Location - Samsung Galaxy S7 edge User Manual

Location

Some apps, such as Google Maps, may
require one or more location services be
turned on for full functionality.
E911
This is a view only field. You cannot turn off E911
Location on any cell phone. E911 Location service is
standard on all mobile phones to allow sharing of your
GPS location with emergency personnel when you
make a call to emergency services (such as 911). This
setting is not configurable.
Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device's location
services.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Location.
Settings
Apps > Settings.
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3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method 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).
•
GPS only: Use GPS only.
5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:
•
Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
•
Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.
Location