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Samsung Galaxy S II
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Choosing GPS settings on my mobile phone
Want to select GPS settings? Follow these easy instructions.
List view
1. Find "Location and security"
Tap Applications.
Tap Settings.
Tap Location and security.
2. Choose option
Choose one of the following options:
Turn wireless networks on or off, go to 2a.
Turn satellite-based GPS on or off, go to 2b.
Turn wireless networks on or off, go to 2a.
Turn satellite-based GPS on or off, go to 2b.
3. 2a - Turn wireless networks on or off
Tap Use wireless networks to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on wireless networks, your mobile phone can find your approximate position using the network. This is useful if you don't have a GPS satellite fix.
When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.
If you turn on wireless networks, your mobile phone can find your approximate position using the network. This is useful if you don't have a GPS satellite fix.
4. 2b - Turn satellite-based GPS on or off
Tap Use GPS satellites to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on satellite-based GPS, your mobile phone can find your exact position. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.
When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.
If you turn on satellite-based GPS, your mobile phone can find your exact position. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.
5. Exit
Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.
Choose one of the following options:
Turn wireless networks on or off, go to 2a.
Turn satellite-based GPS on or off, go to 2b.
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