OnePlus 7 Pro: Navigation - how it works

In order to use your OnePlus 7 Pro for navigation or to allow apps to use location data, it is necessary that you turn on the GPS function of the OnePlus smartphone. We explain how to activate and set it up step by step.

Navigation: how to enable GPS on the OnePlus 7 Pro

In order to use your OnePlus 7 Pro for navigation, it is first necessary to enable the GPS function of the smartphone. To do this, please open the Settings app of your smartphone and go to "Security & Lock Screen" > "Location". Then tap on the entry and move the slider to the right to turn on the GPS. Now set the GPS mode under "Location mode" by tapping on "High accuracy", "Energy-saving mode" or "Device only".

OnePlus 7 Pro: This helps with navigation problems

If the GPS does not work on your OnePlus 7 Pro, this can have several causes. First, check whether the GPS function of the device is turned on and that you are not in flight mode.

1. Sometimes a restart of the OnePlus 7 Pro can also help. To do this, press and hold the "On/Off Button" located on the right side of the device until the screen turns black. Then press the "On/Off button" again to restart the device.
2. If you use Google Maps for navigation on the One Plus 7 Pro, a problem with the app can also cause the GPS to not work properly. To fix this cause, please open the Play Store, search for the Google Maps app and update it.