App "Location" is Inaccurate

4.5

The app shows you are several blocks away from where you actually are.

Symptoms
  • Wrong map position
  • Navigation errors
  • GPS jumping
Possible Causes
  • "Precise Location" disabled
  • GPS signal blocked
  • Battery saver mode

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Enable "Precise Location"

Settings > Privacy > Location > [App Name] > Toggle "Precise Location" ON.

2

Calibrate Compass

Open Google Maps and move your phone in a "Figure 8" motion.

3

Turn Off Battery Saver

Battery saving modes often reduce GPS polling frequency.

When to See a Technician

Indoor environments and tall buildings can "bounce" GPS signals, causing inaccuracy.

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