When I start the S Healt Training on my Gear S the Location search at the beginning Need minutes to fix the Position. Last Run I had 3 rounds ´(~3x12 minutes) and the GPS fixed after the first round.
Is this normal? I can´t wait 10 minutes before I start running for the Watch...
How is your watch connected? If it is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, it will use your phone's GPS. When your phone is not near by for BT to connect, it will use its own GPS. In this case, you need mobile data connection to help speed up the initial lock. For me, it typically takes 20 seconds or so. Without the mobile data connection, it will take significantly longer time.
THX. This could be the problem. I´m not connected to phone but have no data Connection.
Would it be possible if i use a old nano sim Card (not acitvated anymore) to get the Position faster as Long as I did not have a new nano sim?
You need a mobile data connection. So an inactive SIM won't help. You need an active SIM with mobile data enabled. It needs to talk to some location server on the internet or your carrier to help speed up the initial lock on.
It makes more sense to have a quickfix file that can update via wifi etc. Strange they did not add this function as part of the sync process with Gear Manager.
If you have GPS on the phone and the watch and start Shealth and let it connect and count down, then go. It will record GPS without a mobile data connection.
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The whole idea of having a watch is that you can run without bring a bulky phone with you.
And you can leave your phone behind and it records gps on the watch.
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Well, I took your word and did a test:
* disable the mobile network on my watch to simulate the non mobile connection condition as OP indicated.
* Start exercise while BT connected to my phone.
* Went out for a walk that is well beyond the BT reach.
* Came back the review the recorded GPS location.
All I got is a dot on my map point to where my phone is, not GPS of the exercising. This is what I expected.
When the watch is connected to the phone via BT, it gets its location from Phone's GPS but it does not help initialize its own GPS. Once your disconnected from the BT, the watch will still need to initialize its own GPS in order to get its own location. Without mobile data, it is not going to work.
It's possible to get fixed a position from the gps without mobile data, but it can take several minutes to achieve it
Recorded this with the Nike ap, and no Sim chip in my Gear S.
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Recorded this with the Nike ap, and no Sim chip in my Gear S.
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That is what I guessed. But the title of this thread is about the built-in S Health app, not Nike app.
I also have a few runs recorded with S Health and it does have the GPS map. Also have a S Health update that I need to do.
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I also have a few runs recorded with S Health and it does have the GPS map. Also have a S Health update that I need to do.
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I use mine 100% standalone for running etc and have had the same problem but figured out what is wrong . After you have your first GPS fix further ones should be within 2 minutes . However and most importantly if you switch of your watch or your battery dies you have to start the process again . I know its a pain but its the only way this will work Standalone . Makes no difference if you have a sim card in or not
I run on trails, and noticed that on some of my runs, the GPS can take up to 0.5 k to start logging. It may simply depend on the GPS signal in the area? I have mobile data on and it seems to make no difference, BTW.
I agree with OP, it's super frustrating to stand around in the freezing temps to wait for the GPS lock, or chose between chasing after your friends or logging incomplete data.
It's because it's not real GPS, it's aGPS. Samsung Moment had the same problems with locations.
S Health distance not working on gear s
using the s health app to track my run on gear s. After my run the map data is correct but the distance traveled is way off. Am I doing something wrong? or does s health not use gps data for tracking running distance?
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using the s health app to track my run on gear s. After my run the map data is correct but the distance traveled is way off. Am I doing something wrong? or does s health not use gps data for tracking running distance?
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I have the exact same issue. I've been running 5 test runs now with the Gear S using Nike+ and i've also brought my Samsung S5 with Endomondo and they have been pretty much spot on. Maybe 0-10 meters difference at max on a run from 5-10km so actually the Nike+ app seems to work just fine now. I'm using GPS + mobile networks turned on when i'm running.
But, yeah, S Health is is totaaaaaaaaaally off when it comes to distance for me to. I've tried a 4km test run 3 times, S health show about 2,1-2,6km every time. I almost thought the metrics was wrong at te beginning but that does not match up either. Very strange and I hope someone have a solution for this because I hate the small font on the pace etc on the Nike+ so it would be nice to be able to use S Health instead.
(Btw, Bluetooth is turned off so i'm not synced with the phone on either Nike+ or S-health while testing)
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I have the exact same issue. I've been running 5 test runs now with the Gear S using Nike+ and i've also brought my Samsung S5 with Endomondo and they have been pretty much spot on. Maybe 0-10 meters difference at max on a run from 5-10km so actually the Nike+ app seems to work just fine now. I'm using GPS + mobile networks turned on when i'm running.
But, yeah, S Health is is totaaaaaaaaaally off when it comes to distance for me to. I've tried a 4km test run 3 times, S health show about 2,1-2,6km every time. I almost thought the metrics was wrong at te beginning but that does not match up either. Very strange and I hope someone have a solution for this because I hate the small font on the pace etc on the Nike+ so it would be nice to be able to use S Health instead.
(Btw, Bluetooth is turned off so i'm not synced with the phone on either Nike+ or S-health while testing)
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It states in the user manual that gear s uses the pedometer in "running" to track distance, but will use gps to map the route. Which make this totally useless. I contacted Samsung and was on the phone for over on hour trying to explain this problem the assured me that it uses GPS data. So, I got in my car started the running app, held my arm out the window and drove 5 miles. After the drive the map showed the exact route I drove, but the distance said .2 miles. This is extremely frustrating. To date I have not found a single app that can do it all.
1. S-health - heart rate and map but no distance
2. Nike+ - map, distance but no heartrate and no voice feedback ie splits or pace, and reading is so small you cant really read on the run plus it always wants you to post the crap to facebook and you cant turn that feature off.
3. Mapmyrun - you still have to run with your phone. mapmyrun has the worst support. they will never respond to any comments or questions.
I wish I would have known all this before i got the gear s. I would have just a Garmin watch.
Yeah. I've also made a couple of test runs in the car. It's totally insane that they are using GPS on the map and not distance. I really, really hope they will fix this :|
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Hello, i got a problem when i try to locate my phone using samsung DIVE.
I tryed it multiple times today and yesterday, but i just cant get an accurate location of my phone
Everytime when i try to locate my phone, i get an error message saying there were interruptions in my gps signal.
roughly translated to english:
Because of interruptions in the GPS reception it is possible that an error occurs for the current location of your mobile device.
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And then i get a location which is 50 meters further than my location.
I dont know why he cant find my location, while programs like navigon, google and gps test get a very accurate location.
I also tryed using the anti theft app from avast, and that app also gets my location very accurate.
Anyone else has this problem? I have gps on all the time, and hspa+ internet connection.
ps: it did work this morning when there were less clouds, so i guess it only works when there are not many clouds, but why do all the other apps work?
i too have the same problem
Try this, go to Settings --> Locations Services, and then check (tick) the following, Googles location service, GPS Satelites, Use Sensor Aiding and Location and Google Search.
Now try Samsung Dive and see if it doesn't pin point you!
yep there all on same thing
Is there a way to have the GPS Radio only turn on if I open Waze or some other GPS Aware program? Trying to conserve power here.
TIA
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Is there a way to have the GPS Radio only turn on if I open Waze or some other GPS Aware program? Trying to conserve power here.
TIA
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To my knowledge, having GPS on standby barely uses any battery. Only when an app updates your location.
I'd just leave it on. Maybe Juice Defender could manage it though
That's how Android works. The GPS isn't actually on unless you see the icon in the top bar. Try it yourself - open Google Maps and you'll se the icon, then close Maps and you'll see it go away.
How is it like with bluetooth? Is it a big battery hog?
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How is it like with bluetooth? Is it a big battery hog?
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Haven't tried out bluetooth yet.
But again, Juice Defender can now manage that too.
Thanks for the info...I'll be sure to play with the GPS a bit more.
Juice Defender is my new best friend.
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To my knowledge, having GPS on standby barely uses any battery. Only when an app updates your location.
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Thanks, I wasn't aware of that, I've always turned it off because I thought that it would drain my battery.
I know for a fact that the BT will drain your battery even if you have nothing connected to it so turn it off if you don't use it.
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Thanks, I wasn't aware of that, I've always turned it off because I thought that it would drain my battery.
I know for a fact that the BT will drain your battery even if you have nothing connected to it so turn it off if you don't use it.
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No, it doesn't. Nor does GPS.
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No, it doesn't. Nor does GPS.
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Reason people think that I bet is because when Bluetooth was new tech and only in it's first revision it didn't have any power saving features and was constantly pinging the radio if devices were connected or not. That was fixed with Bluetooth 1.3 onwards if memory serves right.
Bluetooth will not use battery unless its connected to a device, and then only will if the phone and the device get out of range from each other. I think but don't quote me, that the connecting device is in charge of pinging and staying pared and not the phone.
Gps can actually cause battery drain of you do a ton of web browsing and are using googles locstion sharing feature...it shares your location each time you load a page in the browser...so not only uses gps but the maps app as well.
This is the only scenario where I have seen it measurably effect battery
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I use Bluetooth in my car for voice and music. As you can see by my screen grab it does not use much battery.
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Is there a way to have the GPS Radio only turn on if I open Waze or some other GPS Aware program? Trying to conserve power here.
TIA
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Pull down status bar, toggle GPS on/off.
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Is there a way to have the GPS Radio only turn on if I open Waze or some other GPS Aware program? Trying to conserve power here.
TIA
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I use a program called Tasker and created a rule that turns on GPS only when I open Maps and Navigation. Tasker is a paid app but well worth it. i used it to turn on bluetooth and Nav when I get in my car in the morning, it also shuts off wifi and starts streaming Pandora. When I get to my office, it shuts off the ringer and turns on vibrate mode, shuts off the data network and stops streaming Pandora. It checks my personal email twice per day at scheduled intervals so I am not distracted.
When i plug in my headphones, a menu appears asking if I would like to launch music, pandora or phone.
Though it's a paid app, it is worth the money. Tasker is awesome.
--Mike
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I use a program called Tasker and created a rule that turns on GPS only when I open Maps and Navigation. Tasker is a paid app but well worth it. i used it to turn on bluetooth and Nav when I get in my car in the morning, it also shuts off wifi and starts streaming Pandora. When I get to my office, it shuts off the ringer and turns on vibrate mode, shuts off the data network and stops streaming Pandora. It checks my personal email twice per day at scheduled intervals so I am not distracted.
When i plug in my headphones, a menu appears asking if I would like to launch music, pandora or phone.
Though it's a paid app, it is worth the money. Tasker is awesome.
--Mike
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I just bought and paid for Tasker for the GPS one click workaround.
Tasker has a learning curve, but it's like any other macro editor.
You basically make a macro that says
IF app_being_opened = Navigation
AND gps status = off
THEN Open Location Settings
DPAD Down
DPAD Down
DPAD Enter
^-- Tasker does these for you, you sit there and watch.
OPEN Navigation
And you can do the same thing for Maps or any other apps requiring GPS.
Note that I also just made one for one click 4G, too.
Works well.
Note that I'm sure the macros can be cleaned up and made more idiot-proof, but I'm nowhere near proficient with Tasker yet. There are A LOT of options.
+1 for Tasker. I am by no means an expert with it, but it definitely has a lot of functionality.
I've used it to only turn on GPS when opening certain apps (like maps, foursquare, etc.)
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I don't understand the need to pay for an app to turn GPS onff. Tasked has a lot more uses but to purchase it for an answer to a nonexistent problem is so...meh.
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I don't understand the need to pay for an app to turn GPS onff. Tasked has a lot more uses but to purchase it for an answer to a nonexistent problem is so...meh.
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Troll keep on trolling.
There is obviously a problem if multiple threads have been started to address the problem and if all the GPS widgets on the Market have to have a disclaimer saying "1 click won't work on 2.3.x devices."
Have tasker, just waiting for my note to use it actually
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I made this tutorial for anyone having difficulty making their one-click GPS solution.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg56IgNHA0Y
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Troll keep on trolling.
There is obviously a problem if multiple threads have been started to address the problem and if all the GPS widgets on the Market have to have a disclaimer saying "1 click won't work on 2.3.x devices."
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If you read what I wrote you'd realize that I understand there's a small problem but c'mon..almost 7 bucks when all you have to do is pull the notification down and hit the GPS toggle? If that's all someone is buying tasker for...its a waste. Now if they are going to use it for more stuff that's cool.
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I have caught it happening a couple times now, seemingly at random.
I am not running Maps, or any other app that needs GPS... I hit the power button to wake the phone, swipe to unlock, and notice the GPS icon in the notifications.
Taping the notification just takes you to GPS location settings. Checking battery use shows no apps running that need GPS. No other direct indications that I have found in settings as to what is polling the GPS.
Anyone know what app/service is opening it in the background?
The weather clock updates itself when you unlock causing gps to hit for a couple seconds.
I checked that first... the "last updated" message said a couple hours prior. (I have it set to update every 3 hours) So I ruled that out. But I guess I could be wrong.
Seems to me, using GPS is a bit of overkill for weather location.
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I checked that first... the "last updated" message said a couple hours prior. (I have it set to update every 3 hours) So I ruled that out. But I guess I could be wrong.
Seems to me, using GPS is a bit of overkill for weather location.
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How else does it figure out what city you are in at any given time?
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How else does it figure out what city you are in at any given time?
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Network location service...
It can tell where you are by knowing what cell tower you are connected to... as it knows the cell towers physical location due to a database.
This is actually how the GPS in our phones can lock on to positions in seconds rather than a couple minutes.
Cell phones have aGPS (Assisted GPS) where the cell tower info is used to get a rough position fix and speed up GPS lock.
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Network location service...
It can tell where you are by knowing what cell tower you are connected to... as it knows the cell towers physical location due to a database.
This is actually how the GPS in our phones can lock on to positions in seconds rather than a couple minutes.
Cell phones have aGPS (Assisted GPS) where the cell tower info is used to get a rough position fix and speed up GPS lock.
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VZW location services (network location services) could be used, but it isn't for weather. Which is why I asked my question...
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VZW location services (network location services) could be used, but it isn't for weather. Which is why I asked my question...
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Most apps that use location can use network location services... including weather apps... though maybe not the Samsung app. Which is why I am curious as to why it uses GPS vs network.
I never have the "Verizon location services" turned on, never have on other phones either, and other apps can use network location just fine... as "Google location services" can provide that.
Google Now checks when I'm away from home and tells me how long it takes to get back with traffic, probably using the GPS. Have you activated Google Now?
I've noticed this as well. It's not every time I unlock but I will see it come up randomly. I think it's the weather for my clock widget. I'm not too worried though since my battery life has always been fantastic.
No Google Now...
If its the weather... seems silly to use GPS over network location.
Long story short. I want to turn my old Android phone (HTC Inspire 4G) into a tracking device to catch a thief. The area near my house is plagued by motorcycle thieves who swipe bags from walking pedestrians. My idea is to carry a bait bag with an old, broken laptop in it and sew my phone to the inside of the bag where it will not be found. For my idea to work best, I need software that can perform specific functions, and so I come here for recommendations on how to accomplish this.
I need the device to operate in an ultra-low power mode where it is only listening for text messages and all sound is turned off. I don't know how long I will have to walk around with the bag before the thieves takes the bait, so I need the phone to conserve as much power as possible until the actual tracking operation begins.
Once the bag is in the thieves hands, I need to be able to control and activate the phone via text message. The phone must be in Silent Mode so that the thieves don't hear the incoming text messages. Additionally, I would not want the screen to light up or for any other message indicator to possibly shine through the bag's fabric and tip them off about the presence of the phone.
First, I will be using a "disposable" prepaid SIM card (lets call this the trackingSIM). I don't want to use my actual postpaid account with unlimited internet (lets call this mySIM). I need mySIM to communicate with the trackingSIM. So the problem is that the phone WON'T have unlimited internet access when it is stolen. I'll need to activate that remotely. Usually this is done by sending a specific text message to the Carrier with a code that activates unlimited internet for a period of time and deducts the cost from a balance on the SIM. But since I won't actually have the phone in my possession, I'll need some kind of program that allows me to remote control the phone and tell the phone to send a text message on its own. In summary, I need to send a text message from mySIM to the trackingSIM which will then trigger the trackingSIM to send another text message to a specific number. (like, if I send "SENDTXT 5551212 internets" from mySIM to trackingSIM, then the trackingSIM phone would resend a text message "internets" to the number 5551212)
Once internet is activated, the Carrier sends a text message response confirming that the phone now has unlimited internet access for a specified time period. It would be nice if the phone could forward that reply from trackingSIM to mySIM so that I know the task is complete.
Now that the phone has internet access, I need to actually turn on the 3G radio and the GPS antenna (which should have previously been off to conserve battery) also via text message. Something like "GPS ON" and "3G ON" from mySIM to the trackingSIM would be great. And if the phone could reply with a confirmation text, that would be even better.
The last step would be to activate the tracking software. I need some kind of tracking software that would also activate via text message, and provide a confirmation text if possible.
Once the tracking software is activated, I need the following features:
Realtime tracking via a website. If it can work well on a mobile website as well (like an iPhone's Safari or Chrome browser), even better
Complete tracking history. Even if the signal dies, I want to know their last known location. If they move during the night and I have to sleep, I don't want to lose any data because I was wasn't watching every single moment. I plan to take all this information to the local police, so I need as much data as possible.
Once I have located the thieves loation and brought the police in, I need to be able to find the phone and bag as quickly and easily as possible. I'd like to be able to bring the phone OUT of Silent Mode, again with a text message, and activate an alarm at the highest possible volume setting, again with a text message.
Optionally, once I have Internet access established on the phone, I could possibly accomplish some of these tasks through another form of remote access such as SSH.
Optionally, if I could also somehow initiate a telephone call with the phone once it has reached its "final" location, then I could use the phone as a microphone as well and potentially get more evidence regarding the thieves' names, intentions, or guilt. This would also need to occur in complete silence as I would not want the thieves to hear a ring or see any flashing lights or lit up screen. Somehow I would need the phone to automatically answer a phone call that met some predetermined signal.
Optionally, it would also be nice to be able to initiate a voice recording remotely for the same reasons as 6. A voice recording might be easier to initiate and would probably have better audio quality (but would only be useful after the phone was recovered, whereas 6. could aid in the actual recovery).
Most of what you want can be accomplished very, very easy. If you can root the phone. You would be able to Install avast antivirus. Avast has an anti-theft feature that you can activate from a phone AND/OR the internet. You can lock the phone so no one else can use it, send a text or command from a computer to TRACK THE DEVICE. It will automatically turn on GPS and send location as often as you choose. Avast works on smart phones only. That is the downside. Avast does the alarm thing also. "THIS PHONE HAS BEEN LOST OR STOLEN" with a siren.
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Even better I could build an app for you to do that as avast won't be able to start 3g send message to carrier etc etc it'll need Internet access up and running before hand also no call records while a custom made app can do all of this
If you like the idea just drop me a pm
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Honestly, what do you need 3G for? It doesn't help track. GPS and Wi-Fi do that. Watch your cost. Avast has already been written. Call logs? What for. Check out the play store for an app called M-SPY. You text the phone and it will call you back. Avast does the rest.
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Honestly, what do you need 3G for? It doesn't help track. GPS and Wi-Fi do that. Watch your cost. Avast has already been written. Call logs? What for. Check out the play store for an app called M-SPY. You text the phone and it will call you back. Avast does the rest.
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I want to track the phone while it is on the move on the motorcycle in real-time. How could I do that with Wi-Fi? Additionally, free and open unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots are not available everywhere. There is no guarantee that the phone would be able to connect and send data once it reached its final destination wherever the thieves live/work. In fact, even with 3G there is no guarantee as there are always cellular dead spots.
Thanks for the recommendations.
My point exactly. Avast uses available Wi-Fi along with GPS to track in real time, displayed on a map. I don't believe you can use 3g for that. Avast has the siren, tracking and other features. My-spy has the call feature. Avast will automatically turn on GPS for tracking if it is off. Turn on a siren when you choose, for recovery. Text is for if you want to use your cell. You can do everything from a computer. The thieves will not know, as all this will be hidden, unless you lock the phone. M-Spy can review the text and call you back so you can listen to the noise around the phone without the perps knowing. These two together fit what it sounds like you need. Avast is free for the FULL version, forever. I am not sure about the cost of M-SPY.
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My point exactly. Avast uses available Wi-Fi along with GPS to track in real time, displayed on a map. I don't believe you can use 3g for that. Avast has the siren, tracking and other features. My-spy has the call feature. Avast will automatically turn on GPS for tracking if it is off. Turn on a siren when you choose, for recovery. Text is for if you want to use your cell. You can do everything from a computer. The thieves will not know, as all this will be hidden, unless you lock the phone. M-Spy can review the text and call you back so you can listen to the noise around the phone without the perps knowing. These two together fit what it sounds like you need. Avast is free for the FULL version, forever. I am not sure about the cost of M-SPY.
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So if there is no Wi-Fi available then your solution won't work? That sounds far too risky for my plan to work. The country where I live does not have ubiquitous free Wi-Fi access, especially in the shadier parts of town where the thieves are likely to reside.
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So if there is no Wi-Fi available then your solution won't work? That sounds far too risky for my plan to work. The country where I live does not have ubiquitous free Wi-Fi access, especially in the shadier parts of town where the thieves are likely to reside.
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You really don't want to rely on public wifi anyone can mess with them
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You do not use Wi-Fi for tracking, really. You use GPS and my recommended setup will work
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I use avast, and I'm not sure if gps is all that's needed or not.
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Is your phone rooted with antitheft root installed? Avast uses GPS and Wi-Fi, if Wi-Fi is available, to track the phone. Research it.
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Is your phone rooted with antitheft root installed? Avast uses GPS and Wi-Fi, if Wi-Fi is available, to track the phone. Research it.
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Lol.
I'm a little shocked at someone asking me if my phone is rooted, I'll admit I was literally speechless for a second haha.
What I meant was that I have it installed already but haven't checked out the tracking yet. I tried it once with the gps turned off at work, and wasn't sure how to turn the gps on to see the unit. Theoretically, gps is one way, isn't it? It grabs the satellite signal that's beamed down and triangulates the position. So it would need some sort of data to send that data back to the end user online. Given that wifi access points are not guaranteed among criminals, I'd cast my vote for finding some way to turn on mobile data from the app also.
Btw, he's using an HTC Inspire most likely running my Rom. Yes, I'm sure it's rooted.
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Lol.
I'm a little shocked at someone asking me if my phone is rooted, I'll admit I was literally speechless for a second haha.
What I meant was that I have it installed already but haven't checked out the tracking yet. I tried it once with the gps turned off at work, and wasn't sure how to turn the gps on to see the unit. Theoretically, gps is one way, isn't it? It grabs the satellite signal that's beamed down and triangulates the position. So it would need some sort of data to send that data back to the end user online. Given that wifi access points are not guaranteed among criminals, I'd cast my vote for finding some way to turn on mobile data from the app also.
Btw, he's using an HTC Inspire most likely running my Rom. Yes, I'm sure it's rooted.
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HAD to ask. rotflmao.:silly:
when you installed avast, did you install the antitheft feature ROOTED? IF SO, Access the app on your phone and view all of the settings for it.Also, go online to AVAST and login to your account. Avast will automatically turn on the GPS (NOT Wi-Fi??) on the target phone, SECRETLY. you can set it to report position at any interval. Avast has many more functions, also. maybe the one you mentioned.
AGAIN - LMAO HAHAHAHAHA.:cyclops:
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M-SPY does the phone listening feature.
I tried it when I got it (yes root installed with anti theft in the system partition) but I couldn't get it to work the first time for some reason. I'll try again tomorrow night and see if it works now. It's been a few versions back.
If it does work as advertised, I'd count avast as one of the easiest and most cost effective options you can find.
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ClearD said:
I tried it when I got it (yes root installed with anti theft in the system partition) but I couldn't get it to work the first time for some reason. I'll try again tomorrow night and see if it works now. It's been a few versions back.
If it does work as advertised, I'd count avast as one of the easiest and most cost effective options you can find.
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EXACTLY!! IT'S FREE.
Make sure you have setup ALL of the options. ANTI-THEFT and SETTINGS options. It is way easier to send commands from a computer but the "friends" numbers can send the text. on smart phones with a decent size screen, you can send the commands from the browser. one last thing- make sure avast has administrative rights. either in settings or anti-theft options.
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You do not use Wi-Fi for tracking, really. You use GPS and my recommended setup will work
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I'm not sure if you just don't understand how these things work ... the phone uses GPS to track itself: yes. But how to get the GPS data from the phone to me in a different location? The GPS data must be sent wirelessly from the phone.
This requires WiFi or a Cellular (4G, 3G, Edge, etc) connection.
I cannot track the phone with a GPS connection alone.
I can't rely on WiFi to be available wherever the thieves end up.
ZippyDan said:
I'm not sure if you just don't understand how these things work ... the phone uses GPS to track itself: yes. But how to get the GPS data from the phone to me in a different location? The GPS data must be sent wirelessly from the phone.
This requires WiFi or a Cellular (4G, 3G, Edge, etc) connection.
I cannot track the phone with a GPS connection alone.
I can't rely on WiFi to be available wherever the thieves end up.
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I told you about the app but you weren't interested bad luck bro
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The regular data on the phone will work fine. No need for faster data transfer such as Wi-Fi or 3g. Remotely turning on and off the data can be googled. Maybe there is already a way to do that.
go to the google market and search for XTRASEC PHONE LOCATOR. Sounds exactly like what you want!!
Sorry if I come across rude but try the search function. Everything I have posted to you, I used GOOGLE to find.
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just FYI followup to anyway looking to do the same...
Android Lost (androidlost.com) is an incredible tracking tool and completely free! (though I recommend supporting the developer by buying the "premium" version, all the "premium" features are also available for free)
Also, Avast! Anti-theft as recommended above is also great, and it does report over 3G or Edge or WiFi
I have S9+ 965U1. Is anybody having issues with Smart Lock not keeping phone unlocked via location? When i add location, it shows the correct location via the GPS, correct home address. I've also manually added neighbors on all sides of me and it still rarely works. Same issue at work. I've been on every firmware available and its the same. Sometimes it works, maybe 10-20% of the time. My S8+ was just the opposite, it worked 80-90% of the time. I've done the figure 8 GPS calibration but that doesn't seem to help. Wondering if this is a common issue or if i should send it to Samsung. It would be nice if they gave the option to stay unlocked when connected via certain WiFi networks.
Trusted Location has never worked reliably on any Android phone I've used. That said, the "When At Home" routine in the "Routines" app that works with Good Lock 2018 does indeed work reliably.
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Trusted Location has never worked reliably on any Android phone I've used. That said, the "When At Home" routine in the "Routines" app that works with Good Lock 2018 does indeed work reliably.
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Thank you I'll give that a try. I like the fact I can use wifi to unlock with it. Looks like a pretty robust program. I'll enjoy getting to know it. Hope it's not a resource or battery hog. Thanks again.
I still have my s8 and it's working almost every time with smart lock location. It most definitely works waaaay better than my S9. S7 I don't recall these issues either, it pretty much worked a high majority of the time like the 8. GPS hasn't given me any problems when navigating with maps on the 9. But smart lock location works 2 out of 10 times through many hours but never more than 4 when you have to use code or other. Maybe I'll send it in. I have the 8 to use while it's gone.
nugzo said:
I have S9+ 965U1. Is anybody having issues with Smart Lock not keeping phone unlocked via location? When i add location, it shows the correct location via the GPS, correct home address. I've also manually added neighbors on all sides of me and it still rarely works. Same issue at work. I've been on every firmware available and its the same. Sometimes it works, maybe 10-20% of the time. My S8+ was just the opposite, it worked 80-90% of the time. I've done the figure 8 GPS calibration but that doesn't seem to help. Wondering if this is a common issue or if i should send it to Samsung. It would be nice if they gave the option to stay unlocked when connected via certain WiFi networks.
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In Trusted Places click Home - from Google Maps - Turn off this place. Everything is OK right now. In all locations, incl. the car remains unlocked. I'm guessing this about Google's location error, as weather reports, for example, that I live on two streets next to the map, and the point is right on the map.
Devhux said:
Trusted Location has never worked reliably on any Android phone I've used. That said, the "When At Home" routine in the "Routines" app that works with Good Lock 2018 does indeed work reliably.
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For me good lock routines (sep. 2018) does not work properly when I use action "unlock". I noticed that somehow my fingerprint stopped working and did not wake my phone when placing my finger. It got unlocked but I had to wake with home key... Maybe fixed with next version.
Went back to Google Smart lock and I have to say that it is now working really fine. Use this feature since my S6 where it was unreliable