Galaxy watch 7 GPS issue, not accurate

[mlamberts]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 since this week. I previously had the watch 5.I notice on the new watch 7 that the GPS data is incorrect. I use my new watch 4 times a week for running, often the same lap. The watch 7 shows a pace that is too fast for some laps and the kilometers are also too short. My lap of, for example, 10 km is already 700 meters before I have actually run 10 km, according to the watch, already at 10 km. I also see on the map that there is not a neat straight line across the path. Settings are exactly the same as on the watch 5.

Are there more people who have this with the new watch 7?

I'm wondering if my watch has a hardware problem, or if the software for the new dual GPS module is not quite ready yet.

Comparison of round with watch 5 and watch 7:

[bellam035]

Hi! Is this an auto-detected workout?

If yes, try these things: To turn on the precise location for each of your exercises, go to the "Exercise" tab on Samsung Health on your watch. Click "Settings" and scroll down and tap on "Auto detect workouts." Tap on any exercise and turn on "Precise"

[mlamberts]

Hi!

No unfortunately, I'm starting this workout manually.

[LongHiker]

@mlamberts Looking at your images, it looks like the Watch 7's GPS probably wasn't connected to the satellites when you first started. Haven't seen the Watch 7 yet, but typically when you manually start a workout the location icon will blink until the GPS location is locked down. 

As for the jaggedness, that is often seen when the GPS signal strength is weaker and the device makes fewer good readings. 

[mlamberts]

I'm always starting the workout from the "more" option so I can see the green icon is not blinking anymore, so that is also not the case.

[userhXw3KhpEGI]

Hi, I also have the W7 (LTE), from my own tests it's marginally better that w6. One thing you can try is forcing the GNSS measurements from the developper mode : settings>developer options>force full GNSS measurements. 

You may also want to try disabling all wireless connexions (as a test) before your next run, including bluetooth. That's one trick I haven't tested yet but I read this improves things (and would suggest a software issue).

[mlamberts]

Thanks, tested today with "force GNSS measurements" and no difference.

In meantime I had contact with Samsung to return the watch and went to the local store here to get a new one (Exactly the same).

This second watch has exactly the same problem, so I really think it is a software issue now....

Especially that the distance and speed is not correct, that is my biggest issue with this. 

[prabhakarmr]

I had the same GOS issue with GW7. I made this change " force GNSS measurements" and it seems to be better than before but still off track many times. I also turned off the Google Improve accuracy feature. I tried with just LTE(with no phone around) and also just Bluetooth enabled(with phone around). 

Is there any other changes to be made and tested.

Hoping Samsung will provide a fix in the next update.

[usera64ouMYena]

Just got my watch 7, same issue with the gps, running, distance, I had watch 4 before, no problems, I will return

[mlamberts]

I decided to return the watch and went for the Garmin venu 3. Working perfect! Thanks all for your time….