Location Settings; Location Services - Samsung GALAXY S5 ACTIVE User Manual

Location Settings

Some apps, such as Google
maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.
Location Method
1. From a Home screen, tap
> CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Mode to select how your location is
determined:
•
High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
•
Power saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks
(no GPS).
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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
> CONNECTIONS > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app's settings.
Settings
Apps > Settings
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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
> CONNECTIONS > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Google Location History to allow
Google apps to use your device's most recent
location data. Tap ON/OFF to enable or pause
this feature.
Location Sources
You can save your favorite locations for use with
services that require location information. This
information can improve your search results and
other location-related activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> CONNECTIONS > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap My places.
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To add a location, tap a category (Home,
Work, or Car).
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To add additional categories, tap
•
To delete a custom category, tap
More options, select categories, and tap
Delete.
Note: Home, Work, and Car cannot be deleted.
Apps >
Settings
Apps >
Settings
Add.
Location Settings