GPS issues on NH7 4.4.4 - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Hi guys,
I am on NH7 4.4.4 stock firmware.
I have an issue with GPS locking... Sometimes maps keeps 'waiting for location' and sometimes off the location by more than a km.
Installed GPS status and i get following result. Tried factory reset but did not work. It shows location when connected via wifi but not on mobile carrier, using in India.
Is anyone facing the issue.. Any input guys.. Been trying to fix since 2 weeks used gps fix app on plays store too but no use
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Any solution for fixing it? Not seem to lock and show exact position.
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swapyworld said:
Any solution for fixing it? Not seem to lock and show exact position. View attachment 3022480
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go here I'm laying it out for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...om-flashin-basics-t2896440/page2#post56878157 don't want to have to type it twice. Lol

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jimzweb1 said:
go here I'm laying it out for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...om-flashin-basics-t2896440/page2#post56878157 don't want to have to type it twice. Lol
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My phone isn't new, got it from someone who had already upgraded it, I normally wait for the review before i take the OTA
And thanks mate but i heard directly flashing NC5 over NH7 will lead to brick.
that's the main concern nothing else, i had gone through your post before and hence posted the same query in your thread.
Is it possible to downgrade from NH7 to NC5 directly through odin? it wont brick right?

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swapyworld said:
My phone isn't new, got it from someone who had already upgraded it, I normally wait for the review before i take the OTA
And thanks mate but i heard directly flashing NC5 over NH7 will lead to brick.
that's the main concern nothing else, i had gone through your post before and hence posted the same query in your thread.
Is it possible to downgrade from NH7 to NC5 directly through odin? it wont brick right?
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Downgrading from NH7 to NC5 through odin is the best way to go. That will put you back to bone stock. It will not hard brick, it may bootloop. Read through these threads a few weeks back when NH7 4.4.4 OTA came out http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/4-4-4-download-mode-t2877528 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/upgrade-to-4-4-4-revert-to-4-4-2-t2878402 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/recovery-boot-issue-t2884488 let me know how it goes !!!

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Seems like a lot of work ^
I went from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 and had a issue with GPS as well.
I simply went back to a TW Rom, enabled location, went to google maps and let it lock my position. Once this is done, I booted into recovery and flashed the 4.4.4 Rom.
once booted I went to the playstore and downloaded gps fix.
Opened up app, pressed start gave it 3 minutes and bam, locked and loaded.
Went into google maps and all was well.

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Nickitt said:
Seems like a lot of work ^
I went from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 and had a issue with GPS as well.
I simply went back to a TW Rom, enabled location, went to google maps and let it lock my position. Once this is done, I booted into recovery and flashed the 4.4.4 Rom.
once booted I went to the playstore and downloaded gps fix.
Opened up app, pressed start gave it 3 minutes and bam, locked and loaded.
Went into google maps and all was well.
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mine isn't locking at all unless i am on wifi, that's the issue.
GPS fix for me just keeps running...doesnt fix anything at all for me

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@jimzweb1
mate you mentioned you are using XAS and not SPR version of firmware.
1. any differences apart from sprint logo? and which network are you on CDMA with evdo?
2. Do u you have direct options for APN and hotspot like in 4.4.4 NH7? if possible, please post a screenshot of your settings->General tab

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swapyworld said:
@jimzweb1
mate you mentioned you are using XAS and not SPR version of firmware.
1. any differences apart from sprint logo? and which network are you on CDMA with evdo?
2. Do u you have direct options for APN and hotspot like in 4.4.4 NH7? if possible, please post a screenshot of your settings->General tab
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The only thing I have noticed with XAS is no yellow Sprint logo on boot up and shut down. My " Preferred network mode" setting is LTE / CDMA. I still run 4.4.2 NC5, waiting for android 5.0 L (lollipop) to show up, then I will unroot and take the OTA. I did the same thing with NH7 when it came out, and people started having trouble so went back to NC5. As for my hotspot I purchased WiFi Tether Router a long time ago best $2.50 I ever spent. If you want to enable your hotspot for free here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159

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@jimzweb1
On NH7, wifi hotspot is available by default, no app is required, did u check mate?
and thanks for all the help, will try downgrading to NC5 in a day or two, btw which cwm hltespr version you are using?

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swapyworld said:
@jimzweb1
On NH7, wifi hotspot is available by default, no app is required, did u check mate?
and thanks for all the help, will try downgrading to NC5 in a day or two, btw which cwm hltespr version you are using?
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I use Philz custom CWM, there are two versions that work. First is the latest 6.48.4. hlte this version is the one size fits all, totally customizable. The other is 6.12.9. hltespr this version is only for a Sprint device, I use this one it has been absolutely bulletproof. It's a little older, you can change the background color and font color, here is the link for Philz https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/

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@jimzweb1
i dont customise anything, just want a recovery which can take a backup perfectly and restore without issues and of course wiping, flashing and fixing permission.
i guess cwm 6.12.9 is the way to go !!
Btw mate have you faced any issues on GPS? do u know any rom which would be good for that?
Had a note 2 and a developer had provided GPS fix for regions like asia, US, Europe and so on, didnt see that here.
so on stock, your GPS is accurate?

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Nickitt said:
Seems like a lot of work ^
I went from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 and had a issue with GPS as well.
I simply went back to a TW Rom, enabled location, went to google maps and let it lock my position. Once this is done, I booted into recovery and flashed the 4.4.4 Rom.
once booted I went to the playstore and downloaded gps fix.
Opened up app, pressed start gave it 3 minutes and bam, locked and loaded.
Went into google maps and all was well.
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This worked for me as well. I went back to stock touchwiz rom, enabled gps and got a fix using google maps. with gps enabled, i rebooted and flashed custom roms with working GPS. something about the GPS is built into the hardware or something, and it has to be turned on during the install.

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1micah5 said:
This worked for me as well. I went back to stock touchwiz rom, enabled gps and got a fix using google maps. with gps enabled, i rebooted and flashed custom roms with working GPS. something about the GPS is built into the hardware or something, and it has to be turned on during the install.
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@Nickitt and @1micah5, guys few questions for u.. As i ll be leaving town soon for two months n i need GPS bad
1. Which TW rom u went to first?
2. Which custom rom u flashed?
3. While on TW rom, could u get ur position fixed in GPS ONLY mode or only in high accuracy mode?
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swapyworld said:
@Nickitt and @1micah5, guys few questions for u.. As i ll be leaving town soon for two months n i need GPS bad
1. Which TW rom u went to first?
2. Which custom rom u flashed?
3. While on TW rom, could u get ur position fixed in GPS ONLY mode or only in high accuracy mode?
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1. Sac23 Custom S5 Port V5
2. Same as 1
3. Either or, GPS only mode worked but would recommend high accuracy unless you cannot.

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Nickitt said:
1. Sac23 Custom S5 Port V5
2. Same as 1
3. Either or, GPS only mode worked but would recommend high accuracy unless you cannot.
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1. So u were not on a stock rom before too?
2. Is it the MOAR rom u r talking about?
Problem is mine gps only mode just refuses to locate me
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swapyworld said:
1. So u were not on a stock rom before too?
2. Is it the MOAR rom u r talking about?
Problem is mine gps only mode just refuses to locate me
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No I was NOT on a stock rom and haven't been on one for a year, don't plan on either.
You could try @freezas stockish wizless Rom if you'd feel more comfortable.
I did however indeed come from @sac23s MOAR V5 Rom and haven't had an issue with GPS.
Granite my GPS doesn't lock immediately, it'll usually take 5 seconds or so to get a lock and the GPS to realize exactly where I'm at.
Did you try downloading from the playstore the app called GPS fix?

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Nickitt said:
No I was NOT on a stock rom and haven't been on one for a year, don't plan on either.
You could try @freezas stockish wizless Rom if you'd feel more comfortable.
I did however indeed come from @sac23s MOAR V5 Rom and haven't had an issue with GPS.
Granite my GPS doesn't lock immediately, it'll usually take 5 seconds or so to get a lock and the GPS to realize exactly where I'm at.
Did you try downloading from the playstore the app called GPS fix?
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Yeah gps fix, gps toolbox tried quite a few.. A reboot does get me locked on satellites but doesn't show coordinates on GPS status and tool app.
Maps show me the same position in high accuracy n Power saving mode, GPS only doesn't get me locked on maps
But as GPS status app does show satellites.. I feel it's not a hardware issue!!
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swapyworld said:
Yeah gps fix, gps toolbox tried quite a few.. A reboot does get me locked on satellites but doesn't show coordinates on GPS status and tool app.
Maps show me the same position in high accuracy n Power saving mode, GPS only doesn't get me locked on maps
But as GPS status app does show satellites.. I feel it's not a hardware issue!!
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Sounds like something isn't playing right my man, Odin stock and re-root. Be your only option it sounds like.

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Nickitt said:
Sounds like something isn't playing right my man, Odin stock and re-root. Be your only option it sounds like.
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That's what i did.. Was on 4.4.4 NH7.. Downgraded to 4.4.2 NC5.. Lil improvement that's all
I guess i ll have to try ur method once..!!
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