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Turning GPS on my mobile phone on or off

Want to turn GPS on or off? Follow these easy instructions.

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1. Find "location"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
Tap ALL SETTINGS.

Tap location.

2. Turn GPS on or off

Tap the indicator next to "Location services" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on Location services, your mobile phone can find your position using GPS. If you turn off the function, you can't use any of the GPS functions on your mobile phone.

3. Return to the home screen

Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
Tap ALL SETTINGS.

Tap location.

Tap the indicator next to "Location services" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on Location services, your mobile phone can find your position using GPS. If you turn off the function, you can't use any of the GPS functions on your mobile phone.

Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.

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