Question Unable to Establish Reliable Connection to GPS Satellites

[BrainJack]

Hey Everyone,

I own an Exynos S21 Ultra, model number SM-998B/DS. I do enjoy the device, yet it has this problem with connecting to GPS satellites, which is really inconvenient and frustrating. I will need to use GPS extensively in a near future and I don't want to change my phone.

GPS Test application shows no connection to satellites. I tried all the possible solutions offered online, even factory resetting the phone, but still no luck... Though I came across an old YouTube video, which showed promise. But the codes for this Exynos processor phone are completely different, so that didn't work either. I put the link to the video.

YouTube video:

Has anybody encountered and solved this annoying issue?

I am in need of an expert's help... Thank you.

 

[ze7zez]

Somehow I can't believe the lack of GPS if the device is operational.
Did you do a "Clear and update" on the AGPS option with internet access enabled?
Show a screenshot of the GPS Test.

 

[BrainJack]

Somehow I can't believe the lack of GPS if the device is operational.
Did you do a "Clear and update" on the AGPS option with internet access enabled?
Show a screenshot of the GPS Test.

It's unfortunately real...

I did that, but had no luck.

Here's the screenshot.

 

[ze7zez]

Hmmm...
Have you tried these magic tricks?

 

[BrainJack]

Hmmm...
Have you tried these magic tricks?

Sure, I've tried them all. I just haven't taken the phone to a technician yet.

Do you know how to access the NV Rebuild section on the S21 Ultra? I couldn't give it a go yet. I've tried different combinations of USSD codes to get to that menu for my phone, but couldn't.

 

[ze7zez]

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Do you know how to access the NV Rebuild section on the S21 Ultra? I couldn't give it a go yet. I've tried different combinations of USSD codes to get to that menu for my phone, but couldn't.

I do not have this device. Try the old method:

NV Rebuild in Service Menu

I just installed a new screen on an S6 Edge (Tmobile) and reset the phone to stock. It's getting 0/0 on satellites. I saw that the NV rebuild function might fix this. I can get into the service menu just fine, but none of the key inputs I've...

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[BrainJack]

I do not have this device. Try the old method:

NV Rebuild in Service Menu

I just installed a new screen on an S6 Edge (Tmobile) and reset the phone to stock. It's getting 0/0 on satellites. I saw that the NV rebuild function might fix this. I can get into the service menu just fine, but none of the key inputs I've...

forum.xda-developers.com

I've seen this post, I tried what he'd tried but...

I read that a good amount of S22 Ultra users also have this problem but I don't think Samsung has addressed the issue in a proper manner.

 

[BrainJack]

Sorry to flood the thread but I really need help on this...

 

[BrainJack]

The problem still persists and I desperately need the GPS operational. I'm open to suggestions and any possible fixes.

 

[ze7zez]

Try Bluetooth GPS Output by Meowsbox.
I bought once.

I was getting the gps position on a tablet without GPS via this app from a phone with a working GPS. Perhaps it will solve your problem.

 

[BrainJack]

Try Bluetooth GPS Output by Meowsbox.
I bought once.

I was getting the gps position on a tablet without GPS via this app from a phone with a working GPS. Perhaps it will solve your problem.

Thanks for the suggestion! I have a Galaxy Watch 4. Could it work with it? Or with a Smarttag?

 

[ze7zez]

No! Only smartphone with GPS and BT.

 

[BrainJack]

No! Only smartphone with GPS and BT.

Do you think it'll work with the Uber app? As a driver.