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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Mar 31, 2016 4:24 AM in response to Ingo2711

Even i am facing the same problem like other iPhone users, I have tried to do the force restart, factory default now even restored like new still the same. Wish i didn't upgrade to 9.3 😟.
I am facing problem in wifi as well.. When i check in my mac or other phone, I am able to find more than 9 SSID's but in iPhone just 2 or 3.


Please Apple fix this issue ASAP or else allow the user to downgrade in an official way.

Apr 3, 2016 8:40 AM in response to aisen2

Having similar problem with my iPhone 6 after having the screen replaced at the Genius Bar, starting with iOS 9.2.1


Wifi reception is terrible and often drops off completely when other devices are at full strength in the same location.


All maps apps (Apple, Google, Waze, whatever) have a lot of trouble pinning down my location. Sometimes the uncertainty bubble is 10+ miles wide. Using any maps for navigation while driving has become pretty useless. Compass heading was also off (not pointing north, but not correct either) only in mapping apps, but not in the Compass app, making me think this is some OS library problem. Calibrating the compass did nothing, because it was already calibrated and correct.


Did a full factory restore, which updated the os to 9.3.1. Didn't fix the wifi problem.


I then restored from backup. It seems the compass heading problem in mapping apps may have been fixed. I will test navigation later today. Wifi problem definitely not fixed.

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...

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