Location, Locating Method, Recent Location Requests, Location Services

Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality.

Locating Method

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

2.Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.

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

•GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.

•Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS).

•GPS only: Use GPS only.

Recent Location Requests

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

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

2.Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.

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

Location Services

Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited.

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

2.Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.

3.Tap Google Location Reporting and sign in to your Google Account for options: