Location Settings - Samsung Galaxy Alpha User Manual

Location Settings

Some apps, such as Google
maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.
Location Method
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap Mode 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.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap an entry to view the app's settings.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
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Location Services
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use
your 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
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap Google Location Reporting for options:
•
Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to
use your device's most recent location data.
•
Location History: Allow Google to store a
history of your location data. Tap DELETE
LOCATION HISTORY to permanently delete
your location history.
Location Sources
You can save your favorite locations for use with
services that require location information. This
information can improve your search results and
other location-related activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap My places.
4. Tap Add to add additional categories.
5. Tap a category (Home, Work, or Car) to add a
location:
6. To delete a custom category, tap
> Select, select the category to delete, and then
tap Delete.
Note: Home, Work, and Car cannot be deleted
Apps >
Apps >
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Location Settings