GPS Problems

richy150

\n\nI purchased a UMI Hammer in the UK. GPS is no good for in car navigation. On open roads it jumps around between the actual position and nearby roads. On tree lined roads and near tall buildings it often loses GPS fix completely. I have the phone mounted on car windscreen and have tried Google Maps and the Nokia "HERE" maps and navigation.
UMI's advertisment claims "Separate GPS receiver for a more accurate position".  The GPS on my phone is unfit for purpose.
Will this be fixed by software update? Do all UMI Hammer's have the same problem? Should I return the phone for exchange or refund?

Richy

1SuperGrobi

I tested and it works for me.
The solution for jumping gps was for me to use only gps fpr positioning.
No mobile, no wlan positioning.

OlazOn

Solved for me with installing Fasterfix...
(4.4.4)

victor_sr

...o meu tanbem!!!  

Rumpelwicht

I have the sam problem

Loser72

I had the same problem with the Lollipop update.

Everytime I´m using Android 5.1 the GPS fix get lost and isn´t exact.

This procedure fixed the problem:
1. Downgrade to Android 4.4.4
2. Install "Mobileuncle Tools"
3. Enable "GPS Set" in Mobileuncle Tools", you find it in "Power GPS Search"
4. Install"Faster GPS"
5. Configure the NTP-Server in FasterGPS - the first two items.

This solves my problems with the GPS fix and the accuracy, but I don´t know if it solves your problems, you will do it at your own risk.

richy150

Hi Loser72. Thank you for your answer.
My Hammer is on the stock Android 4.4.4  I never updated to Lollipop.
I tried your solution. It does not help.
The GPSTest app ( from google play) show a quick fix and good accuracy. It is only when I use the Hammer for actual in car navigation that the problems show.

vincenzo

I have the same problem . I think it's a problem for all Hammer phones. it will be a hardware problem

jandrivirix

Not at all. I know that there are users that the GPS if they work well.

ladrodibestiame

Hello,
try downloading the GPS app "gps essentials" and, among other, try to calibrate the compass.

umi_czech

I have same problem. Its a BIG problem!!
Android 4.4.4 does not solve the problem.
GPS is useless and a phone with non working GPS is piece of crap only.
UMI, you solve it? How fix GPS?

wanagain79

Hello,

I found this tips for a more efficient GPS antenna , according to the fact it needs to open the phone:

-> http://www.needrom.com/download/ ... e-5/#comment-180056

Not tested by me ;o)