As the title says my location service, both Google and VZW say I'm about 2.5 hours south of where I actually am.
Any way to recalibrate it or is it a network issue of some sort?
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Typically a RUU, get a GPS lock then flashing whatever ROM you want.
I think if you dont allow the google and verizon tracking service i mean location service you will get really far off results
hyphydragon said:
I think if you dont allow the google and verizon tracking service i mean location service you will get really far off results
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Very jokingly, well duh. Yes I have both turned on and even tried them separately. Also I'm on stock not rooted currently.
I'll try a GPS lock today and see what happens.
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Is there any way to find the location of my phone? It was stolen and I just a dumb ass changed my gmail password right away so the person who stole it couldnt access my email.
Is there any way to track it now since google cant be synced with it??
I didnt install any tracking apps on my phone.......I am running 5.0 Inject Th3ry
Thanks guys I appreciate your help!
did you register for a sense account?
sense online does not work with the thunderbolt yet...
I thought lookout had a way to push the app to your phone to track it?
If you signed up for Verizon's TEC insurance via Asurion, I believe you get a phone finder service with that. Don't know how accurate it is though. www.phoneclaim.com Best of luck!
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If all else fails. Call verizon, tell them it's lost. Call back every day to see if they placed any phone calls. If they did, call the numbers they called. Verizon can provide you with that info. Disadvantage of that, is they can use your phone to buy things or make expensive calls. But if you keep an eye on verizon's history, you should be able to control that if it gets out of hand.
One time my phone was stolen and I was able to find the guy that stole it because his dad was one of his recent calls. Turns out papa was very disappointed haha! I got my phone back and he got a beating.
Go to the android market on you pc and install Lookout Plan B on you lost phone. It will track it.
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sense online does not work with the thunderbolt yet...
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Umm, yes it does. If your running a ROM with it and your signed into HTC Sense. There is an option under the Location settings called Phone finder.
If it is checked you can go to www.htcsense.com, sign in and it will track your phone. I just tried before posting this to make sure.
That sucks but you hopefully had phone finder on
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You can't change a Gmail password with a phone. You have to know the old password to change and it has to be done online. They probably factory reset the phone so u won't be able to track it anyway
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I think the OP stated he changed the password himself which would then make Plan B no good since it cannot access the market
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altimax98 said:
I think the OP stated he changed the password himself which would then make Plan B no good since it cannot access the market
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Yeah I reread the op lol. My bad
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Just suspend the phone and black the esn so they can't use it. I hope you have insurance
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Why don't you change your Google Account password back to what it was previously, then install Plan B from the market website. It will push to your phone so long as it's still trying to sync.
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razor2006 said:
Why don't you change your Google Account password back to what it was previously, then install Plan B from the market website. It will push to your phone so long as it's still trying to sync.
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It will still say the info is wrong :/
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razor2006 said:
Why don't you change your Google Account password back to what it was previously, then install Plan B from the market website. It will push to your phone so long as it's still trying to sync.
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Phone battery is prolly out of juice by now...
Never mind. my suggestion has already been suggested
bp328i said:
Umm, yes it does. If your running a ROM with it and your signed into HTC Sense. There is an option under the Location settings called Phone finder.
If it is checked you can go to www.htcsense.com, sign in and it will track your phone. I just tried before posting this to make sure.
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that's weird because when I try to sign up, the thunderbolt is not a choice when choosing your device.
nrfitchett4 said:
that's weird because when I try to sign up, the thunderbolt is not a choice when choosing your device.
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Because stock, it isn't. But, for example, BAMF 3.0 rc4.9 uses it. And it works with the site.
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that's weird because when I try to sign up, the thunderbolt is not a choice when choosing your device.
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There's a hacked .apk here that will work on stock ROMs (might have to be rooted). You sign up with your device set as a Desire HD. I'm running it on my stock OTA MR2 rooted ROM.
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first off let me start by posting this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272011
essentially after searching YouTube,Google, of course here, friends etc....no help in finding an answer to "searching for gps" continuously.
so currently im backing up my app data to my box and going to try a factory reset
but I keep thinking maybe theres a better app out there?
any ideas?
Changing the app isn't going to fix the issue if you can't get a good GPS lock. You're on the right path restoring the phone.
To test the GPS though and speed up locking you can get GPS status and tool box.
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whoaman said:
To test the GPS though and speed up locking you can get GPS status and tool box.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265387
This is third gps thread by op, I already posted screens of location settings and gps test app.
Sorry guys....its just that nothing was working
I'll shutup now
Just delete this post
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If you keep it in one thread and reply back it will be easier to help. Can you tell me if your location access settings are enabled and do satellites show as in use with test app.
adfurgerson said:
If you keep it in one thread and reply back it will be easier to help. Can you tell me if your location access settings are enabled and do satellites show as in use with test app.
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location settings are enabled
thats with me at my house with 4g lte ....thats when its working....when im the road comes the problem
Bases on your storied history of gps problems, I'd imagine it's a hardware defect or an efs problem.
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DeathmonkeyGTX said:
Bases on your storied history of gps problems, I'd imagine it's a hardware defect or an efs problem.
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What is "EFS"?
thats funny.....Lg says its my providers problem...i am rooted and unlocked but stock rom stock everything....
I sent LG an email saying:
My issue is that even with perfect 4g LTE Reception my GPS tracks me perfectly which is awesome, however when I'm on the move(usually driving) and I'm using the device as a navigation unit, it constantly "searches for signal" . The device will not track my moving location at all. I did do a factory reset and I've recovered my data with the exception of my location settings( thinking something in the old settings is wrong causing the issue). I'm using both Google maps default app and mapquest, I'm using both because Google says its navigation feature is still in beta development.
They replied:
From the description of the navigation problem, it would seem that your network service is not providing the correct data in the signal to allow tracking operations. This is seen in the fact of having the same problems with both versions of the GPS apps on the phone. If only one of the apps had the problem, then it would have been possible for the phone to be the problem. Finally, for the physical differences between these phones, there is a very minor difference in the size of the casing. Hopefully this answers your questions. If you have further inquiries, please feel free to contact our Wireless Customer Interactive Center at 800-793-8896. ^NE
vasilli said:
What is "EFS"?
thats funny.....Lg says its my providers problem...i am rooted and unlocked but stock rom stock everything....
I sent LG an email saying:
My issue is that even with perfect 4g LTE Reception my GPS tracks me perfectly which is awesome, however when I'm on the move(usually driving) and I'm using the device as a navigation unit, it constantly "searches for signal" . The device will not track my moving location at all. I did do a factory reset and I've recovered my data with the exception of my location settings( thinking something in the old settings is wrong causing the issue). I'm using both Google maps default app and mapquest, I'm using both because Google says its navigation feature is still in beta development.
They replied:
From the description of the navigation problem, it would seem that your network service is not providing the correct data in the signal to allow tracking operations. This is seen in the fact of having the same problems with both versions of the GPS apps on the phone. If only one of the apps had the problem, then it would have been possible for the phone to be the problem. Finally, for the physical differences between these phones, there is a very minor difference in the size of the casing. Hopefully this answers your questions. If you have further inquiries, please feel free to contact our Wireless Customer Interactive Center at 800-793-8896. ^NE
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That is a lot of b.s. from LG. Right now your phone is faking your location without using GPS.
If you are rooted and unlocked I am assuming you know how to make nandroids and flash ROMs. Try the fix in this link and let us know how you make out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278873
I know how to flash to a Rom yes and androids saved my bum seeing as LG has no way to backup their devices....I edited part of the message I sent them and part of their reply. ..they suggested using Polaris office to backup my contacts. ..that's it....
What is efs?
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I have an idea to try first, when mine was broke it would show SATs in view but wouldn't lock. Yours isn't even seeing them. This app TopNTP will set up the servers, try as shown in screenshot.
vasilli said:
I know how to flash to a Rom yes and androids saved my bum seeing as LG has no way to backup their devices....I edited part of the message I sent them and part of their reply. ..they suggested using Polaris office to backup my contacts. ..that's it....
What is efs?
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It is a partition , I know it stores your imei number. In am sure it does more than that, sorry I cant give better answer.
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I have an idea to try first, when mine was broke it would show SATs in view but wouldn't lock. Yours isn't even seeing them. This app TopNTP will set up the servers, try as shown in screenshot.
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So I should install it with those settings?
or just take a screenshot of the settings?
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It is a partition , I know it stores your imei number. In am sure it does more than that, sorry I cant give better answer.
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that's more of an answer then ive seen before so thank you
vasilli said:
So I should install it with those settings?
or just take a screenshot of the settings?
that's more of an answer then ive seen before so thank you
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You could start by installing those settings, then see if GPS test apps shows SATs in view.
Well I'm leaning towards hardware problem
Ill have to do the efs tomorrow
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vasilli said:
Well I'm leaning towards hardware problem
Ill have to do the efs tomorrow
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There is a one year manufacturer warranty on hardware. You can send it to an LG repair center yourself.
Well went to ATT today,the swapped out the Sim cards and that actually made it worse so they called warranty for me and a new device should be here within 2-5 business days
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Well I got the replacement lg optimus g and within half an hour of unwrapping the new I tried the gps only find the exact same problem so as you can see from my signature., no longer am I using lg...ever
Thats my opinion
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Since day one both of those icons are always on together. Why would I need 4G if my WiFi is in use? I wouldn't. So why show the stupid icon? I'm on the original stock ROM and rooted but it has been doing this since I got it before ever doing so much as downloading an app. It used to happen randomly and now it's constant. What gives? Is that just how Verizon rolls or what? MDK Stock.
...SENT FROM MY S4.
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Since day one both of those icons are always on together. Why would I need 4G if my WiFi is in use? I wouldn't. So why show the stupid icon? I'm on the original stock ROM and rooted but it has been doing this since I got it before ever doing so much as downloading an app. It used to happen randomly and now it's constant. What gives? Is that just how Verizon rolls or what? MDK Stock.
...SENT FROM MY S4.
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Happened to me too. Its caused by the City-Id/ Caller-id app that verizon has preinstalled because it automatically gives you a free trial and it needs to connect back to verizon through the cellular network. All you have to do is disable the app or open the app and stop the trial (disabling works best).
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Happened to me too. Its caused by the City-Id/ Caller-id app that verizon has preinstalled because it automatically gives you a free trial and it needs to connect back to verizon through the cellular network. All you have to do is disable the app or open the app and stop the trial (disabling works best).
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Ahhh. Didn't know that was a trial. Thought it was included. Haha. Thanks.
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Delakit said:
Ahhh. Didn't know that was a trial. Thought it was included. Haha. Thanks.
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It's actually a ripoff. There is a better app on the playstore that has the same functionality as the verizon city-id, but it's free, and also adds the weather of the person who's calling. It's called Current Caller ID (by whitepages). Take a look at it when you get the chance.
rami98 said:
It's actually a ripoff. There is a better app on the playstore that has the same functionality as the verizon city-id, but it's free, and also adds the weather of the person who's calling. It's called Current Caller ID (by whitepages). Take a look at it when you get the chance.
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Very nice. I'm going to check that out for sure. Thanks.
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re: Constant data usage.. on wifi and mobile
I was using app after app to figure out why my data connection on wifi and mobile was always working..
I kept shutting down app after app too to find the offending one.
2 days later.. its the FUDGING GPS
and more specifically the check box was checked next to the "Wifi and mobile network location"..
Unchecked it and the data stopped..
Uncheck the box... and you will find better battery life... better yet.. turn off gps when not in use..
was wondering why my phone was losing soooo much battery when i was not using it.
Yes, allowing location to be determined using WiFi and network will eat up battery. Turning off gps when not in use really doesn't save any battery unless you have some rogue app that incessantly polls GPS.
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So I unchecked them all, lets say I call 911, could they still trace it?
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Galaxys4bean said:
So I unchecked them all, lets say I call 911, could they still trace it?
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They can still triangulate your rough position by cell towers.. thank you csi
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So I unchecked them all, lets say I call 911, could they still trace it?
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E911 which all cellphones use now are easily traceable to within 100 feet. Even deactivated cell phones have 911 service. Every now and then the police knock on my door because the idiot boys next door fight with each other and use deactivated cell phones and call 911. I just point to their door.
I dont have sprint anymore as a service provider but i was wondering how do I get the GPS to work like a normal GS so far I have tried and im not sure if I need a rom that will let me use the Phone as a standup GPS
Google maps, but if you don't have service i don't think it'll work.
Let us know if you find one
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Mnlzzrd said:
I dont have sprint anymore as a service provider but i was wondering how do I get the GPS to work like a normal GS so far I have tried and im not sure if I need a rom that will let me use the Phone as a standup GPS
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Load up google maps while on wifi and download the map sections you plan on using.
I don't know if it will still allow directions but it will at least let you find your location and show the map
Looks like I would have to do some pre-planning before traveling
If you are on another cdma service provider you could always flash your 3vo over and use it. Otherwise I use a wifi hotspot.
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Apps like Copilot live and others in the Play Store lets you download all the maps for a country onto an SD card while you are on WiFi so you don't need a data connection while driving. The app is free buy you have to pay in app for the offline maps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alk.copilot.mapviewer
Aura is also a good one (a little bit expansive but do its job)
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Navigon also has good offline Navigation. Not the cheapest solution but worth every $
Rodelkoenig said:
Navigon also has good offline Navigation. Not the cheapest solution but worth every $
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+1
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Sygic too