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Derek Botha Posted on Apr 17, 2019

I was having trouble losing satelite connection every 30 seconds. GPS has now gone off and will not switch on

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To fix this, you can use an app like GPS Status & Toolbox to clear your GPS data and to start connecting to satellites from scratch. In the app, tap anywhere on the screen, then tap the menu icon and hit Manage A-GPS state. Tap Reset, then when that's finished go back into the Manage A-GPS state menu and tap Download.

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SOURCE: Garmin gps, novi

What do you see if you use it in the open air? Same thing?
Some cars have a metal coating on the windows that works as a sun block, usually french cars. In these cars satellite reception is poor and this can be a reason for bad reception. Sometimes these problems also occur when a cell phone is too close to the gps. The gps does need line of sight to the sky to get a good signal, usually stuck to the windshield is sufficient.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2008

SOURCE: I am losing satelite connection

Hello jacke328,

In order to maintain satellite connection your GPS receiver needs a clear view of the sky. If you are operating the GPS in areas where the view of the sky is limited due to tall buildings, hills and mountains, or dense forest, your GPS is liable to lose signal from one or more satellites and this can impact the receiver's ability to determine your current location.

If you are operating the GPS inside your vehicle an external antenna may help significantly. The body of the vehicle can act as a shield, blocking the GPS's ability to receive satellite signals. This is why most manufacturers recommend installing GPS receivers on the dashboard with a clear view of the windshield as this maximizes the amount of visible sky. Installing an external antenna on the vehicle and connecting this to the GPS can help significantly, however.

Depending on the geography of where you are operating the GPS, you may have to live with an occasional loss of connectivity. With proper mounting you can minimize this, however.

Best Regards
Ken
"Go Ahead. Use Us."

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SOURCE: HTC Tytn II - Win 6.1 GPS problem - No satelites

check in the tomtom settings which gps device you are using. i cant remember which typ mine used but you can check and try them all, also mine was on com4 but im not sure if this was standard. if you have the right settings, the with xda-developers.com for radio updates and driver updates. also update your quick gps

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