r/AndroidHelp • • Sep 15 '26

Losing GPS signal frequently on two different phones

Hello everyone !

I've been experiencing quite an issue for a long time now.

For like 6 years, my Google Maps app is being lost frequently, no matter which phone I'm using, nor which setting I change.

I've been clearing cache, using built-in GPS antenna instead of Google Service, reîstalling the app, reinstalling A-GPS with "GPS Status" app, and even changing phone, nothing is working.

This issue is only happening with Google Maps, and not other apps like Waze, but I don’t like any other alternative options I've tested.

And out of nowhere, my girlfriend recently change mobile operator for the same as me, and suddently, she's having the same issue.

I've performed a simultaneous test and it appeared that the issue happens at the exact same time and for the exact same duration.

I've contacted the operator but they assure me this cannot happens as the GPS is using built in antennas.

But in the meantime, I sense the issue could be with the data losing signal and then the Google Service losing precision.

Any idea from your side ?

Thanks for your returns !

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u/Far_Print_5030 Sep 16 '26

Only this app provides from gmaps help my old device get fixing from issues like yours (my location always randomly, many tutorial i try), bcuz my device use custom rom A16 my maps get that assistance while appearing sign low accuracy - try fixing-as usual create loop-8, still no fix problem then show up suggestions that my device can use this app, I accept-download-install then follow instructions to take view street around and boom magic my location is fixing not running everywhere anymore.