iphone 13 pro max gps problems

Apple replaced my 13 Pro Max a month ago and my replacement hasn’t had any GPS problems. I think it is a hardware issue unfortunately.

I have the same problem on iPhone 13pro, gps would show me driving on another street 50 yards away. I have to turn off and on the location services in setting, and the gps will function perfectly again, it’s annoying and dangerous to do while driving. Apple, please fix this issue.

Same issue here. My wife and I also both got new iPhone 13s. Typically gps is off by a considerable distance when leaving home. Seems likely when going between 5G and Wi-Fi and can’t quite reset. Need to reboot or turn location services off and on to get gps accurate again. Never an issue with other iPhone versions I’ve had. I’m guessing if not hardware that it’s a software issue related to 5G. A huge hassle one a supposed upgraded phone

Do any (or all) of you have an Apple Watch you've worn while navigating? I restored my iPhone yesterday and set it up as new. I did one drive and had my Apple Watch on and the navigation was jumping around as usual.

Today I did 2 short drives and I wasn't wearing my Apple Watch and navigation seemed perfect. It would re-route me when needed and didn't lag or stutter at all.

A shot in the dark, but maybe its related somehow.

Before doing any resetting of Location/Privacy, you might just try turning your phone power OFF and back ON. Many times, that fixes the strange behavior. 🤗

Hi MiksteR_RdY,

It seems you're having issues with your location and we can help.

You took some great steps so far to ensure your location is enabled.

Are you seeing the status bar changes when you're being located?

Turn Location Services and GPS on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Do you have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled for your iPhone in Settings?

Keeping all your radios enabled makes sure all your antennas are being used for the best accuracy.

Let us know what results you get.

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

So, after two weeks with one of apples distributors in the country I live in they told me on two separate occasions that after consultation with apple my phone works perfectly well and on both occasions I showed them proof of the contrary. After raising a massive fuss, I have been called back and told that my device would be replaced. Of course I will insist that we check that the gps works. If not, refund, and will wait until apple addresses this issue. Very frustrating that with all the resources and brand equity in the world, apple would be better served to face up with honesty and transparency. For now I will remain a client of apple but I must say that this incident has been a real disappointment.

Well, new discovery this weekend. We went on a weekend trip to Cincinnati, OH. I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max and an iPhone 12 Pro. I use CarPlay in my 2021 Ford F-150 and when paired with CarPlay, the GPS is off. So I disconnect and deleted my 13 and connected my 12 (my 12 has never been paired to my truck, ever)… same result, GPS was far off. Got ****** and while driving, deleted the 12 from my truck. GPS instantly went back to being accurate. Both phones are accurate when not paired with the truck. WTF?!?! Anyways, thought I’d share. I never wiped and fresh installed iOS.

Add me to the list as well. The only thing that fixes it is a restart. iOS 15.1.1. Just started happening 2 days ago 🤷‍♂️

Though I can’t find the original post, the turning on and off location services has worked. A little quicker fix than a restart.

Trade it in, they still haven’t fixed it nor addressed it. Don’t waste your time waiting around on them.

It appears I have the same exact problem as the OP. My location in both Apple Maps and Google Maps apps on my iPhone 13 Pro Max oscillates between accurate and 0.25 miles off. It's quite dangerous when you are driving and using turn-by-turn directions because the directions keep changing and recalibrating.

When I'm at home on WiFi, my GPS shows accurate when I view it through both Apple Maps and Google Maps. When I'm moving in a vehicle, the GPS goes haywire. Any help by Apple would be appreciated.

My iphone 13 pro max also has a problem with gps position reading. especially when I am driving a car in the city - and my phone is in a vertical position. It looks like the GPS receiver in this phone is not mounted on the top of the phone, it is located kind of on the bottom maybe - because when I turn the phone upside down - it reads the gps positions correctly. In a horizontal position it is also quite good and you can use it in a car, unfortunately only map rotates on the screen - 90 degrees. other messages are not - so this is a problem with longer drives.

I’ve been having this same problems since I got my iPhone 13 Mini, just about three months ago. In this photo, I was driving on the highway. This was the first photo proof I got of it happening. Since then, my location is almost ALWAYS at least 600 ft off. This issue is almost unbearable as I have to use my navigation/location for deliveries. Turning my phone off and on seems to do the trick, but when I’m needing turn by turn directions, I can’t do that! Having to turn it off and on every 30-60 minutes when I’m working is just ridiculous. Apple, please fix this! I’m this close👌🏼to just returning this thing and going for a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. I’ve heard they’re quite nice.

I spoke with a “senior support specialist” yesterday and of course all they could ask was if I had the latest software update installed, latest version of my maps apps installed, etc. as if I’m a 7 year old. I stopped her and said look I’ve tried just about everything, I have to rest location services and compass calibration every single day.. calling you is my last resort, can you just admit If apple is aware of this issue? According to her, apple is aware and “plans to resolve the issue with the next software update” but couldn’t even give a timeline expectation. Pretty sad that not one employee from this trillion dollar scam company can’t just come on here and admit the company screwed up. Sell your apple products, get a Samsung - the batteries won’t deteriorate after a year.