Samsung Galaxy Note Edge - Location Settings

Location Settings
Control apps’ access to your location, and configure location sources. Some apps may require one or
more location services be turned on for full app functionality. When Location is turned on, you are
allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your
phone, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including:
● Buildings
● Tunnels or underground structures
● Weather conditions
●
High-volt
age or electromagnetic fields
● Tinted windows
Note: E 9-1-1 location
service is standard on all mobile phones, to allow sharing of GPS information with
emergency personnel when you make a call to emergency services, such as 9-1-1.
1. From home, tap
Apps > Sett
ings.
2. Tap Location, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn location services on. Location must be
turned on to configure settings. When you turn Location on, you are allowing Google’s location
service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your phone, and
collection may occur even when no apps are running.
3. After you t
urn Location on, you can configure settings:
 Mode: Choose the method your phone uses t
o determine your location.
• High accuracy: When en
abled, your phone uses GPS information, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks to estimate your location.
• Power saving: When e
nabled, your phone uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks to estimate
your location.
• GPS only: When enabled, your phone u
ses only GPS information to estimate your
location.
 Recent locat
ion requests: View services or apps that have recently accessed your location
information.
 Location services: Select sources for reporting your location information to Google.
 Location sources: Tap My places to
save your favorite locations, to allow your phone to
provide relevant information by recognizing saved locations.
• Tap Home, Work, Car, School,
or Gym and then follow the prompts to configure options
for identifying the location.
• Tap
to set up a new location.
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