Travel and maps
Using location services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS)
information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of
sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®
function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can
determine your location using your mobile network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable or disable location services
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Location
, then tap the on-off switch accordingly to
enable or disable location services.
3
If you selected to enable location services in step 2, tap
Agree
to confirm.
To allow Google apps to access your location
1
Make sure you are signed in to your Google™ account on your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings
>
Accounts
>
>
Location settings
.
4
Tap the on-off switch if location services are disabled.
5
Tap
Agree
to confirm.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the
sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image).
GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects
such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes,
move to another location.
Google Maps™ and navigation
Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations
and receive detailed directions to your destination.
The Google Maps™ application requires an Internet connection when used online.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your
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