How to activate and use GPS on Poco F3

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How to activate and use GPS on Poco F3

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 Poco F3, then how to use it and finally download a GPS via Google Play Store.

How do i activate GPS on Poco F3?

Before embarking on all the operations intended to use GPS on your Poco F3, make sure the Google Maps app is installed on your Poco F3. You just need to look it up on your Poco F3. 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 Poco F3, 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 Poco F3. 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 Poco F3. In addition, you must activate Wifi or mobile networks because without it, the GPS will not be able to work.

Once you have done this, you have been able to activate the GPS on your Poco F3.

How to use GPS on Poco F3?

If you have done everything that we described in the previous paragraph correctly, then now we will explain how to use GPS on your Poco F3. 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 Poco F3, 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 Poco F3 will start and you will have to follow the route indicated by this one.

Download GPS navigation applications to your Poco F3

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 according to your choice, they can be more powerful than the application initially installed on your Poco F3. 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 Poco F3, so be careful.

Conclusion: your Poco F3 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 Poco F3 can be very convenient, faster and more powerful than traditional GPS since the maps are more up-to-date.

However, using GPS on your Poco F3 will cause your battery to drop quite quickly.

Therefore, avoid using the GPS of your Poco F3 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 help you use the GPS on your Poco F3.

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