[SOLVED] Google Maps 4.1 Current Location is unavailable - Page 2

mjcole2003 · #11 (**permalink**) 05-05-2010, 08:39 PM

when i downloaded this version i was getting that error as well. when i went to menu/settings i saw that the enable my location line had a gray checkmark next to it. So i assumed it was checked. After a while i went back and clicked it to turn it green. It was then able to find my location within 20 meters.

supdawg · #12 (**permalink**) 05-05-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mjcole2003

when i downloaded this version i was getting that error as well. when i went to menu/settings i saw that the enable my location line had a gray checkmark next to it. So i assumed it was checked. After a while i went back and clicked it to turn it green. It was then able to find my location within 20 meters.

If it found your location within 20 meters, it was GPS based, not cell tower based.

**Dr.8820** · #13 (**permalink**) 05-05-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by clueless25

I am still using the 3.2.1 , its the only one that works for me at all.

congrats on vip!

mjcole2003 · #14 (**permalink**) 05-06-2010, 02:10 PM

the point is that i had the same error you had before i made sure that"enable my location" was checked. As i said the initial check mark was gray so i assumed it was already checked. I rechecked it and it turn green and then it worked. I dont get your point...

detule · #15 (**permalink**) 05-06-2010, 04:52 PM

If I understand correctly, he is asking why is Assisted GPS not working (where the phone uses cell phone towers to triangulate ones position, rather than the GPS locator.)

For the record I am experiencing the same problem with the new (Voice) version of Google Maps. When it can't find a GPS satellite, it refuses to update my location completely. I am using Mr.X's Sense 2.5 rom from 4-10-10.

supdawg · #16 (**permalink**) 05-07-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by detule

If I understand correctly, he is asking why is Assisted GPS not working (where the phone uses cell phone towers to triangulate ones position, rather than the GPS locator.)

For the record I am experiencing the same problem with the new (Voice) version of Google Maps. When it can't find a GPS satellite, it refuses to update my location completely. I am using Mr.X's Sense 2.5 rom from 4-10-10.

Yes... I am wondering why when I disable the GPS but leave "My Location" enabled from within Google Maps 4.1, I cannot get an approximate location based on triangulation of cell towers. I know from previous experience at some point in the past this feature worked from within the same physical building.

And by the way I am running Mr X 4-20... hmmm

cls_ · #17 (**permalink**) 05-07-2010, 01:31 AM

Hey everyone.... someone should really rename this thread to 'Google Maps 4.1 "My Location" AGPS not working' to avoid any confusion.

TURN ON WIFI
Anyways, I had the same issue with newer versions of google maps even before gMaps 4. A solution i found is that if you turn on Wifi then gMaps My Location based on AGPS works. You do not need to be connected to a wifi network, you simply need to have the wifi radio turned on.

The above work around works on Medium Hill roms.

**yearn** · #18 (**permalink**) 05-07-2010, 01:53 AM

Just outta curiosity why dont one of you guys install this cab, then go down to GPS and select "Enable AGPS"
The soft reset and see if that makes any difference.

supdawg · #19 (**permalink**) 05-07-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cls_

Hey everyone.... someone should really rename this thread to 'Google Maps 4.1 "My Location" AGPS not working' to avoid any confusion.

TURN ON WIFI
Anyways, I had the same issue with newer versions of google maps even before gMaps 4. A solution i found is that if you turn on Wifi then gMaps My Location based on AGPS works. You do not need to be connected to a wifi network, you simply need to have the wifi radio turned on.

The above work around works on Medium Hill roms.

wow... turned on wifi and then fired up Gmaps... clicked the blue square and voila! it started working... =D>

Kinda a PITA to have to do that every time though.. Any solutions which don't require firing up wifi to work?

PS... I'll try the cab posted below and find out if that works too.

supdawg · #20 (**permalink**) 05-07-2010, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by yearn

Just outta curiosity why dont one of you guys install this cab, then go down to GPS and select "Enable AGPS"
The soft reset and see if that makes any difference.

I installed and went to GPS.. Assisted GPS was already enabled. Thought I'd give you feedback on your suggestion.