Sony Xperia E1 - Using location services

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Using location services

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

from cellular 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 of 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 cellular network.
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 twice to confirm.

When you enable location services, both

GPS satellites and Google's location service get

enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.

To allow Google apps to access your location

1

From your Homescreen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Google > Location.

3

Drag the slider beside

Location to the right.

4

Tap

Agree twice to confirm.

When you enable location services, both

GPS satellites and Google's location service get

enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.

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.

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