To verify that your device can be found
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Go to
https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google
account.
Using location services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use
information from your mobile or Wi-Fi network as well as GPS (Global Positioning
System) information to determine your approximate location. If you’re not within a
clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using
the Wi-Fi function. And if you’re not within range of a network, your device can
determine your location using your mobile network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable or disable location services
1
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location.
2
Tap the switch to enable or disable location services.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of
the sky. Stand still and don’t cover the GPS antenna. GPS signals can pass through
clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as buildings and
mountains. If your location isn’t found after a few minutes, move to another
location.
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