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My iPad cannot get me exact using the inbuilt GPS.

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Nishi100

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Mar 27, 2010
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I have a wifi + 3g GPS iPad.

I launch the Google Maps application and it attempts to get me but the "pointer" just moves around me never exactly getting me, so it might go in to my garden then to my house then back to the garden etc, but never stops and the light blue rings never disappear only gets smaller and larger
 
Done that, however it still just moves around.

I remember when it wasn't jailbroken that it still didn't find me. (BTW: I'm on O2)
 
Nishi100 said:
Done that, however it still just moves around.

I remember when it wasn't jailbroken that it still didn't find me. (BTW: I'm on O2)
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Did you restart your iPad after installing the Fix Location Services thing? One thing that I find that helps with getting a GPS lock is driving around with it. I know it isn't very great and all. But it'll help you test it out to make sure it's really working or not. If you do try this, don't be the driver.
 
Intell said:
Did you restart your iPad after installing the Fix Location Services thing? One thing that I find that helps with getting a GPS lock is driving around with it. I know it isn't very great and all. But it'll help you test it out to make sure it's really working or not. If you do try this, don't be the driver.
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yes, I restarted it. I will be going for a walk tomorrow - I'll try it out then, but it doesn't get a lock on (the light blue circles surrounding it are still there) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ounpwdXLU] {1:18}


EDIT: Just been for a walk, it does follow me - after five mins. I walked up my street it followed but jumped from side to side and didn't keep up.
 
Intell said:
Are you outside with a clear view of the sky and/or are you jailbroken?
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My iPad can get an exact fix when I'm indoors. I thought that was pretty cool since my purpose built handheld GPS unit can't do that.
 
Tomorrow I am going to try ousted and see if the iPad connects there or not. If not then ill restore my ipad and see if it works; finally Ill ring Apple customer support, if they can't help me then I'll book an appointment.

One question: will they give me a brand new one or a refurbished if I ordered it online and it's still in the 14 days.
 
Got a refund from Apple, it took about half an hour; however, I won't be buying another iPad until I come back from holiday, because I want the full 14 days, which I wouldn't get if I bought it now.
 
Nishi100 said:
Got a refund from Apple, it took about half an hour; however, I won't be buying another iPad until I come back from holiday, because I want the full 14 days, which I wouldn't get if I bought it now.
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it just could be you are in an area where acquiring signal from satellite is difficult. where do you live?
 
I live in Leeds - England. But it's not just the place that I live as i tested one out in a PC World near my house and that managed to lock on in 20 seconds, mine didn't lock on at all.
 
My 3G GPS is killer. I have three large planters about 12 feet apart outside my garage. They can actually be seen in the satellite image when you zoom in. My iPad will show which of these planters I am standing in front of! That is accuracy to less than 10 feet!:eek:

No complaints from me!;)
 
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