Getting to my wits end with my new Sony Z3C, since buying it I have had major location reporting Issues.
The phone was purchased outright and is being used on a Vodafone plan, both initially 3G enabled and now 4g enabled. The problem has persisted since day one. Now I am sure if this was a network and handset compatibility issue, this would've been addressed at a high level by Sony.
My issues are, poor accuracy, gps dropping off, unable to find current location, finding current location but then not tracking changes to my position. Problem occurs in all apps tried, Google maps, waze, yahoo maps, Garmin navigation. Appears to get a general read on my location when location services are accessed by an app, I.e. Facebook for check ins or tinder.
Steps taken to repair the situation, factory reset, twice. Problem still persists. Returned to the Sony authorised repair centre in NZ, returned and problem still persisted. Downloaded gps testing apps, very slow if ever gets a 3d fix. Have used my SIM card/account in an iPhone 5 and works perfectly. Contacted Vodafone tech support who just didn't call me back. May try again.
I've also recorded videos which I will post when they have uploaded.
Question 1. Anyone successfully using a Sony z3c 5883 on Vodafone nz 4g?
Question 2. Has this kind of fault been encountered before and is there a possible fix in the access point names?
