Alcatel 980A manual Location & security, My Location, Use wireless networks, Use GPS satellites

11.4Location & security

Use the Location & Security settings to set your preferences for using and sharing your location when your search for information and use location- aware applications, such as Google Maps. You can also configure settings that help secure your cellphone and its data.

11.4.1My Location

Use wireless networks

Mark the check box to use information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location, for use in Google Maps, when you search, and so on.When you select this option, you’re asked whether you consent to sharing your location anonymously with Google’s location service.

Use GPS satellites

Check to use your cellphone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). The process of accessing the GPS satellite and setting your cellphone's precise location for the first time will require up to 5 minutes.You will need to stand in a place with a clear view of the sky and avoid moving. After this, GPS will only need 20-40 seconds to identify your precise location.

Use assisted GPS

Mark the check box to use a server to assist GPS.

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