Google Maps (Location Accuracy)

**meb730** · 07-11-2012, 04:05 PM

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** · 07-11-2012, 05:02 PM

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

**kiwicarlos741** · 07-11-2012, 10:44 PM

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** · 07-12-2012, 09:34 AM

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** · 07-12-2012, 05:52 PM

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** · 07-12-2012, 07:00 PM

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

David

**kbp08tls** · 07-13-2012, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Hurley

.... 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).