Sony Xperia E4g - Using location services

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Using location services

Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information

from Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to

determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS

satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location

services.

To enable location services

1

From your Homescreen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Location.

3

Drag the slider beside

Location to the right.

4

Tap

Agree to confirm.

To allow Google apps to access your location

1

Make sure you are signed in to your Google™ account from your device.

2

From your Homescreen, tap .

3

Find and tap

Settings > Google > Location.

4

Drag the slider beside

Location to the right.

5

Tap

Agree to confirm.

Improving GPS accuracy

The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 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.