Why is my GPS not working on iPhone X?

I tried to use google maps and waze yesterday and both apps did not work, notifying me that gps was not available. Is anyone else having this problem? I read that there would be a software update with iOS 11.2 to fix the issue but I have already updated and it still doesn’t work.

Posted on Dec 9, 2017 3:45 AM

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blackandwhiteshadow

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Posted on Jan 20, 2018 3:48 PM

Thank you.

I was having the same issue.

GPS turned on correctly but maps not keeping up with me or drifting. Direction pointing opposite way etc.

I don’t use my phone on a mount as I have been a passanger in the car with this issue.

Your post made me think what was around me. I use my phone case to hold my bank cards which have a magnetic strip. Once I took my phone out of my case my gps issue was fixed. The magnetic strip must have been interfering with the gps.

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tvartguy

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Jun 1, 2018 4:45 PM in response to theclinician

I was having the same issue. Here’s how I fixed it... for now:

Close all apps

Remove SIM card

Turn off phone

Wait a bit

Turn phone on

Replace SIM card

GPS is working for now but I don’t know how long it will remain working. I’ll have to let you know.

JLLKK

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Apr 12, 2018 11:55 AM in response to BillSte

Sounds good BillSte. Let me know if I can help or provide support in any way.

Dowid

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May 8, 2018 8:15 AM in response to williamtt

My iPhone X navigation works perfectly from the left of my Sonata 2013(see picture) but doesn’t work well when I move it to the any place in the center of the car dash panel.

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Why is my GPS not working on iPhone X?