Find My wrong location
Son's iphone often shows the wrong location. He has been in the same room but location shows him 7 miles away. When it shows the wrong location it's always the same incorrect location.
iPhone 8 Plus
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There could be several reasons why your son's iPhone is showing the wrong location. Here are a few possible explanations and potential solutions:
1. Weak GPS signal: The iPhone relies on GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks to determine its location. If the GPS signal is weak, it may rely more on Wi-Fi and cellular triangulation, which can be less accurate. Try going outdoors or near a window to get a better GPS signal.
2. Outdated location information: Sometimes, the iPhone might show the last known location instead of the current one. Close and restart the location-based apps or services to refresh the location data.
3. Incorrect Wi-Fi location data: The iPhone uses Wi-Fi network data to improve location accuracy. If the Wi-Fi network is associated with an incorrect location, the device might display the wrong location. You can report the issue to Apple, so the Wi-Fi location database can be updated.
4. Software issues: Make sure your son's iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. Updating the software can fix potential bugs related to location services.
5. Location Services settings: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, and make sure Location Services is enabled. Also, check individual app permissions to ensure they have access to location data.
6. Reset Network Settings: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will reset Wi-Fi networks, cellular settings, and VPN settings. Keep in mind that you'll need to reconnect to Wi-Fi networks after performing this reset.
As always if nothing else works, a factory reset may be the only option, however I always recommend to chat with Apple support before preforming a full reset. If you do decide to factory reset, make sure that all your son's information is backed up.
