Learn how to connect to GPS on the Samsung Galaxy Note5.
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- From any Home screen, tap Apps.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy and safety.
- Tap Location.
- If necessary, slide the Location Switch right to the ON position, then tap Agree.
- Tap Locating method.
- 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:
- From any Home screen, tap Apps.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy and safety.
- Tap Location.
- 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:
- From any Home screen, tap Apps.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy and safety.
- Tap Location.
- If necessary, slide the Location Switch right to the ON position, then tap Agree.
- Tap Locating method.
- Select Wi-Fi and mobile networks to use location services without GPS.
Android 7.0 Nougat
- From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Location.
- If necessary, slide the Location Switch right to the ON position, then tap Agree.
- Tap Locating method.
- Select desired locating method:
- High accuracy
- Battery saving
- Device only
To turn off all location services including GPS, follow these steps:
- From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Location.
- 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:
- From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Location.
- If necessary, slide the Location Switch right to the ON position, then tap Agree.
- Tap Locating method.
- Select Battery saving to use location services without GPS.