topic Re: GPS Galileo support in XZ Series

GPS Galileo support

Leosenko — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 14:07:46 GMT

Does XZ1 Compact or XZ1 have Galileo support?

Re: GPS Galileo support

Christofer — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:46:14 GMT

Hi @Leosenko, glad to hear that you're interested in the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact!

Both the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact supports Galileo, except for in the US.

Let me know if you have any further questions about this!

Re: GPS Galileo support

matseraf — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:29:27 GMT

Wonderful, didn't really expect them to support Galileo! This is a great news!

Re: GPS Galileo support

Leosenko — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:34:39 GMT

Hello @Christofer, thank you for the reply. Can you be more specific as to what you mean by "except for in the US"? Does that mean that the models sold in USA do not support Galileo or the fact that when the phone (XZ1 purchased anywhere in the world) happens to be located within the geographical are of USA, the system will not allow the use of Galileo satellites?

This naturally extends the question to the support of BeiDou and Glonass. (But i believe glonass is supported because I can see glonass satellites on Z1 compact).

Thank you for your answer.

Leos

Re: GPS Galileo support

Christofer — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:27:34 GMT

@Leosenko There is no support for Galileo in U.S. territory. I hope this clears things up.

Re: GPS Galileo support

Pandacarl78 — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:07:29 GMT

I wish to ask: why on the Galileo site only the XZ Premium is shown as Galileo-ready (as per photo attached)? I understand that the Snapdragon835 is listed as a viable chipset, but they seem to make a difference between a chipset that can be Galileo-ready and a smartphone that is Galileo-ready. Since I'm thinking about getting a new Sony replacement for my Xperia Z5 and was considering the XZ1, I'd like that clarified, because I use the gps a lot. Thank you.

Re: GPS Galileo support

GSMstarter — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:23:14 GMT

It is not truth, as I have XZ1 C from T-Mobile CZ, and if I use the GPS test, Galileo satellites aren't visible!

Only GPS, Baidu and Glonas are available.

AO 8.0.0 , SW version 47.1.A.2.374

Re: GPS Galileo support

Pandacarl78 — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:25:45 GMT

Thank you for your field test.

Re: GPS Galileo support

Snapples — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:41:50 GMT

Same "problem" here, no Galileo satellites availabe, region Germany.

Re: GPS Galileo support

truman1981 — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:56:54 GMT

same problem in Italy. no fix with galileo. new tests next days....

Re: GPS Galileo support

tbzvv000 — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:54:41 GMT

I don't see Galileo in Switzerland

Xz1 compact

Re: GPS Galileo support

Basgal — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:39:20 GMT

My xz1 compact also don't show Galileo-satelites. Region Germany.

Is this a Phone problem or galileo problem?

Basgal

Re: GPS Galileo support

Basgal — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:48:39 GMT

So I tested it over the weekend with locus and GPS Data app and what could I say it works.

On locus I got at least three galileo satellites fixed (309,310,311) for a longer time.

It is not very stable and locus seams to switch to GPS and glonass may be of the amount of satellites, but it works.

GPS galileo support on Xz1compact? Yes

Re: GPS Galileo support

Bhonder — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:17:17 GMT

No Galileo satellites for XZ1 here in Italy.

For comparison, my wife’s S8+ gets them.

Re: GPS Galileo support

GSMstarter — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:43:53 GMT

Hi,

is possible send more info - which country and firmware number in Your ZX1?

Re: GPS Galileo support

Basgal — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 22:20:16 GMT

I did other tests with locus and I think I found something about the handling with galileo.

The first test was indoor near my kitchen window and locus showed me 33 satellites (GPS, glonass, beidu and galileo) and 13 fixes, accuracy was 12m and 2 galileo satellites were fixed.

The second test was outdoor and locus showed me 20 (GPS and glonass) satellites and 12 fixes, accuracy was 4m and no galileo satellites were fixed.

The third test was outdoor under an awning with no free sight to the sky. 31 satellites were showed 9 fixes, accuracy 6m and 3 galileo satellites were fixed.

So I think at least locus manage the satellites because of the local conditions. When there is clear sky above you and the signal of GPS and glonass is good then locus disables galileo and beidou. On the other side when the local conditions are weak then locus enables all satellites to improve the accuracy.

Re: GPS Galileo support

truman1981 — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 23:28:18 GMT

@GSMstarterwrote:
It is not truth, as I have XZ1 C from T-Mobile CZ, and if I use the GPS test, Galileo satellites aren't visible!
Only GPS, Baidu and Glonas are available.
AO 8.0.0 , SW version 47.1.A.2.374

Confirm

Re: GPS Galileo support

GSMstarter — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:40:31 GMT

Hi,

the Galileo satelites are visible from version 119. But sometimes are not visible and sometimes 1-2 satelites only. Used "GPS Test" app.

Actual version FW I have 145.

Re: GPS Galileo support

Stefprod — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:29:39 GMT

~~Bonjour, comment beaucoup de monde même en France galileo sur le sony xperia xz1 c ne marche pas J'ai effectué avec 2 logiciel de test, version Android 8.0 téléphone acheté en mars 2018,~~

Hello, how many people even in France galileo on the sony xperia xz1 c does not work I performed with 2 test software, Android version 8.0 phone bought in March 2018,

Re: GPS Galileo support

heinzl — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 20:45:08 GMT

With https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.gpstest I currently see 4 Galileo satellites