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…
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After installing the iOS 12 update, some users' mobile devices behave strangely. Every now and then errors appear, some functions are unstable, or some inexplicable things happen. For example, several iPhone owners immediately noticed that after updating to iOS 12, the geolocation icon on the iPhone was constantly lit
. Why does this happen: is it a mistake or a system glitch? Is there a way to fix this bug, how to remove the geolocation icon on iOS 12, we will tell you in more detail below.
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.
Where are the status icons located?
You can see these icons in the status bar of your iPhone. At the same time, for models with the Face ID function, the icons are located to the right and left of the notch on the screen.
If you do not see these elements on your screen, then open “Control Center” by swiping the screen down from the upper right corner.
For models with Touch ID, the icons are located on the top line.
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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...
Geolocation via Wi-Fi
This method is only possible in city conditions where Wi-Fi is available. Geolocation via Wi-Fi uses radio channels to transmit information. Wi-Fi requires the presence of an access point (router) that provides stable Internet with a radius of up to 45 meters indoors and about 90 meters in open spaces.
Some cities are completely covered by a free Wi-Fi network - in this case, the geoposition is determined with an accuracy of up to a meter.
The main disadvantage of the method is the inability to determine the location of an object in places where there is no Wi-Fi. Advantages of geolocation via Wi-Fi:
- high accuracy and speed;
- efficiency;
- accessibility in all areas.
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! :)
IP location technology
With the use of modern technologies, it is not difficult to find out the location of an object by IP address (Internet protocol). Having obtained this data, it is easy to find out what the geolocation of your phone or computer is. When a user of an electronic device logs into the network, it analyzes his address to perform further actions. This helps save site settings to suggest previous requests.
There are two versions of the protocol: IPv 4 with a number consisting of 4 groups of numbers, and IPv 6, which has 8 groups of numbers and letters. All IP addresses are unique and not repeated. You can find out a person’s geoposition using the Internet protocol using third-party applications or services on the Internet. The main disadvantage of determining location by IP is that the detail is limited to the country or city, and it will not be possible to find a specific street or house.
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Built-in navigator is a great feature of modern smartphones. Today, such a system will not only prevent you from getting lost in an unfamiliar city, but will also help you find a lot of useful information and even keep track of friends or relatives. All of these features are as convenient as they are power-hungry, and in some cases you may need to disable them. We will consider one of such cases in this material.
One day, your humble servant noticed that an interesting symbol was displayed next to the battery charge indicator on the iPhone screen. At first it seemed that it was a familiar icon indicating that some program or service had recently accessed the satellite system, but a closer look revealed an interesting detail: the notorious icon was outline, while the GPS activity indicator was solid.
We hope this simple advice will relieve you of unnecessary suspicions and save time searching for a solution. Easy navigation for you!
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