Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - Using location services

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Using location services

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

from mobile and 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. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can

determine your location using your mobile network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location

services.

You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.

To enable or disable location services

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Location, then tap the on-off switch accordingly to

enable or disable location services.

3

If you selected to enable location services in step 2, 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.