GPS - Very slow or does not fire at all.

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

Ok I am using an T-Mobile Galaxy S. My GPS does work and I use the navigation all the time. I compiled the GPS sample app and put it on my phone.

Sometimes the GPS sometimes returns data and sometimes it does not.

When I first execute the app returning of the GPS data is usually 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Sometimes it’s 10 seconds

and if i am on a call - forget it, I never get any location data.

I know the GPS works while on a call because I have talked while using my GPS numerious times.

Any clues to why this is?

Can anyone help?

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#2

Anyone - i was hoping someone could explain this, or help out. [import]uid: 11860 topic_id: 4940 reply_id: 16175[/import]

#3

Read the documentation about creating the right permission to access GPS inside the build.settings. Almost all features for android have to be “allowed” before you can use them. [import]uid: 5712 topic_id: 4940 reply_id: 16249[/import]

#4

The GPS does bring data back, so is it really a permissions issue or something else? [import]uid: 11860 topic_id: 4940 reply_id: 16274[/import]

#5

Ups, my fault. I read in wrongly. Sorry. [import]uid: 5712 topic_id: 4940 reply_id: 16288[/import]

#6

Did you ever work this out? [import]uid: 40100 topic_id: 4940 reply_id: 41077[/import]

#7

Obviously, you’ve set a permission that allows your app to access the GPS: you’re (eventually) getting data.

But what permissions have you set? I have set up my app to work with both coarse and fine locations, and it generally takes the same time to get the location. Maybe that would help you? [import]uid: 30399 topic_id: 4940 reply_id: 41095[/import]

#8

Possible answer:

I tried my app when riding in a car today, and it responded more slowly. So, movement may be an issue.

Also, I am currently at a hotel and the Corona GPS demo and my app cannot access GPS until I step outside. However, Google Maps can get my location ( most likely from triangulation).

I find it ridiculous that you haven’t been able to get any help here. [import]uid: 30399 topic_id: 4940 reply_id: 42449[/import]