ISSUE
The device makes it difficult for accurate tracking of location.
APPLIES TO
Point Mobile Android-based devices
How to Improve GPS Location Accuracy
Sometimes you might have trouble finding where you are located.
The android system tracks your location by using GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile networks. You can adjust what features are used for determining your location.
Lower than Android 9
Go to Settings > Security & location
Tap Location (Under Privacy)
Tap Mode
The default setting may 'Device only'. Select 'High accuracy' to improve the location Accuracy.
| Location mode | Description |
|---|---|
High Accuracy | Allowing multiple networks to pinpoint your precise location. It calls upon every service available: GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and/or cellular networks in whatever combination available, and uses Google's location services to provide the most accurate location. |
| Battery saving | Using only less battery-intensive location sources (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and/or nearby cell towers) to figure out where you are using Google's location services. |
| Device only | Relying solely on the GPS radio signal built in. |
Android 9 and above
Go to Settings > Security & location
Tap Location (Under Privacy)
Tap toggle button to use location and enter Google Location Accuracy
Enable Google Location Accuracy to improve location accuracy.
If you disable this, your device will use GPS only for tracking location.
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