Sometimes, you encounter a “Location not available” message on your iPhone.
Sometimes GPS stops working when you’reusing the phone for navigation.
Either way, there are a few methods you might attempt to fix it.
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Information in this article applies to iPhones running iOS 6 through iOS 13.
Most of the fixes for an iPhone GPS problem are related to options and are easy to try.
How to Fix It When Your iPhone GPS Isnt Working
Restart the iPhone.
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Turn it off, wait a minute, and turn it back on.
Restarting is often a fix when something on the phone isn’t performing as expected.
Move to an open area.
Move to an open location and recheck the GPS signal.
Update the iPhone iOS.
Confirm that your iPhone is running the most current iOS version, and if not, upgrade it.
Each new version of iOS contains bug fixes and new features.
Confirm cellular data is turned on.
A Wi-Fi connection helps with accuracy, so confirm that your Wi-Fi is turned on.
Another quick fix is to toggle Airplane Mode on for 30 seconds.
Then turn it off and try your GPS again.
Toggling location services off and then on again is a simple trick that works for many iPhone users.
Occasionally something gets stuck that benefits from a quick reset.
Check the Date & Time Zone configs.
Another reason GPS might not work is the date and time zone options on the phone.
To fix them, go toSettings>General>Date & Time, and chooseSet Automatically.
Reset web connection parameters.
When the reset is complete, check your GPS to see if it is working.
You may have to jump in to your Wi-Fi connection because resetting the internet breaks the connection.
A factory reset erases all your parameters and data.
It should be used as a last resort to fix your GPS problem.
You risk losing everything if you don’t have a good backup.
While rare, GPS may stop working for a while after an iOS update.
It may resolve itself after a few hours, or it may require another update to fix.
SearchApple’s online support siteif you want to continue to attempt to fix it yourself.
Otherwise,make an Apple Genius bar appointmentand take your iPhone to an Apple Store.
Causes of iPhone GPS Not Working
Some options on the iPhone intentionally prevent GPS from working.
Other causes for GPS not working are a weak signal, outdated maps data, or hardware failure.
Although iPhone GPS issues are not common, they can occur after you update the iOS.
