Location Settings - Samsung GALAXYS5 User Manual

Location Settings

Control apps' access to your location, and configure location
sources. Some apps may require one or more location
services be turned on for full app functionality. When
Location is turned on, you are allowing Google's location
service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may
be stored on your device, and collection may occur even
when no apps are running.
GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including:
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Buildings
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Tunnels or underground structures
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Weather conditions
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High-voltage or electromagnetic fields
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Tinted windows
1. From the home screen, tap
Locations.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn location services on or
off. Locations must be turned on to configure settings.
3. After you turn Location on, you can configure settings:
Apps > Settings >
• E911: E911 location service is standard on all mobile phones,
to allow sharing of GPS information with emergency personnel
when you make a call to emergency services, such as 911.
• Mode: Choose how your phone determines your location.
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High accuracy: When enabled, your phone uses GPS, Wi-Fi,
and mobile networks to estimate your location.
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Power saving: When enabled, your phone uses Wi-Fi and
mobile networks to estimate your location.
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GPS only: When enabled, your phone uses GPS to estimate
your location.
• Recent location requests: View services or apps that have
recently accessed your location information.
• Location services: Select sources for reporting your location
information to Google.
• Location sources: Tap My places to save your favorite
locations, to allow your device to provide relevant information
by recognizing saved locations.
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Tap Home, Work, or Car, and then follow the prompts to
configure options for identifying the location.
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Tap to set up a new location.
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