GPS suddenly stopped working on iPhone 4S

Hello

Suddenly, the GPS on my iPhone 4 works a few weeks ago. At first I thought it was the app, but I noticed that is not work in other applications too, so I think it is necessary with the GPS on the phone itself. I did not change anything to cause the problem, it happened by itself.

In troubleshooting, I have reset the GPS repeatedly following the instructions found on Google. I downloaded an application called State of the GPS and at first use, it showed that I had a few signals, however, it was a cloudy day, so I was not too concerned. I thought that the reset had solved the problem.

No... so one day completely clear, I had "Bad difficulty" on GPS and GPS status while it is on the slopes of Ski or Argus application.

I have reset the GPS again. Still no joy.

I've updated the OS 9.2.1 reset and re-callibrated GPS doing the figure 8 sweep as suggest on Google with the airplane off the coast Mode. I still have some difficulty on the State of the GPS, no GPS on the Ski slopes and Google Maps doesn't have a clue where I am. Of course, on location services great for these applications.

Are there other solutions?

Thank you very much

Rosaroo

Hello Ros,

If the GPS on your iPhone does not work properly, first try the following troubleshooting steps for location services.  If these steps do not resolve your problem, you may need to update the iOS software.  Don't forget to backup your iPhone before you make changes to it.

Help with maps on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

  1. Tap Settings > privacy > location Services and to make, of course, this location Services and cards are turned on.
  2. Make sure that you set the date, time and timezone correctly on your device. Go to settings > general > Date & time. If possible, use the value automatically.
  3. Restart your device.
  4. Make sure that the cellular data or Wi - Fi is enabled.
  5. Try another location or switch to another Wi - Fi network.

Services Locator uses GPS, Bluetooth and Wi - Fi hotspot and cell tower crowd source places to determine your position. Learn more about The location Services on your iOS device.

Privacy and location for iOS Services 8 and iOS 9

Enable or disable location Services

You can enable or disable location Services in settings > privacy > location Services. You can enable location-based Services during the wizard process of installation or later through the creation of location-based Services. You can individually control applications and system services have access to the data of location Services. When location Services are disabled, the apps can't use your position in the foreground or background. You will thus limit the performance of various Apple and third-party applications.

Settings > privacy > location Services.

Settings > privacy > location Services > System Services.

Reset or disable location Services

Location warnings are applications that make the apps (for example, Camera, compass and maps so that location-based applications) to use the Services of location with these applications. An application will ask you to leave the first time, he needs to access the data of location Services. Allow tapping will give this app permission to use location Services according to your needs. Tapping can not prevent an application to access the data of location Services. Apps don't use your location until they asked permission and you grant permission.

If you want to reset all settings to factory default location, go to settings > general > reset and tap reset card and privacy. When your location and privacy settings are reset, apps will be stop using your location until you grant them permission.

Improve the accuracy of GPS

GPS accuracy varies according to the number of visible GPS satellites. Location of all visible satellites can take several minutes, with accuracy gradually increasing over time. Follow these tips to improve the accuracy of the GPS:

  • Make sure that you set the date, time and timezone correctly on the device in settings > general > Date & time. If possible, use the value automatically.
    Important: Incorrect settings on your computer can sync to your device. Check the date, time and time zone on a computer that syncs with your device.
  • Restart your device.
  • Make sure you have a cell phone or Wi - Fi network connection. This allows assisted GPS (A - GPS) on the device to locate the fastest visible GPS satellites, in addition to providing information about the initial location using Wi - Fi or cellular networks.
    Microcells (sometimes called Femtocells) are not supported with location Services.
  • Keep a clear view of the horizon in several directions. Please keep in mind that walls, vehicle roofs, tall buildings, mountains and other obstacles can block the line of sight to GPS satellites. When this occurs, your device will automatically use a Wi - Fi or cellular networks to determine your position until the GPS satellites are still visible.

Put your device in recovery mode and set it up again

Put your device in recovery mode and set it up again

  1. Connect your device to your computer and open iTunes. If you don't have a computer, borrow one from a friend or go to an Apple Store or service provider authorized Apple for help.
  2. When your device is connected, force restart it: press and hold the sleep/wake and home for at least 10 seconds, and only release when you see the Apple logo. Keep until you see the screen in recovery mode now.

  3. When you see the option restore or update, Choose update. iTunes will try to reinstall iOS without erasing your data. Please wait while iTunes downloaded the software for your device.

If the download takes more than 15 minutes the device out of recovery mode, you must repeat these steps and choose restore instead of update when you return to this step.

  • After the update or restore is complete, configure your device. If you have backed up your device with iTunes or iCloud and you need to restore your device in step 3, you may be able to restore from your backup during installation.
  • Take care

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