Why does my location show that I am somewhere I am not?
When my significant other uses “Find my Friends” app it always puts my GPS location in an area that I am not in. Why is this??
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11.4.1
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Hello Kennykingpin,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding that your location is inaccurate when using Find My Friends. I can definitely see how this could be concerning. I'm happy to help. Please review the steps and information below:
If the issue persists, try restarting your device. Restarting can resolve many unexpected behaviors.
Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If your location is still inaccurate, tell us if you have issues with your location when using other apps. Please include any additional troubleshooting steps you may have tried.
Have a great day!
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding that your location is inaccurate when using Find My Friends. I can definitely see how this could be concerning. I'm happy to help. Please review the steps and information below:
About privacy and Location ServicesImprove 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.
If the issue persists, try restarting your device. Restarting can resolve many unexpected behaviors.
Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If your location is still inaccurate, tell us if you have issues with your location when using other apps. Please include any additional troubleshooting steps you may have tried.
Have a great day!