Choosing GPS settings on my mobile phone

Nokia Lumia 820

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Want to select GPS settings? Follow these easy instructions.

Step 1 of 9

Find "location"

Slide your finger left on the display.

Tap Settings.

Step 2 of 9

Find "location"

Tap location.

Step 3 of 9

Turn GPS on or off

If you turn on Location services, your mobile phone can find your position using GPS. If you turn off the function, you can't use any of the GPS functions on your mobile phone.

Tap the indicator next to Location services.

Step 4 of 9

Turn GPS on or off

If you turn on Location services, your mobile phone can find your position using GPS. If you turn off the function, you can't use any of the GPS functions on your mobile phone.

Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.

Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.

Step 5 of 9

Find "maps"

Slide your finger left on the display.

Tap Settings.

Step 6 of 9

Find "maps"

Slide your finger left on the display to find applications.

Step 7 of 9

Find "maps"

Tap maps.

Step 8 of 9

Turn GPS navigation on or off

If you turn on Use my location, the map application can find your position using GPS.

Tap the indicator next to Use my location.

Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.

Step 9 of 9

Exit

Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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