got the prime but it can't connect to sats. tried google maps and it never locks on.
GPS (possible issue)
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i downloaded that gps status app. seems like the unit is not getting a lock. the screen has that loading circle all the time.
i reset all cached gps data and downloaded gps assistance data. but nothing.
i reset all cached gps data and downloaded gps assistance data. but nothing.
http://usa.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_Prime_TF201/#specifications
yes, there is GPS, at least it is listed on the official asus website.
http://eee.asus.com/eeepad/transformer-prime/specification/
G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, GPS
GPS
Seeing how a lot of people got their prime no one else come up to say their GPS is broken...Hope everyone is smart enough to test it out when they get it. It's a deal breaker for me if it doesn't work. I mean it's not too big of a deal, but I want every part working!
Seeing how a lot of people got their prime no one else come up to say their GPS is broken...Hope everyone is smart enough to test it out when they get it. It's a deal breaker for me if it doesn't work. I mean it's not too big of a deal, but I want every part working!
I just tried mine out (just got the Prime a couple hours ago at Gamestop).
Doesn't seem to lock. Need to test more outside, but my phone wasn't having a problem.
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4I felt compelled to register and post because I see a lot of misinformation here. Let's get a few facts straight...
-GPS does not require the use of a WiFi(802.11) or cellular(2G/3G/4G) connection to get a first fix
-Some implementations of GPS have the capability to use WiFi and/or cellular connections as an option to help speed up time to first fix. This is called AGPS and only affects time to first fix.
-Accuracy of GPS typically does not increase with WiFi or cellular connection. In other words, once a fix is obtained, GPS accuracy is the same whether WiFi or cellular connections are present. I say typically though because there are some advanced systems that use off device servers to do some heavy computations and then relay device location back to the device through WiFi or cellular. I doubt this is the case with the TF201.
-Some devices have no GPS and just use WiFi or cellular data to provide a very rough (e.g. 200m) location accuracy. THIS IS NOT GPS.
I believe the TF201 has a GPS system that uses WiFi to help speed up time to first fix. That said, WiFi should not be required in the TF201 when trying to get a first fix, and the lack of WiFi should only extend the time to first fix.
Given the symptoms people are reporting, and the fact that it is not consistent from device to device, I also believe the problem plaguing the TF201 is hardware related and specifically related to the GPS's receive sensitivity. Perhaps there is some variation in antenna impedance from tablet to tablet. This could be caused by something as trivial and devastating such as manufacturing intolerances that cause the aluminum metal casing to inadvertently touch an antenna and screw up the receive path impedance.3So I just got my replacement ATP. Before I took the first one I got back to
Best buy I shot a comparison video for the GPS. The Second one I got has a
working GPS. Its not as strong as it should be but its working. The first one..
nothing.
Both on my car hood in my driveway on a clear night with full view of the sky.
It took about 1 minute for the one with a working gps to get any signal. The
signal strenth seemed to fluctuate a lot.
33Hello fellow members. I know this is not a fix but a workaround to have navigation working assuming you have a smartphone with bluetooth tethering .
I have the transformer prime nonrooted and evo 4g running cm7.1.
I used this how to video
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=d43uq-gzI_I&v=d43uq-gzI_I&gl=US
I first blutooth tether to get internet access. Uses less battery. (I didnt follow his wifi tethering instructions )
Make phone discoverable connect tablet. Hit pair on both devices, then connect internet on tablet bluetooth setting ( once done i turn off discoverable on phone)
Then enable the phones gps app (gps over bt, market free )left discoverable at 30. (I change this to 5 still works fine)
On the tablet i went to settings application setting enable mock location
I then launched the tablet gps app (bluetooth gps, market free by googoo ) and enable mock location. Then hit the connect button. And thats it.
Add the widget tablet. Done.
Hopefully ics does fix this problem
I love my evo 4g with cm7. Does everthing i need
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