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Root [MetroPCS/CDMA] Google maps gps

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devildogg1981

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I have had this phone for over a month now and the gps is still unreliable on Google maps. I have tried several supposed gps fixes but still no luck and metro just says that they cant help me out cause it aint their navigation.

When I had LG Motion faster fix helped... but not this time.

Can someone please help me
 
the ongoing joke is dont get lost with a samsung device, the gps will only get you more lost.

on my epic 4g i was lucky to get a "you re here!" under 1500meters. gps toolbox helps out with agps though, i suggest you snag that up on the market :)
 
Shabbypenguin said:
the ongoing joke is dont get lost with a samsung device, the gps will only get you more lost.

on my epic 4g i was lucky to get a "you re here!" under 1500meters. gps toolbox helps out with agps though, i suggest you snag that up on the market :)
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Yeah shabby recommended GPS toolbox and it worked great haven't had any problems with it ever since :)
 
Feel bad for all of you. I never had a gps issue with this or my indulge, both Samsung. Always within 50 or less meters whenever I have checked it or used an app that required gps.
 
I know this sounds weird, but it worked on both mine and my wife's GS3,

Pull the back cover, and with a jeweler's Phillips screwdriver tighten the back case screws... It sounds hokey, but it worked. Such a simple fix it - I wonder what the root cause is.
 
My original gs3 had gps issues screen broke on it a week later got a replacement through insurance. Never had a problem with the replacement or my new gs4. I travel for work a lot and rely on the gps for getting to my destinations. Good to have these apps if it decided to take a crap on me. I also like to use the one called "gps test" and watch my speed and altitude while flying.
 
I was going to mention tightening the screws around the back of the phone, but I see someone did. Fixed my issue.
 
If you're having trouble with the gps, try tightening the screws in the back of the phone (JUST A BIT). Sounds silly but seriously my GPS was back to working without a problem after doing it. I think the contact between the different antennas get loose and tightening the screws fixes the problem, but thats just what I think.

Fix for GPS Signal Issues
 
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