Location Services Settings - Samsung Galaxy SIII User Manual

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Automatic restore: When Back up my data is turned On, you can also turn on Automatic
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restore to automatically restore settings and other information from the backup when you
reinstall an app.
 
Factory data reset: Erase all your information from the phone, and return the settings to the
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factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered. A factory data reset also
erases the key for decrypting files stored on an optional installed memory card, so files on
the card cannot be used after the reset.

LOCATION SERVICES SETTINGS

Control apps' access to your location, and configure location sources.
Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app functionality.
GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including:
 
Buildings
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Tunnels or underground structures
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Weather conditions
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High-voltage or electromagnetic fields
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Tinted windows
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Note: E911 location service is standard on all mobile phones, to allow sharing of GPS information
with emergency personnel when you make a call to emergency services, such as 911.
 1. Press
and then tap
 2. Tap Location services to configure options:
 
Access to my location: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn location services On or Off. When On,
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you are allowing Google's location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data
may be stored on your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
 
Location sources: When Access to my location is turned On, select sources for location
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information.
 
Use GPS satellites: When enabled, your phone obtains location information from GPS
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satellites.
 
Use wireless networks: When enabled, your phone obtains location information from
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Wi-Fi and/or wireless networks.
 Settings
> Settings > More.
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