Has anyone else noticed any recent issues with their GPS accuracy on their 11 Pro or maybe even iOS 13. I can’t tell if it’s because it’s a new phone or the updated iOS but it seems when using map apps my gps location keeps moving around a lot when I’m stationary and it can’t seem to get a fixed location. Also seems it’s a bit off to the north about 20-30ft.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
If you are sitting on your patio most likely the phone does not have a clear view of the sky in all directions. Your phone needs to be able to see at least 4 satellites to get an accurate position. As the satellites move very fast, your phone will see different satellites every few minutes. The erratic track is a typical symptom of incomplete GPS coverage. Get the free app GPSDiagnostic, which will tell you (among other things) how many satellites your phone is receiving at any given time.
Currently, my work around is just to turn off WiFi, when I want semi-accurate GPS data. This is a pretty crappy work around though. Back in March/April timeframe the Apple engineer that was working my case said they were aware of the problem and would patch SW, but several updates later and my GPS data is still not usable. Very frustrating! ☹️
The only way for anything to be done about this GPS problem is to bombard Apple Support with queries. They do not read the community posts. If they did they would see all of these queries instead of saying that they are not aware of the problem!
Yes I do
Apple pays no attention to these posts. Open a case with tech support. Mine got escalated to engineering. Everyone with this problem should do this, with evidence like screenshots preferably.
William, kerrybtx is talking about way more feet than that. He says it is off by blocks in the car. That phone should be replaced.
Does it have a full view of the sky?
GPS is a satellite signal and by definition reception in a car is compromised.
I have the Pro Max and I'm not seeing this behavior. Either send your iPhone in or wait until your local Apple Store opens and have it checked.
You want the phone to provide more accurate GPS than the US Government says it should have. Good luck with that.
I want the phone to work at least as accurate as my previous 6S
damnidunno, does google maps work in your car? What does GPSdiagnostic tell you when you are outside with no tree cover? See my advice on this page & page 9.
AWRunner, I'm not familiar with AW5. What app is that? Couldn't find it in the app store. Does that app do GPS filtering?
GPS accuracy iOS 13 and/or 11 Pro Max
