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How to activate and use GPS on Fairphone
Today traveling in a city that we do not know without GPS has become almost unthinkable, especially to avoid getting lost.
GPS in cars has developed rapidly so that many French households have one. However, not everyone can afford such an item. But in recent years and with the development of smartphone performance, manufacturers have decided to integrate the function of GPS. It was a real revolution in the use of a device. That's why we'll explain how to activate GPS on your Fairphone, then how to use it and finally download a GPS via Google Play Store.
How do I activate GPS on Fairphone?
Before embarking on all the operations intended to use GPS on your Fairphone, make sure the Google Maps app is installed on your Fairphone.
You just need to look it up on your Fairphone.
If it is not available on your device, then go to Google Play Store where you will just type “Google Maps” in the search bar and install it.
When you have found the application or have just installed it on your Fairphone, first go to “Settings” and then go to the “Personal” section. From there you will find the “Location” or “Location” button and you will only have to click on it to activate the location of your Fairphone.
Then, activate the “High precision” mode allowing to use the GPS, the mobile networks and the Wifi in order to locate you thanks to your Fairphone.
In addition, you must activate Wifi or mobile networks because without it, the GPS will not be able to work.
Once you have performed these operations, you have been able to activate the GPS on your Fairphone.
How to use GPS on Fairphone?
If you have done everything that we described in the previous paragraph correctly, then now we will explain how to use GPS on your Fairphone. First, you just have to open the app called “Google Maps”. Then, all you have to do is enter the name of a city or a specific address where you want to go with your Fairphone, then press “Search”. When you've found your destination, tap the address or city name you searched for, usually located at the bottom of your screen. From here, Google Maps will show the route, time to go, number of kilometers and the mode of transport you can choose.
Regarding the mode of transport, several choices are available to you: car, bicycle, pedestrian mode or public transport. Once you have made your choice, press “Start navigation”. The GPS of your Fairphone will start and you will just have to follow the route indicated by it.
It is possible to download applications specializing in GPS navigation. First, go to “Google Play Store” where you will type in the search bar “GPS”. You will find a wide selection of GPS applications among your search results.
These applications are specialized in GPS navigation, and depending on your choice, they can be more powerful than the application initially installed on your Fairphone.
We warn you! Carefully read the ratings and reviews of users of the app you are interested in.
In addition, some GPS applications are free while some are chargeable for your Fairphone, so be careful.
Conclusion: your Fairphone is a useful and powerful GPS
The development of GPS on smartphones has turned out to be a very useful idea that has made it possible for many people not to get lost when they do not have their GPS on hand. A GPS installed on your Fairphone can be very convenient, faster and more efficient than traditional GPS since the maps are more up-to-date.
However, using GPS on your Fairphone will cause your battery to drop quite quickly.
Therefore, avoid using your Fairphone's GPS over a long distance or recharge it via the cigarette lighter so as not to reach your destination with a discharged device. In case of problems, do not hesitate to consult an expert who will be able to help you use the GPS on your Fairphone.
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