Nearby Device Scanning - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual

5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for
determining your location:
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Wi‑Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan
for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when
Wi-Fi is turned off.
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Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and
connect to nearby devices automatically through
Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed under
Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app's settings.
Settings
Location Services
Location services 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, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Location services.

Nearby Device Scanning

Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to. This function uses
Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is
turned off on your device.
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