Location services
You can use your phone to find your location. Different apps can use this information to provide a variety of
services, such as helping you find nearby shops and restaurants, adding location information to pictures you
take with your phone, or showing you your location on a map.
Your phone can calculate its approximate location based on nearby wireless networks and by using its GPS
(Global Positioning System) antenna, which receives signals from satellites. Using wireless networks to
determine location is faster but less precise; using GPS is more precise but generally slower and requires a
visible sky. You can enable and disable each of these features, and you can enable both if preferred.
Note
•
The accuracy of location services cannot be guaranteed.
Enabling GPS-based location services
1.
From the Home screen, press
.
2.
Tap
[Settings]
®
[Location & security]
.
3.
Turn on the
[Use GPS satellites]
checkbox.
Note
•
GPS-based location services require a visible sky.
Enabling wireless network-based location services
1.
From the Home screen, press
.
2.
Tap
[Settings]
®
[Location & security]
.
3.
Turn on the
[Use wireless networks]
checkbox.
Google Maps
You can use Google Maps to find your current location and get information specific to your location, such
as directions and traffic information.
Launch the Google Maps app by tapping
[Maps]
in the Home screen or
[App List]
.
Note
•
Google Maps requires an active mobile network connection or Wi-Fi connection.
•
Maps and place information may not be available in certain areas.
Using Google Maps
Search
box
Allows you to enter text and search for places on the map.
Allows you to show specific information on the map, such as traffic information and transit
lines.
Finds your current location on the map.
Viewing the Google Maps help site
While viewing the map, press
and then tap
[Help]
.
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User Guide
Location services