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Using Wireless Networks
You can use information from Wi-Fi and your service provider's networks to determine your approximate
location, for use in GPS applications, when you search, and so on. To use information about your location
when navigating and searching in GPS applications (see GPS Navigation on page 129) you must turn on
location services.
1. Press > >
Settings
>
Location & security
.
2. Tap
Use wireless networks
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
3. When you check this option, you’re asked whether you consent to sharing your location anonymously with
Google’s location service.
4. Read the disclaimer and tap
Agree
.
Using GPS Satellites
You can use your device's global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to
within accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear view
of the sky and other factors.
1. Press > >
Settings
>
Location & security
.
2. Tap
Use GPS satellites
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
Note
Uncheck this option when you do not use Maps to conserve battery.
Device Settings