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GPS shows wrong location. Why does the GPS navigator not determine the location?

Some sites may use your location to show information that is relevant to you, such as weather, traffic or a map. If you share your location with a site that specializes in cafe and restaurant reviews, it can suggest reviews of nearby establishments.

Attention. Yandex.Browser never shares location information without your permission. Device location data is anonymized: only geographic coordinates are transmitted and no information is transmitted that allows the user to be identified.

  1. Set city manually
  2. Location is not detected correctly

Allow the site to determine location

If a site asks for information about where you are, you'll see a warning about this at the top of the page. The information will only be shared with the site if you click the Allow button.

If you've allowed your location to be shared with a site or a site feature, such as a map, an icon appears in the address bar as a reminder. Tap it to find out more information or block access to location information.

List of sites allowed to track your location

To view a list of sites that are allowed to track your location:

The Allowed tab displays a list of sites that are allowed to track your location. To remove a site from the list, hover over it and click the Remove link. After this, the site will not detect your location.

Block all sites from detecting location

To prevent all sites from detecting your location, follow these steps:

Set city manually

Location in Incognito mode

  • Send a link to the page where you see the incorrectly specified city.
  • Enter the city that is determined after clicking the Find me button, as well as your real location.
Browser doesn't detect location

Information on many Yandex services depends on the user’s location. For example, the Yandex main page shows the local weather forecast, posters and traffic jams in your city. Location is also taken into account in search results: if you are looking for a gym, Yandex will show you the nearest sports clubs.

If you have disabled your location, a link will appear in the search results Results nearby. You can tap it to allow access to your location and get more accurate results for your search.

You can change location access settings using the Location Access instructions.

  1. How to set the city manually
  2. How to reset city settings
  3. How to prevent location detection

How Yandex determines my city

Yandex can determine the location of your device in several ways:

  • By IP address

    By default, the city in which a device connected to the Internet is located is determined through the IP address of this device.

    There may be situations where the same IP address is used in different cities. Then the location set correctly for one user will be determined incorrectly for another user.

  • Using LBS technology

    LBS (Location-based service) technology allows you to determine a more precise location of the device:

    • By Wi-Fi access points. When your device's Wi-Fi adapter is turned on, it periodically checks the signal strength of nearby networks. The approximate location of the device can be determined if among the Wi-Fi networks there is at least one whose location is known to Yandex. For example, this could be a Wi-Fi hotspot in a nearby cafe.
    • By cellular network cell. The location of a mobile device is determined using the cellular network cell identifier (Cell ID), within the radius of which the device is located.

    The resulting coordinates are compared with our database of the location of Wi-Fi access points and cellular cells.

    Note. Yandex.Maps users helped create the database. Using the built-in Yandex.Locator technology, the Yandex.Maps mobile application, with the user’s consent, constantly transmits the device’s GPS coordinates and determines which base station is servicing the phone at these coordinates and which Wi-Fi networks are visible.

) have recently become necessary not only for motorists, but also for pedestrians, thanks to their good ability to build walking routes.

But quite a lot of users have to deal with the fact that the GPS system on Android does not work or does not work well.

This can result in different types of problems, depending on what exactly caused the failure.

Definition

What is GPS? This is a navigation system - strictly speaking, GPS/GLONASS is a navigation module that allows you to use many applications that use navigation.

Problems

But in some cases, certain problems may be detected in the operation of such a module. Their nature is different, but they equally interfere with working with the system:

  • Complete inability to determine locations;
  • Inaccurate location determination;
  • Slow data updating or complete lack of updating (for example, you move in space or turn around, and the pointer on the map does not change its position for a long time).

Most problems can disappear on their own when you restart or when you move to another area of ​​the map.

But if this does not happen, then you need to know what causes them and how to eliminate them.

Possible reasons

There can be many reasons for this type of problem. But all of them can be divided into two large groups - hardware problems and software problems.

We talk about hardware problems when the defect is present in the physical navigation module itself, and about software problems when something is incorrectly configured in the software of a smartphone or tablet.

Important! Software type problems are enough easy to set up and fix yourself. When it comes to hardware failures, it is better to entrust the matter to a service center, since the repair process can be quite complicated for a non-specialist. And there is a risk of making the situation worse.

Hardware

One of the most common problems occurs when starting the module for the first time, that is, when you first launch an application that uses GPS on a new smartphone.

Within 15-20 minutes, geolocation may not work, nothing will happen, the location will not be determined.

This is a normal condition when you first start it, but this should not happen again in the future.

A similar situation may arise if you have traveled a significant distance, for example, moved to another country or region, with the navigation module turned off.

In this case, when he first starts in a new place, he will also need time to “think.”

The problem may also occur when starting at high speed, for example, while driving a car - in this case, the module will “slow down” for the first time after switching on.

Keep in mind that in buildings, indoor navigation will not be carried out.

Your approximate location in the building is determined using the location of wireless Internet zones and cell towers, but not GLONASS.

Software

The GLONAS module can be disabled through the phone settings; often on new models it is not enabled by default.

Therefore, many beginners who are not accustomed to using Android do not turn it on before starting to use navigation applications.

By the way, this type notifies the user that he needs to enable navigation.

Inaccurate location determination may be due to the characteristics of the zone. The system does not work equally well in all areas due to the nature of satellite operation.

There are “blind” zones that the navigator misses or does not detect accurately. It is impossible to fight this.

Elimination

Troubleshooting is usually quite simple.

But if after taking all the above measures the problem has not been resolved, it is possible that the problem is a faulty module and it requires replacement at a service center.

Hardware

There are no ways to “cure” the program freezing after the first launch of the navigation module.

The user just needs to wait about 15-20 minutes after the first launch of the application - during this time, the electronic components of the navigation device will adjust to the current operating conditions and the location will be determined.

That is why it is recommended to run this module for configuration immediately after purchasing a phone, so as not to wait in a situation where you need it urgently.

Software

Turning on navigation on your smartphone is quite simple. Most often, the application itself “asks” whether to enable navigation when it is disabled.

Then you need to click on “YES” or “OK” in the pop-up window, and the application itself will enable geolocation.

If such a notification does not appear, enable it manually, following the algorithm:

1 On the unlocked screen, on the desktop, pull out the menu, making a sliding movement from the top border of the screen down;

2 A menu with basic device settings will appear.– find the icon in it Geodata/Geodata transmission/Geolocation/Location determination or the like;

3 Click on it to make the icon active.

Hi all! Geolocation services, today, are one of the key functions for absolutely any device. And gadgets from Apple are no exception. No, of course, it’s quite possible to call, write SMS, take notes and go online without using them. However, there are many programs, applications and services in which without determining the exact positioning there is absolutely no way.

Take, for example, the same cards or the coolest (in my opinion) “Find iPhone” option (lost mode, remote blocking, etc.). Agree that without detecting coordinates it would be very difficult to use them (if not impossible at all). So geolocation is a very necessary thing - let's find out more about it...

Let's go! :)

What is geolocation in iOS and why is it needed?

As you probably already understood, this term hides a more familiar word for us - navigation. It is she who is responsible for determining the exact location of your iPhone or iPad.

You can use navigation on absolutely all iOS devices, except:

  • iPod Touch.
  • iPad (versions without SIM card support).

It is on these gadgets that geolocation services do not work, for a simple reason - Apple does not install GPS receivers in them.

Why is it needed at all? Well, everything is clear here - there are a lot of programs (maps, navigation applications, weather, etc.), for the normal and correct operation of which these services are simply necessary.

What you should pay attention to when using:

  1. As a rule, the device gets very hot.
  2. The battery runs out quite quickly.

Like me, this is normal and there is no need to panic. Just pay attention to the one at the top of the screen, and if the geolocation icon is constantly lit, it means some application is continuously using it. It is better to close it or promptly disable this program’s access to GPS. How to do it...

How to turn location services on or off on iPhone and iPad

You can manage them, like any other function, in the device settings. Go to Settings - Privacy - Location Services.

Here you can either turn them on or off completely. Plus, programs that use these services in their work are displayed, and it is possible to disable forced navigation for any individual application.

Two solutions are available:

  • Never turn it on.
  • Only when using the program.

It's better to leave the second option. Then it turns out that GPS seems to be always on, but it will only be used at the moment when it is necessary for the program itself. Which has a positive effect on charging :)

By the way, if you just bought a device, then with , the ability to activate geolocation is also available.

How to search iPhone by geolocation - via computer and mobile device

A great option to help you find your iPhone or iPad. In order to search for a device, two conditions must be met:

  1. Active “find iPhone” function (enabled or not).
  2. Working geolocation.

If these two conditions are met, then we start looking! It doesn’t matter from where, from a computer or a mobile phone, go to the iCloud website, and then indicate the Apple ID and password (the one installed on the missing gadget).

Just click on the “find iPhone” button and after a while you will see on the maps the place where it is now.

Plus it will be possible to perform some actions with it:

  • Play the sound (convenient if you lost it at home).
  • Activate lost mode, then the device will be locked and in order to unlock and use it, you will need to enter your Apple ID and password (about this situation and how to solve it).
  • Erase iPhone. Equivalent to resetting to factory settings. Just delete all information from it.

Let's move on to the most unpleasant part, the problems...

What to do if geolocation on iPhone does not work?

Mechanical failure, when the GPS module does not work, is quite rare.

And here it is clear what to do - either use it without it, or replace it at a service center. However, problems can often be solved without the help of specialists.

  1. It is necessary to understand where exactly navigation does not work. If only in one or several applications, then we look to see if the services are enabled specifically for these programs (read how to do this at the beginning of the article).
  2. If the location is not accurate or is poorly determined, check whether the Internet is turned on via a SIM card or Wi-Fi. This data helps position you better. Plus, accuracy is affected by terrain, buildings, buildings, clouds, etc. In general, everything that is on the direct path between satellites and the iPhone.
  3. Jailbreak, or rather tweaks installed with it, can also cause navigation problems.
  4. You can reset the network settings, and if that doesn’t help, then

Based on Android, it does not detect / does not detect the location correctly. Navigation does not work or does not work correctly. What to do and how to fix it?

Many users encounter a problem when phone or The Android tablet starts acting up. It seems that nothing happened that could cause a malfunction, but it does not work as it should.

For example, the device has problems with the fact that it has ceased to determine its location either tablet e or The phone's navigation is not working properly. The reason for this may be:

1st: Software glitch- i.e. the problem is a software glitch

2nd: Hardware failure- i.e. the problem is in the hardware (i.e., replacement or restoration of spare parts for the gadget is required)

However, do not rush to get upset - in 90% of cases there are problems operation of location recognition, geolocation, satellite detection, navigation, etc. functions. smartphone a or Android tablet is to blame software glitch which you can easily fix on your own.

Fixing a software glitch:

Method 1. Quite simple - go to "settings", find there "backup and reset", in which you choose full reset settings with deletion of all data. Be careful, using this method is often effective, but it entails deleting all photos, contacts, passwords, music, games, videos and, in general, all information stored on your smartphone e or tablet e. Therefore, first save everything you need by connecting the gadget to your computer. If this method does not suit you, or if even after this the problem is not resolved, see Method 2.

Method 2.

Based on solving problems with communication and network reception phone number and tablets based on Android by introducing additional software. Utilities that control all processes inside gadgets. Today, there are quite a lot of them, however, the fewer functions an application contains, the more effective it is, as a rule. The best way to monitor system functions, corrects, and correct all possible settings and synchronization errors is a small, easy-to-use, free utility for Android-based devices. You can download the application from Google Play and see its additional options in the description. After installing the application, all that remains is to launch it. Further, in principle, nothing more is required from you. The application will take full control of the device's functions. (By the way, among other things, the gadget will begin to charge 20% faster, and its performance will also increase significantly, which will affect the loading speed and operation of all applications, games, and the system as a whole. On average, after scanning, the system runs at 50% faster.)

  • Also, to achieve maximum data exchange speed over the Internet, it is recommended to install a high-speed browser on your Android device Yandex Browser You can download it from Google Play.

Method 3.

Changing the device software, or as it is also called "re firmware". This method, as a rule, requires certain skills and can be solved by contacting the Service Center. To carry out this task yourself, you need to contact the website of the manufacturer of your device, download the utilities necessary for flashing the firmware and the firmware itself, and then reinstall it on your gadget.

If none of the methods brings results, unfortunately, you will have to contact the Service Center for repairing your tablet a or smartphone a.

An Android phone or tablet does not detect / does not detect the location correctly. Navigation does not work or does not work correctly. What to do and how to fix it?



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