Device Guides
Google Pixel 4 XL
My mobile phone's battery life is short
This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes to help you find a solution to your problem.
Possible cause 14:
GPS is turned on: Turn off GPS.
1. Find "Location"
2. Turn use of GPS position on or off
3. Turn use of GPS position for applications on or off
4. Select positioning method
5. Return to the home screen
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Location.
Tap the indicator next to "Use location" to turn the function on or off.
Tap App permission.
Tap the required app.
Tap the required setting to turn the function on or off.
Tap arrow left twice.
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.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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