Connect to GPS on your Galaxy Note 8

A GPS is important if you intend to navigate to place you are unfamiliar. It lets you use your location so that the application can guide your way to your drop-off point. Sometimes even though your GPS is on, it won’t be able to track your phone down for some reason, as plenty of Note 8 users complained, not to mention the fact that satellite or Standalone GPS Services require more power and have a severe effect on battery life.

Therefore, don’t act surprised if the battery runs out of juice in no time and always be prepared. You have to know how to connect to GPS on your Galaxy Note 8. Is this still a mystery for you? Then, this guide is just what you need.

How to Connect to GPS on your Galaxy Note 8:

1. From the Home screen, swipe up on an empty spot to open the Apps tray;
2. Then, you must tap Settings > Connections;
3. Tap Location;
4. You can also slide the Location Switch right to the ON position;
5. Then, tap Agree;
6. Up next, tap Locating method;
7. Now, you have to select desired locating method:

• High accuracy;
• Battery saving;
• Phone only;
• Selfie.

You can also choose to turn off all location services including GPS, so don’t hesitate to apply the following detailed steps:

1. From the Home screen, swipe up on an empty spot to open the Apps tray;
2. Tap Settings;
3. Then, tap Connections;
4. Tap Location;
5. Side the Location Switch left to the OFF position. This disables all location services, including GPS.

If you wish is to turn off GPS, but use other location services, here’s how you can do it:

1. For the start, you must open the Apps tray;
2. Enter into Settings > Connections;
3. Then, tap Location;
4. If necessary, you can slide the Location Switch right to the On position;
5. Up next, tap Agree;
6. Tap Locating method;
7. At the end, select Phone only to use location services without GPS.