When location services stop working on your OnePlus 15, maps may fail to pinpoint you, ride hailing apps may miss your pickup spot, and weather updates may feel inaccurate. This issue often comes from permissions, power restrictions, or temporary system glitches. The fixes below focus on the most common causes and walk you through clear steps to restore accurate location tracking.
Why Location Services Are Not Working on Your OnePlus 15
- Location access is turned off at the system level.
- App permissions are set to deny or allow only while using the app.
- Battery optimization is restricting GPS activity in the background.
- Location mode is set to a less accurate option.
- Temporary software issues after an update or restart.
1. Make Sure Location Is Turned On
Location services must be enabled system wide before any app can use GPS. If this toggle is off, no app can access your location at all.
Open Settings, and then tap Location.
Toggle Use location on, and then lock your phone briefly to test it.
2. Check App Location Permissions
Even if location is on, individual apps may be blocked. This commonly affects Maps, Google services, and ride sharing apps.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap Permission manager, and then choose Location to review app access.
Set the affected app to Allow only while using the app or Allow all the time.
3. Set Location Mode to High Accuracy
Your phone can use GPS alone or combine it with Wi Fi and mobile networks. Using high accuracy improves precision and reduces location drift.
Open Settings, and then tap Location.
Tap Location services, and then select Google Location Accuracy or a similar high accuracy option.
4. Disable Battery Optimization for Affected Apps
Battery optimization can limit background GPS updates. This often causes location to freeze or update slowly.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery management, and then select the affected app.
Choose Allow background activity to prevent location restrictions.
5. Restart Your Phone
A restart refreshes system services, including GPS and sensors. It is a simple fix that often resolves temporary location failures.
Swipe down from the top to open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to boot fully.
6. Reset Location Services
If nothing else works, resetting location services can clear corrupted data without deleting personal files.
Open Settings, and then tap Location.
Tap Location services, and then reset or recalibrate location if available.
Open a maps app afterward to reestablish GPS accuracy.
Once location services are back on track, apps should detect your position quickly and accurately. Keeping permissions and battery settings in check helps prevent the issue from returning.
FAQs
Why does GPS work outdoors but fail indoors on my OnePlus 15?
GPS signals weaken indoors due to walls and interference. Using high accuracy mode helps by combining GPS with Wi Fi and mobile data.
Can a phone update break location services?
Yes. Updates can reset permissions or enable battery limits. Rechecking location settings usually fixes the problem.
Does clearing app cache help with location issues?
Sometimes. Clearing cache can remove corrupted data that prevents apps from updating your location correctly.
