Turn GPS on or off
Your phone can determine your geographical position using GPS (Global Positioning System). The information about your location can be used by a number of applications on your phone such as navigation, the search function or weather forecast.
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1Find "Location services"
- Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
- Press the settings icon.
- Press Location services.
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2Turn network-based GPS on or off
- Press Use wireless networks to turn the function on or off.
- If you turn on network-based GPS:
- Press Agree.
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If you turn on network-based GPS, your phone can find your approximate position using the network. This is useful if you don't have a GPS satellite fix.
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3Turn satellite-based GPS on or off
- Press Use GPS satellites to turn the function on or off.
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If you turn on satellite-based GPS, your phone can find your exact position. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.
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4Turn use of GPS position for Google apps on or off
- Press Location and Google search to turn the function on or off.
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5Return to the home screen
- Press the Home key to return to the home screen.