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gps not working properly after iOS 9.3 update

Hi all.


After updating to iOS 9.3 my GPS cannot find my exact location. It keeps telling me I am in a big area, (Triangulating) seems like it does not activate the GPS.

Sometimes very little it works and give me the correct position, but 97% of the time its not working. Anyone else with the same problem?


Besides that: A hot phone & bad WIFI


iPhone 6 running iOS 9.3

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3

Posted on Mar 23, 2016 1:25 PM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2017 4:39 AM

Folks, I have iPhone 6 and after updating to 10.2.1, I have lost wifi signal strength ( I have to sit in front of router to get signals) and GPS just cannot locate me. I did reset, hard reset, restore, got hardware checked at Apple but to no avail. I had to go out of town relying heavily on my GPS in phone and the **** thing just dint work. I never even dream that one day I will have to say the apple is not reliable. This has happened to me and this can happen to anyone.

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Apr 3, 2016 9:48 PM in response to aisen2

I hoped this got fixed in 9.3.1 and at first it looked liked it did.

But after a 10minutes drive i basicly had the same issue...


Strange thing is though, that whenever my navigation (apple maps or google maps) is of its course if i shake my iphone it seems to come back.

so i still hope its a software issue, but who knows...

Apr 10, 2016 1:50 PM in response to Sauxs

I Have the same problem, the wifi connects but without being able to open any webpage. The gps is working but i noticed that the problem occurred since the update that was done before the version of 9.31.

I Guess tomorrow will pass by apple to see what is happening.

THis is truly a bad image for apple specially after that i paid 1000 for this phone.

Apr 12, 2016 9:28 PM in response to ozanazo

I Passed by the Genius store and explained what happened, they did a physical test to my mobile and it did not gave any error. They asked me to do a hard reset and see what happens. If the problem was not solved, they may replace the phone because it is still under warranty. Moreover i am not suffering from the gps, it is working fine, but the strange thing is that from the beginning of the time i own this phone i was not able to see the 5G network.

this week i am kind of too busy, will do it next week and send you my feedback.

Apr 13, 2016 7:15 PM in response to aisen2

I had the same issues happening over the last 3 months. GPS not locating, wifi horrible, and bluetooth only able to have maybe a 2 foot range before crapping out. Took it to my local Apple Store and the 'Genius' ran diagnostics and found nothing wrong with it. Offered me a $300 credit towards a new 6S, or a replacement 6 for $379 (my phone is out of warranty now)... I did a little reading and discovered others in the same boat who opted to fix the hardware issue themselves. I ended up replacing the wifi/bluetooth module AND the flex antenna that sits underneath it on the logic board. 8 dollars in parts, and a little patience, and it's running good as new. Granted, the dismantling and reassembling requires nerves of steel and some confidence but honestly, it really wasn't too hard at all. I found a great tutorial online and followed it to the letter. I'm still convinced that something in IOS 8.0.2 fried the flex antenna or wifi/bt module in some phones. It's odd that SO MANY people experienced the same issue...

Apr 14, 2016 2:50 AM in response to aisen2

mi iphone 6 ew a problem,gps are not ghew me ani istruction on mappe,the bluthut are wery weak i konekt to mi had fon and are not working good after updata 9.3.1 all the problem start the apple are reel disappoint mani costumer,mi war anti are expire and thy offer to buy a new with 360 euro i don't like this situation bikes mi iPhone ew 1 yard and 4 manth after tho did this mistake tho shod be more flexible sorry for my bed inglish

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