Location features and how to use them on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Location
Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network, and Wi-Fi to determine
the location of your device.

1. From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap to turn on Location services.
   TIP Some apps require location services be turned on to function.

App permissions
Configure permissions for apps that want to access your location information.

1. From Settings, tap Location > App permissions.
2. Tap an app and choose which location permissions to grant it. Options vary
   by app.

Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Certain apps
can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have
visited.

1. From Settings, tap Location > Location services.
2. Tap an entry to check how your location information is used.
3. Tap a connection method under Improve accuracy to add or remove from
   location services:
   l Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks
   automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
   l Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices
   automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

Recent access
Display a list of apps that have requested your location.

1. From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent access for the app’s settings.