GPS turns itself on-Samsug Galaxy Player 5

rgeorg · 05-09-2013, 05:57 AM

Well, seems there's a new twist to my SGP5.
I don't know why or which app is doing it, but the GPS symbol is turned on in the notifications bar. When this happens the battery runs out quickly, so it is a pain. It does not show as ON in the pull-down activation menu, so I cannot turn it off. I killed Skype and any other app that might possibly have used it. Words with Friends?

I have to power down and restart, and then it does it again after a while!
I tried putting the device in Airplane Mode and it still is ON.

Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks!

Teknikal · 05-09-2013, 06:34 AM

Turn it off in settings if it's anything like my phone it's under locations and security, mind you I also have a toggle in the notification bar to do it. If that doesn't work it's maybe just using the nearby wifi networks to get your location it can be just as accurate as GPS and I think still uses the location icon on the status bar.

tubemonkey · 05-09-2013, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgeorg

Well, seems there's a new twist to my SGP5.
I don't know why or which app is doing it, but the GPS symbol is turned on in the notifications bar. When this happens the battery runs out quickly, so it is a pain. It does not show as ON in the pull-down activation menu, so I cannot turn it off. I killed Skype and any other app that might possibly have used it. Words with Friends?

I have to power down and restart, and then it does it again after a while!
I tried putting the device in Airplane Mode and it still is ON.

Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks!

My son called me yesterday with the same problem. After seeing your post, I'm inclined to believe that an updated app is the culprit. I'll get it this weekend so I can figure out which app is causing it.

rgeorg · 05-09-2013, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

My son called me yesterday with the same problem. After seeing your post, I'm inclined to believe that an updated app is the culprit. I'll get it this weekend so I can figure out which app is causing it.

Yes, thanks. I did try to turn it off in Settings - but it is not listed as ON, so can't turn it off. Please let me know about the app update. This has been going on for about 10 days.

tubemonkey · 05-09-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rgeorg

Yes, thanks. I did try to turn it off in Settings - but it is not listed as ON, so can't turn it off. Please let me know about the app update. This has been going on for about 10 days.

So far, I haven't had this problem with my SGP 4.0; which is running the same 2.3.5 version of Gingerbread. Now to see if others are experiencing the same problem.

rgeorg · 05-09-2013, 08:12 AM

I am pretty certain that Moon+ reader has updated in the past couple of weeks. I have the SGP5 set NOT to update automatically in general. But some apps need to get data (Words with Friends?). If it helps: The only apps I use regularly are Moon+ reader, Words with Friends, Skype, Google Calendar and WWW (Gmail, Facebook, etc).

Tabatha · 05-09-2013, 09:53 AM

I also had the same problem, but did a complete shutdown, waited a couple of minutes then restarted it and it has been fine since. There were several updates pushed that day from Samsung, one of them being Allshare, so that could be what caused it.

Blossom · 05-13-2013, 02:52 AM

I have this problem too a restart is the only thing that fixes it. It happens on a certain app after I close it. Next time I will pay close attention what app it was.

forsooth · 05-19-2013, 03:33 AM

Is problem solved yet?

Teknikal · 05-19-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by forsooth

Is problem solved yet?

Probably would be if they turned off the location settings I mentioned ages ago, I think all you need to do is untick the use wireless networks and the gps satellites in the location settings then nothing should be able to activate it.

Blossom · 05-19-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Teknikal

Probably would be if they turned off the location settings I mentioned ages ago, I think all you need to do is untick the use wireless networks and the gps satellites in the location settings then nothing should be able to activate it.

That doesn't work. I never have those settings on when it happens.

Tabatha · 05-19-2013, 03:17 PM

I found an ADS app when searching thru apps, don't know what update put it there, but have since deleted/uninstalled it. Also, a total shutdown and reboot got rid of the gps for me. Haven't had a problem since.

Teknikal · 05-19-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

That doesn't work. I never have those settings on when it happens.

Does sound strange if that doesn't work, I had a real quick web search out of curiousity and found this thread

Sounds like it could be the same bug the only fix they mention is from yet another forum which suggests opening maps enabling gps until it gets a fix then disabling it from within maps.

Heres another couple of links I found that suggest it is a reasonably common problem maybe they will help you track narrow it down

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exscentric · 05-20-2013, 11:48 AM

I've had several android devices that have various battery drain problems, but a good task killer set to drastic kill works, just kill everything before shutting the unit off. My samsung player 4.2 went from battery life of a day or two to couple weeks. (I do not use it much but when I want it I want it :-)

forsooth · 05-21-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by exscentric

I've had several android devices that have various battery drain problems, but a good task killer set to drastic kill works, just kill everything before shutting the unit off. My samsung player 4.2 went from battery life of a day or two to couple weeks. (I do not use it much but when I want it I want it :-)

if shut "unit off" what difference killing tasks makes?

05-09-2013, 05:57 AM	#1
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	GPS turns itself on-Samsug Galaxy Player 5 Well, seems there's a new twist to my SGP5. I don't know why or which app is doing it, but the GPS symbol is turned on in the notifications bar. When this happens the battery runs out quickly, so it is a pain. It does not show as ON in the pull-down activation menu, so I cannot turn it off. I killed Skype and any other app that might possibly have used it. Words with Friends? I have to power down and restart, and then it does it again after a while! I tried putting the device in Airplane Mode and it still is ON. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks!

05-09-2013, 09:53 AM	#7
Tabatha Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 1314940 Join Date: May 2011 Location: MA Device: KTouch-PW-WIFI Galaxy Tablet 7 Plus 32gb Galaxy Player 5.0-4.2	I also had the same problem, but did a complete shutdown, waited a couple of minutes then restarted it and it has been fine since. There were several updates pushed that day from Samsung, one of them being Allshare, so that could be what caused it. Last edited by Tabatha; 05-09-2013 at 09:54 AM. Reason: spell check

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Teknikal Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 5264318 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belfast Device: Sony T1, Note Pro 12.2, Honor 10	Turn it off in settings if it's anything like my phone it's under locations and security, mind you I also have a toggle in the notification bar to do it. If that doesn't work it's maybe just using the nearby wifi networks to get your location it can be just as accurate as GPS and I think still uses the location icon on the status bar.

05-09-2013, 08:12 AM	#6
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	I am pretty certain that Moon+ reader has updated in the past couple of weeks. I have the SGP5 set NOT to update automatically in general. But some apps need to get data (Words with Friends?). If it helps: The only apps I use regularly are Moon+ reader, Words with Friends, Skype, Google Calendar and WWW (Gmail, Facebook, etc).

05-13-2013, 02:52 AM	#8
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I have this problem too a restart is the only thing that fixes it. It happens on a certain app after I close it. Next time I will pay close attention what app it was.

05-19-2013, 03:33 AM	#9
forsooth tec montage Posts: 435 Karma: 544444445 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: harsh unforgiving places Device: kindles, lenovo, chromebook, mobiles	Is problem solved yet?

05-19-2013, 03:17 PM	#12
Tabatha Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 1314940 Join Date: May 2011 Location: MA Device: KTouch-PW-WIFI Galaxy Tablet 7 Plus 32gb Galaxy Player 5.0-4.2	I found an ADS app when searching thru apps, don't know what update put it there, but have since deleted/uninstalled it. Also, a total shutdown and reboot got rid of the gps for me. Haven't had a problem since.

05-20-2013, 11:48 AM	#14
exscentric Addict Posts: 379 Karma: 1033424 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: WY Device: Kindle keyboard	I've had several android devices that have various battery drain problems, but a good task killer set to drastic kill works, just kill everything before shutting the unit off. My samsung player 4.2 went from battery life of a day or two to couple weeks. (I do not use it much but when I want it I want it :-)

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