[Q] Casemate Tough GPS issues - Where is my antenna situated

[sparkz]

Hi Guys,

Got myself a Casemate Tough. Brilliant case & I love the feel of it. Makes holding the phone so much more easier. I always felt without the case I was going to let the HD slip

Anyways, as with some people I have noticed a real drop in GPS signal with the silicone part on. The hard back makes no difference. Without case I have maybe 20ft error, with the case this can rise to over 200ft error & it maybe loses half the sats.
I have read the reviews on the Tough & Pop, but must say I prefer my Tough.

My question is, does anyone know where the GPS antenna is situated in the phone. I am just going to take a stanley blade & trim some silicone out around the affected area. It appears to be mid to low down, but I want to remove as little as possible from my case.

Any gurus out there had one of these in pieces yet.

Cheers guys, Shane

 

[lilil]

I don't know where the GPS part is located but I have also a case-mate case and I have no problems to get GPS signal.

But I read that some people have the same problem with the metalic case.

 

[sparkz]

Hi lilil

It is strange.

How long have you had your case. I wonder if it is a manufacturing date change or something equally weird.

Cheers, Shane

 

[gabryice]

I have a case mate pop on my DHD since 3 months and no problems with gps signal strong and fast as ever...really weird problem!

 

[sparkz]

Hi Guys,

I have just ordered a case mate Pop tonight, so I will see what that is like when it arrives.

Cheers, Shane

 

[jaredlum1988]

my casemate pop doesnt seem to have issues though.. I read that the gps is at the top of the phone too!

 

[ToneyEricsson]

Glad you like the Tough case its my favourite case also.

Can't say I have noticed any issues with location, its dead on where I am and the case mate Tough is always on my phone.

Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

 

[olivierlee]

I was using this case before switching to the Otterbox commuter. As far as I remember I did not have any GPS problems with the Tough. I read that the GPS receiver is behind the rubbery part around the flash LED.

 

[el_commandante]

This is very weird. I have the Tough and I also have a great drop in signal with it on. Is it possible that the firmware version of the phone might have something to do with it?

 

[Doctor.Who]

Removing my case increases a faster gps fix.
Although the newest leaked radio does a great job too.

The gps antenna is situated at the bottom, I read somewhere

 

[el_commandante]

Although the newest leaked radio does a great job too.

Could you be a bit more specific, please - a link would be even better Also, how's the battery life on that radio? Any difference?

 

[Doctor.Who]

Could you be a bit more specific, please - a link would be even better Also, how's the battery life on that radio? Any difference?

04th April 2011: Radio_12.48.60.23U_26.08.04.07_M3

http://www.multiupload.com/LMGHQ26L1R

batterylife is a bit better in my experience

 

[biohaz55]

For info......
The GPS antenna is on the back of the SIM/Sdcard cover, remove the cover and you'll see it.

As for the radio, I agree with the above, Radio 12.48.60.23U_26.08.04.07_M3 is for me the best radio I've tested both for signal and battery life. Be aware though that different radios perform differently for different people and is dependant on location (country), carrier, etc. Try different radios to see which works best for you.

 

[Marioaguado]

Hello,

just for infomration a solve doubts the GPS is in the backside of the Flash Leds.

Look this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk

Thanks

 

[caronlyall]

Gps antenna is under the flash cover.

 

[captainzaak]

I have a tough case, and yeah i realise that in certain places, my positioning is way off. But here in Trinidad GPS has no real functionality (sucky EDGE network), so not a big deal for me.