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.
redmonk78, what did GPSdiagnostic tell you?
By the way: iOS 13.5 does not fix the GPS problem. Signal still goes crazy if standing still (tested at shown accuracy of +/- 16 feet)
Unfortunately we haven’t found a suitable solution. You can only try to use an app with GPS filter. This does not solve the problem, but at least reduced the impact.
I get that to a point, however they would all be using the same logic to pin point a location then. But they all varied so significantly.
A friend of mine with an iPhone also standing next to me was no where near correct and about 60ft more north of us at the time.
My work phone almost puts the point on my head even inside a building. (Galaxy something) and doesn’t keep jumping all over the place when stationary.
AppleCare ran a diagnostics and found no issues of course.
It's not helpful. I have done whatever i can & even requested Apple Service Centre in Malaysia to replace my unit. SAME CRAP THING happened! If you guys do not take further action in solving the issue, I will make a newsletter to raise your attention.
both my X and 6s+ used to work fine during my daily commute without any issues, both on Apple and Google maps.
Of course it is not perfect and sometimes it will be a bit inaccurate, but this is far more serious and happening on many 11s
I also have an iPhone 11 Pro having these problems.
I agree it is ridiculous to "upgrade" and have basic functionality that we have come to rely upon, like GPS, become far less usable. In fact it's a safety risk.
I called AppleCare and they suggested turning off my Wifi. Not a very encouraging suggestion, after years of telling us Wifi increases GPS accuracy.
Then I’m sure you are absolutely right, the 11 is a piece of junk. You should get rid of it immediately and get a really good Android phone. As you think your life depends on it to do anything else would be foolish.
mrich75 wrote:
I'm gonna leave some of these pictures here for you guys if I have a head on collision there's proof
You do realize that by including that statement in your post you are admitting that you are using a device that you know is defective, so if you have a head on collision that is clear evidence of your negligence.
Please allow me to apologize for most of my posts in this thread today. I was put off by your first long post, but reading through it again you really do have a problem with the phone. I hope you and Apple can work it out.
That is very kind and generous to offer me that and I must apologize to for my demeanor as well. Sometimes I get frustrated when we feel like somebody is minimizing a problem so I apologize for being snippy as well
Google maps is horrible it shows me on the other side of the road and causes me to miss turns
See how shows me in the turn lane for cars traveling in the OPPOSITE direction I was headed, but at least the compass works right becaue it SHOWS with the blue triangle I am pointing the direction I was really headed and not down the other side of the street!
Ok yea apparently haven't read my messages or others.. THIS IS WHAT RHIS FORUM IS FOR COMPLAINTS AND FINDING USERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM APPLE support offers no help I will keep complaining until a news network picks up that there is a serious problem.. just like they did with th FaceTime bug or Apple does something to correct it that have had 6 months a 4 major updates to address this issue!
i am documenting so Apple knows! If i ever have a heart attack or serious medical issue where I can't communicate and need to use 911 EMS will never find me because I broke my leg and EMS COULD NOT FIND ME because the GPS is so far off from where I am and jumps around all over the place Just like others complains about!
which spot is EMS siupposed to go to?? This is a chart that updates every second for EMS and it shows me far from my location. If EMS can't get to me they can't get to others with covid needing help
BTW IM MORE NEAR RHE TOP
Yes, it’s not exclusively affects 11pro or 11pro max... mine X has the same annoying problem. Impossible to plan a route and achieve destination with no issue...
if it is a hardware problem, they will never resolve the problem for us
Using Google maps to track my hike is unfortunately no solution as I need the tracked data in my Polar account. I guess google is not able to export it to Polar.
But thanks for the recommendation and explanation
GPS accuracy iOS 13 and/or 11 Pro Max
