Comment 0 for bug 1489329

When using location for navigation, GPS is essential. Location can also be based on Wifi or phone network, but accuracy for that is insufficient for driving/geocaching/any application except nearby restaurants.

I can currently only get a location based on wifi / phone network. If I disable this feature, I get no location at all. Not after reboot, not sometimes, not ever.

Trying to do: Navigate using GPS and/or network

What I expect: Accuracy is high with all location services on. It decreases slightly when network based location is switched off. It decreases sharply when only GPS is switched off.

What happens: Accuracy is very low (30m - 2000m) with all location services on. Location is impossible when network based location is switched off. It doesn't make a difference if I switch the GPS on or off.

This may be a hardware issue, and I'll probably be sending in my phone (MX4) for check/repair, but that would mean missing my phone. I'd much rather troubleshoot myself.

I already have location test and sensorsstatus to monitor this, but I want to know more about if the chip is functioning. Which logs are relevant? I've thought about flashing android on and seeing if that helps (which makes it a software issue), or doesn't (which makes it a hardware issue). Is there an easier way to get an answer to the software/hardware question?

Thanks!