Why is my GPS location jumping from my current location to an old location (generally home)?

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Why is my GPS location jumping from my current location to an old location (generally home)?

Every few seconds the GPS flicks between my actual location and an old location which has always been home. It does it in all apps including google maps. As a result I ran 24kms in 4 seconds as it flicked back and forward on my run app.

Posted on Nov 9, 2016 6:12 PM

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raina_b22

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Nov 10, 2016 2:37 PM in response to Sarah687395

Hello Sarah687395,

I see that every few seconds GPS changes between your actual location and an old location, which has always been home. This is happening with multiple GPS apps. I definitely want to make sure that GPS Location Services is accurately reflecting your location. I have something that I would like you to try.

Please see About privacy and Location Services in iOS 8 and later , specifically, these sections:

Reset or disable Location Services

Location warnings are the requests that apps (such as Camera, Compass, and Maps as well as location-based third-party apps) make to use Location Services with those apps. An app will ask for permission the first time it needs to access Location Services data. Tapping Allow will give that app permission to use Location Services as needed. Tapping Don't Allow will prevent an app from accessing Location Services data. Apps won't use your location until they have asked for your permission and you grant permission.

If you would like to reset all of your location settings to the factory default, go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset Location & Privacy. When your location and privacy settings are reset, apps will stop using your location until you grant them permission.

Improve GPS accuracy

GPS accuracy depends on the number of visible GPS satellites. Locating all visible satellites can take several minutes, with accuracy gradually increasing over time. To improve GPS accuracy:

Make sure that you've set the date, time, and time zone correctly on the device in Settings > General > Date & Time. If possible, use Set Automatically.

Keep a clear view in several directions. Walls, vehicle roofs, tall buildings, mountains, and other obstructions can block line of sight to GPS satellites. When this happens, your device uses Wi-Fi or cellular networks to determine your position until the GPS satellites are visible again.

Let us know if this helps.

Have a great day!

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