Guide for the Samsung Galaxy Ace - Choose GPS settings

Step 1 of 9

Find "Location and security"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 9

Find "Location and security"

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 9

Find "Location and security"

Press Location and security.

Step 4 of 9

Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Turn wireless networks on or off, go to 2a.
Turn satellite-based GPS on or off, go to 2b.

Press Use wireless networks to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 9

2a - Turn wireless networks on or off

Press Use wireless networks to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on wireless networks, your phone determines your position faster. Please note that this function may lead to an increase in data usage.

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.

Step 6 of 9

2a - Turn wireless networks on or off

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.

If you turn on wireless networks, your phone determines your position faster. Please note that this function may lead to an increase in data usage.

Press Use GPS satellites to turn the function on or off.

Step 7 of 9

2b - Turn satellite-based GPS on or off

Press Use GPS satellites to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on satellite-based GPS, your phone can find your exact position. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.

Step 8 of 9

2b - Turn satellite-based GPS on or off

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.

If you turn on satellite-based GPS, your phone can find your exact position. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Step 9 of 9

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Find "Location and security"

Press the menu icon.

Press Settings.

Press Location and security.

Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Turn wireless networks on or off, go to 2a.
Turn satellite-based GPS on or off, go to 2b.

2a - Turn wireless networks on or off

Press Use wireless networks to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on wireless networks, your phone determines your position faster. Please note that this function may lead to an increase in data usage.

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.

If you turn on wireless networks, your phone determines your position faster. Please note that this function may lead to an increase in data usage.

2b - Turn satellite-based GPS on or off

Press Use GPS satellites to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on satellite-based GPS, your phone can find your exact position. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.

If you turn on satellite-based GPS, your phone can find your exact position. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Samsung Galaxy Ace

Choose GPS settings - Samsung Galaxy Ace

Find "Location and security"

Choose option

2a - Turn wireless networks on or off

2b - Turn satellite-based GPS on or off

Exit

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