Using Location Services - Sony Xperia XA1 Plus User Manual

For additional information about Android Device Manager, go to
https://www.support.google.com/ .
Android Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or does not have an
internet connection. The Android Device Manager service may not be available in all
countries or regions.
To activate Android Device Manager
1 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are
logged in as the owner.
2 Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services
are enabled.
3 Find and tap Settings > Google > Security > Find my device.
4 Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock
and erase to enable both functions.
5 If prompted, agree to the Terms and Conditions by tapping Activate this
device administrator.
6 To verify that Android Device Manager can locate your device after you
activate the service, go to
sign in using your Google account.
You can also activate Android Device Manager from Lock screen & security under Device
administrators.
U U sing Location Services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use
information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning
System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not
within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your
location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your
device can determine your location using your cellphone network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device.
To enable or disable location services
• Find and tap Settings > Google > Location. Tap the slider to enable or
disable location services.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of
the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the
image). GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most
solid objects such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a
few minutes, move to another location.
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