How to Fix iPhone GPS Problem on iOS? (Working Methods)

If you are facing GPS Problems on your iOS devices, then read more to know How to Fix iPhone GPS Problem on iOS devices by the working methods.

No matter how good your iOS device is working, if your GPS is not working properly, you will surely get irritated. GPS nowadays plays a vital role in our lives. It has made our life much easier and less confusing. One can reach his/her destination easily without any confusion. Well, apart from a camera, GPS is the only feature that is most useful and helpful for smartphone users.  It lets the user find his/her destination easily with a proper path in front of their eyes that they can follow.GPS is the heart of smartphones. It makes it possible for people to find every place easily using location services.

Well, if we talk about the features of the iOS device, we must say they are satisfying that the user enjoys. But a user might get disappointed or irritated if some of its essential features like GPS stop working properly. So, in this post, we are going to guide you guys about the solutions that will help you to solve the issue.

But before we proceed further to solve this issue, we would first see the reasons behind this issue. Because unless you are not aware of the problems that your device is facing, you can’t find the correct solution.

So, let’s see what are the most common reasons for GPS not working properly.

#1. Network issues: Well, it is the most common issue that can surely be a reason for your GPS not guiding you properly. So, you would need to have proper connections and a good network for your GPS to work properly. You will get better service if you will try to stay away from the possible obstacles while you will be using your navigation app or GPS services.

So, to reset the iPhone network settings to fix the GPS poor signal problem, you would first need to open the Settings of your device.

Go to General> Reset>Reset Network Settings. The WiFi password, VPN, and APN setting that has been saved in your device will be erased.

#2. False Updates: Well, it can be another major reason for your GPS culprit. Just after you will update it on your device, your device will instigate, and you will be able to determine the main cause. Some other glitches like random software malfunctions can also be the reason for causing an error in the normal functioning of GPS.

Well, some other GPS issues you might face are as follows:

#3. GPS cannot update the location

#4. Wrong location

#5. Slow tracking

#6. Compass pointing in the wrong direction

#7. Apps are unable to discover your location

#8. Accuracy problems in the iPhone GPS

Well, now we would be discussing some solutions that will help you to fix the GPS issues.

Solutions to Fix iPhone GPS Problem

#1.Perform a Soft Reset

Well, many software issues can be solved with a soft reset or reboot.  So, it might also help you to fix your GPS problem. So, to reboot your device, turn it OFF for a few moments, and then turn it ON as usual. Well, don’t worry, a soft reset or reboot will not harm your device or the data inside it.

An alternative method you can go for is restarting your iPhone. Though the process is similar, you have to use hard keys this time. To follow this method, press the home button and the sleep/wake button simultaneously for few seconds approx 9-10 seconds. And then release both the buttons after seeing the Apple logo on the screen. So, whenever your device is suffering from GPS app errors or software glitches and becomes unresponsive, following these methods will help you.

#2. Turn OFF LTE

With the LTE of the device, you will get a high-cellular speed, and the data will be loaded faster. But sometimes switching to a lower band also works. If your GPS is creating an issue, you can switch to a lower network band for a moment, it might help to resolve the issue. Else you can go for turning LTE off and switching to another band. So, to turn off the LTE, the following steps you would need to follow.

Go to the settings >> Cellular >> Data Options >> Voice and Data >> 3G.

This is how you can switch to a lower band and try if this method works to solve the issue.

#3. Reset Network Settings

Well, as I have already shared above, resetting your network settings can be the solution if the network problem is the reason behind the GPS not working. So, follow the steps shared above and try this method if it works.

#4. Update your Device

And the most vital step you have to consider is to update your iOS device. If you have not done it yet, you must first update its latest version now. An old version can be a reason for GPS issues because some bugs don’t support the GPS services properly. So, the updated version contains the bug fixes, which will address some issues like GPS errors. So, in order to do that, you would need to follow the following steps:

Go to the Settings >> General >>Software update

If the new update will be available, you will be popped up with a notification to Download and Install the version.

Well, we would advise you to have a backup of all the data inside the device for safekeeping.

So, guys, these are some of the solutions that you must try to get rid of the issue. But, if in case none of these solutions work, we have shared some more methods, you can try them out.

• We would advise you to stay away from tall buildings, while you will be using a map so that, your device can get good reception from nearby satellites.
• Make sure your GPS is not getting affected by an outage.
• Instead of getting a connection through WiFi or Cellular Data, we would advise you to have a connection to the internet.

Final Verdicts:

So, guys, this is all in this guide. We hope it was useful for you guys, and you have now resolved the GPS issues.

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