Google Maps (Location Accuracy)

[meb730]

Is there a way to make my location more accurate when I go on Google Maps app? it has my location alwys off by a handful of blocks. It becomes frustrating when finding walking directions or driving. Thanks

 

[dyphx]

Have you tried enabling Google's location service in Settings / Location? I just checked Google Maps and it's accurate within 30 feet.

 

[kiwicarlos741]

Ive used google maps in and outdoors at my work, house and other places and its always accurate for me within feet and locks on within a few seconds

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[meb730]

Yeah, everything is enabled. It definetly is not down to 30 feet or so with mine. i would say plus or minus a feww hundred feet at least.

 

[Hurleygm]

Works here too. In my house I am pinpointed at about 15 feet. Try turning off WiFi. Sometimes it gets the fix from the network.

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[DavidJ726]

Is data roaming on? If so, that could be the culprit.

David

 

[kbp08tls]

.... Try turning off WiFi. Sometimes it gets the fix from the network.

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This. If you have WiFi enabled but not connected to a router, it seems to muck things up if you don't have a strong GPS fix. Just this morning, Maps had me *miles* away from my actual location. I turned off WiFi, came back into maps, and got a much more accurate fix (within feet).