Location Services - Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini User Manual

Location Services

These settings allow you to configure how the phone
determines its location.
Note: Some apps may require one or more location services
be turned on for full functionality.
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
Note: 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.
1. From the Settings screen, tap
2. Under Permissions, tap Location services.
3. Tap ON/OFF slider beside Location services to turn this
feature On or Off.
The menu is separated into various sections:
• Mode: Lets you choose a location mode (High accuracy, Power
saving, or GPS only). Each mode enables different technologies
and affects both the accuracy of the location and battery
usage.
• Recent location requests: Displays services that have recently
requested your location information.
• Google Location Reporting: When set to On, reports your
location to apps and web sites that request it, provided you
provide approval. With Location History set to On, saves up to
100 most recent locations.
• My places: Lets you add location information for your Home,
Office, and Car.
More.
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