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the internet. Your phone gets the data from the service only when
needed.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi positioning improves positioning accuracy when GPS signals
are not available, especially when you are indoors or between tall
buildings.
Cell ID With network (cell ID) based positioning, Maps locates you
through the cellular system your phone is currently connected to.
The availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, satellite
positions, buildings, natural obstacles, weather conditions, and adjustments to GPS
satellites made by the United States government. GPS signals may not be available
inside buildings or underground.
Do not use GPS for precise location measurement, and never rely solely on the
location info provided by GPS and cellular networks.
Depending on the available positioning methods, the accuracy of positioning may
vary from a few metres to several kilometres.
Switch positioning methods off
To save on data costs, especially when abroad, you can switch off assisted GPS (A-
GPS), Wi-Fi, or network (cell ID) positioning.
1 Select
> Settings.
2 Select Application settings > Positioning > Positioning methods.
3 Switch off the positioning methods you don't want to use.
Working out your location may take much longer, the location can be more inaccurate,
and the GPS receiver can lose your location more frequently.
Save and share places
Save or view a place
To aid your travel planning, you can search for places, such as hotels, attractions, or
petrol stations, and save them to your phone.
Select
> Maps.
Save a place
1 To search for an address or place, select
.
2 Select the place's info area at the top of the screen.
3 On the details page, select
.
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