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Anyone else notice that the IR remote is horrible on this phone? I has to be directly pointed at the reciever. Huge disappointment..
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Yup mine sucks...i'm coming from the HTC One m7 and that one was awesome
Shrug, slightly better or equal to G2's
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Shrug, slightly better or equal to G2's
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So its not just my phone? worried I had a bad one and was going to exchange it before my 14 days were up. How is this even usable? always had a GREAT ONE. I even played practical jokes at the bar lol.. changing channels and turning tvs off. they thought they had an electrical problem
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So its not just my phone? worried I had a bad one and was going to exchange it before my 14 days were up. How is this even usable? always had a GREAT ONE. I even played practical jokes at the bar lol.. changing channels and turning tvs off. they thought they had an electrical problem
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Just make sure its level
I have to tilt mine downward at a 45° angle (screen up & towards the tv).
Also I couldn't get it to work with my Comcast boxes. I think the reason it won't connect to the boxes is because it uses the power button to sync. These boxes don't power off. They have a power button, but a press does nothing, and a long press reboots them. Anyone else run into this, or have a work around?
eraursls1984 said:
I have to tilt mine downward at a 45° angle (screen up & towards the tv).
Also I couldn't get it to work with my Comcast boxes. I think the reason it won't connect to the boxes is because it uses the power button to sync. These boxes don't power off. They have a power button, but a press does nothing, and a long press reboots them. Anyone else run into this, or have a work around?
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You can always using the learning feature if you have the original remote.
Edit: If its a wifi remote then it might be a little more tricky.
IR Blaster
Paulb787 said:
Anyone else notice that the IR remote is horrible on this phone? I has to be directly pointed at the reciever. Huge disappointment..
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I agree, the way that it works makes it virtually unusable. Tried on 3 different TVs and the same with every one. They were all different brands so that was not the issue.
I couldn't get it to control my LG TV, but it worked fine on my nephew's Samsung. Now it works if I'm closer. Maybe my case is the problem.
I think because it's on top it has to be pointed directly at it, as to where my Flex, I could have the touchscreen facing me and it still works. Belive IIRC goes off the camera. Worked like a charm!
Weird. Mine works great. I programmed every device in the house, office, and a couple of friends houses. One Samsung Blu Ray player I had to use the learning feature, but everything else just worked.
mine is hit or miss, the one of the note worked better but IMO for me being too lazy to get the remote and use my phone I am ok with hitting the button a few times to make sure tv pops on.
JesseMT4G said:
I think because it's on top it has to be pointed directly at it, as to where my Flex, I could have the touchscreen facing me and it still works. Belive IIRC goes off the camera. Worked like a charm!
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Top of the camera has two holes. The pin size one is probably a mic, the bigger one I'm guessing is IR.
If it works better for some of you, do you have a case?
Colchiro said:
Top of the camera has two holes. The pin size one is probably a mic, the bigger one I'm guessing is IR.
If it works better for some of you, do you have a case?
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I have a case. So the one on the g3 is on the camera as well? Because i see what looks like a it blaster on top of my phone. Would be why it would need to be pointed right at the TV I assume.
I should try it out, however honestly I generally use the remotes still, lol!
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Also I couldn't get it to work with my Comcast boxes. I think the reason it won't connect to the boxes is because it uses the power button to sync. These boxes don't power off. They have a power button, but a press does nothing, and a long press reboots them. Anyone else run into this, or have a work around?
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A lot of the cable boxes actually use an RF signal. SO this will not work with it period. But I could not tell you which ones....
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You can always using the learning feature if you have the original remote.
Edit: If its a wifi remote then it might be a little more tricky.
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Thanks, I didn't even know it had the learning feature. Unfortunately that doesn't work either.
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A lot of the cable boxes actually use an RF signal. SO this will not work with it period. But I could not tell you which ones....
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I think that's the issue. Luckily I can use their app to control the box over a network.
It only sucks for me if I forget to angle it up...if you angle it above the device you are trying to change channel with I haven't had an issue.
Coming from the G2, I think the G3 IR blaster is a bit more finicky. I haven't had any problems syncing it to any of my devices. But I do need to be pointed nearly directly at the device. I think this is because the IR led is recessed. If you ever look at any of the remotes around your house, most of them have a IR led that protrudes out from the remote. Based on this logic, depending on the case you could see more interference..
I'm coming from the HTC ONE...which worked perfectly...now I have to have it pointed directly at the device to work.
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I dont understand you guys, IR means inferred which means that remote and device need to have clear view of each other. RF is radio frequency which means remote and device do Not need a clear line of sight meaning it can bounce off of objects to reach device
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I've seen a few early adopters exchange their N9 due to NFC not working. Mine doesn't either. I've double checked the settings to make sure its on and rebooted just to be sure. When I put the developer preview in my N7 during setup it asked me to tap my old phone to my newly setup device. I didn't get that with the N9. I have an extra tag laying around that I checked with my M8 and N7 just to make sure the tag wasn't defective. I just hope Best Buy has another one when I'm able to take it back in.
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I've seen a few early adopters exchange their N9 due to NFC not working. Mine doesn't either. I've double checked the settings to make sure its on and rebooted just to be sure. When I put the developer preview in my N7 during setup it asked me to tap my old phone to my newly setup device. I didn't get that with the N9. I have an extra tag laying around that I checked with my M8 and N7 just to make sure the tag wasn't defective. I just hope Best Buy has another one when I'm able to take it back in.
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I'm questioning my N9 as well. Android Beam doesn't seem to work with my N5. going to Best Buy and ask for exchange
Yes, my NFC was not working. What i did is gave the tablet a few firm (but gentle!) presses on the back, below the camera towards the center and then i heard a "click" sound which was the NFC antenna reattaching to the back and my NFC has been flawless since.
There were some Nexus 5 units with the same issue and that was the solution for them as well.
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Yes, my NFC was not working. What i did is gave the tablet a few firm (but gentle!) presses on the back, below the camera towards the center and then i heard a "click" sound which was the NFC antenna reattaching to the back and my NFC has been flawless since.
There were some Nexus 5 units with the same issue and that was the solution for them as well.
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I have the same issue with my N9 as OP stated. I will try your method when I back home. Otherwise, I will just go back to Bestbuy to exchange. Thanks.
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Yes, my NFC was not working. What i did is gave the tablet a few firm (but gentle!) presses on the back, below the camera towards the center and then i heard a "click" sound which was the NFC antenna reattaching to the back and my NFC has been flawless since.
There were some Nexus 5 units with the same issue and that was the solution for them as well.
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It works! Thanks! Actually I realized that the NFC sensor is located right below the camera, instead of located in the middle of the devices. So for those who thought the NFC may not be working, try to place the Android Beam devices or NFC tags near the camera.
Just to clarify for anyone else having issues, NFC seems to be under the camera when the n9 is in landscape or to the right of the camera if it's in portrait.
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clubtech said:
Yes, my NFC was not working. What i did is gave the tablet a few firm (but gentle!) presses on the back, below the camera towards the center and then i heard a "click" sound which was the NFC antenna reattaching to the back and my NFC has been flawless since.
There were some Nexus 5 units with the same issue and that was the solution for them as well.
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This fixed my NFC. And it helped with the loose backing no more squishiness!
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Just to clarify for anyone else having issues, NFC seems to be under the camera when the n9 is in landscape or to the right of the camera if it's in portrait.
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This is correct, I initially thought it was located in the middle, which the "X" letter of NEXUS is. You are right, it is below the camera, in the corner, not in the middle!
Just FYI. I took a picture of the back of my N9, the white NFC tag in the picture is where the sensor located.
The gentle press actually worked, thanks so much, I was about to send the N9 back to Google.
Unfortunately pressing the back panel didnt work for me. I tried pressing the entire back panel and still got no luck. I guess mine is really defected. I'm going to Best Buy and ask for a replacement once they restock. This is no big deal but it is by no mean acceptable.
Have you pressed the exact spot xinchi marked in his photo? I pressed a lot on other spots and nothing happened. When I pressed in just this spot, it clicked quite loudly
Here's the NFC antenna on iFixIts pictures:
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Have you pressed the exact spot xinchi marked in his photo? I pressed a lot on other spots and nothing happened. When I pressed in just this spot, it clicked quite loudly
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Yes I did. Many times. Still no luck. I'm going to return it today.
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Yes I did. Many times. Still no luck. I'm going to return it today.
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My NFC worked but still had the click, creak and movement in the back. I squeeze mine between both hands close to the top center and it popped. No more click or creak. Apparently there is a back clip that is not attached. Mine all good and solid now.
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My NFC worked but still had the click, creak and movement in the back. I squeeze mine between both hands close to the top center and it popped. No more click or creak. Apparently there is a back clip that is not attached. Mine all good and solid now.
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I did the same thing... NFC working just fine now. I will keep an eye on it to see if it becomes detached.
Mine had the same issue and popped back in to working. Thanks for the tip!
worked on mine. heard a loud click and now its fine. thanks a lot.
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Yes, my NFC was not working. What i did is gave the tablet a few firm (but gentle!) presses on the back, below the camera towards the center and then i heard a "click" sound which was the NFC antenna reattaching to the back and my NFC has been flawless since.
There were some Nexus 5 units with the same issue and that was the solution for them as well.
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This worked for me. Just wanted to say thanks!
I just received my Z3TC . Has anyone experienced any issues with the tablet? Usually the first batch that comes out has bugs so I wanted to know if anyone has noticed anything wrong with their tablet.
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Just noticed this. I tried plugging in some earbuds. I own the MDR-EX300LP which came with the Sony Walkman Z i bought 2 years ago. (The battery died out after 2 years). Well it seems that the Z3TC does not recognize the earbuds.. I tried some headphones and they are not recognized either. So I plug in the MDR-EX300LP earbuds into my friend's Galaxy S3 and they are recognized immediately. I wonder what is wrong maybe it is something obvious?
Have you? The only issue I have noticed is it is not available in Canada with no ETA and price point! Sony has been ever so helpful in ignoring requests for this info, but has now stated "some time in November".
Also, be wary of unlocking your bootloader as Sony might not fully disclose what may not work - they did that for the Z3 compact and now early unlockers are faced with a lower quality camera, in addition to the known software not working.
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Have you? The only issue I have noticed is it is not available in Canada with no ETA and price point! Sony has been ever so helpful in ignoring requests for this info, but has now stated "some time in November".
Also, be wary of unlocking your bootloader as Sony might not fully disclose what may not work - they did that for the Z3 compact and now early unlockers are faced with a lower quality camera, in addition to the known software not working.
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Haha that is an issue. I was lucky in receiving the tablet so quick. Others that preordered before me still haven't received their tablet. What I was worried about was of known problems with the tablet. After 30 days I'm stuck with it so maybe I will have no problems with my Z3TC. Hope you can order one soon I've barely had time to use it but it is really good looking. Here in the U.S they only have the 32GB White Wifi only version. No LTE option or 16 GB option. Also no black color option.
Got mine. I've been looking for an issue but none... Loving it. Can't wait for the lollipop update
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Got mine. I've been looking for an issue but none... Loving it. Can't wait for the lollipop update
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Let's talk about issue(?). I've found, that when i browse/see other sources of white background on my Z3TC 32gb Wi-Fi Only, something distrubs my eyes, like some RGB-colored thing. If i try to position the tablet with white background at some angle to my eyes, i'm starting to see some rainbow-like effect on screen(one, two), its easy to see here. Then, i've powered off my Z3TC, and THIS is what i've seen in REFLECTION of my PC monitor on the Z3TCs powered-off screen. Is this same for you guys? Sry, for bad english, its 3am in Russia, and o'm not that good at it even when i'm not that tired.
That is strange
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Let's talk about issue(?). I've found, that when i browse/see other sources of white background on my Z3TC 32gb Wi-Fi Only, something distrubs my eyes, like some RGB-colored thing. If i try to position the tablet with white background at some angle to my eyes, i'm starting to see some rainbow-like effect on screen(one, two), its easy to see here. Then, i've powered off my Z3TC, and THIS is what i've seen in REFLECTION of my PC monitor on the Z3TCs powered-off screen. Is this same for you guys? Sry, for bad english, its 3am in Russia, and o'm not that good at it even when i'm not that tired.
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That does not look normal. I did the test with the white background and it does not look like that on mine. I might be wrong but your tablet might have a defective screen?
Same issue here with my Z3TC 16gb wifi black. It is the only problem with the tablet but i find it rather disturbing when reading on white background. Probably will exchange or return. I have tried your test with turned off screen and a reflection from the monitor, same rainbow effect. I repeated the test using my galaxy s4 mini and i saw similar but much less visible pattern of red-green/yellow stripes. I think it got something to do with anti-reflective coating or maybe some polarization of the glass?
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My 5 day old Z3 tablet just died after using in the bath, it wasn't submerged at any time just little bit of water on it from my hand. Used it for about an hour after when it said shutting down due to heat. Thought it was odd as it didn't feel hot then I noticed both camera lense is steamed up
Left it for a while and tried to turn it back on but it's dead
All doors securely closed and no signs of wet around the seals when I just opened them to check, had a Z1 for a year now and even had that under water in the sea with no issues. Very unhappy.
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My 5 day old Z3 tablet just died after using in the bath, it wasn't submerged at any time just little bit of water on it from my hand. Used it for about an hour after when it said shutting down due to heat. Thought it was odd as it didn't feel hot then I noticed both camera lense is steamed up
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After that dodgy screen it was totally dead, just black screen no lights no reaction to power button or reset.
Stuck it on the radiator for an hour with port covers open and eventually it started showing the charge light but when I pressed the power key it showed zero% charge. Did volume and power key reset and then it showed 63% charge and started up again. Seems fine at the minuet but already got replacement coming from O2 as its less than 14 days and still in cooling off period so will swap it anyway. Dont think ill be using it in the bath again pretty poor really as I literally only got few drops on screen so it must have got in round the screen somewhere or the speaker slot.
Can everyone do the dead pixel test and see if you get this rainbow effect when titling the screen. I did and have it. Just like someone mentioned in a few posts above
I haven't any issues jet but one concern. The phone signal ? bars some time it goes down to none almost never full but it works for Internet and calls so I don't
I've also found that 3rd party earbuds create a problem with it. I use v-moda earbuds (which have worked fine on iPads/iPhones/Galaxy phones (S2/Note2)) is giving me problems on this tablet compact. But what's even more interesting, is that it only happens when the tablet is experiencing vibration. E.g. Riding the bus. I was on the bus, and it keeps defaulting to a screen called, "Smart Connect." It always keeps jumping to the headset portion within that app with every vibration of the bus. It is very frustrating! Anyone know why or how to turn that off from happening? Give it a try, plug it in with 3rd party headphones, and start rattling the tablet compact as if your on a bus. Please let me know. Many thanks.
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I've also found that 3rd party earbuds create a problem with it. I use v-moda earbuds (which have worked fine on iPads/iPhones/Galaxy phones (S2/Note2)) is giving me problems on this tablet compact. But what's even more interesting, is that it only happens when the tablet is experiencing vibration. E.g. Riding the bus. I was on the bus, and it keeps defaulting to a screen called, "Smart Connect." It always keeps jumping to the headset portion within that app with every vibration of the bus. It is very frustrating! Anyone know why or how to turn that off from happening? Give it a try, plug it in with 3rd party headphones, and start rattling the tablet compact as if your on a bus. Please let me know. Many thanks.
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I'll give it a try and let you know.
Does anyone have issues with ghost touches, like a Z1 phone lineup has?
zOOOOmer said:
Does anyone have issues with ghost touches, like a Z1 phone lineup has?
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Not at all! Your touchscreen might be faulty....
androidkid311 said:
Not at all! Your touchscreen might be faulty....
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I don't own a tablet yet, that's why I'm asking, that's important for me.
As Z1 owner I don't want to have another device with such issues. And talking about Z1 - that's model-related problem affecting every device including Z1 and Z1C (dunno about Z2 and Z3), not a couple of faulty phones.
Before submerging your Z3 check it is air tight (and thus water tight) see here for how to test using the built in pressure sensor. Close ports properly, Press the screen gently in a couple of locations pressure should rise by 6-7 millibars. Do the same test with a port cover open, pressure will not change when you press screen. I have a Z3 phone service options are near identical. NB: no idea how to do this on non LTE version... Perhaps sideload the phone apk? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/guide-test-waterproofing-water-t2908333
Hi, just got the 32gb version, and noticed the screen has a slightly mpre yalloish hue on the bottom (the side opposite to the sony logo. A bbit disturbing...
Been having a weird issue.. Wifi is turned off when screen is off. I made sure I clicked Wifi is always on in wifi setting. I made sure i unclicked turning wifi off in stamina mode. Seems like a weird bug.
I have tried using 2 sets and they have about the exact same reception quality
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I use these at work with my phone in my pocket. I have tried front pockets and back. I don't know if the sensor is too dark or its too tight in there (pants/shorts are not tight) or what. If the phone is out of my pocket it works fine 98% of the time. Just today i had it being choppy even when the phone was in my hand. I have also tried using it without the small, slim silicone phone case but with the same results.
I haven't seen much online with the same issues and i don't want to return this phone to get yet another ****ty phone or refurbished one.
Anyone have any ideas?
nobody has had this issue?
I have this issue its a royal pain. I assumed its because the battery is dying but that is not the case. I got so annoyed I had to use ancient methods and plug in a wire between both devices . felt so weird but did the job .
Same problem here
I was having the same problem with my LG Tones Ultras, I was still within my 14 day return with tmobile so i they swapped it and problem is gone. I suggest you get a hold of warranty since still within a year and see if they will sent you a device. Hope this helps. good luck.
thought about it but i dont really want a refurbed one
To add to my earlier post about this issue i simply rebooted my phone just to try and that seems to have resolved the problem. I thought of it since i never have any reason to turn off my device .
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To add to my earlier post about this issue i simply rebooted my phone just to try and that seems to have resolved the problem. I thought of it since i never have any reason to turn off my device .
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Typically when I have BT issues like cut outs and random pop/clicks while listening to audio a reboot is what is needed. Not sure why that solves the problem but when it gets bad that is my only solution and it usually works 100% of the time.
Yes, I've experienced this with my LG HBS-760 headset (which, by the way, worked perfectly with the G4). A reboot typically solves the problem, but only temporarily. I'm very unhappy with this phone, for that reason and also the horrible battery life and the gimmicky/mostly useless second screen. I wish I had kept my G4.
My AT&T H820 LG G5 is out of warranty and LG won't honor any repair since I bought it on eBay. I have tried 2 band aid fixes - shimming underneath the metal mesh damper gasket and also shimming underneath the motherboard where the 3 gold pins touch along with bending pins upward. Both "repairs" lasted a week. So is there a definitive and gauranteed fix? What is LG doing, just replacing the metal mesh and damper gasket and then it fails again? I also noticed that my metal mesh damper gasket is a different appearance than what I have seen photos of online, as if there is a revised part. My GPS is now completely non-functioning.
Anybody? Surely there has to be a lasting repair and known cause.
Seems not. I have given up, aside from occasionally popping back here to see if anyone's found something new. I have taken to using an old phone as a bluetooth GPS transmitter. It's a pain, but it works.
Unfortunately LG still uses those same old crappy useless springs that it did several years ago, and they are not very flexible hence why it fails and then fails again. I think putting items underneath will only bend it even further slightly raising them would have been a better fix and then firmly attaching the case. Probably too late for you. The only other option would be solder in some more but I haven't seen the board for ths device.
Would it be possible to use the GPS antenna from my bootloop G4?
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Seems not. I have given up, aside from occasionally popping back here to see if anyone's found something new. I have taken to using an old phone as a bluetooth GPS transmitter. It's a pain, but it works.
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I've looked how to do this and can only see how to use a phone as a GPS transmitter for a pc, please could you tell me how you did it?
Edit: I found one, worked my way through until it came to allow mock locations within developer settings, to find that as I am running android 7 this option has been removed so back to square one
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I've looked how to do this and can only see how to use a phone as a GPS transmitter for a pc, please could you tell me how you did it?[/URL]
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Sure. On the phone with working GPS you want to share, install btGPS from Meowsbox, and get the licence key too (£1 if I recall correctly).
On the G5, install Bluetooth GPS from GG MobLab (which is free and fully functioning).
Once both apps are installed, you just have to pair the devices via bluetooth, enable the transmitter on the old phone, and finally select the old phone in the dropdown on the G5 and press connect.
Is it annoying? Yeah, a bit, but actually I can keep my old phone (Samsung S3) hidden away in the car and it still gives decent reception. And because the screen's off on that device, it lasts for hours without killing the battery.
HTH.
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Sure. On the phone with working GPS you want to share, install btGPS from Meowsbox, and get the licence key too (£1 if I recall correctly).
On the G5, install Bluetooth GPS from GG MobLab (which is free and fully functioning).
Once both apps are installed, you just have to pair the devices via bluetooth, enable the transmitter on the old phone, and finally select the old phone in the dropdown on the G5 and press connect.
Is it annoying? Yeah, a bit, but actually I can keep my old phone (Samsung S3) hidden away in the car and it still gives decent reception. And because the screen's off on that device, it lasts for hours without killing the battery.
HTH.
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Thanks for that Before I buy the software for the phone with working gps, does it require GPS mock locations on the G5 as it appears that functionality has been removed from the developer settings in android 7
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Thanks for that Before I buy the software for the phone with working gps, does it require GPS mock locations on the G5 as it appears that functionality has been removed from the developer settings in android 7
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Ahh - yes, good point. I also had to set Bluetooth GPS as the mock location app. Since that's the free app, I'd install that first and see if it can be configured. Also you can test out the transmitter app for (IIRC) 10 minutes before it dies in good crippleware form. Plenty of time to make sure it's working though.
Although... I'm using Android 7.0 on my H860 and mock locations is working fine
I ended up taking a chance and dropped a very small amount of solder on each of the spring contacts everyone keeps talking about lifting or putting a small piece of plastic underneath. In the past lifting the spring helped for a month or so before it started to not seek GPS again.
Yes, I've tried the whole APN update, using GPS Toolbox (which I've had before LG G5), rooted, etc but believe too this is simply a hardware issue on the contacts.
As far as the soldering is concerned, if you're near sighted, you won't need a magnifying glass but the contacts are very small so a very steady hand is a must and of course some soldering skill is required. I'll try to take a macro shot of how it looks this weekend. So far after a month it's been rock solid.
The 3 golden pins are from the volume control. The internet has been spread with fake information relevant to fixing the LG G5's GPS Fix as I also think that opening it up and closing it back down and so on just reseats the contact from the real place for a little while See the most useful marked answer for further explaination: https://nl.ifixit.com/Answers/View/394237/GPS+Not+working+well+at+all
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