Nexus 5 GPS Errors and other issues
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@lyovushka I don't have the Nexus with me now will test later.
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@that_rin no don't do that. Let's have a bit more investigation. Just for info did you delete the data and config as well or just the cache
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@lakotaubp yes I checked all the boxes in UT Tweak tools when clearing unav.
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@that_rin Thanks for your input and help.
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@lyovushka Sorry can't replicate this. Restarted my nexus5 uNav had location in 5 mins. More investigation requipped are you mobile data,wifi or both.
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@Lakotaubp I have both wifi and data. On OTA-3 it usual took seconds to get my approximate position. Why does it take 5 minities? Is AGPS (mozilla location services) off on 16.04?
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@lyovushka My uNav now not working latest dev update has stopped it on OPO (555) uNav version 2.0. On both wifi and data. Uhgh. Nexus 5 back up on wifi.
Edit OPO back after 1hour on wifi and data. -
@lakotaubp I have done wifi and mobile data, wifi only, and mobile data only.
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If the problem is that the initial location is too far away but it gets better, that's to be expected. Your initial location lock is provided by the Mozilla assisted location service. This could be extremely accurate or extremely poor in your area, but it depends on how many users of Firefox for Android there are around.
A hardware GPS lock sometimes requires the phone be near a thin window or outside (such as in a car). Inside an apartment complex will usually not do any good.
I just fired up my Nexus 5, Nexus 7, and Fairphone 2, all got a location lock in seconds. I've been using Mozilla Stumbler to improve their data in my area, so that's to be expected.
Your location issues are really strange, but they all come back to the GPS hardware lock never happening... I'm not sure why that would be, though.
In the future, though, please post a separate topic for separate issues. It makes it much easier to follow the discussion and see exactly what the issue.
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@that_rin hey, nexus 5 gps and OTA-5 works here.
I have the issue with initial location, but after a few minutes it works. When I'm in hurry, I closed unav and relaunch it just after it found the wrong itinerary. This time, I have the correct position. Hop it could help. -
Same isue for me with the Nexus 5. But if I reboot the system the just after start uNav then sometime it works fine. No trouble with OnePlus One
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Hey @that_rin, I'm with you. In my case, GPS has never worked, but I've only started using UBports recently, since the problems began. I did get a few suggestions from the main Telegram group, so I'm going to bring those over to this discussion, in case they provide any useful leads.
Debugging resource
myii, [18.11.18 01:11]
GPS has never worked on my Nexus 5 since first installation. SensorsStatus doesn't show any values. uNav has never resolved correctly. GPS is enabled and for each of the apps. What's the right way to troubleshoot this?Rodney, [18.11.18 01:15]
[In reply to myii]
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Process/Merges/TestPlan/location-service#DebuggingRodney, [18.11.18 01:15]
ubuntu-location-serviced-cli --bus system --get --property visible_space_vehiclesis probably of particular interestmyii, [18.11.18 01:26]
[In reply to Rodney]phablet@ubuntu-phablet:~$ ubuntu-location-serviced-cli --bus system --get --property visible_space_vehicles Attempted to unregister path (path[0] = com path[1] = ubuntu) which isn't registered Problem executing the CLI: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.ServiceUnknown: The name com.ubuntu.location.Service was not provided by any .service filesRodney, [18.11.18 01:27]
i think you might need to run it withsudomyii, [18.11.18 01:28]
Exact same output as above withsudo.Starting
ubuntu-location-serviceRodney, [18.11.18 01:27]
or maybe that means the location-service isn't runningRodney, [18.11.18 01:28]
does it appear inps afx|grep locationoutput?myii, [18.11.18 01:28]
3777 ? Ssl 0:00 \_ /usr/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/indicator-location/indicator-location-service 7674 ? Tsl 0:02 \_ system-settings settings:///location 23356 pts/19 S+ 0:00 \_ grep --color=auto location 14209 ? Ss 0:00 /usr/bin/ubuntu-location-provider-geoclue2Rodney, [18.11.18 01:29]
try runningsudo start ubuntu-location-servicemyii, [18.11.18 01:30]
phablet@ubuntu-phablet:~$ sudo status ubuntu-location-service ubuntu-location-service start/running, process 23508myii, [18.11.18 01:31]
ubuntu-location-serviced-clistill returning the previous output.Error in
/var/log/syslogmyii, [18.11.18 01:31]
Noticed this insyslog:Nov 18 00:37:58 ubuntu-phablet kernel: [ 1488.385225] init: ubuntu-location-provider-geoclue2 main process (9716) killed by SEGV signal Nov 18 00:37:58 ubuntu-phablet kernel: [ 1488.385259] init: ubuntu-location-provider-geoclue2 main process ended, respawning
So no progress so far.
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@that_rin Maybe there's hope after all... I've been doing a bunch of troubleshooting and somehow it's all working properly. GPS resolution within around 10 seconds for all applications involved.
Now, I wouldn't be surprised if I lose this once I reboot, which I'll test at some point soon. I stopped and started services so there's something in there that may be plaguing you as well. If I manage to isolate the workaround, I'll report back here with my findings.
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@that_rin So I've tried a couple of restarts and I've managed to get it "stuck" again. But the solution appears to be this simple:
phablet@ubuntu-phablet:~$ sudo restart ubuntu-location-serviceMy preferred method for using this workaround (worked a couple of times now):
- Before restarting, turn on
Wi-FiandLocation detection - Restart
- Run
sudo restart ubuntu-location-servicefrom the terminal - Open the
SensorsStatusapp and navigate to theGPSscreen - Wait until the GPS starts working
- Before restarting, turn on
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Another happy customer with the instructions above:
Charlie Shekeris, [18.11.18 22:51]
I've done steps 1-4 and the GPS now gives me a readingHopefully, this workaround could be sufficient. @that_rin I'm interested to see if it works for you, too.
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Potential solution (not just a workaround)
After various research and testing, I believe that I have a potential solution. Since the changes, my GPS is now usable and reliable. I can switch it on and off and still expect it to work, no workarounds necessary.
The fix has very simple changes that are reversible. Doesn't appear to be limited to Nexus 5, either.The solution being tested:* Simply change the GPS provider fromwolfpack.geoclue2toubuntu.espooSteps to test the potential solution1. Check that the fix is even needed (may already be usingubuntu.espoo) -- run in the terminal:$ ps aux | grep [l]ocation-service | grep provider root 987 0.0 0.5 146540 9852 ? Ssl 19:19 0:00 /usr/bin/ubuntu-location-serviced --bus system --provider gps::Provider --provider remote::Provider --remote::Provider::name=com.ubuntu.espoo.Service.Provider --remote::Provider::path=/com/ubuntu/espoo/Service/Provider* Like above, if you seeubuntu.espooin the output, then the fix is already in place
* The fix below only works if you seewolfpack.geoclue22. Run the following commands from the terminal:# ------------------------------------------- # **NO LONGER REQUIRED, IGNORE THIS SECTION** # ------------------------------------------- # (Optional) Save a copy of the file to your home directory $ cp /etc/init/ubuntu-location-service.override ~ # Make the root partition writable $ sudo mount -o remount,rw / # The following command changes `wolfpack.geoclue2` to `ubuntu.espoo` in both places in the file $ sudo sed -i -e 's:wolfpack\(.\)geoclue2:ubuntu\1espoo:' /etc/init/ubuntu-location-service.override # (Optional) Check that the changes have been made successfully $ grep espoo /etc/init/ubuntu-location-service.override opts="$opts --remote::Provider::name=com.ubuntu.espoo.Service.Provider" opts="$opts --remote::Provider::path=/com/ubuntu/espoo/Service/Provider"[Update] Start from here:
- Before restarting, turn on
Wi-FiandLocation detection - Restart
- Open the
Active Screenapp and ensure that the screen stays on while attempting to get the fix - Open the
SensorsStatusapp and navigate to theGPSscreen - Wait until the GPS starts working (the first fix can take a while)
Once the GPS starts working, it should be fine with the various apps that use it, such as
uNav,OpenStreetMap,GoogleMaps UT, etc.Steps to reset to the original configuration1. Run the following commands from the terminal:# ------------------------------------------- # **NO LONGER REQUIRED, IGNORE THIS SECTION** # ------------------------------------------- # Make the root partition writable $ sudo mount -o remount,rw / # Reset back to `wolfpack.geoclue2` $ sudo sed -i -e 's:ubuntu\(.\)espoo:wolfpack\1geoclue2:' /etc/init/ubuntu-location-service.override # (Optional) Check that the changes have been made successfully $ grep wolfpack /etc/init/ubuntu-location-service.override opts="$opts --remote::Provider::name=com.wolfpack.geoclue2.Service.Provider" opts="$opts --remote::Provider::path=/com/wolfpack/geoclue2/Service/Provider"* The reset will be complete once you restart - Before restarting, turn on
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Some caveats about this, quoting from the UBOF Telegram group:
Marius Gripsgard, [20.11.18 21:47]
[In reply to myii]
thats the old one that wraps hereMarius Gripsgard, [20.11.18 21:48]
"here maps"Marius Gripsgard, [20.11.18 21:50]
[In reply to myii]
that has been removed, since here requre licensingMarius Gripsgard, [20.11.18 21:52]
we are hopefully moving away from ubuntu location service and just use geoclue and qtlocation, and use the hybris platformmyii, [20.11.18 21:52]
Is it OK to use espoo in the meantime?Marius Gripsgard, [20.11.18 21:52]
[In reply to myii]
yeah should be okMarius Gripsgard, [20.11.18 21:53]
[In reply to myii]
that will just use gps though, no agps supportKey points:
