How to Improve GPS Accuracy on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to improve the accuracy of your Android's GPS by enabling High Accuracy mode.

Steps

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    Open your Android's Settings. It's the
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    icon typically found in the app drawer. You may also find it in the notifications bar.
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    Scroll down and tap Location. It's under the “Personal” header.
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    Slide the switch to the On
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    position.     If the switch was already on, there's no need to adjust this setting.
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    Tap Mode. It's at the top of the menu.
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    Select High accuracy. This mode ensures that your GPS uses Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and cellular networks to get the best possible location results.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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Article SummaryX

1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Slide the switch to On.
4. Tap Mode.
5. Select High accuracy.

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