many on play store . Thanks.
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styropian said:
download Faster GPS
Start the program and choose you locations to select a NTP Server matching your region.
download GPS Status from Google play
and instal. Go to tools and choose Manage A-GPS state __reset
That's all you should get GPS satellites in a seconds
Good luck
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Which " GPS Status" should be installed ? There's many on play store . Thanks.
guyome said:
Which " GPS Status" should be installed ? There's many on play store . Thanks.
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Which " GPS Status" should be installed ? There's many on play store . Thanks.
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First on that page GPS Status & Toolbox
Perfect ! Thanks !
guyome said:
Perfect ! Thanks !
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Let me know if all went ok
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Let me know if all went ok
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Yes, all went ok, found satellite in few seconds
guyome said:
Yes, all went ok, found satellite in few seconds
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I'm happy to her that.
Cheers
XENOZU !! player won't play video anymore on my Gear S !!no matter with wifi or connecting to the phone via bluetooth? It always shows this screen. youtube-com-devicesupport
was working perfect until few day ago...
updated firmware to BOC1 , nothing change..
tried to reinstall app, no change..
factory reset watch ... nothing
Same problem was find on gear s google communities from Sharon Chen post
unfortunately i can't post the link...
any advices.. any one have this message error ??? Thanks.
I have the same issue. Weird. Is it working for everyone else?
Nope
Mine just spins and never loads.
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I was going to check to see if they recently updated the app but I can't find it in the app store anymore
Well at least I'm not alone lol.
This is Youtube's fault as they changed something and stopped supporting certain hardware. If you read the video that comes up in Xenozu it states something like this. As of now though they have not patched or updated the program, and I am not actually sure if they can or not as I am not knowledgeable about the exact details. The developers had a great app, so let's hope there is a way to update the code to have it still work with the changes Youtube implemented.
Guess this sums it up https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6098135?hl=en
Update is available. You have to DL it via Gear Manager