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Q: Why does the geen dot show the location change positions so often?  It stays in the same area just diffenent location within that area.

Why does the position indicator (green dot) move around so often?  It stays in approx square mile radius but jumps around a lot,

iPhone 4S

Posted on Aug 29, 2013 2:10 PM

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  • by Winston Churchill,

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Aug 29, 2013 2:49 PM in response to On The Move
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    Aug 29, 2013 2:49 PM in response to On The Move

    Welcome to the Apple community.

     

    The accuracy of the green dot relies on the accuracy of the networks around you that supply your location details. If the green dot jumps around a lot, the networks to which you are connected may not be entirely reliable.