nRF9160 default asset tracker app doesn't report correct location

[scottjenson]

I'm just getting started with this device, trying to see what it can do. I've inserted the SIM, and set it up to show up in nrfcloud.com. What worries me is that the location is shown at in Norway! It's exactly what is shown in the demo video. I'm in California. This certainly implies either a firmware bug or something is wrong with the hardware.

I'm happy to flash a new version of the firmware but I'm 12 steps into the "Getting Started" page and I'm no where near seeing something as simple as a firmware update.

Question:
* should I just update the firmware?

* What's the best way to do that?

* Is there something else I'm missing?

[Martin Lesund]

Hi Scott,

The "asset_tracker" sample that was shipped with the v0.8.2 kit is using simulated gps. (it is showing the location for the Nordic Semiconductors main office)

The firmware for the integrated GPS is not quite ready yet, "public sampling 31 March". (referring to the "nrf9160 Development status")

 

I am also adding the nrf9160 Getting Started Guide (on devzone) in this post which should be a good starting point.

Best Regards,

Martin L.

[scottjenson]

Thank you. A couple of points:

1. Your getting started link 404s. Did you mean this page?
2. I actually started using your OTHER getting started page That page makes no mention of this issue. As this is the page I was directed to when I get started with this devboard, it would be helpful if you updated that page as well.

Scott

[Martin Lesund]

Hi Scott,

1. You are correct, the old link was broken. (fixed now) 

The Getting started page on Devzone goes a little more in depth in the steps.

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2. It is "sort of" mentioned in "step 9" in "Get your nRF9160 DK online" where it says:

"Flip Switch 2 to the right hand side position to view simulated GPS data.", but I agree that we can emphasize this a bit better.

Thank you for your feedback, I will take this up internally.

Best Regards,
Martin L.