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Q: 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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  • by bbren43,

    bbren43 bbren43 Sep 1, 2016 4:38 AM in response to Fuentes2807
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    Sep 1, 2016 4:38 AM in response to Fuentes2807

    I came across this site with a download link for all the different iPhone models...

     

    ****

     

    I'm away on business and the hotel internet is saying 4-5hrs to download it but I'll keep you all posted once I install Beta 4. It's been one **** of a nightmare with my GPS issue. I'm hoping this fixes my issue.

     

    <Link Edited by Host>

  • by patroklo,

    patroklo patroklo May 5, 2016 10:22 PM in response to bbren43
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    May 5, 2016 10:22 PM in response to bbren43

    HI guys,

     

    after trying several scenarios with iOS 9.3.2 beta 4 I have just realized the GPS seems to work fine only in the case you got more than 90% of battery.

    I don't know why but looks like the software is minimizing the accurate of the GPS in order to don't waste to much battery. If this is supposed to be an enhancement, this suck as ****.

     

    Can you guys try the beta 4 and confirm the same I do?

     

    Thanks you all

  • by bbren43,

    bbren43 bbren43 May 6, 2016 11:08 AM in response to patroklo
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    May 6, 2016 11:08 AM in response to patroklo

    try resetting network services and see if that does anything...

     

    Setting / General / Reset / Reset Network Settings

  • by emanuel83,

    emanuel83 emanuel83 May 7, 2016 1:56 PM in response to aisen2
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    May 7, 2016 1:56 PM in response to aisen2

    i fix the problem,a shop replace the antenna and now ewreten its work,i was lucky bikes i pay only 50 euro, apple store ask me 300 euro to rep are,i think this its mi last product from apple after dat i buy suntan more cheep.

  • by yves france,

    yves france yves france May 8, 2016 2:15 AM in response to aisen2
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    May 8, 2016 2:15 AM in response to aisen2

    after several testing and sending the phone to Apple for test too, they send me back my iPhone 6S saying everything ok... but I still had the problem... So I phoned again and finaly went to thr Genius bar for exchange, and with the new one the problem is fixed, everything works again!

  • by gujjuboyy,

    gujjuboyy gujjuboyy May 10, 2016 3:07 PM in response to yves france
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    May 10, 2016 3:07 PM in response to yves france

    Guys I was having the same issues like everyone here. I went to Genius bar after restoring my iPhone as new. My GPS issue started after installing iOS 9.3. Genius bar said there must be issue with your hardware and asked me to pay $ 299 for replacement phone. I was not satisfied so I contacted Apple Support (1800-275-2273). After following with them for more than a month, they agreed to replace my phone for free. There is a problem with software and Apple refused to accept it. My patience paid off. If you are not satisfied with Genius bar, please contact Apple Support.

  • by ks101,

    ks101 ks101 May 10, 2016 3:46 PM in response to aisen2
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    May 10, 2016 3:46 PM in response to aisen2

    I too have the same issue, was out of state and got lost when the navigation gps did not respond.

    I tried reset and everything.  With so many people having this issue, I think it is great candidate for a

    class action law suit if Apple does not address the issue. Next time switching to some other brand

    can buy 7 phones for the same price,

  • by jalojado,

    jalojado jalojado May 11, 2016 9:15 AM in response to aisen2
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    May 11, 2016 9:15 AM in response to aisen2

    Having the same issue.  Traveled to Montreal on business and my GPS was not working tried all the provided steps in this thread and nothing worked.

    Try travelling to a location without knowing how to fluently speak the language and drive in an area with messed up roads and closures.

     

    Apple fix this in the next update!!!!!

  • by TrailLife,

    TrailLife TrailLife May 11, 2016 2:52 PM in response to aisen2
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    May 11, 2016 2:52 PM in response to aisen2

    I have the same problem. Ever since updating to 9.3, MAJOR GPS and WiFi issues. This is not right. Apple should stand behind their products and fix these issues. They carry serious safety implications. I went to the "Genius" Bar today and was told that since a hard reset didn't work, that I will need to pay $300 for a new phone. Apple, step up or you are going to lose a lot of customers.

  • by ziak1973,

    ziak1973 ziak1973 May 11, 2016 4:42 PM in response to gujjuboyy
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    May 11, 2016 4:42 PM in response to gujjuboyy

    Try this.  I visited Genius Bar today.  Didn't do much.  Told me that i had to pay $299 for a new one.  They told me it's hardware issue.  Came home and tried this.  it's working now.

     

     

    Tips: Improving phone GPS performance

     

    Turn phone off/on

    Turn location services off/on

    Perform a GPS reset:

     

    1. Double tap the home button. This will bring up tile sized images of all currently running apps. Swipe the screens of all apps upwards to close them.

     

    2. Then go into settings and turn on airplane mode.

     

    3. When you've done that go to settings, general, reset and choose reset network settings (you will need to re-enter your wifi passwords!)

     

    4. Once your phone has reset go to settings, location services, turn it off then on again.

     

    5. Then go settings > privacy > location services > system services, setting time zone OFF.

  • by ziak1973,

    ziak1973 ziak1973 May 11, 2016 6:31 PM in response to ziak1973
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    May 11, 2016 6:31 PM in response to ziak1973

    Never mind.  it stopped working again....

  • by ChipThomp,

    ChipThomp ChipThomp May 12, 2016 1:32 PM in response to Kafel
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    May 12, 2016 1:32 PM in response to Kafel

    It is ABSOLUTELY the software.  I have been having the same issues as have thousands of others.  Waiting for a response, Apple. 

  • by ChipThomp,

    ChipThomp ChipThomp May 12, 2016 1:42 PM in response to TrailLife
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    May 12, 2016 1:42 PM in response to TrailLife

    I can't agree more.  I have been exclusively iDevice since iDevices were born, as well as a Mac devotee, for YEARS...I am losing my patience!!! I will probably not give up my MacBook, but I am THIS CLOSE to chucking this useless $900 iPhone out the window, buying some ubiquitous Android device, and NEVER looking back.  I am serious, Apple...You had better listen to your customers. This will be the second time for me - I had one of the iPhone 5's with the completely defective battery that Apple refused to warranty or recall (outside of a very narrow window of Serial Numbers) even though literally millions of iPhone 5's were affected, Apple would only acknowledge enough of them to keep the class action practitioners at bay.  I had to pay for a new phone, a 6, and 128 GB at that even though I have NO use for that much storage, because I was on the road, on business, and I live and die by my mobile device.  I am STILL paying for that same phone, Apple! I am NOT happy!

  • by toni_kukoc,

    toni_kukoc toni_kukoc May 12, 2016 11:05 PM in response to ChipThomp
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    May 12, 2016 11:05 PM in response to ChipThomp

    i have same issue. Also started after 9.3 update.

     

    Weak GPS

    Weak Wifi

     

    it's really annoying.

     

    Please fix it!

  • by ziak1973,

    ziak1973 ziak1973 May 13, 2016 7:22 AM in response to toni_kukoc
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    May 13, 2016 7:22 AM in response to toni_kukoc

    It seems like GPS works when battery is above 95% just like one of the previous comment mentioned.  It worked perfectly this morning when i plugged in my phone to a car charger... when 90%..didn't work but after the battery hit above 95%.. started to work again... worked perfectly since then..i will try again when I get off the work.  It is software...not hardware...Apple please fix this issue!!! 

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