[HOT] OSMTraker problem

[Dan S]

Hi -

I use OSMTracker on Android 2.3.7. Sometimes it takes about 5--10
minutes to get a GPS fix when I turn it on (outside, sunny day), so
maybe you just need to wait a long time... or sometimes I turn the
phone off and on and that is a bit better.

(Joseph, yes, there's a top icon that flashes while trying to acquire a fix)

Dan


2013/7/5 Joseph Reeves <iknowjoseph at gmail.com>:
> If getting the phone online is a problem then I would try just leaving it
> outside for half and hour or so and seeing it it picks up a fix.
>
> I can't remember if Android 2.2 does it, but more recent Android versions
> will show the GPS state in the status bar (Flashing means it's trying to
> acquire a fix, a steady icon means it's got a fix? I think that's how it
> it).
>
> Cheers, Joseph
>
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> On 5 July 2013 13:49, Idriss TINTO <tinto.jean at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Joseph,
>> Thank you for your answer.
>> Every thing is ok, except the internet connexion. I'll solve it and see if
>> it change something.
>>
>>
>> 2013/7/5 Joseph Reeves <iknowjoseph at gmail.com>
>>>
>>> Hi Idriss,
>>>
>>> I've not used OSMTracker, but if it's waiting for a GPS fix you'll need
>>> to make sure that:
>>>
>>> 1: GPS is enabled in the phone's Location settings
>>> 2: You've got a clear view of the sky
>>> 3: You've got some network connectivity (mobile data or wifi) so the
>>> phone can download some Assisted GPS (AGPS) information. It'll work without
>>> this, but it's much quicker to get a fix if you've got Internet access. It
>>> may take 15 minutes or more to get a fix without AGPS.
>>>
>>> If it still doesn't work could you try a different application for
>>> comparison? MyTracks, for example, usually works without any fuss. There are
>>> also GPS information apps available that will tell you the current state of
>>> the GPS service and may help troubleshoot any ongoing issues.
>>>
>>> Cheers, Joseph
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 5 July 2013 13:33, Idriss TINTO <tinto.jean at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi!
>>>> I'm a Burkinabè Friend Of OSM and i'm trying to run OSMTracker on my
>>>> android 2.2 phone. When I start the app, it keep "waiting to fix GPS before
>>>> enable the buttons". Can anyone help me fix this?
>>>> thank you
>>>>
>>>>
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