Hi all! Geolocation services, today, are one of the key functions for absolutely any device. And gadgets from Apple are no exception. No, of course, it’s quite possible to call, write SMS, take notes and go online without using them. However, there are many programs, applications and services in which without determining the exact positioning there is absolutely no way.
Take, for example, the same cards or the coolest (in my opinion) “Find iPhone” option (lost mode, remote blocking, etc.). Agree that without detecting coordinates, it would be very difficult to use them (if not impossible at all). So geolocation is a very necessary thing - let's find out more about it...
Let's go! :)
What is geolocation in iOS and why is it needed?
As you probably already understood, this term hides a more familiar word for us - navigation. It is she who is responsible for determining the exact location of your iPhone or iPad.
You can use navigation on absolutely all iOS devices, except:
- iPod Touch.
- iPad (versions without SIM card support).
It is on these gadgets that geolocation services do not work, for a simple reason - Apple does not install GPS receivers in them.
Why is it needed at all? Well, everything is clear here - there are a lot of programs (maps, navigation applications, weather, etc.), for the normal and correct operation of which these services are simply necessary.
What you should pay attention to when using:
- As a rule, the device gets very hot.
- The battery runs out quite quickly.
As I already wrote, this is normal and there is no need to panic. Just pay attention to the icons displayed at the top of the screen, and if the geolocation icon is constantly lit, it means that some application is continuously using it. It is better to close it or promptly disable this program’s access to GPS. How to do it…
Incorrect display of temperature and other indicators
Incorrect temperature
This means that there are too large deviations in the indicators - for example, it’s 10 degrees Celsius outside, but the iPhone shows +50 degrees Celsius. Why such a difference? It's all about what units the temperature is displayed in:
- Launch the Weather program, open the list of cities and in the lower left corner you will see a switch (Updated! In iOS 15, this same switch looks like “three dots” and is now located in the upper right corner of the display) between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Switch to the required units - the weather will become “normal” and all anomalies will disappear.
- Also, be sure to open “Settings - General - Language and Region” and see in what units the temperature is displayed by default. What if someone made a joke and set Fahrenheit? :)
As you can see, incorrect weather readings (degrees that are too high) do not indicate any problems with the iPhone - you just need to correct the settings.
How to change pressure units in the standard weather application?
However, various metamorphoses can be seen not only with temperature, but also with the display of atmospheric pressure. We are all accustomed to the fact that its unit of measurement is a millimeter of mercury (mmHg)
What if the iPhone displays pressure in millibars (mbar) or hectopascals (hPa)? In order to change the units per millimeter of mercury, you need to:
- Open “Settings - General”.
- Select "Language and Region".
- Set the region to Russia.
All. We open the weather, we see the correct and familiar figures for atmospheric pressure in mm Hg. Hooray!
Wind speed and visibility in miles - how to return kilometers?
The solution will be exactly the same as in the case described just above. If you don’t understand where the values in miles came from in the standard weather application, and you really want to change them to kilometers, then be sure to check what region is set in the iOS settings? If necessary, replace it with RF.
Perhaps these are all the problems that I know of related to Apple's Weather program. But if the author missed something or you have questions, write in the comments as quickly as possible - we will figure it out and find a suitable solution!
PS By the way, I have prepared a selection of the best weather applications for iPhone. I highly recommend checking it out!
PSS I almost forgot the most important thing! How to always get the most accurate forecast? Secret method: put “likes” and click on social media buttons - every “+1” increases the chances of getting accurate numbers! Do you think this is a joke? Give it a try! :)
How to turn location services on or off on iPhone and iPad
You can manage them, like any other function, in the device settings. Go to Settings - Privacy - Location Services.
Here you can either turn them on or off completely. Plus, programs that use these services in their work are displayed, and it is possible to disable forced navigation for any individual application.
Two solutions are available:
- Never turn it on.
- Only when using the program.
It's better to leave the second option. Then it turns out that GPS seems to be always on, but it will only be used at the moment when it is necessary for the program itself. Which has a positive effect on charging :)
By the way, if you just bought a device, then during the initial setup of the system, the ability to activate geolocation is also available.
We've covered the basic concepts, and then let's talk a little about questions that may arise while using navigation. Let's start with the most important function, which has helped find more than one stolen or lost iPhone.
How to set up geolocation on iPhone
With the user's permission, geolocation services allow programs to use data received in various ways: from mobile towers, cellular Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth, GPS to determine the location of his smartphone. Without this, full-fledged operation of utilities is simply impossible.
- Browser. It compiles the results of sites, thereby simplifying the search for the necessary information.
- Maps and GPS modules. They determine the geographic location of the device, show its location, and help build the optimal route.
- Camera. Captures and reflects the location where the photo was taken.
- Taxi. Reflects the route of movement of the vehicle, the source and destination address specified in the order.
- Weather. The program calculates and produces the most accurate forecast.
In the “Location Services” tab, you can see that each program has its own category of access to data about the location of the iPhone.
- "Never". The program is denied access to the device's geolocation data and will never receive location information.
- "When using the application." Geolocation data is required exclusively during active work.
- "Always". The information is analyzed by the program continuously, even if the device is in sleep mode.
How to give geolocation access to applications
When you first launch an application installed on a smartphone, a request to gain access to geolocation service information appears on the display screen. The user has the right to choose one of three options.
- "Allow." The program will use information about the location of the mobile device as needed.
- "Reject." In this case, access to geolocation data will be denied.
- “Ask next time.” If you select this option, you will need to enable the When using an app, Allow once, or Deny option after the screen prompts you to use your information.
How to search iPhone by geolocation - via computer and mobile device
A great option to help you find your iPhone or iPad. In order to search for a device, two conditions must be met:
- Active “find iPhone” function (how to find out whether it is enabled or not).
- Working geolocation.
If these two conditions are met, then we start looking! It doesn’t matter from where, from a computer or a mobile phone, we go to the iCloud website, and then indicate the Apple ID and password (the one installed on the missing gadget).
Just click on the “find iPhone” button and after a while you will see on the maps the place where it is now.
Plus it will be possible to perform some actions with it:
- Play the sound (convenient if you lost it at home).
- Activate lost mode, then the device will be locked and in order to unlock and use it, you will need to enter your Apple ID and password (this situation and how to solve it are written here).
- Erase iPhone. Equivalent to resetting to factory settings. Just delete all information from it.
Let's move on to the most unpleasant part, the problems...
Using third-party programs to customize the weather widget
A lot of weather display applications have been created for the iOS operating system. (We wrote how to delete applications in another article).
It can be added both to the desktop and to the phone's lock screen.
It is worth noting that before you start using any third-party program, you should add it to the notification center, as described in the previous subsection of the article.
- Yahoo Weather. A utility for adding a weather widget to the home screen or lock screen. The background image changes every few hours in a random order, it corresponds to the time of day and weather. The user can also choose the background image himself. There are wind maps and various temperatures. After installing the utility, add it to the notification center, and after the first launch, enable regular notifications.
Enable regular in-app notifications
- eWeather. This program will always keep you up to date with all the weather conditions in your region. It is possible to forecast low tides as well as high tides. In addition to standard functions, the application has a beautiful and intuitive interface.
Thematic video:
How to add a widget with clock, date and weather to the iOS 7 lock screen with the Varbarim tweak
Jailbreak tweak Verbarim for iPhone and iPad allows you to install a clock, date and weather widget on the iOS 7 lock screen.
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What to do if geolocation does not work on iPhone?
Mechanical failure, when the GPS module does not work, is quite rare.
And here it is clear what to do - either use it without it, or replace it at a service center. However, problems can often be solved without the help of specialists.
- It is necessary to understand where exactly navigation does not work. If only in one or several applications, then we look to see if the services are enabled specifically for these programs (read how to do this at the beginning of the article).
- If the location is not accurate or is poorly determined, check whether the Internet is turned on via a SIM card or Wi-Fi. This data helps position you better. Plus, accuracy is affected by terrain, buildings, buildings, clouds, etc. In general, everything that is on the direct path between satellites and the iPhone.
- Jailbreak, or rather tweaks installed with it, can also cause navigation problems.
- You can reset the network settings, and if that doesn’t help, then perform a Hard Reset. Do not restore from a backup, but test it on a clean device.
If after performing all these actions there is no result, then we go to the service - there are no other options.
PS Do you want your iPhone to always show your location correctly and never fail? It's easy to do! All you have to do is “like” this article! :)
Adding the system Weather application to the notification center
The “Today Review” widget is responsible for displaying the latest news and weather conditions in the updated IOS operating system.
In order for it to be updated regularly, you need to include it in the notification center of your smartphone and, when new data is received from the network, you will be automatically informed using a widget on your desktop.
Using a swipe (moving across the screen from top to bottom), open the notification center.
This shows all the applications that are running in the background for the convenience of the user.
Click on the "Edit" button, which is located at the bottom of the notification center.
Select the desired application and enable it using the operation adjustment slider, as shown in the figure:
Enabling your smartphone's notification center and adding the required widget
After completing this action, the weather will be displayed in the notification center and or the home screen.
Displaying the “Weather” system utility after adding it to the smartphone’s notification center
Briefly about the features of working in background mode
Continuous geolocation tracking:
- can be launched only in the foreground state and continue to work after the application is minimized;
- the user always understands that the geoposition is being tracked - a blue indication in the status bar;
- Authorization When In Use , but with Always the blue indication disappears.
Examples of applications: taxi applications, navigators, fitness trackers.
One-time receipt of geolocation when an event occurs:
- a limited set of events, upon the occurrence of which geolocation can be obtained;
- the system will wake up the application when an event occurs, even if it is unloaded from memory;
- requires Always authorization. Difficult to obtain and maintain permission from the user;
- the event will not come if the user forcibly closes the application.
Examples of applications: Telegram (functional “share location”).
How to reset iPhone desktop settings
Do you want to return your desktop to its original icon layout? Resetting the desktop will move all default apps to the home screen, and all third-party apps will be on subsequent screens. However, nothing will happen to the installed wallpaper and the applications will not be deleted either.
- Open the Settings app.
- Click General.
- Click Reset.
- Tap Reset Home Settings. You may need a device password.
