GPS: Samsung Galaxy Note5

Learn how to connect to GPS on the Samsung Galaxy Note5.

Turn on / off

Android 6.0 Marshmallow

1. From any Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Privacy and safety.
4. Tap Location.
5. If necessary, slide the Location Switch right to the ON position, then tap Agree.
6. Tap Locating method.
7. Select desired locating method:
   • GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks
   • Wi-Fi and mobile networks
   • GPS only

To turn off all location services including GPS, follow these steps:

1. From any Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Privacy and safety.
4. Tap Location.
5. Side the Location Switch left to the OFF position. This disables all location services, including GPS.

To turn off GPS but use other location services, follow these steps:

1. From any Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Privacy and safety.
4. Tap Location.
5. If necessary, slide the Location Switch right to the ON position, then tap Agree.
6. Tap Locating method.
7. Select Wi-Fi and mobile networks to use location services without GPS.

Android 7.0 Nougat

1. From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Connections.
4. Tap Location.
5. If necessary, slide the Location Switch right to the ON position, then tap Agree.
6. Tap Locating method.
7. Select desired locating method:
   • High accuracy
   • Battery saving
   • Device only

To turn off all location services including GPS, follow these steps:

1. From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Connections.
4. Tap Location.
5. Side the Location Switch left to the OFF position. This disables all location services, including GPS.

To turn off GPS but use other location services, follow these steps:

1. From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Connections.
4. Tap Location.
5. If necessary, slide the Location Switch right to the ON position, then tap Agree.
6. Tap Locating method.
7. Select Battery saving to use location services without GPS.