Mobile Networks/Location
Review different aspects of your Essential Phone’s access to networks and
mobile data:
● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App
Drawer and open the Settings app.
● Tap “More” under “Data Usage” and then tap “Cellular Networks.”
Features include:
● Data Roaming: You can enable or disable data services when your
device is roaming.
● Preferred Network Type: You can select which network bands your
Essential Device prioritizes.
● Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
● Network Operators: View your network operators.
Location:
Some apps, such as Google Maps, require location services to fully function.
To turn location services on, do the following:
● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App
Drawer and open the Settings app.
● Scroll down and tap “Location.”
● Switch Location toggle to “on.”
● Tap “Mode” to determine how location is used on your Essential
Phone.
○ High Accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.
○ Battery Saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
○ Phone Only: Uses GPS only.
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