Droid X - GPS issue

[TuxDude]

I have a Droid X, and the GPS does not seem to find the current location exactly, especially for navigation.

This issue has been there for the past 3 - 4 months.

I have tried clearing the aiding data using the 'GPS Test' app and starting the scan for satellites - but it does not seem to help.

Yes I've tried using the phone in the open without any obstruction like trees or anything, and even when on the move - it fails to lock onto the current position.

It rarely finds the position on the Google maps accurately, and in Navigation mode it doesn't work at all - it just says "Searching for GPS".

Do you guys think the GPS is broken or malfunctioning ? I do have a $5 per month Warranty protection plan from Verizon, I'm planning to take the phone to their service center, have them take a look and may be get it replaced.

Before that, is there anything I can do to fix it myself ?

Thanks.

[rubiksc00p]

You have tried turning on all possible location features? (satellites, wifi, and network)

[chrispt]

Lately I have had luck with an app called GPS Doctor. It does cost money (I got it for cheaper on the Amazon AppStore) but it does seem to resolve my GPS issues when I have them.

[TuxDude]

@rubiks - yes I've turned on all of them. One thing I notice is that with WiFi turned on (and connected to a WiFi network), it is able to find out my location accurately which I believe works not using the GPS satellites but using the WiFi information.

@chrispt - Thanks for the info.

I spoke to the Verizon Wireless Customer support guys and after speaking for an hr and going through all their troubleshooting guides, I was able to make them send me a free device replacement sent to me within the next 2 days. I was enrolled in the basic $5 per month warranty plan anyways since the beginning.

[motorsports]

Im having the same problem with my gps not working.

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[NoBloatware]

GPS not working.

[stewywerf]

This is going to sound crazy but it has worked for me. I have gone through 4 refurb phones trying to fix this issue. I think the fix is has to do with the back cover of the phone. If you take the back cover off of your phone you might notice a wear mark above the word "Only" on the white inside side of the back cover. The white paint has been worn off and the metal has been exposed. This is caused by the copper pin on the back of the phone itself. When looking at the back of the phone it's on the left side near the red battery release tab. Apparently it must cause some kind of short with the GPS. I put a piece of electrical tape on the back cover over the top of the wear mark and it seems to have fixed the problem. I also had Verizon ship me out a new cover while the phone was still in warranty.

I was very frustrated that they didn't give me a new phone after all the trouble I went through. I may not be a Verizon customer when my company contract is up.

Please let me know if this works for you.

[motorsports]

Thanks that fixed my gps problem by putting tape on the back cover.

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[stewywerf]

Glad to hear it! I have a feeling that many people will start having this issue soon.

[NoBloatware]

Glad to hear it! I have a feeling that many people will start having this issue soon.

Did you discover this fix yourself? I find it quite amazing that someone would figure out this fix! Thanks for sharing!