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    Problems with gps on google pixel 3a xl

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        Jite
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        Anyone else had problems getting the gps working? I have tried to get my location outside leaving it on for way over an hour with no success. Any tips?

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          @jite where there high building surrending you outside ?
          The more open wide you are, the best it is to get first fix.

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            @jite Have you tried using Sensor status app to check GPS is working? Also make sure the screen stays on for the first fix.

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              Jite @Lakotaubp
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              @lakotaubp yes I have tried the sensor status app and it seems to think the system is ok but it cannot find a satellite with the gps. To be fair when I tried it for over an hour outside I was in the center of london so lots of high rise buildings. Today I will try to leave it outside in a field or something and see what happens (it is cold though).

              Overall, I am pleased with UT although I need to learn how to unlock the linuxy side of things a bit more like on my linux desktop. Droidian is looking tempting but UT is more polished and with the 20.04 around the corner, this may make libertine more interesting.

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                AppLee @Jite
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                Hi @jite
                See my answer there: https://forums.ubports.com/topic/6334/pixel-3a-gps-interface-not-found/5

                Also something I noticed staying still (not in a moving car) helps getting a quicker fix.

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                  Jite @AppLee
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                  @applee Hi thanks for the tips. I have just left the phone on a window ledge (clear view of the sky) for a total over over 2 hours (the battery was down to 15% when I stopped the test). For the first hour, I tried the sensor status app with no success. For the second hour I tried unav with no success.
                  Not certain if I have just installed UT incorrectly and if it will mend itself if I reinstall the os...
                  I think it was doing something though as it drains the battery...

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                    AppLee @Jite
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                    Hi @jite
                    The screen needs to be always on so the battery will drain rapidly.
                    If this doesn't work you can try to reinstall Ubuntu Touch and try again (maybe something went wrong) or it also could be a hardware issue...

                    Have you tried the GPS on Android before installing Ubuntu Touch?

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                      Jite @AppLee
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                      @applee hmmm, good thought. I hadn't quite considered that. I had not tried it on android as they first thing I did was to downgrade to android 9 and then install UT.

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                        mdl @Jite
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                        @jite were you able to make progress on this? I'm having the same issue.

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                          @jite said in Problems with gps on google pixel 3a xl:

                          @applee Hi thanks for the tips. I have just left the phone on a window ledge (clear view of the sky) for a total over over 2 hours

                          A window cill is not good enough because the building is obscuring at least half the sky. Take it outside to a large clear space and wait 20 minutes for its first fix. You also need to either keep the screen on or prevent application suspension with UTTT.

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                            @mdl Hi, I was just having a go at reinstalling android tonight and seeing if it was a hardware issue or software issues. Am having a few issues with adb so I will try to do it on mac and not linux tomorrow and get back to you...

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                              Jite @Jite
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                              @jite I have now rebooted android on the device and I can confirm that gps works flawlessly so it is not a problem with the device hardware. This is really disappointing as it shows that really gps is only ‘partially working’ for UT for the pixel 3a xl. I really did try to use the gps and give it every chance to pick up a satellite (I would consider beyond what most people would be willing to do).

                              I think I will wait until focal fossa is developed a little bit more before retrying UT in the future. I use a linux desktop and enjoy the freedom it gives me. I know that droidian is a possibility but my ideal would be to use sxmo on the device and currently the pmos port is not advanced enough for it to be a daily driver. For my taste (and yes this is an opinion) UT is a bit too locked down and the best bit of linux for me is the ability to do whatever you want with the phone so the script writing nature of sxmo really does appeal to me. Different tricks for different folks I suppose.

                              One of the things I look forward to with fossa is the use of libertine as with 20.04 some of the desktop apps will be more up to date and useful, which is the sort of thing that will take me back to using UT as running it in desktop mode would potentially be more useful. Still love the fact that UT still exists and it is still a great distro!

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