No longer finds GPS signal

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What steps will reproduce the problem?
1. Every morning I step outside and press record.
2. After as long as 40 minutes, still no signal.
3. Worked perfectly until Wed. prior to Thanksgiving.

I have not made any known changes on my Nexus phone.

What is the expected output? What do you see instead?

Typically it takes 16 - 30 seconds to locate and begin tracking.

What version of MyTracks are you using? On what version of Android? On what
phone?

My Track version v2.0.8
Android version 5.0
  Kernel version: 3.4.0-perf-g60eefcd
  android-build@vpbs1.mtv.corp.google.com #1
  Fri Oct 10 18:28:38 UTC 2014
Device: Nexus 4

If possible please provide a log by uploading here.
Detailed instructions can be found here:
http://code.google.com/p/mytracks/wiki/HowToReportErrors

Please provide any additional information here:

Original issue reported on code.google.com by glbe...@gmail.com on 2 Dec 2014 at 2:53

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Confirmed I get the same issue as recorded here, same configuration too:
My Track version v2.0.8
Android version 5.0
  Kernel version: 3.4.0-perf-g60eefcd
  android-build@vpbs1.mtv.corp.google.com #1
  Fri Oct 10 18:28:38 UTC 2014
Device: Nexus 4

Interestingly I seem to have found a temporary workaround as per below:

1. Launch 'GPS Status' app (can be downloaded from the Play Store and is a 
really useful tool I've found in the past) and let it fix the GPS position
2. Launch 'My Tracks' and start recording
3. In 'My Tracks' click the icon to fix GPS position (My Tracks should zoom in 
on your current location)
4. Switch back to the 'GPS Status' app and then lock my screen

Using the above process I managed to get My Tracks to record a workout for the 
first time since the Android 5.0 update.

Original comment by robertwa...@gmail.com on 2 Dec 2014 at 3:13

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Ditto to the above. Nexus 4 on Android 5.0.
Worked perfectly until recently.  All other GPS related apps lock onto GPS with 
no issues, including Google Maps, and Endomondo which I have now started using 
since My Tracks stopped working.
I am wondering if it could be a Google Play Services roll out causing the 
issue, as I recently got an app update due to Google Play Service 6.5...

Original comment by davero...@gmail.com on 2 Dec 2014 at 3:31

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Forgot to say - it was an Endomondo app update - the change log explained that 
GPS may stop working without this update due to Google play services 6.5...  So 
this could be related possibly to My Tracks stopping working...

Original comment by davero...@gmail.com on 2 Dec 2014 at 3:33

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So the culprit is the Google Play Services update to 6.5.87? How often is this 
service updated?

Public service announcement: do NOT install the Google Play Services 6.5.88 you 
might find on the web - it's for KitKat only.

Original comment by mirotvor...@gmail.com on 2 Dec 2014 at 4:19

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Same issue.  Started after upgrade to android 5.0.

Original comment by fernando...@gmail.com on 2 Dec 2014 at 6:55

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I tried the 'work around' in comment #1 and it works in a heartbeat!  Actually 
quicker to get GPS signal than it ever did before.  The app I loaded was:

GPS Status Test & Fix - No Ads by Mark Pfluger.

Once I did that and started that app, then started My Track it found GPS very 
quickly.

Google needs to rationalize code and fix this, but this is a viable work around 
in the interim - IMHO.

Original comment by glbe...@gmail.com on 2 Dec 2014 at 7:06

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I've been having the same issues with my tracks on my Nexus 4 after android 5 
OS Lollipop update.  All i get is waiting for gps signal when trying to use my 
tracks app.

The workaround of using GPS status as an interim fix works.

Thanks to all who have posted on the help forum.

Here's my phone information:

My tracks
2.0.8

Baseband version
M9615A-CEFWMZM-3.0.1701.04

Kernal version
3.4.0-perf-g60eefcd
Android-build@vpbs1.MTV.corp.google.com #1
Fri Oct 10 18:28:38 UTC 2014

Build
LRX21T

Original comment by ScottGi1...@gmail.com on 2 Dec 2014 at 11:45

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same issue here. started after upgrade to android 5.0. Will try workaround as 
interim solution.

Additional Info for Nexus 4 

My Tracks 
2.0.8

Baseband version  
M9615A-CEFWMAZM-2.0.1701.04

Kernel Version  
3.4.0-perf-g60eefcd
android-build@vpbs1.mtv.corp.google.com #1
Fri Oct 10 18:28:38 UTC 2014

Build
LRX21T

Original comment by david.le...@gmail.com on 3 Dec 2014 at 2:21

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Log File attached. Pulled log file after launching My Tracks and closing app 
again.

Original comment by david.le...@gmail.com on 3 Dec 2014 at 2:56

Attachments:

• log.txt.gz

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It appears the use of the work around I tried - using GPS Status Test & Fix - 
No Ads by Mark Pfluger - then initiating My Tracks is NOT a solid work around.  
Using it this morning on a multi-mile walk, My Tracks only recorded 14.95 feet. 
 I'm bummed.

Original comment by glbe...@gmail.com on 3 Dec 2014 at 1:55

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The key point for the workaround I have found is that you need to keep the 'GPS 
Status' app open and in the 'foreground' at all times.  If you switch your 
Nexus 4 to any other app or switch to the home screen and then lock the phone, 
My Tracks loses the GPS position.  From what I have observed, as soon as the 
'GPS Status' is not the 'foreground' app, the Location Service icon disappears 
from my Notification area on top right of screen.  At that point, My Tracks 
loses the GPS fix I think.  I've now completed 4 workouts this week using the 
workaround with a 100% success rate so far.

Original comment by robertwa...@gmail.com on 3 Dec 2014 at 2:12

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I've seen it mentioned that running another tracking app such as Strava will 
keep My Tracks working even if either app is pushed to the background. I 
confirm that this does work, although I'm not sure if it was because of 
Strava...I've had 2 other tracking apps running simultaneously: My Tracks (by 
Daniel Qin) and Map My Ride.

I'll try to narrow it down tonight: whether one or all will keep My Tracks 
working.

Original comment by mirotvor...@gmail.com on 3 Dec 2014 at 2:31

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Same problem here, after upgrading Google Play Services. 

Original comment by joseange...@gmail.com on 6 Dec 2014 at 7:56

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Have finally had two successful outings in which My Tracks has recorded the 
complete trip and activity.  The irony is, I had to install Strava in order for 
it to work.  So now the question - why do I need 'My Tracks'?  I have to run 
essentially a competing application to make it work?

Original comment by glbe...@gmail.com on 6 Dec 2014 at 8:46

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Same problem for me.  Related (I think) is that smart lock "trusted places" 
behaves the same as My Tracks - it doesn't know my location unless I have 
another GPS app running.  

Original comment by daughenb...@gmail.com on 8 Dec 2014 at 2:18

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Same problem here. I do not get an GPS signal in MyTracks anymore and it seems 
to coincide with the update from Android 4.4.4 to Android 5.

MyTracks 2.0.8
Nexus 4
Android 5.0

Another thing which I realised is that MyTracks also seems to confuse the GPS 
signal for other apps. When I start Google Maps on its own, there is not 
problem with the GPS signal. But when I start MyTracks in addition to Google 
Maps, then Maps gets confused and also looses the signal. When I kill the 
MyTracks app Google Maps is fine again.

Original comment by lrnz.m...@gmail.com on 9 Dec 2014 at 9:03

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MyTracks 2.0.8
Nexus 4
Android 5.0.1
Google Play Services 6.5.87

Had the same problem with Android 4.4.4 then went to 5.0 and yesterday I tried 
5.0.1, I did not note the Google Play Services version when it stopped working.

I use G-Mon ( a WAR driving software ) to keep the GPS open, Im pretty sure 
this has something to do with how My Tracks gets its GPS signal (through Play 
Services) keeping an app open which constantly uses a real GPS signal seems to 
supply Play Service with a valid result.

Original comment by GaryRobe...@gmail.com on 11 Dec 2014 at 12:41

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Hi I am experiencing the same issue. My Nexus 6 will not connect to GPS at all

Thanks

Original comment by greg...@gmail.com on 11 Dec 2014 at 6:24

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Same problem with Moto X 2 (2014)

Original comment by Darre...@gmail.com on 11 Dec 2014 at 7:45

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Looks like version 2.0.9 has fixed the problem 

Original comment by GaryRobe...@gmail.com on 12 Dec 2014 at 1:42

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I'm not seeing v2.0.9 on the Play Store yet?

Original comment by robertwa...@gmail.com on 13 Dec 2014 at 7:17

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I could see version 2.0.9 in the Play Store as of yesterday, and it did indeed 
fix the GPS problem.

Original comment by ke...@micke.com on 13 Dec 2014 at 7:55

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2.0.9 didn't fix it for me, still having the problem. Starting GPS in the app 
before recording seems to help.

Original comment by brownst3...@gmail.com on 14 Dec 2014 at 2:21

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2.0.9 fixed the problem for me.

Original comment by joseange...@gmail.com on 14 Dec 2014 at 4:14

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It appears v2.0.9 has fixed issue for me.

Original comment by AustinET...@gmail.com on 15 Dec 2014 at 5:57

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2.0.9 fixed it for me as well. Thanks!

Original comment by simon.le...@gmail.com on 15 Dec 2014 at 5:58

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Problem is back for me. Starting a track and then using a GPS Status (or 
Strava) still works as a workaround. Was working grad on my Nexus 6 until very 
recently. I'm not sure what changed.

Original comment by ted.pav...@gmail.com on 8 Feb 2015 at 4:19

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Problem is happening for me (My Tracks waiting, other GPS apps seem to work 
fine):
Started on 2/4/15 and later, the message "Waiting for GPS signal" has been 
mostly displayed on an orange bar and I have not recorded the expected data on 
location, speed etc.

   My Tracks v2.0.9
   Nexus 6 running stock Android 5.0.1
   US Cellular service provider
   Google Maps version 9.3.0

Original comment by benjamin...@gmail.com on 8 Feb 2015 at 5:45

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Exhibiting the same issues as #28 above. Claims it's recording, but never 
gathers GPS or sensor data (bluetooth pedometer is also ignored.)

My Tracks v2.0.9
Nexus 6 running Android 5.0.1 on T-Mobile.
Kernel:
3.10.40-g72dfced
android-build@vpbs1.mtv.corp.google.com #1
Wed Oct 29 15:06:28 UTC 2014
Build number LRX22C

Original comment by EPSac...@gmail.com on 11 Feb 2015 at 5:33

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I have noticed identical behavior.  

The Nexus 6, or perhaps Android 5.0.x, strongly prefers to use Wi-Fi and 
cellular location for most purposes.  For example, I have the free GPS Status 
app installed.  It will bring up a notification whenever any app is using the 
GPS.  Maps 9.4 will never use the GPS until I switch to active navigation.  

My Tracks, similarly, never uses the GPS on the Nexus 6 in Android 5.0.x.  The 
work around listed is correct.  

1. Start a recording in My Tracks
2. Switch over to GPS Status as the active app.  It will use the GPS to set 
location
3. In the background, My Tracks will record your location.
4. That's a terrible kludge, do not profit.

This behavior appears to be unaffected by your choice of location mode (eg. 
"High Accuracy", "Battery Saving", or "Device Only").  Odd behavior indeed.  I 
can tell the phone to only use GPS ("Device Only" mode) and Maps will still use 
Wi-Fi/Cellular location!

The other options: location reporting, location history, and scan for Wi-Fi 
even if Wi-Fi is turned off also have no effect.

Confirmed bug using:
Nexus 6 with LRX21O and LRX22C
Maps 9.4.0
My Tracks 2.0.9
GPS Status 5.3.111
Google Play Services 6.5.99

Original comment by spamlike...@gmail.com on 13 Feb 2015 at 9:17

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Same issue as everyone else. I'll just add it was working fine 30 January, not 
fine 1 February. I also have an LG G watch R that used to work fine with My 
Tracks, so it isn't the introduction of the android wear that caused the 
failure.

Original comment by hgpa...@gmail.com on 15 Feb 2015 at 7:55

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Hi everyone else,
This issue seems to be related to the Lollipop update. :-/
I created some time ago an issue that seems (to me) to be really similar (in 
the AOSP project) : 
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=81140

Original comment by dumont.p...@gmail.com on 16 Feb 2015 at 11:01

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The issue mentioned in 81140 sounds very different to me. I haven't noticed the 
GPS crashing periodically as described in that bug report.

My perception is that other GPS apps work fine. In My Tracks however, the gps 
never work at all, even though it claims to be recording. 0 Meters recorded 
every time.

Nexus 6 Android 5.0.1
LRX22C
My Tracks 2.0.9
Google Play Services 6.5.99

Original comment by arvdme...@gmail.com on 16 Feb 2015 at 11:12

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Same here.  MyTracks usually says "Waiting for GPS signal" and stays that way.  
 Once or twice it did actually record the track for a while but it quickly 
locked up and went back to the "Waiting for GPS signal"state.

Nexus 6 Android 5.0.1
LRX22C
My Tracks 2.0.9
Google Play Services 6.7.76

Original comment by Wolfgang...@gmail.com on 21 Feb 2015 at 11:38

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Plz help to my Andriod phone micromax A75 dose not suppor google app and hind 
language

Original comment by virendra20888@gmail.com on 22 Feb 2015 at 8:46

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Same issue.

Samsung S4 running Android 4.4.2, kernel version 3.4.0-2587343
My Tracks 2.0.9

Original comment by andreasv...@gmail.com on 25 Feb 2015 at 7:35

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Same problem, even with GPS status fix. This morning it only tracked 46 of 
~4600 meters, and it has been this way for a while!

Original comment by jsni...@gmail.com on 26 Feb 2015 at 2:58

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this is not a "medium" defect since it's affecting the core functionality and 
it's rendering the product UNUSABLE. if even Google is not able to update it's 
own products to Android 5.x, what can be expected from other companies...

Original comment by viorel.a...@gmail.com on 2 Mar 2015 at 11:10

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HTC One M7, Android 5.0.2, My Tracks 2.0.9, "waiting for GPS signal" forever

Original comment by viorel.a...@gmail.com on 2 Mar 2015 at 11:15

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I had these same issues around last Thanksgiving. At that point I installed
GPS monitor (free) and Strava (free). Since then have had no trouble. It is
inconvenient, but seems to work.

Original comment by glbe...@gmail.com on 2 Mar 2015 at 12:42

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Nexus 6, Android 5.0.1 : "waiting for GPS signal" is allways displayed and the 
gps tracking is not running.

Original comment by romain.d...@gmail.com on 14 Mar 2015 at 1:03

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The problem seems to be fixed on android 5.1 (build LMY47D), nexus 6, MyTracks 
2.0.9

I managed to take a 1 hr tracklog without any dropouts and high enough accuracy 
that it was clearly done with GPS readings and not wifi or cell tower data.

Original comment by Wolfgang...@gmail.com on 17 Mar 2015 at 6:32

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I can also confirm that GPS track recording works fine on Android 5.1.

Original comment by rafal...@gmail.com on 17 Mar 2015 at 7:10

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HTC One M8 Verizon, Android 5.0.1, My Tracks v2.0.9...

My issue is similar.  "Waiting for GPS signal" lasts only a second or so, but 
it isn't tracking my path as accurately as it used to.  While the "Map" tab 
seems to be updating... the interval isn't as frequent I don't think (cutting 
off corners when I am walking, etc.)  The "Status" tab though isn't working 
properly.  Even if I am moving for the entirety of a 60 minute walk it is only 
showing me moving for about 30 minutes or so for example and not updating 
enough to give me a decent "speed" number.

I've had the M8 for about 2 months and updated android when it came over the 
air. I don't remember if it was working better before the update.  I have been 
using My Tracks for a few years and found it to work fine on my Incredible 4G 
and Razr Maxx before this phone.

I wonder when HTC, Verizon customers will see 5.1 if that might be a fix.

Mike

Original comment by jiveho...@gmail.com on 26 Mar 2015 at 4:37

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I finally got my 5.1 update to my Nexus 6 -- and lo and behold, MyTracks works 
once again. At least it worked *once*. More testing to follow.

Original comment by hgpa...@gmail.com on 26 Mar 2015 at 6:36

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What good is this app when it can't hold a GPS signal?  I have a Sprint Samsung 
GS3 with Android version 4.4.2, My Tracks version 2.0.9.  I use this app 1.5 to 
2.5 hours 5 days per week in my regular exercise.  For the last week, I have 
been getting the dreaded "Waiting for GPS" message. 

I tried the workaround suggested by an earlier poster and downloaded the GPS 
Status app.  I start the GPS Status app before I start MY Tracks.  GPS Status 
seems to keep My Tracks working even though My Tracks displays the "Waiting for 
GPS" message at times when I turn my phone on to check my progress.

Original comment by rhnzk...@gmail.com on 4 Apr 2015 at 1:37

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Also experiencing "waiting for gps"
Nexus 5
Andriod 5.1.1
Google Play Services 7.3.29
My Tracks 2.0.10

I try clear cache, uninstall/reinstall still not working
Other apps work fine, gps status takes less then 20 sec to fix position...

Original comment by oxy...@gmail.com on 26 May 2015 at 10:53

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Also experiencing "waiting for gps"
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900T
Andriod 5.0
Google Play Services 7.5.74
My Tracks 2.0.10
Kernel version 3.4.0-4086253

Seemed to work when GPS Status App is open and Background Behavior is set to 
Use GPS when screen is off. However, speed and distance are not updated in real 
time. 

Original comment by harik.em...@gmail.com on 6 Jul 2015 at 12:09