iPhone 6 GPS not working

I had this problem for the past week and this solution (Reset Network Settings) fixed it. I talked to Apple Support twice who tried really simple basic things. Each time the solution was to go to the store and pay to fix it (OR buy a new one when this is only 18 months old) Don't know why I didn't try this.

Thanks!

The app "GPS Diagnostic" will determine the performance of your GPS Antenna and tell you if you are receiving GPS satellite signals or not. Once you have determined a GPS hardware problem, then replacing the GPS Antenna often solves the problem.

My iPhone 6 GPS stopped working around November 2017. Finally bought a new flex cable from ifixit for $15. Great instructions and included the tools needed for the job. Took about an hour this morning and my GPS is working again.

I just tried the SIM removal/reboot process above on my 6 running 10.3.3 and didn't see any immediate improvement (Waze not working before or after). I'm still on 10.3.3 (need to keep some 32-bit apps), so maybe it works for the latest OS but not for 10.3.3. It's only been 30 minutes since the SIM removal/reboot, if it starts working better later, I'll post an update.

What's unusual on my iPhone 6 (10.3.3) is that the GPS works about 40% of the time, and doesn't work about 60% of the time. When it is working, it always works perfectly. I've never seen a directional glitch, so it doesn't really seem like the signal is weak when the GPS is working, it seems more like the GPS is turning on and off rather than having a marginal signal.

I have the same problem as well. I noticed it over a year ago when I tried using the WAZE app for the first time and it didn't pinpoint my location accurately enough. I never really cared since I rarely travel too far and my GPS worked well enough for me to navigate when I did have to rely on a map. Now that Pokemon GO is out which relies on very accurate positioning since certain Pokemon can only be captured in certain areas, it is really annoying that my phone takes a long time to put me in a general location or fails to find me at all. I know this is just a game but it is really annoying since this is the first week of release and all of my friends play it. My GPS seems to only work well enough to play when I am more urban areas in my city (maybe the buildings help concentrate the signals to my phone) compared to parks and more suburban areas. The phone would make my in-game location off by tens of meters and sometimes would teleport me around to another whole BLOCK!

I think it may be a hardware problem since I also noticed my phone started to become worse at picking up WIFI signals as well. I use to be able to walk around my business and maintain a good WIFI signal and now it seems that I can barely connect to my router unless I am within 10 feet of it. I've read around that this could be a short from either a bad charging cable, heat damage that damage the WIFI and GPS modules, or an update which fried partial systems.

edit: I checked my router with another person's newer iPhone and they had really good WIFI signal reception like what I had at first so that's why I think it's a hardware issue.

I had the same problem..this seemed to have worked for me, hopefully it does for you.

When GPS isn’t working on iPhone 6, or if it works, but it’s not accurate, you should reset network settings. Here is how you can do that:

• Navigate to Settings
• Tap on General
• Tap on Reset
• Choose Reset Network Settings
• Confirm that you want to reset network settings

I have the exact same problem. When I am using Maps or Google Maps, it can originally locate me and give me he directions to a certain location. However, when I start moving or driving, the GPS function just seems to fail and does not follow me. I have tried to fix this by resetting my phone and checking the location services. I even went to the Apple Store and they factory resetted my phone, but still no fix. I then went to a cell repair shop and said they did not know how to fix it as well.

I have also attempted to play the new app Pokemon Go and I am highly disappointed that my GPS issues do not allow me to play because it never follows allng with me or it just tracks me in completely inaccurate locations.

My warranty has expired for my phone as I got it in September 2014. Are there any other options possible to fix my GPS?

My iPhone 6 GPS has recently started to fail also. It would initially lock onto me for directions but when moving would give a different location like in a field or a lake! They possibly make sure it fails ready for September's new iPhone 7!

I have had the same issue for about a year. Then, just like @FunnyAsianBoy, my wifi card started failing. Then my Bluetooth. I've lived with that for about a year, when last week my **** cell service started failing! NO SIGNAL or SEARCHING in areas where there is typically -60db signal strength (very good). Just an FYI, I own a fairly large IT consulting firm; troubleshooting is second nature. That said, I tried every "fix" I could find for this issue, still... nothing.

Apple has been useless so far. Year ago at the Genius Bar, they asked if I did the factory reset, the network settings reset, etc. I had done all that prior to coming in, and they said, "well, just use the Maps app from Apple, we can't ensure that Waze or Google Maps always work." Nice.

Now I've called support for the cellular issue and they said reset the network settings, do a reinstall. Still not working.

TOTALLY HARDWARE RELATED.

I now have a $500 iPod.

I Had this issue and my fix was simple. Take the phone case u have in it. 😁

I now have this issue as well. I did some research online and some people had luck changing the Flex Cable. I'm not sure if that applies to my issue: I don't think I have WiFi or Bluetooth issues (at least yet). I'm still researching to see what the other possibilities are. If any one has something to add please do.

What is the flex cable?

I have the same issue you have!. I have done google searches and some people got replacement phones from the genius bars while others haven't. It's infuriating that Apple isn't standing behind their product when there are so many complaints. Also, the phone doesn't work even with the Apple Map app.

I have an appointment at the Genius Bar this Friday so hopefully they can shed some light on his issue. I have seen a few other forums of people with the same issue.

Would appreciate it if you would let us know how it goes!