When location services stop working on your RealMe 16, apps like Maps, ride-hailing, and weather become unreliable. You may notice inaccurate locations, delayed updates, or apps saying location is unavailable. Most of the time, this happens because of permissions, system settings, or temporary sensor issues, and you can fix it in a few minutes.
Why Location Services Are Not Working on Your RealMe 16
- Location services are turned off at the system level.
- App location permissions are set to deny or allow only while using.
- Location accuracy settings are not enabled.
- Battery saving features are restricting background location access.
- Software glitches affecting GPS and sensors.
1. Make Sure Location Services Are Turned On
If location services are disabled, no app can access your position. This is the most common reason location stops working across all apps.
Open Settings, and then tap Location.
Toggle on Location services, and confirm it is enabled.
2. Check App Location Permissions
Even if location services are on, individual apps may not be allowed to use them. This often happens after an update or when permissions were denied earlier.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap Permission manager, and then select Location to review app access.
Choose the affected app, and then set permission to Allow only while using or Allow all the time.
3. Enable High Accuracy Location Mode
Low accuracy settings rely only on GPS, which can be unreliable indoors. High accuracy improves results by using Wi-Fi and mobile networks together with GPS.
Open Settings, and then tap Location.
Tap Location accuracy, and then enable Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning.
4. Turn Off Battery Saver for Affected Apps
Battery optimization can block apps from updating your location in the background. This makes navigation and tracking apps appear broken.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery management, and then select the affected app.
Choose Allow background activity, and then disable battery restrictions.
5. Restart Your RealMe 16
A restart refreshes system services, including GPS and sensors. It is a simple fix that often resolves temporary location issues.
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to reboot, and then test location again.
6. Update System Software
Outdated software can contain bugs that affect location accuracy. Installing updates ensures your phone has the latest fixes and optimizations.
Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
Check for updates, and then install any available version.
Once location services are properly enabled and permissions are set, your RealMe 16 should detect your position accurately again. These fixes cover most real-world cases, and you usually only need one or two of them to restore normal behavior.
FAQs
Why does GPS work outdoors but not indoors on my RealMe 16?
GPS signals weaken indoors due to walls and interference. Enabling high accuracy mode helps by using Wi-Fi and mobile networks to improve location detection.
Can location issues be caused by a phone case or accessories?
In rare cases, thick metal cases or magnetic accessories can interfere with GPS signals. Removing them temporarily can help confirm if they are causing the issue.
Why do some apps still show wrong locations after fixing settings?
Some apps cache old location data. Closing and reopening the app, or clearing its cache, usually forces it to refresh your current location.
