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Location services
Location services
You can use your phone to find your location. Different apps can use this information to provide a variety of
services, such as helping you find nearby shops and restaurants, adding location information to pictures you
take with your phone, or showing you your location on a map.
Your phone can calculate its approximate location based on nearby wireless networks and by using its GPS
(Global Positioning System) antenna, which receives signals from satellites. Using wireless networks to
determine location is faster but less precise; using GPS is more precise but generally slower and requires a
visible sky. You can enable and disable each of these features, and you can enable both if preferred.
Note
•
The accuracy of location services cannot be guaranteed.
Enabling GPS-based location services
1.
From the Home screen, tap
2.
Tap [Location services].
3.
Turn on the [GPS satellites] checkbox.
Note
•
GPS-based location services require a visible sky.
•
GPS signal reception may be poor in areas surrounded by buildings, where there is electrical
interference, etc.
Enabling wireless network-based location services
1.
From the Home screen, tap
2.
Tap [Location services].
3.
Turn on the [Google's location service] checkbox.
Maps
You can use the [Maps] app to find your current location and get information specific to your location, such
as directions and traffic information.
Launch the [Maps] app by tapping [Maps] in the Home screen or app list.
Note
•
This app requires an Internet connection.
•
Maps, place information, and other features may not be available in certain regions.
Using [Maps]
Allows you to enter text and search for places on the map. You can search by name, address,
and location type (e.g., "post office").
Allows you to get detailed directions for travelling by car, public transportation, etc.
Allows you to search for specific categories of place, such as restaurants and coffee shops
Allows you to show specific information on the map, such as traffic information and transit
lines
Finds your current location on the map
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® [Settings].
® [Settings].
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