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Google Pixel 3
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How to
Turn GPS on or off
Your mobile 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 mobile phone such as navigation, the search function or weather forecast.
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Security & location.
Tap Location.
Tap the indicator next to "Use location" to turn the function on or off.
Tap Advanced.
Tap Google Location Accuracy.
If you tap the indicator next to "Improve Location Accuracy" to turn on the function, your mobile phone can find your exact position using the GPS satellites, the mobile network and nearby Wi-Fi networks. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.
If you tap the indicator next to "Improve Location Accuracy" to turn off the function, your mobile phone can find your exact position using the GPS satellites but it may take longer as there is no access to supplementary information from the mobile network or nearby Wi-Fi networks.
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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