FYI- The find my phone app is not very accurate.

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FYI- The find my phone app is not very accurate.

I know some times it will approximate the area and usually falls in the area of the closest tower. I current have a phone (on, working) located at a facility and the app reports it to be ten mile from the actual location. The location of the facility has a tower located only blocks away and there are several other towers closer to it. Can the app be reporting a different phone?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 9:56 AM

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turingtest2

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Jan 10, 2022 12:11 PM in response to PapaLav1

From About privacy and Location Services in iOS and iPadOS - Apple Support:

Improve GPS accuracy

GPS accuracy depends on the number of visible GPS satellites. Locating all visible satellites can take several minutes, with accuracy gradually increasing over time. To improve GPS accuracy:

Make sure that you've set the date, time, and time zone correctly on the device in Settings > General > Date & Time. If possible, use Set Automatically.
Keep a clear view in several directions. Walls, vehicle roofs, tall buildings, mountains, and other obstructions can block line of sight to GPS satellites. When this happens, your device uses Wi-Fi or cellular networks to determine your position until the GPS satellites are visible again.

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FYI- The find my phone app is not very accurate.

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