Questions tagged [gps]
Most Android devices have a built-in GPS receiver. GPS stands for Global Positioning System, and is a space-based satellite navigation system mainly used to obtain the device's current location, but it also provides time information.
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Why is my running app not picking up phone GPS?
Two times this week, the running app on my phone has not picked up the GPS. I did a 13.1 mile run yesterday, with no GPS. Also, sometimes the running app will not open. It goes to a screen that says &...
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Set GPS location on startup of Android Virtual Device manager
I run Android Virtual Device manager, and use the fake location option "... more", Location, Set location. But I have to do this every time I start, so my apps get another location during ...
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Is it still possible to choose battery saving location mode?
Is it still possible to select the location mode which doesn't require you to turn on gps? Back then one could select battery saving mode which used WiFi scanning or mobile networks to detect location,...
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GPS: No Satellite Reception
The GPS on my LG V35 has completely stopped functioning. I've verified this with the GPS Test app, and done a phone-beside-phone comparison using GPS Test on both. Score: Test-phone (Galaxy S10): ...
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Switching location satellite system on Android 14 (Samsung S23+)
Is it possible to force localization through a specific satellite system in case of jamming/bad reception. I see on GPS test that my phone (S23+, Android 14) can receive Glonass/Galileo/Beidou But I ...
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Does Bluetooth not work on devices without GPS?
Lego offers an Android app that allows control a Lego train using bluetooth. It does not work on my non-GPS tablet and emits the error message “could not get permission to get device location”. Lego ...
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GPS Issue when driving
I just got a Pixel 7a. When I use google maps, I have no issues when I'm walking around. But once I start driving, it constantly looses connection with the GPS or it is really slow updating my ...
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How to run my service on a rooted Android 10 as a root?
I have a rooted Android 10. And I've written a service which I want to run under too, in background. A service uses a microphone and location. I've not found any information of how to run a service on ...
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What does "network time" mean on a WiFi-only device?
I have a tablet (no phone network, just WiFi) running Android 12. In the Settings | Date and Time sub-dialog when I select Automatic date & time, there is a 3 way choice: Use network provided ...
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Phone keeps returning GPS coordinates of a place I haven't been in years
Not sure if this is the right place to ask this kind of question, so please let me know if this thread should be moved to another SE board. The problem For about two years now, I keep getting very ...
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FakeGPS apps on android are not affecting on other apps
I downloaded some fakeGPS app. enabled mock location (developer options) but some app won't take the fake location. For example tiner. The above solutions did not work for me because I was testing on ...
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Understanding Records.json data points from google geo takeout
Within the records.json file from Google Location data takeout, there are activity types with accuracy values. I am trying to understand how accurate an activity type of, On Foot / walking will be. ...
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My phone puts me into wrong position inside buildings
I have a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, updated to the latest possible Android 13, OneUI 5.1. Usually, whenever I'm inside a building, my phone (Google Maps) shows me a blue icon instead of a gray one at a ...
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How can I change my location without using fake GPS app?
I am using a fake GPS app on Redmi Note 11 for changing my location, but now the apps are reading that I am using a fake GPS app and they show me a notification like "we are finding a fake GPS ...
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Maps for Planning Daily Itineraries
I am trying to use google 'My Maps' to build daily itineraries and have them accessible offline. Saved 'My Maps' are accessible in Google Maps via a diminutive button under the 'saved' menu, however ...
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