@southpaw It’s just a case I got off of Amazon…can’t remember what brand. When the USB cable is plugged into the car, Amigi is losing the GPSsignal . I don't really think that any of this will help. But like I said, in the past I didn’t have a problem and now suddenly my GPS doesn’t want to work with a case on. Ok I figured it out I think. In Google maps the cursor just freezes arbitrarily on a road usually 2-5minutes into the drive. I bet you have power saving mode on and it will be fine until the screen goes off. I've rebooted the headunit, but still no improvement. GPS signals aren’t very strong and can be further weakened by everything from thick cases, to the metal in your car, to walls, etc. Has anyone resolved this other then replacing their phone?_ Are phones only good for 2 years or less? GpsFix helps to decrease the time required to obtain a position fix. I'm guessing an AA "update" was done? It’s really annoying when I’m driving to a location I’m unfamiliar with. Some of the Note 8 user-facing Google Maps won’t show navigation arrow problem. How to I blank my screen to save battery power while Google maps is running and NOT have it drop the GPS signal(and thus exit navigation/maps)? Switch it Off and wait for at least 5 seconds. Sometimes, even if you have full coverage, location services turned on, and even then the GPS signal lost on Android when the screen is off. Also, I might add that I used to use Waze on my old phone with AT&T because it’s so much more helpful with reporting traffic and construction, but I’ve never been able to use it on my Moto G Play with Republic and I wish I could. Power mode = high perfomance / optimized with adaptive power saving off. I checked that the battery profile in device settings is set to Optimized. One moment it tells me the “GPS signal is lost” and then I get connected again, and then it gives me that message again. Is this a Google Maps issue, or does my G4 Play have compatibility issues? Uninstall or Remove Google Maps apps and re-install it again. With Bluetooth only and no USB cable it works fine (Amigo is connected to the GPS). Reinstalling maps and phone factory reset did not resolve the issue . Waze/Google Maps loose GPS … Does your plan include data, or just talk & text? Sometimes even after the message, “GPS signal lost”, the app recovers and proceeds as normal. If the phone is within warranty this sounds like something that will probably need to be repaired. This message continues even after the factory reset was performed. Set GPS to high accuracy; Turn on WiFi and Bluetooth; Run Google Maps in the background; Run GPS Status tool; Clear Google Maps data; I am sure these methods will help you … It is useful when your navigation app says "waiting for location" too often. I've tried reverting to older versions of the AA app and Waze, but doesn't seem to help. GPS signal is lost in Goolge Maps after update N960FXXU2ARJ1 I have a Note 9 since a few weeks now and it worked perfectly until I installed the latest update (N960FXXU2ARJ1), the one with the fix for the photo quality. thanks. I've no disabled battery optimization for all sorts of apps with "position" or "location" in their name, I've an "Optimize settings" toggle as well (among the battery optimization settings), which does "save battery by optimizing your settings when you're not using your phone" supposedly. During maps navigation, each time I lock the phone ,Google maps states that GPS signal is lost and my navigation stops. Next time it happens just hit your power button and I bet it'll almost instantly get a GPS fix. Ahh I see, I will have to go look into seeing if my car has GPS then. The Moto E2 has been out there a long time (over 3 years) and lots and lots of customers have it, and there haven’t been any threads on GPS problems with the model here, so I don’t think this is a model issue. I tested this in a few navigation apps. For the past few months, I’ve noticed that my phone has had a hard time getting a GPS signal on Google Maps. I’ve never had that problem before. Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by mediaseth, Nov 5, 2015. Try to avoid starting your activity in areas where there may be a weaker GPS signal, i.e. I am just curious if anyone else is having any GPS problems when emulating through Android Auto? Open Settings in your Android phone and navigate to Applications or Apps setting. And despite having the phone in "High performance" mode. And I have spent over 10 hours on the line with Verizon and they see zero other issues, my wife also has no problems on her device her (but that is an iPhone and she doesn't use AA). (If clearing the cache and safe mode don’t work.). I don’t have an external case. Here you have several options for you to check out and control in an app. Impatient me! Tapping maps opens Google maps rather than just the tab, music minimizes the app, all kinds of funky stuff. Share information, tips, and new features. Now Waze gets GPS position updates only sporadically, when I use it with AA. How to Clear Cache on Android It fizzles in and out constantly. Weather, geography, and the phones antenna. Thanks though! After a Google map update in August 2020 GPS signal is lost when using Google maps. Bought 4 days ago. Is there another way to see if/when Maps or AA could be trying to power save or sleep on me? Have you tried simply downloading Waze or one of the other navigation apps to see if there’s any difference? GPS is helpful to find a location you want to go and also locate lost or stolen Android device if turn on location in your device. I hope the above-given steps fix Google maps voice not working android phone or tablet. But, some factors are going to influence the quality of the GPS signal – things such as ROM, how the device is made, the configuration, and the software play an important role. It keeps GPS/AGPS receiver turned on until location is fixed. Make Sure Enable Google Maps Voice Direction. Overview: When you have eliminated the JavaScript , whatever remains must be an empty page. I still get a GPS connection now and then, and sometimes it is fine for awhile but usually it cannot find for several minutes or the entire day. This started for me too now. A lot of people were able to find this method helpful when dealing with different kinds of software problems in either iOS or Android devices so you shouldn’t skip this method. A vital open-source testing tool for platform engineers, developers, and power users, GPSTest can also assist in understanding why your GPS/GNSS isn't working. Have you tried removing the case to see if that makes a difference to signal. Guyush. I just spent two weeks troubleshooting my Galaxy S8 with multiple resets, I finally got a new phone sent to me and this issue is still occurring, Verizon is pretty confused on what is going on too. Clearing your cache on a regular basis is a good housekeeping tip for... Overview: This worked fine in all previous Android versions. Yes, 1GB data. Find the Google Maps app from the list and tap on it. Model : SMG975F The first time I had the issue, I tried to troubleshoot it for weeks (changed one setting between each trip and had two trips a day, so it took a while). Did you find a solution? One thing I noticed today is that if I lose signal (and this is occurring with both Google Maps and Waze) and if I unplug my usb-c cord and open Google Maps natively on my phone I have no "searching for GPS" messages. GiSS88, Jan 5, 2019: I've had nothing but problems with Android auto (just the app, head unit doesn't support plug and play) since getting this phone. Latest 9.0.11 firmware. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Sorry I can’t be of more help. Not sure if that was true, or is still true, but you might try both and see if one works better for you than the other. A community for AndroidAuto users, including those on OEM and aftermarket head units and all phones accommodating the AndroidAuto app. This issue has only started to occur within the last few months as it never happened previously. Android Auto can do pretty much anything that an Android phone can do on its own; it's just tweaked and fine-tuned for an automotive setting. That's incorrect. I had the same problem and was able to fix it by putting Power Saving on Optimized. If so, contacting Motorola would be the next best step. I've seen it claimed that Google Maps will use the car GPS if available, but Waze uses the phone GPS. In MapQuest it says GPS is not found. How to fix it? Press J to jump to the feed. :(. Turn off power saving mode. 8 Android Auto will be able to use in-car hardware Android Auto runs on your phone, but that doesn’t mean it’s limited to your phone’s hardware. I'm ready to go back to the AT&T store and make a warranty claim, but a simple google search reveals a lot of GPS complaints. It still is losing signal however :/ I have messed with letting the screen stay on for awhile but it has lost signal even during that, although I do not/can not open the actual Google Maps app itself as it says it is running on AA. I don’t know what I did but it’s working again. I updated the Android version on my Samsung S9 today (that fake 5G), and it broke the Google Maps app on Android Auto. I’m not sure if clearing the cache or booting into safe mode would help an issue like this but it doesn’t hurt to try. When I plug in … I have the same issue while using my Motorola E 2nd Gen and using Google Maps in offline mode. Everything I read said Android Auto should be using the phone's GPS and not any built-in car ones (which I don't think I have anyways). But you do need data to look up the address on Google maps right? I get the same results with Waze or Google Maps. Same here. I downloaded a GPS test app and it shows GPS is functioning fine. Republic Help ; It shows the app details. Not happy its happening but at least I know I'm not the only one. It’s really annoying when I’m driving to a location I’m unfamiliar with. Anyone having issues when hooked up to Android Auto? The easiest and quickest way to solve your problem is to toggle the GPS so that it gets a chance to refresh itself. The flaws and constraints of GPS in dense urban environments are well-known by anybody that has used Google Maps in cities, especially downtown. I am not using Android Auto. Unfortunately, it’s not dependable and very frustrating. I wish I could install an older version of Maps to see how that works. Hey guys, also having this problem. Just spit balling. And I even tried putting my old case on that I used when the map worked and now it doesn’t. UPDATE: It sounds like it may use a car's GPS based on the comments, per request the head unit is a: Pioneer AVH4200NEX. Glad to see I'm not the only one. As a side note, I had to perform a factory reset on my phone in an attempt to resolve a different issue. this is a very common issue as of lately at least for me. I just grabbed a new SIM last night to rule that out. Android Auto head units can support GPS receivers, and AA navigation apps can use that in preference to the phone's GPS receiver. EDIT: This issue happens even if I have full coverage and my location is turned on. Yes, new phone was a data backup. It will remove all your Google Maps app data you search, your routine, offline maps, and other data. If you are wondering Wh y do I lose GPS signal, then it could be because of settings. Now when i'm using Google Maps or Waze in my car with Android Auto my GPS … All of my cases have been silicone though. Maybe it'll fix my issues, when the update arrives for the S10. My Kenwood HU, which doesn't have any navigation capabilities on its own, came with a GPS receiver which Google Maps will use with AA. Several users reported GPS location tracking issue or lost GPS signal on Samsung Galaxy Note 9/Note 8/Note 5/Note 4/Note 3 device. What kind of case were you using? It's easy to update Google Maps on an iPhone or Android phone, ... so you can reference the map on your phone without a signal. No I haven’t. I reinstalled Maps and was going to do factory reset, but i read here it didn’t help. So you can focus on the road. This is the answer. Thanks for following up to let us know! Everything I read said Android Auto should be using the phone's GPS and not any built-in car ones. The free My GPS Coordinates app (available for iOS and Android) has functions to email or text your coordinnates directly from the main screen, and even shows the accuracy of the GPS signal … It concerns a android 10 device Sony Xpreia 5II, with Amigo is 7.3670 (7693). If you have multiple apps running in the background, tap the option to. I was in the "optimized" battery option by default. Just tap your car display or get hands-free help with your Google Assistant. I tried the recommended solution on this page, and for the last couple of days, it's been ok: https://support.google.com/androidauto/thread/3620229?hl=en, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the AndroidAuto community. The app continues to run after closing it and I have to turn the phone off to closes it. Eclair Feb 8, 2019. I’m having the same exact issue with my Moto E 2nd Gen using Google Maps offline and it only started a few months ago. Also, installed GPS status to better locate satellites, as recommended in one RW post, and it made a little improvement but still loose satellite connection. This seemed to have fixed my Waze+AndroidAuto+GPS problems, but only for a short period. No ads, and no trackers - GPSTest displays real-time information for GNSS and SBAS satellites in view of your device. Verizon said next steps were to try safe mode, and after that another factory reset with no backup. Waze doesn’t work off lines, however you can try Here which does: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.here.app.maps, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.here.app.maps. Google is now improving GPS… Does this happen when it’s storming, or when driving up and down mountains? mine drops out way too often where it has no idea where you are then slowly triangulates again. Still no luck finding a GPS Signal… Try plugging the phone in then throwing the phone up on the dashboard so its got a clear shot to the sky. Google Maps has never had a problem working on my phone until recently. That's incorrect. I’ve tried taking off my phone case in hopes for a better signal, turning my data off and back on, turning location off and on, turning my phone off and on…nothing. I’m having the same issue with a samsung galaxy s6, did you find a solution? Keep losing GPS signal. I’m starting to suspect it’s the phone, as others are having the identical problem with same phone. Pull down the notifications shade and look for the GPS icon. Maps can make use of your car's GPS if it has one, waze cannot. I have tried all sorts of testing on battery as well, I have kept it on the max battery setting, I also went into Apps and turned off battery optimization for Android Auto, Google Maps, and anything else that had the words Location or GPS in it haha. I don’t think I need a case sent to me. I googled around on that and was seeing the opposite (that AA uses only the phone's GPS), maybe I should go see if my car even has a GPS in it.. It fizzles in and out constantly. Android Auto head units can support GPS receivers, and AA navigation apps can use that in preference to the phone's GPS receiver. I am wondering if something could be amiss with Android Auto? For the past few months, I’ve noticed that my phone has had a hard time getting a GPS signal on Google Maps. New update broke Android Auto Google Maps - -HELP JUMP TO SOLUTION ‎02-08-2019 12:12 AM - edited ‎02-08-2019 02:13 AM. For the S8 when I go to Apps -> Maps, it has a Permissions sections and I have/had every single thing turned on in there. Putting my phone into safe mode disables my Republic apps therefore my data is absolutely useless while in safe mode. Ask for help with specific bugs or to troubleshoot known issues. My Kenwood HU, which doesn't have any navigation capabilities on its own, came with a GPS receiver which Google Maps will use with AA. Hi i m having GPS problem with my S8.When running the Google Maps i will get a message on top of the screen Android Auto is a skin for your phone that's designed for easy use in the car, but it can also interface with car radios. Experience the best features of your Android device when driving with Android Auto. Google maps does have a off line mode which can look up address it just will not have traffic info, https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6291838?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en. I tried "medium with "restrict background apps from using WIFI and Mobile data" turned off. Waze on Android Auto freezing/losing gps when in a phonecall Dec 1, 2018. Mine started doing this, as well, yesterday. Enable JavaScript to see Google Maps. This document provides instructions on how to clear your cache for all of your installed apps and the Android system. You can turn the GPS On or Off from the notifications shade of your phone. 11. I have had it for ~3 years now I believe. It also looses satellite location. In very close proximity with another Android Auto issue, users on the Android Auto User Community in Google's Product Forums are reporting that Google Maps … Step 7 Ensure that the GPS signal indicator is green before you hit start. I believe so? Can you use Waze offline, like Maps? Guyush, Feb 8, 2019: New OnePlus 6T. Could probably automate it to turn off when plugged in and then turn back on when unplugged. I did drop my phone once, but it is in a protected case. Navigation works fine as long as the phone is unlocked. Unfortunately I don’t think my phone is under warranty so if it needs to be repaired I’m not sure how much I’d have to pay. Maps works and acquires location and navigation perfectly while Waze struggles to even show where I am even after navigating for a few minutes , then it goes haywire, my nave arrow symbol goes to a dot and does not track, then it will then it wont, it has really been a big issue since the beginning of the year. Hi i m having GPS problem with my S8.When running the Google Maps i will get a message on top of the screen " looking GPS " The pointer on the GPS maps keeps jumping all over the place not on the highlighted route.i ran the GPS status and it keeps saying Looking for GPS.On the S8 location setting i i can only set improve accuracy and i cannot get high accuracy as as recomended.Pls adv. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It’s really making me wonder if it’s my phone and not the apps. One moment it tells me the “GPS signal is lost” and then I get connected again, and then it gives me that message again. This document provides instructions on how to clear your cache for all of your installed apps and the Android system. near high buildings, deep forests, or near huge amounts of water like lakes or the ocean. I have dropped my phone a few times, but I have a case that absorbs shock, so I’m hoping that whatever mechanisms the GPS uses are still intact. You don't say what head unit you have, which should be something obvious to mention when troubleshooting AA issues. Thanks to GPS you can use navigation apps such as Google Maps and other location services to tag your geo-location correctly. I have this problem even with clear skies, good weather, non-mountainous areas, and with my phone case off. Finally I've found that battery optimization (Samsung Galaxy S10) turns off location requests from apps running in the background if I switch to "Medium power saving". It also takes a very long time to load and is not responding to tapping the screen. Thanks . The GPS status app is suppose to assist in finding the strongest signal. Google location settings needs to be on high accuracy. I think this might be another app on your phone screwing things up - I assume you did a direct transfer of app data to your new phone, as opposed to starting from scratch? Lol. Quick question, within the Google maps settings, do you have it's location permissions set to : always? GPS Signal can be affected by a variety of factors. I have already turned off Battery Optimization for both Google Maps and Android Auto, and the phone is on the max power level setting. Also the GPS is set to high accuracy. Oh really? It shows the GPS, network and Google PlayServices location providers status. Switching to "High performance" or "Optimized" modes did enable background location requests again. Android 10 is said to contain AndroidAuto support by default. Uninstall Google Maps app and re-install it. Try taking your case off. I started getting this today. I have had it for ~3 years. How to Fix Blank Google Maps on Android. In either case, if your HU doesn't have one it defaults to the phone. Taking the case off works for me. I’ll try to clear my cache and see if that helps. Could we send you an Incipio Octane in Black and Frost so you can see if it does the same thing? Is there anything I can do to fix this? GPS does not use the cellular or wifi radios. And my apologies, the head unit is a: Pioneer AVH4200NEX. It helps to work with any map, navigation, fitness soft. I guess last time I didn’t wait long enough for it to sync up with the sattelites. 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