GPS not working well. Bad unit?

[Malachi73]

ok, searched this forum and appears most people think the GPS on the 9330 is just fine. but, on mine it works more like cell tower triangulation, not GPS. I have never seen it show the location closer than about a mile away.

What's my problem?

[chrisesau]

Are you located in a building?are you looking at what it says in options or on google maps? Because if I go into options it is way off but if I use google maps its usually within 4 meters!
Like right now in options it says I am 3.4 km away from where I am and on google maps it is within 25 meters.
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[Malachi73]

I am using Google Maps and it shows me about a mile away from my true location. I am in my mobile home right now, but even when outside I don't think it is accurate.

Will test it in a bit to make sure and will post back with results.

I did enable the GPS in Options, but where are you looking in Options that shows you your location?

[Malachi73]

Ok, opened Google Maps and set the phone by the window, and after a few minutes it had a GPS lock accurate to within 6 meters. Close enough I think. Guess it just isn't strong enough to locate indoors.

thanks all for the help.

[chrisesau]

in options I am running OS6 so it might be different.
I go Options--Device--Location settings-- then BB button and refresh location. Then it gives u a street address.

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[Malachi73]

Nope, not one of the options on my device. Running OS5.

How is OS6? Stable? Good for everyday usage?