Solved: Re: I can't use the GPS on my Galaxy S5 mobile

Anonymous · ‎14-05-2015

Help. Can't get GPS on my S5

MI5 · ‎14-05-2015

Go outside, turn on location services and open up google maps.
If you have a clear line of sight to the sky you should get a fix in about 15-20 secs.

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MI5 · ‎14-05-2015

Go outside, turn on location services and open up google maps.
If you have a clear line of sight to the sky you should get a fix in about 15-20 secs.

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.

Cleoriff · ‎14-05-2015

Have a look at this and see if it helps

http://www.sebertech.com/2014/05/samsung-galaxy-s5-cannot-connect-to-gps.html

@MI5May be able to give other advice....

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Cleoriff · ‎14-05-2015

Edit: he already has......:smileywink:

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perksie · ‎14-05-2015

MI5 is right as GPS often won't work indoors, it needs a direct line of sight to the satellites.

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