Xperia M Dual GPS problem

My Xperia M Dual (C2004) drops GPS frequently when outdoors; Other phones (with same network Sim Card) shows good GPS connection. I have tried different mobile network sim cards, M Dual continues to drop and search of GPS. Have tried different location with clear sky view.
Xperia M Dual has latest Sony software installed and I have tried a reset as well. I travel frequently & require the GPS to work
Any suggestions?

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SORRY TO SAY LIMITATIONS ABOUT THIS MOBILE WHICH I HAD PURCHASED,
THIS IS VAMSEEDHAR REDDY, FROM HYDERABAD I HAD PURCHASED SONY XPERIA M (DUAL SIM) MOBILE ON 3RD OF MARCH 2014 AND AFTER 4 - 5 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE MOBILE LIKE
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http://www.sonymobile.com/update
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