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.
I have the same problem. When I open Apple Maps App or Google Maps App, the blue point (current location indicator) still moving all the time and the radius changing from wider area to smaller and vice versa. I found this problem since I bought the iPhone 11 Pro Max in January until now with iOS version 13.4.1. This problem never occurs with my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 that can catch the GPS signal very fast with very high accuracy in a few seconds. I know that the GPS chipset is different on both phone that get the signal from different satellites. However I hope that the problem comes from the software and can solve in the next version of iOS update. This shouldn't happen with a most expensive mobile device in 2019-2020.
How could it? That's the accuracy of the GPS system according to the US Government (emboldening mine):
For example, GPS-enabled smartphones are typically accurate to within a 4.9 m (16 ft.) radius under open sky
https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/performance/accuracy/
I opened a case with Apple. It was pretty useless. She had me check a few settings (that were correct already) and showed me how to submit a problem from the Apple Maps app. I suppose I will have to keep hounding them.
I think William has nailed it. redmonk78, you said google maps works fine in the car. You found a hiking app that does GPS filtering and works fine. Walking around it works fine to get you where you want to go. You have a complaint that is not really a problem with the phone.
Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately turning off WiFi does not help on my phone. Accuracy is still the same (+/- 16 feet) with or without WiFi. But the GPS Signal still jumps slowly around +/- 50 feet when I am not moving but turning my iPhone slightly to the left or right. No matter if WiFi or cellular is on or off)
Interesting... had Apple Support do a diagnostic on my iPhone 11 GPS last week and they said "there is no issue with the hardware". When I mentioned that there were a number of complaints about the GPS he said they "were not aware of any problems with the GPS... it must be the software".
You're right, very frustrating! 😡
Same issue here. Even replaced the phone yesterday at the store and it persisted. Looks like all iPhone 11’s have gps issues. My iPhone 8 works like a charm, I wish they can give me an 8 instead.
You all need to open a case with Apple. Maybe there is something they can do.
I use a VPN. Wonder if that’s the problem?
If your vehicle has tinted windows the GPS signal can’t reach the phone, because the tinting is a metallic film.
Windymi what apps are you seeing this in? Are there any GPS apps that work properly?
I just have tested it with my colleagues iPhone 11: same behavior. Bad GPS accuracy and chaotic GPS tracking when you are standing still.
Trails has settable GPS filters. AllTrails seems not to, but may do its own filtering.
The GPS specification for non-L5 devices is 500 cm or about +-16 feet. That is with 4 satellites visible.
According the the US Government, GPS is typically only accurate to +/- 16 feet on phones unless aided by additional distance locating technology:
GPS accuracy iOS 13 and/or 11 Pro Max
