How to fix GPS on OnePlus [Complete Guide]

fix GPS on OnePlus 3

Recently I came across some issues with the GPS on OnePlus 3. And I was able to fix GPS on OnePlus 3 by just clearing and updating AGPS. The thing is, the GPS shows the current location very inaccurately on the maps.

Although I have stock firmware. Still, after the update or just randomly in the past week. My phone used to lose its GPS signal entirely while driving. So I checked that my other phone at the exact location had full GPS signals. Suppose anyone else is facing these issues of GPS on the OnePlus 3. Then use the guide below to fix GPS problem on OnePlus 3 below.

The onePlus 3 is the latest flagship of the company. Although OnePlus is a new company as compared to other smartphone manufacturers. OnePlus got itself to an excellent position in a very competitive smartphone market. OnePlus smartphones quickly caught the attention of power Android users. and with time, normal android users realized that Oneplus smartphones are one of the best in the market, and they stand next to the smartphone manufacturing giants like Samsung and Apple.

How to fix GPS on OnePlus 3

I am moving on to the guide. There are a few potential solutions for this GPS issue. The one that worked for me is mentioned at the bottom of this article. In my opinion, it looks like LTE signals are messing up with the GPS signals. First, we will try to fix GPS on OnePlus 3 using easy solutions. Like checking the settings of the phone. I hope this solution works out for your guys. I have been in love with the OnePlus 3 since its release. It never gave me any problem regarding software or hardware. I just had this GPS issue and got it fixed.

  • First things first; Make sure GPS is enabled on your phone. You can check it on the settings on your phone. If it’s enabled. You will see an icon on the status bar of your OnePlus 3.
  • Goto Settings –> Privacy and Settings –> location and set Location Accuracy to High.
  • Now change the Search Method to GPS, WIFI, and Mobile Network. (Don’t worry. It won’t consume your cellular mobile data or credit)

AGPS Update to Fix GPS on OnePlus 3:

There are times when you have no GPS signal on OnePlus 3. There is a trick to solve this issue. All you have to do is to clear AGPS and update it. Unfortunately, this feature is not in One Plus 3 or stock Android. You will have to download and install an app from the Google play store to clear AGPS and update it.

Don’t worry this application will only reset your GPS for you. It has been on the Google Play store for quite a long time, and many people are using it to solve their GPS issues. Furthermore, it is developed by a recognized developer and won’t harm your phone.

Once downloaded. Open the app. (Make sure GPS is turned on).

In the app, locate:

  • Clear AGPS
  • Update AGPS.

This will fix GPS on OnePlus 3. It will reset AGPS data on your phone, and the new data will be fetched. However, you might have to restart your phone.

Suppose the methods mentioned above did not fix GPS on OnePlus 3. Then there are chances that the problem is due to a hardware issue. You should take your phone to customer care. Or get it fixed or replaced if your phone is in warranty. Most probably, it’s just a software problem that can be easily fixed by clearing and updating AGPS.

Update: Many People have reported that the issue is fixed by Clearing the Cache of the OnePlus 3.

Clearing cache won’t delete any data present on your phone. In order to clear the cache of the OnePlus 3, follow the steps below:

  • Turn off your phone.
  • Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons to get into the recovery menu.
  • Select Language.
  • Select Clear Cache/Data.
  • It will navigate you to a menu where you will have different options for clearing cache and for clearing data.
  • Finally, select the Wipe Cache option and reboot the OnePlus 3.

See this guide to clear the cache of the system partition of OnePlus.

Tip: If you go to Settings -> Storage & USB, tap on Cached Data. It’ll also clear out the cache.

In conclusion, I would like to say if you have any questions regarding the above guide. You can ask me in the comments. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Although the guide is pretty easy, you won’t have any issue implementing it. Still, feel free to ask if you have any confusion. I hope this guide on how to fix GPS on OnePlus 3 works out for you.

Ayybee
Balochistan |Uz garzam lewanay | Deutschland | Software Engineer | For questions, contact me.
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