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Apple iPhone 8
iOS 16.0
Turn GPS on or off
Your phone can determine your geographical position using GPS (Global Positioning System). The information about your location can be used by a number of applications on your phone such as navigation, the search function or weather forecast.
1. 1. Find "Location Services"
Press Settings.
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Press Privacy & Security.
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Press Location Services.
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2. 2. Turn GPS on or off
Press the indicator next to "Location Services" to turn the function on or off.
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3. 3. Turn use of GPS position for applications on or off
Press the required app.
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Press the required setting to turn the function on or off.
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4. 4. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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