Pokémon Go is everywhere, and that's great for Android gamers around the world. But if you're getting a "GPS signal not found" error when you launch the game, here's how to fix it!
Before going any further though, if you have other concerns with your new iPhone, make sure you drop by our iPhone 7 troubleshooting page for we have already started supporting the device. Moreover, if you need further assistance, you can always contact us by completing our
iPhone issues questionnaire and providing us with sufficient information about the problem.
Getting a driving warning when you're not actually driving?
That's a GPS problem! It's called GPS drift and it is usually caused when your phone can't latch onto a strong GPS signal while indoors. The quick fix is to turn on Wi-Fi, or to get close to a window, which will make it easier for a satellite to lock onto your GPS location.
- Tap on your phone's Settings icon or access Settings through Quick Settings.
- Scroll down to Security and location. Tap on it.
- Tap on Location.
- Make sure Location toggle is in the on position.
- Tap on Locating method. This may also be called Location mode.
- Tap GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks. This may also be called High accuracy.
- Ensure that Wi-Fi is also turned on throughout the game, even if your phone is not connected to a network.
That's a GPS problem! It's called GPS drift and it is usually caused when your phone can't latch onto a strong GPS signal while indoors. The quick fix is to turn on Wi-Fi, or to get close to a window, which will make it easier for a satellite to lock onto your
GPS location.
To help you get a clearer view on how these factors can affect the iPhone’s GPS and cause GPS and location services errors, here’s a quick explanation.
Network problems and errors :- when the iPhone gets poor reception or low signal strength, there is a higher chance that
GPS-enabled apps and other relevant services won’t work as intended. Why? Simply because a strong and stable network connection is necessary for GPS or navigation apps to work properly in your phone. In this case, expect the GPS or map services to become a bit erratic or inconsistent. Network outages and other surrounding obstructions are the common reasons at to why your iPhone 7 is not able to acquire a decent network reception.
Software glitches/bugs – you can consider the possibility of a software bug causing the iPhone GPS to become erratic if the problem is isolated to an application. For example, the issue occurs only when using a GPS-enabled app like Waze, Pokemon Go, and the like. Usually minor bugs can be rectified by restarting the troubled app or if not, rebooting the iPhone itself. However, there are also other cases where the bug is tough enough to withstand a reboot, and thus require a more advanced solution.
Faulty updates – apps updates or even iOS updates can also contain some bugs that can corrupt or affect the
iPhone services including GPS. This is inevitable and in fact, many iPhone users have been raising post-update issues including those affecting maps and location services. While most of these problems can be resolved by certain workarounds, others would need to consider downgrading or restoring to a previous iOS backup.
Settings restrictions – another possible reason as to why you may be having some troubles using the iPhone 7 GPS is due to some restrictions. Settings some restrictions to location services like turning off location services for certain apps due to privacy or security reasons can be the reason why a GPS-enabled app does not work as intended. Your iPhone has settings and options for you to configure to control which apps to use location data.
Physical or liquid damage – this is the worst among the possible causes and usually the case if there were previous incidents of dropping or liquid exposure, which has eventually caused damage to the GPS chip. Unfortunately, GPS problems that are hardware-related already require a technician’s touch for fixing.
GPS signal not found' error in Pokémon Go? Here's how to fix it!
Yes! If you don't have a phone with GPS, or are using a Wi-Fi tablet that doesn't have a
GPS radio, it's still possible to play Pokémon Go. Unfortunately, the experience won't be as good, since you'll need to be in areas that have strong Wi-Fi signals, such as restaurants, bars, coffee shops, or other businesses, that you can connect to.
Since Pokémon Go relies on having an internet connection, it will be able to locate you with just a Wi-Fi signal — just don't expect to compete on the same level as your Android phone-wielding friends.
Pokémon Go uses both local Wi-Fi (also known as Assistive GPS), your closest mobile network tower, and GPS satellites to accurately place you in the game world. Turning on just Wi-Fi and mobile network-based location tracking will make your character jump around and less likely to be placed close to Pokémon.
