sherm123@optonline

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Q: Can GPS be turned off to save Battery life?

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Posted on Oct 9, 2016 4:38 AM

I have this question too

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A:

Hi

It is not possible to manually turn off GPS on Apple Watch.

Apple's tips for maximising battery life are available here:

https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/

Posted on Oct 9, 2016 4:41 AM

Q: Can GPS be turned off to save Battery life?

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by Jonathan UK,Solvedanswer

Jonathan UK Oct 9, 2016 4:41 AM in response to sherm123@optonline
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Oct 9, 2016 4:41 AM in response to sherm123@optonline

Hi

It is not possible to manually turn off GPS on Apple Watch.

Apple's tips for maximising battery life are available here:

https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/
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lllaass Oct 9, 2016 10:28 AM in response to sherm123@optonline
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Oct 9, 2016 10:28 AM in response to sherm123@optonline

per this
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/what-you-need-to-know-about-gps-and-the-apple-watch- series-2/
GPS is only on when specific apps are being used and the paired iPhone is not within range. GPS is NOT on all the time
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by sherm123@optonline,

sherm123@optonline Oct 9, 2016 10:29 AM in response to lllaass
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Oct 9, 2016 10:29 AM in response to lllaass

Thanks to all respondents. Your replies have clarified the GPS function for me.
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by Jonathan UK,

Jonathan UK Oct 9, 2016 10:30 AM in response to sherm123@optonline
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Oct 9, 2016 10:30 AM in response to sherm123@optonline

You are most welcome!
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