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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 services"
Tap Apps.
Tap Settings.
Tap Location services.
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 sensor-based GPS on or off , go to 2c.
Turn wireless networks on or off, go to 2a.
Turn satellite-based GPS on or off, go to 2b.
Turn sensor-based GPS on or off , go to 2c.
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.
Tap Agree.
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. 2c - Turn sensor-based GPS on or off
Tap Use sensor aiding to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on sensor-based GPS, your mobile phone will find your exact position more easily when you're in area with a weak GPS signal, eg. when indoors or in urban agglomeration. Sensor-based GPS is most effective if you hold your mobile phone in the direction of travel. The function is only available if you turned on satellite-based GPS in step 2b.
When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.
If you turn on sensor-based GPS, your mobile phone will find your exact position more easily when you're in area with a weak GPS signal, eg. when indoors or in urban agglomeration. Sensor-based GPS is most effective if you hold your mobile phone in the direction of travel. The function is only available if you turned on satellite-based GPS in step 2b.
6. 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.
Turn sensor-based GPS on or off , go to 2c.
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