gps not working properly after iOS 9.3 update

This seems to be the primary fix out there. Apple doesn't even seem to know the problem (or at least they are not willing to admit the problem). There are hundreds of posts on this topic, so I wish Apple would actually step up and fix this issue. Thank you tajhlande for posting a good, detailed fix on the issue. Saved me about $300-$400! Everyone one else should look at this fix being the go to.

The best fix for this is on page 7. Here is the link to the fix: Re: gps not working properly after iOS 9.3 update

I had this same problem with my iPhone 6 -- GPS stopped working. I went back and forth with Apple several times on this issue and then brought my phone into the Genius Bar. The Tech there told me the accelerometer or some BS needed to be replaced and it would cost $299 since my phone was no longer under warranty. That's total crap. I found this thread with a solution to the problem:

https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/267135/GPS+%26+Bluetooth+work+sporadically.

I bought the part (Wifi Antenna Signal Flex Cable Ribbon) on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Iphone-Antenna-Screwdrivers-installation-MMOBIEL/dp/B00YC KU3XS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_107_1/159-1426806-9…

I also purchase this tool kit on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Complete-Premium-Repair-iPhone/dp/B00X60B0GY/ref=p d_bxgy_107_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=F9ATRGB2TA0RYE34G9WA

In total the order was about $14. Then I followed these instructions from the thread mentioned:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+6+Logic+Board+Replacement/30696

The total repair time was about 2 hours. You definitely need to be methodical, patient, and organized. My GPS is working perfectly now and my wifi is better too. All in all it's total crap that Apple would charge $299 for some part when the real issue is a piece that cost under $10. F U Apple!

I've had this issue too, but I seem to have fixed it by trail and error. The iOS version is definitely having a harder time triangulating your position with the nearby cell towers.

The way I corrected this was simple and annoying.

1) I open Google Maps.

2) Program where I want to go.

3) Start the directions.

4) Put the phone down.

5)Then DON'T move it for a minute or two so the phone can figure out where it is. It's worked every time since I figured it out.

6) if you still see the transparent blue area around the compass after 2 minutes, close out Google Maps and start over from step 1.

I think the root cause is the weak software for the internal antennas. I also have trouble keeping wifi and cell signals unless I'm pretty close to the source.

Hope this works for others.

This, nor any other Google maps fix didn't help me...

still no, poor or hopping GPS

total crap and Apple must be SO HAPPY!!!

A friend of mine brough the iPhone 6 to repair, they told him the over price and he choose to buy a new model and sell the old one for parts.

so big deal for Apple!

I'm under warranty so hope they fix it

I experienced the same problem after upgrading my iPhone 5C to 9.3.3. GPS couldn't find my location, plus, all of my apps seemed to load and run slower, like it would take several extra seconds to respond to a tap. Even signing in to my phone seems to take a few extra seconds. I wonder if there's something running in the background that's eating a lot of extra CPU cycles. I wish there was some kind of process explorer that I could run.

I tried running Waze over the weekend during a long drive, and Waze would find my location and do an update about every three minutes, but then in between would say, "No GPS." That's one of the reasons why I think some other process might be interfering with the GPS and other functions. I also seem to have less storage than before.

I also just got the 9.3.4 update, and I thought doing another update might solve the problem, but it did not. I'm thinking about doing a factory reset, but want to make sure I won't lose my apps & data if I do so.

I don't think it's a hardware issue, because so man other people seem to be experiencing the problem after an iOS update.

im having the same dilemma

Three things:

I also - even with my brand new phone - sometimes get a fleeting 'no GPS' signal. Pokemon Go is really good for telling you. I never get it in Google Maps or Maps though. But that does suggest something might be momentarily interfering with it, as you suggest. Every new version of iOS is more of a memory hog. I have a 6s and it's fine with it. But it's slowing my husband's 4s to a crawl.

Every 3 minutes for an update on Waze or anything else is just not acceptable. Driving on the highway, fine. But in the city? I was ready to throw it out the window. It works like that when GPS isn't working and it's getting triangulated signals from cell phone towers. Useless. My phone worked like that when it had a bad antenna.

For diagnosis: In Maps, you will see a blue circle around your location. It pulses every time the antenna pings GPS. If it's not pulsing, it's not pinging.The size of the circle tells you how exact the location is. When my phone was broken, the circle didn't pulse and was very large - blocks and blocks - most of the time. Sometimes it would get a good signal and get small. Mostly it was huge. And my location would be wrong all the time. It would consistently showing me at a house half a mile from where I live or on a bike trail half a mile from where I live. That was within the location circle, but not where I was.

You've probably read about those people who have houses that always get shown as stolen iPhone locations? I bet they are on those cell phone axes where my phone is shown that are just wrong.

In Google Maps, you see the circle, but not the pulses. The size of the circle again reflects the accuracy of the location.

Third, people keep saying lots of us are complaining so that proves it's not mechanical. I don't think it does. I'm a statistician. There are how many iPhones out there? How many have antenna problems because - like mine - they've been dropped? How many got dropped within a week or two of an upgrade? If you do a search you'll see with every upgrade people say their phone broke because of it. I'm going to suggest a lot of those are coincidences.

Plus - you're absolutely right - every time the iOS becomes more demanding on the phone, it brings out more problems, particularly if you don't have a lot of memory. Just my 3 cents.

We are having the same issue! I was going to make an appointment to visit the Apple Store, but it looks like that will just be a waste of time. it is unbelievable to me that we have all paid so much for these phones and apple won't take care of it.

I'mhaving this problem as well. At first I thought it was the Pokémon Go app however I then tried to use the maps app to go to my sisters new address and found out it was not the PG app that was the problem. I hope Apple can fix this soon!

HI dear

hhow to fix it? I got same problem

tthanks

HI dear

hhow to fixed it ? Same problem Here

thanks

Hey everyone who is having this issue. I updated to the ios 10 beta and my gps issues were resolved completely .

hey guys did you try tu restore with iTunes and set up your devices as new one without your previous staff ? And test your gps with plans, find my iPhone etc?

HHow do i download the beta version on ios 10?