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Iphone 3G GPS Stopped Working

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Old 04-11-2009, 5:07 PM   #1
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Hi,
I am thinking of buying an iphone 3g 8gb for a cracking price of £150 only problem it has is the GPS has stopped working is this a common fault and can it be fixed ?

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Old 04-11-2009, 8:23 PM   #2
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Re: Iphone 3G GPS Stopped Working

Could be hardware or software. If hardware, might be a lead that has popped off (minature coaxial connector) or aerial. At £150 it is worth a punt.
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Old 05-11-2009, 12:12 PM   #3
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Re: Iphone 3G GPS Stopped Working

Thanks for your reply Gadgetgeezer,

Can it be repaired then if its a hardware problem?

if its a software problem would an update fix it ?

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Old 05-11-2009, 4:43 PM   #4
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Re: Iphone 3G GPS Stopped Working

Yes I reckon it could be fixed knowing what I know. No definites in life - I would buy it for the price and take a chance but it's your choice. More likely a fault out to the aerial rather than a board fault I would say. Could try jailbreaking and unlocking it if not done so already if it turns out to be firmware. Then put on a known version of firmware which works.
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