Locating Method, Recent Location Requests

Locating Method

Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Connections > Location.

3.Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4.Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined:

•High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile networks.

•Battery saving: Uses Wi‑Fi and mobile networks (no GPS).

•Device only: Uses GPS only.

5.Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location:

•Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when Wi‑Fi is turned off.

•Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

Recent Location Requests

Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Connections > Location.

3.Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4.Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings.