Why does my iPad mini (WiFi) can't determine my location?

Wifi-only iPads do not have a GPS receiver so they rely on the router they are connected to being in a location database. The router you are connected to is likely not in the database. There is no way to get your router into the database. It will be entered automatically at some time.

Actually, it's a tad better than your description. It relies on all routers within reach, regardless of connection or absence thereof. Doesn't even matter if the routers are locked.

Several years back, my location was reliably identified as my neighbor's house some 75 yards away. Several neighbors and I did some experimentation. We could actually cause the location to bounce from house to house by selctively turning certain routers off and/or on. Some six months later, my iPad figured out where I live and it reliably reported the location since then.

I have Ipad mini wifi only. when i used ios 6.12 turn on wifi load location and map then i turn off wifi the map still locate when i roam and go out . If not have gps chip how this can locate when turn off wifi and locate with offline mod . now i updraded ios 6.13 gps chip not work can't locate . Why? Ipad mini have gps chip but apple fix ios 6.13 for ipad wifi only don't not include driver for gps chip or hide this?

hihikhokho wrote:

I have Ipad mini wifi only. when i used ios 6.12 turn on wifi load location and map then i turn off wifi the map still locate when i roam and go out . If not have gps chip how this can locate when turn off wifi and locate with offline mod . now i updraded ios 6.13 gps chip not work can't locate . Why? Ipad mini have gps chip but apple fix ios 6.13 for ipad wifi only don't not include driver for gps chip or hide this?

The WiFi-only iPad does not have GPS. End of discussion.