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This section applies to Moto E (1st and 2nd Gen.), Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen.), and Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen.) phones only. |
Turn GPS on or off
- Tap Apps.
- Tap Settings.
- Under Personal, tap Location.
- Slide Location to On.
- Tap Mode to select how your location is determined:
- High accuracy - GPS, WiFi, and mobile networks
- Battery saving - WiFi and mobile networks
- Device only - GPS only
Troubleshoot GPS
If GPS is not finding your location or is unable to update third-party apps:
- In Google Maps, tap the blue crosshairs to see if it can lock on to your location.
- Restart your phone, or put your phone into Airplane mode then restart.
- Change your location settings to see which settings work best:
- Tap Apps.
- Tap Settings.
- Under Personal, tap Location.
- Make sure Location is turned on.
- Make sure that High accuracy mode is selected.