Android: How to improve the accuracy of your cell phone’s location



The possibility of knowing how to get to a place, shops or businesses that are close to our location, is one of the most used functions in mobile devices; especially on phones Androidbecause they are integrated with the Google platform, including its Maps.

Its operation is quite simple. Our smartphones collect the signals from the satellites that are in orbit around the earth in order to calculate the exact position. One of the great benefits of this feature is receiving alerts for natural disasters in the area, whether it be an earthquake or severe storms.

The portal shared some recommendations so that you can improve the accuracy of the location of your cell phone with an operating system designed by the Mountain View company.

Activate the location of your Android device

It is important to have this function active, as it will allow you to use maps or other applications that require your location. In case you have this feature disabled, at Mag El Comercio we guide you so that you can enjoy this option:



Also read: Countries with the Best Internet Service Announced

  • Go to device Settings
  • Swipe to see Location and enter this section
  • Activate the Location Access option and you’re done. GPS sensors will be working

Another way to activate the GPS is through the quick settings of the Control Panel, just look for the Location icon and press it to start working.

Google Location Accuracy

Our devices do not show the exact location of where we are. Our map indicates a distance between 30 to 50 meters with respect to our real position. If you want Google Maps to show your location as close to reality as possible, follow these steps:

  • Go to Settings and swipe until you see Location
  • Once inside this section, look for Google Location Accuracy and activate it

Calibrate your location on Google Maps

This option is one of the direct ones and you do not need to go to the Phone Settings. You only need to enter the Maps app to have a more precise location:

  • Go to Google Maps
  • Click on the blue button that shows your position
  • You will see a message indicating that the accuracy is low
  • Select the blue button that says Calibrate
  • A message will appear on the screen requesting that you tilt and move the phone in a figure eight
  • Repeat the movement until compass accuracy: High appears
  • Now click on Done and you will have finished the process


Related News

Donald Trump accidentally admits guilt in new Truth social post

Donald Trump, white supremacist and active threat to the security of the United States, on August 10, 2022 in New York City. Photo: James Devaney/GC Images

After a wait of almost 6 years, it seems that Tesla’s autonomous car will arrive at the end of 2022

08/31/2022 10:00

Download here the updated APK of Jump Force Mugen V10 for Android

Considered one of the best fighting games In recent years, Jump Force Mugen has achieved what many thought impossible: face hundreds of characters from the

Nova Launcher does not work on some mobiles and this is the reason

For many years, application launchers such as Nova Launcher , Lawnchair and Action Launcher, among others, have improved the user experience and

Authy Has Been Hacked, Here’s How To Protect Yourself

Authy is one of the most trusted 2FA apps, and it's one of our recommendations among the pool of 2FA apps. Unfortunately, any service that relies on a

Here’s where every Google app is getting an Android tablet UI, and which updates are live [U: Google TV]

At I/O 2022, Google announced that it would update more than 20 of its first-party apps for the bigger screen in a demonstration of its commitment to the form