Location Settings - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 User Manual

Location Settings

Some apps, such as Google
Maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.
Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device's location
services.
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: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
•
networks.
Power saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile
•
networks (no GPS).
GPS only: Uses GPS only.
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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.
Settings
Apps > Settings
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Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Connections.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app's settings.
Location Services
Google Location History
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.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.
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Location Settings