Travel and maps
Using location services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from cellular and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS)
information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of
sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®
function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can
determine your location using your cellular network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable location services
1
Drag the status bar downward, then tap .
2
Tap
Location services
.
3
Drag the slider beside
Access to my location
to the right.
4
Tap
Agree
twice to confirm.
When you enable location services, both
GPS satellites
and
Google's location service
(Wi-Fi
and cellular networks) get enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.
To allow Google apps to access your location
1
Drag the status bar downward, then tap .
2
Tap
>
Location settings
.
3
Drag the slider beside
Let Google apps access your location
to the right.
You must be logged into your Google™ account to be able to use location services.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 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 (the highlighted area in the image).
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.
Google Maps™ and navigation
Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and
receive detailed directions to your destination.
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