Thingy91 GPS not fixing

[inyourface]

Hi

We have the issue that GPS has no fix.(board: Thingy91  version: 1.0.2) I used the pre-compiled hex thingy91_ltem_dfu_2020-04-29_bc7ade8b.hex downloaded from Nordicsemi website and latest modem firmware mfwnrf9160120.zip. It always tracks the satellites, but never got the first fix.

Face

[JONATHAN LL]

And what version of the Thingt91 do you have ? v1.4.0?

I will test and see if I can reproduce the situation on a similar kit 
Regards,
Jonathan

[inyourface]

I tested on both Thingy91 and nRF9160 DK. My Thingy91 version is 1.0.2 and DK is 0.9.0. 

[JONATHAN LL]

Hi Face,

There is no known problem and I am not able to reproduce the situation unless i am somewhere close or inside a building where there is little to know gps coverage.
4 satellites is needed to get a gps fix and it can take 0 - 5 minutes before the fix happens if it is tracking 4 satellites.

I would recommend testing in a place that is open whit no tall buildings around so that the device has clear view of the sky.

Here is a link to a website that shows where the satellites are, so you can get an estimate of how many you should be able to track approximately. Remember to choose your location(town).  
 
Regards,
Jonathan