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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Airplane mode behaviour on Galaxy S2?
I recently noticed, when I enable airplane mode, my GPS stays enabled. I do not recall this being the case in the past and it really does not make sense to me. Is there a setting somewhere for keeping ...
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Maps location out by 12,742km - the other side of the world
OK, I am mystified.
We used to live in the UK. Two plus years ago we moved to New Zealand. My wife has just bought a brand new samsung galaxy note 10.1 (running 4.0). I have installed 4.2 on my ...
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Using the GPS instead of Google Location Services in Chrome
I do not consent to Google collecting constant background information about my position at all times through their Google Location Service program. So I have got that option disabled.
I can get just ...
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Disable GPS time synchronization
I live in Kiev, Ukraine. My device is Motorola Defy with CyanogenMod 7 (2.3.7). In time settings there's no Ukraine timezone so I use Minsk, Belarus timezone (GMT +3). After I locate my position using ...
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What is the proper way of using GPS Test Plus to update GPS data?
Do you need to click the Clear AGPS button, then click the Update AGPS button, then wait for its home screen to update the list of satellites it finds, before closing the app?
Or is clicking the ...
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Enable Location Services via Remote Control
I always disable (Google) Location Services on my phone because they are always drain a lot battery (probably because my mobile Internet is very slow). But in case I loose my phone there I can't use ...
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How can I race against a GPX track?
I'm using the Strava app to record segments I ride. It would be very helpful in trying to beat existing KOMs to be able to upload GPX file(s) to my phone and have audible feedback during each segment ...
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Is there a way use an RDP to configure a continuous offset from GPS calculations?
Is there any way to configure a location offset in such a way that my phone's GPS data would still be used to set a location, but an adjustment would be made to the base value? (e.g. all values ...
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GPS issues, location permission - one app only
One app (Dino Dominion) will not register location but will express this complaint: "In order to register your location, please turn the location permission setting on in the application settings."
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Losing network connections when using GPS
I'm having the same kind of problem as described in these threads, using a rooted HTC One S with Dark Jelly S rom:
Thread on XDA-Developers
Thead on CyanogenMod Forum
When activating GPS while using ...
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GPS problem on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
I've written an app that relies heavily on GPS. It works fine on HTC and other manufacturers apart from Samsung. Does Samsung or more particularly the Ace 2 have a known problem with GPS lock? It ...
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Nike+ Running App
So, I've got Nike+ Running on Android, and I would not like for the whole world to see where I'm running.
Is it possible to still track distance, calories, speed etc without enabling GPS? Is the ...
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Detailed description for GpsSetup2 on Samsung Galaxy S available?
Is there a detailed description available for all the settings in GpsSetup2 (which can be opened by dialing *#*#1472365#*#*)?
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SGS3 GPS issues after Verizon forced Jelly Bean 4.1 update
My SGS3 worked great on ICS until Verizon forced the Jelly Bean 4.1 update to the phone. Ever since Jelly Bean 4.1, the GPS is severely degraded or unable to lock on.
My girlfriend's identical ...
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Is it possible to enable Location Services via Shell?
Is it possible to enable Location Services(GPS or Google NetworkLocation) via ADB or Terminal Emulator?
I'm on a rooted Phone.
Extra Points: Is it also possible to change other system-related ...
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Download foreign sound files for GPS navigation (Satnav)?
A friend of mine has a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) running Android 2.3.4.
I'd like to know if the sound files for the GPS (Satnav) can be changed from France French to Quebec French, and if ...
