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GPS problem, not any signal!

kenaney — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:11:29 GMT

the problem is that i cant use my gps (tryed several gps apps, sygic, google maps, ), it finds sattelites but cant position me or my route and if i leave him for searching my positvion after a while my phone gets hot.

what i tried so far:

-restarting phone --> didnt help, wel once but after a minute lost that signal again

-flight mode on or off --> didnt help

-wifi on or off --> (if it connects to a wifi it works but still no gps signal)

-roaming on or off --> didnt help

please help me to fix this problem, i am most of my time on the road these days and surely need somethimes assistance on road (im on vacation in france btw)

PLEASE HELP

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

Petter — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:55:07 GMT

Sounds like it could be wise to try repairing your phone's software. You can easily perform the repair with Sony PC Companion, available for download on the link below.

The repair option is availalble in the section called Support Zone.

http://www.sonymobile.com/se/tools/pc-companion/

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Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

kenaney — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:59:55 GMT

with repair do i lose my pictures/videos or any apps?

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

kenaney — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:54:42 GMT

problem is not solved, cant repair my phone trough pc companion it says "there is no software available for your phone"

i press ok and thats it, nothing happens

im using windows 7 64bit

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

kenaney — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 21:48:12 GMT

helloooo, it didnt solve my problem!!!

cant repair, still no gps signal

PLEASE HEEELLLLLLPPPPP!!!!!

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 02:46:55 GMT

I have the same problem.
I tried to compare it with the other phone.
The other phone got signal lock (fix) in less than a minute.
but this phone didn't even get signal fix in 10 minutes

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

pradeeprk4 — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 04:59:46 GMT

I too have a similar problem with my GPS. It takes unusually long times for fixing (10-15 min). Support team suggests to repair phone software, but currently it's no working. It is showing the same error for everyone. So the only option now is to go Toby service center near by. In my case even the service center is not working, so I've given up trying. I think pcc will work after next update release, so waiting for it.

@kenaney: what is the problem you are facing exactly, is it about fixing times or GPS is not connecting at all? was it working fine before?

Here's my original thread http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/43667

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

kenaney — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:29:38 GMT

my problem is that gps doesnt have any signal, so it doesnt connect to any sattelites

my gps never worked, im facing it 2 days bcuz i tryed to use this on my vacation

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

anandtapas — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:30:33 GMT

Hi ! It is true that gps takes 1-2 minutes sometimes on my phone build B.1.564. I get sats only outdoors. sometimes it helps to exit google map app and then re start it and then i get gps fix immediately. If you see no gps sats by any app i think you have to visit service centre:smileysad:

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

kenaney — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:43:18 GMT

today i found out that via sygic nav software u can see if it see's sattelites or not and via that app it can find sattelites, more then enough but on navigation software self it doesnt connect to any...

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

anandtapas — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:17:00 GMT

Hi kenaney ! Check with Google Maps. (1) Turn on GPS & Data(for connection to internet) (2) start up google maps outdoors and check if it shows your position with accuracy of less than 20 - 30 mts.

If your position accuracy should be improving within 5 minutes at most.

In my phone (B.1.564) When I do above I get position accuracy of 8 mts on GMaps within 30 sec to 2 minutes. If it takes longer i exit GMap and restart then i get fix immediately. (all this is outdoors or moving in car)

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

Arnab — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:45:52 GMT

I tried GPS in a car and while walking outdoors, works fine in about a minute. Doesnt work in my room though, living in an apartment with 4 more floors above me. Is it fine or is the GPS supposed to work in our apartments too?

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

anandtapas — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:50:40 GMT

some times it works even in apartments and houses. Depends on gps receiver antennae picking up signal even though weak. It works inside my single floor house sometimes.

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

pradeeprk4 — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:03:43 GMT

you're too lucky dude, my gps sucks. It takes atleast 5-10 mins even in open place.

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

jinx100 — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:18:28 GMT

Try using an app like GPS Test Plus. This will show the signal strength from each available satellite. This also has under Menu/Settings a button to Clear AGPS which often helps. You always need a good view of the sky for the initial GPS position if not used for a day.

The GPS on my Sola is good and will get a lock from being off a day in 1-2 minutes.

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

kenaney — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:37:13 GMT

doesnt work, tried GPS TEST (the free one) and it finds 3 sattelites on 03 - 19 - 22 but accuracy is on "0" and in use is also "0"

have low signal receivement, a stupid bug also stupid support here. The only solution i got was "repair ure phone trough bla blabla" which doesnt work.

people are get paid for almost nothing here

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

jinx100 — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:10:58 GMT

Sorry, that is unfortunate.

When I am outside with a clear view of the whole sky, 5-7 satellites are received and a position fix will be made in 1-2 minutes. Once I obtain a fix, the GPS will continue to work with much weaker signals. The GPS on my Sola is better than the GPS on an earlier S-E Neo so I am happy. The hardware is likely the same for your Xperia U.

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

anandtapas — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:53:44 GMT

Hi ! A minimum 4 satellites are required to get gps fix or for it to work properly. If you are getting 3 there is no reason why shouldnt you get more :smileyconfused:. There are always 5 - 7 satellites visible anywhere in the world ! So I thnk only sony can solve this prob (:smileydevil:)

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

pradeeprk4 — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:22:26 GMT

in my case gps status app shows satillites(sometimes more than 10) with good signal, but it takes for ever to connect

Re: GPS problem, not any signal!

jinx100 — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:37:21 GMT

Showing that many satellites means your AGPS data is corrupt and should be cleared.

Try using an app like GPS Test Plus. It has under Menu/Settings a button to Clear AGPS.

You always need a good view of the sky for the initial GPS position if not used for a day.