MacBook Pro GPS keeps failing, and I just purchased this laptop!

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MacBook Pro GPS keeps failing, and I just purchased this laptop!

I am continously having issues with my laptop, currently I'm at home and for some reason I keep showing up incorrectly on the findmyiphone app which is extremely irritating as it either says Im next door, or across the street.... why I cant appreciate is the lack of GPS signal I am getting and I am trying to figure out how to solve this. I don't understand why this keeps happening.

MacBook Pro 14″

Posted on Dec 25, 2023 12:45 AM

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Answer 1

VikingOSX

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Dec 25, 2023 4:32 AM in response to desiré64

You need location services enabled, along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios to obtain the best current location in Find My or Apple Maps. Apple does not install GPS radios in Macs.

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kaz-k

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Dec 25, 2023 2:59 AM in response to desiré64

Hi,

MacBook Pro or any other Mac products doesn’t have any GPS chip embedded into the device by the Apple. They use your Wi-Fi hotspot or internet connection to determine your location which isn’t as accurate a GPS bur good enough.

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MacBook Pro GPS keeps failing, and I just purchased this laptop!

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