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GPS and Wi-Fi strength degrading with time on iPhone 4.?

I am currently using iPhone 4 on iOS 7.0.4.


I recently started using 2G and 3G instead of Wi-Fi. After 3/4 months when I switched back to using Wi-Fi I am not able catch my home's Wi-Fi signal in the same room where I was able to catch it earlier. I havent changed my Wi-Fi router nor my internet plan, but now to catch that Wi-Fi signal I have to stand at a distance of less than 15feet. That is almost 1/3rd it used to be earlier.

I tried connecting to another Wi-Fi router but the problem is still there.
Any suggestion why is it so.?


And coming to the GPS thing, earlier Sygic:MayMyIndia app used to detect my location even while I was inside a building. But now even if I am in the center of the road, it says inaccurate signal for GPS routing.

I just now tried it with Google Maps and WhatsApp location sharing services, its dropping the pin and saying accurate upto 1,414m ie 1.4Kilometers..!!! 😮
Earlier this used to come down to 10m in 1-2mins. Now, this is accuracy distance is not decreasing even after waiting for 3-4mins.

Any suggestion how to rectify it.?


Thanks in advance. 🙂

iPhone 4, iOS 7.0.4, Factory Unlocked

Posted on Apr 16, 2014 1:08 PM

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Jun 4, 2014 3:15 AM in response to RaunaqSinghPunn

Hi there,

I'm having exact the same issue with my iPhone4 and IOS 7.04. I upgraded to 7.1.1 to see if this would fix my GPS problem. Unfortunately it's not resolved by the upgrade. I've tried everything I could and found on the internet, but nothing helped me out. All other location services work when it comes to global positioning. But when it comes to more accurate positioning it failes and is way off. When I use the free app GPS Status it gives me the same results as you describe: 1,141m off and before it was much more accurate. The only way to get GPS accurate is to connect to a WiFi-hotspot.


Open for any suggestion.


Thanks in advance.

GPS and Wi-Fi strength degrading with time on iPhone 4.?

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