topic Re: GPS problem in XPERIA archive

GPS problem

claus_stenberg_ — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:10:09 GMT

The GPS position is not very accurate (see map below, red is the track I followed, blue the recorded track in Endomondo) phone is placed with a free view to the sky.

I have updated the software (last week) but that did not solve the problem.

Is it a hardware problem??

Re: GPS problem

Johan — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:40:58 GMT

Try to purge assistance data for the GPS and check if you get the same results.

You can purge the data in the service menu of the phone.

Enter *#*#7378423#*#* > Service test > GPS.

You should also check if your get the same results from other tracker app's.

Re: GPS problem

hobie199_gmail_ — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:43:59 GMT

I bought an xperia go 3 days a go, to day i tried the GPS i was warking about 3 km but the GPS tracked 25 km Then i tryed your solution It did not help. now when i stay still it tracked 1-2 km/min. after it goes out of standby it looses GPS signal why?

Info

Place: Faxe Denmark.

App tryed same problem: Endomondo; Google Maps; Navigation Google; Wisepilot.

Re: GPS problem

claus_stenberg_ — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:25:25 GMT

I tried to purge the data as descriebed but that did not help.

I also checked another software program: yesterday I tracked a sailed distance in Navionics. I sailed in a a straight line from North to South - the track was anything than straight (see below).

Re: GPS problem

Johan — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:50:02 GMT

I have sent you a PM, check your inbox.

Re: GPS problem

kwen — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:00:04 GMT

I seem to have the same problem, very inaccurate GPS. I have purged the assistance data, but it still remains. I use the Strava app to record my bike rides, but because the GPS drifts a lot from the actual route, I can't even ride any Strava segments. I really hope ICS will fix this, if not, the main reason for buying this phone for me (all-weather sports phone) is gone.

Re: GPS problem

kenw — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:03:06 GMT

Have you seen my post, where I put

Well GPS is worse not better, with GB phone had 20 satelites in view and 12 in use and with ICS only 11 in view and 4 in use pathetic, my son has xperia S with ICS and has 25 in view and 15 is use and indoors he has 22 in view and 11 in use, xperia Go has 11 inview and none in use for indoors.

I know different chipset, as I want the phone for satnav ICS is useless as is the phone, so I think I'll flash back to GB, though I do like ICS but GPS is deal breaker

Re: GPS problem

kwen — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:09:49 GMT

I'm thinking of returning my Go because of this, while I still have the legal possibility (within certain time frame after internet buy, Dutch Law).

I tested today with GB, only 4 of 11 sats in use, I dont understand why. And it takes very long to get a fix. My SIII performs so much faster (2 s for fix).

Re: GPS problem

hobie199 — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:34:52 GMT

I send my Sony to warrenty repair and they replaced the GPS modul Now it's working perfect.

Hope this will help you

Re: GPS problem

bonesnatch — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:33:33 GMT

Johan,

just a quick question how do i do this "Enter *#*#7378423#*#*"?

im supposed to do it in the home screen right? how do i type it on my XperiaGO home screen?

i tried to long-press the "Option Soft-Button(right of the home soft-button)" i get a keypad but i can't get special characters(#*,.!?) and it sends me to google

Re: GPS problem

kwen — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:50:41 GMT

Hi Hobie, thanks for your answer.

So the GPS problem definitely seems to be a hardware problem. Well, my phone is brand new, and I'm not going to the warranty dept, while I still have the option of returning it to shop for free.

Like someone else posted in another GPS topic here, I just left my phone stationary, and it "traveled" for miles in half an hour. And it cannot get a straight track at all, which completely spoils my use of the phone as a cycling tracker.

Shame. This makes me hesitant to buy any future Sony hardware again. And I will not recommend this brand to anyone. Samsung, yes. Buy a GSIII if you have the money. GPS fix in 2s, extremely accurate.

Btw, I'm very curious what Johan (Sony Support), had to say in his PM to Claus.

Btw2: why is this topic "assumed answered". It's not.

Re: GPS problem

lazzez — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:07:43 GMT

Good thoghts about this, as i suspected whit this gps issue. Hardware

The problem 4 me is that i reported this problem at once my dealer said that a software issue and told me to wait,,,

Never came a solution and now I cant return it to them,,,, i hope they will replace it now at the service center,,

Im feeling the same about bying sony, trouble whit my xperia active, never solved,,,

And now this whit experia go and very hard to get response from support,,,

And most important were is the anwer for this issue?

Re: GPS problem

hjbodelsen — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:31:53 GMT

Hi Johan

I just bought a SONY Experia GO, seal not brooken yet and I will return it if you can't confirm the GPS issue to be sloved.

I have upgrated from ACTIVE it coundn't reboot five weeks ago and had to go to Sweden for recreation for almost two weeks. Yesterday it did it again, so I refused repair and got the money back. I need a phone, for calls, SMS, calendar, navigation, photos at work and in my kayak and sailing boot.

Have a nice day,hope you call clear the wolf cry.

Hans

Re: GPS problem

hjbodelsen — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:29:48 GMT

Well I better return my SONY Xperia Go then. Look nice but if I open it and the GPS don't work

I'm in trouble. I could run my sail boat a ground trusting a failing GPS at night or fog, don't dare. Sorry Ericsson you are on your own.

Re: GPS problem

robinzif — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:20:03 GMT

the gps doesnt work correctly. The other day ran 6 km but the phone tracked 9 km. what can I do about it? Bought it for my active life and gps is one of the things on the phone I use the most. Im really angry. Will you fix the bug somehow? Please reply!

Re: GPS problem

gette — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:05:40 GMT

Same problem:

http://goo.gl/maps/3Zexr

recorded track

13.8km

real route 7.6km

I already returned mine phone twice, the only did a factory reset...

I'm pissed...

Re: GPS problem

xfahim — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:08:17 GMT

So Now I have a phone with NO GPS, WIFI and WARRENTY. (In my country there isn't any official service centre)

Mom isn't gonna buy me another phone in months.

How cool is that, Sony?

Re: GPS problem

dgales4130 — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:01:57 GMT

I am thinking about buying this phone for my bike rides in chicago,il . I am a cat 3 racer and I am hoping to get to 2 by the end of the road season. TOO BAD sony can't get their ducks in the row.

They have

1) Replaceable battery

2)Rugid Design

3)Water resistance (shower factor)

4) ANT+ native

So I am going to sit on this a week and see what happens ... maybe they will get a drift ...

Re: GPS problem

kenw — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:48:55 GMT

Correction, the Go does not have replaceable battery and does not support ANT+, so look elsewhere

Re: GPS problem

xfahim — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:30:16 GMT

Yes. kenw is right.

Plus, TO BE HONEST, you can see other phone's too.