What Is the High Accuracy Mode on an Android Device?

Android’s location tracking uses wifi, bluetooth and cell towers by default to triangulate your location. By switching to High Accuracy location mode, your Android phone will use GPS satellites in addition to wifi, bluetooth and cell towers to improve your accuracy.

How do you set high accuracy?

You can choose your location mode based on accuracy, speed, and battery use.

1. Open your phone’s Settings app.
2. Tap Security & Location. Location. If you don’t see “Security & Location,” tap Location.
3. Tap Mode. Then pick: High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors to get the most accurate location.

How can I improve my GPS accuracy on Android?

Turn on high-accuracy mode

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app .
2. Tap Location.
3. At the top, switch location on.
4. Tap Mode. High accuracy.