GPS isn’t working on iPhone 13 iOS 18.6.2

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GPS isn’t working on iPhone 13 iOS 18.6.2

Ever since I updated my device to iOS 18 I’ve been having several problems the most frustrating one being the GPS. The GPS and my location doesn’t work on any app. I’ve tried restarting the phone, resetting all the settings, deleting the apps and redownloading and restoring the phone with no luck. I’ve also tried checking my location settings. Maps (Waze, Apple and Google Maps) are still inaccurate and not working. They either show that GPS is not working or on other apps the arrow is pointing the other way or it’s off to the side not moving when I’m driving

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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 2, 2025 12:52 PM

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Jeff Donald

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Oct 30, 2025 12:19 PM in response to MohammadHY

You need to have Apple perform diagnostics on your iPhone. It can be done in person at an Apple Retail Store or at an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can also contact Apple Support and request remote diagnostics.

If you’re in the US, please call 1-800-MY-APPLE, or outside the US, consult the support articles below. In Canada, call 1-800-263-3394.

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Explore Service Locations

Official Apple Support

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Alancito

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Sep 3, 2025 12:41 AM in response to Joper57

Joper ~ Your iPhone 13 could be 4 years old and the long process of applying an iOS update to an iPhone with a weak, aging battery can be the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back." And a failing battery can cause connectivity issues (including GPS.) So...

Does your iPhone 13 still have its original battery?

And what's the Maximum Capacity % here?...

Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging

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Sep 23, 2025 8:59 AM in response to Alancito

I am also facing same problem in iPhone after updating to 18.6.2. The problem is not only in Maps and even it is in all apps which use GPS.

My iPhone Battery maximum capacity is 88%.

I have also tried to reset settings and re-installation but still same problem.

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Oct 30, 2025 11:04 AM in response to puneet_88

Same here! After I updated my iOS, the GPS stopped working! Neither apple maps nor Google maps work! The issue is that the pointer arrow jumps around! Like I am driving on a highway and all of a sudden it jumps 10 miles away in the ocean.

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