You may have recently been contacted by us regarding potential impacts to location accuracy during 9-1-1 calls on your device.
This is due to the GPS Week Number Rollover (WNRO) event, which will occur as early as April 6, 2019. The Week Number Rollover refers to the limitation of values in the GPS message format counter. After the counter reaches the 1024th week, it will reset to zero, which is what will occur as early as April 6, 2019.
Properly configured devices should not be affected. However, some hardware chipsets incorrectly handle the April 6, 2019, rollover. Because GPS Time is used for user location determination, an improperly configured device may result in improper location information associated with 9-1-1 calls.
In addition to location accuracy during 9-1-1 calls, device applications that depend on GPS location may also be impacted.
Most devices are properly configured. However, the following devices are known to be affected beginning April 6, 2019. Certain devices have a software patch available to correct the issue. If no patch is available, you can contact us at 1 866 841 7004 or visit an Xplore Mobile store to understand your options. The following list provides the known impacts and possible resolution for known affected devices that you may have brought with you when coming to Xplore Mobile:
Affected Devices & Instructions
Alcatel 1
The latest software for this device will provide a fix for WNRO – please ensure you are running the latest software.
How to update the software:
- Touch Apps
- Touch Settings
- Scroll and touch System
- Touch About Phone
- Touch Updates
- The phone will check for updates
- If an update is not available – Touch Home. If an update is available wait for it download and install.
To understand your other options, please contact us at 1 866 841 7004 or visit an Xplore Mobile Store https://www.xploremobile.ca/st....
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Alcatel A50
No manufacturer update is available at this time.
To understand your options, please contact us at 1 866 841 7004 or visit an Xplore Mobile Store https://www.xploremobile.ca/st....
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Alcatel ONETOUCH Pixi 3
A software update will be coming to provide a fix for WNRO. Please ensure you update your device software once it becomes available.
How to update the software:
- Touch Apps
- Scroll to and touch Settings
- Scroll to and touch About phone
- Touch System updates
- Touch the Refresh icon to check for updates
- If an update is available, touch the Download icon
- Wait while the phone downloads the update
- Touch the Install icon to install the update
- Your device will now restart and install updates
To understand your other options, please contact us at 1 866 841 7004 or visit an Xplore Mobile Store https://www.xploremobile.ca/st....
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Alcatel ONETOUCH Idol X or Idol Mini
No manufacturer update is available at this time.
To understand your options, please contact us at 1 866 841 7004 or visit an Xplore Mobile Store https://www.xploremobile.ca/st....
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LG Optimus L5 II
No manufacturer update is available at this time.
To understand your options, please contact us at 1 866 841 7004 or visit an Xplore Mobile Store https://www.xploremobile.ca/st....
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Sonim XP5560 Bolt 2, Bolt 2 IS or Bolt SL
No manufacturer update is available at this time.
To understand your options, please contact us at 1 866 841 7004 or visit an Xplore Mobile Store https://www.xploremobile.ca/st....
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Sony Xperia XA
A software update will be coming April 17, 2019, to provide a fix for WNRO. Please ensure you update your device software once it becomes available.
How to update the software:
- Touch Apps
- Touch Settings
- Scroll to and touch About phone
- Touch Software update
- If an update is not available, touch Home. If an update is available, wait for the update to download.
To understand your other options, please contact us at 1 866 841 7004 or visit an Xplore Mobile Store https://www.xploremobile.ca/st....