X GPS problems

[kdw11005]

Im having a lot of problems with my gps on my X. I loved the navigation on my D1, but on the X I seem to have a hard time finding addresses and the gps signal keeps getting lost after about a minute of it running. I'll exit out, go back into navigation and after about a minute it loses signal again. I never had a problem with a signal on my D1 and I'm in the same places with my X and I'm just really disappointed with this feature since I use it so often. I was just wondering if anyone else has had these problems.

 

[scarmack]

using any task killers?

 

[FunN4Lo]

I use a D1 myself, but I just read a thread yesterday about a fix for the X and GPS. Someone had a fix that worked for others. Do a search

 

[scarmack]

im guessing this fix didnt work for you?

 

[FunN4Lo]

I don't need the fix. I have a D1. GPS works great. Just letting you know a fix was just posted yesterday for the X that others said worked

 

[scarmack]

no, i was asking the OP. to see if he tried this fix. my fault

 

[tj1772]

Do you have all three options check under location. I just used my gps all over the country (over 5000 miles driving) and it worked great.

 

[kdw11005]

I just went in and checked all 3 under location (I had two checked) and I am running Advanced Taskiller. Thanks for the info about the fix, I will do a search and check it out. Thank you all so much for your help!

 

[tj1772]

Also make sure to update your map.

 

[aminaked]

On the X, a bug causes battery drain if you leave "use wireless networks" checked under location&security. Recommend unchecking until update.

If that doesn't seem to work for you:
-turn off GPS when done using
-turn off WIFI when done using
-reboot after charging
...all of this stuff shouldn't be necessary so hopefully the update will fix it.

 

[Technoman]

On the X, a bug causes battery drain if you leave "use wireless networks" checked under location&security. Recommend unchecking until update.

Not sure what this has to do with the OP regarding the GPS.

 

[aminaked]

On the X, a bug causes battery drain if you leave "use wireless networks" checked under location&security. Recommend unchecking until update.

Not sure what this has to do with the OP regarding the GPS.

Here is the proposed fix:

Do you have all three options check under location. I just used my gps all over the country (over 5000 miles driving) and it worked great.

The top option of the 3, use wireless networks, causes severe battery drain on the X because of the bug. Get it now?

If that doesn't seem to work for you:
-turn off GPS when done using
-turn off WIFI when done using
-reboot after charging
...all of this stuff shouldn't be necessary so hopefully the update will fix it.

OP, uninstall that task killer!

 

[tj1772]

Yes, GPS with all three settings check will drain your battery fast. Make sure you have oem car charger. If not, it may not keep your battery charged.

 

[aminaked]

Even when gps is not in use, that setting triggers a bug where a software lock is never released by the OS. Here's more info: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...6788-droid-x-battery-problems-discovered.html

Also note, you may want to lower the brightness on the screen or turn the screen off when using gps--even if it's plugged in. Or, put it in the shade if auto-brightness is used. Believe it or not, even when plugged in gps and display can drain battery. This is unrelated to the bug I mentioned.

 

[srnewby]

The only problem I am having with GPS is that the phone seems to lose the GPS frequently and it goes back to the menu screen and I have to hit "Navigate" often.