If GPS on your OnePlus 15 keeps showing the wrong location, delays updates, or jumps around the map, navigation becomes unreliable fast. This issue often shows up after updates, travel, or changes in location settings. The good news is that GPS accuracy problems are usually caused by settings, signal conditions, or calibration issues, and they can be fixed without advanced tools.
Why Your OnePlus 15 GPS Is Not Accurate
- Location accuracy settings are not set to high precision.
- GPS signals are being blocked by buildings, cases, or weather.
- Location services for apps are restricted or limited.
- Cached location data is outdated or corrupted.
- Software bugs affecting location services.
Improve Location Accuracy Settings
GPS relies on multiple data sources, not just satellites. If accuracy is limited, your phone may struggle to pinpoint your exact position, especially indoors or in busy areas.
Open Settings, and then tap Location.
Tap Location services, and then enable Wi Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning.
Turn Location Access Off and Back On
Toggling location services refreshes the GPS connection. This helps clear minor glitches that prevent your phone from locking onto satellites properly.
Open Settings, and then tap Location.
Turn Location off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on again.
Set Location Permission to Precise for Maps Apps
Navigation apps need precise location access to work correctly. If an app is limited to approximate location, GPS accuracy will suffer.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap Permission manager, choose Location, and set your maps app to Allow all the time with Precise location enabled.
Calibrate GPS Using Google Maps
Calibration helps your phone realign its compass and motion sensors. This is especially useful if directions appear rotated or lag behind your movement.
Open Google Maps, and then tap the blue location dot.
Tap Calibrate, and then follow the on screen motion instructions.
Remove Thick Cases and Avoid Signal Interference
Physical obstructions can weaken GPS signals. Thick cases, magnetic mounts, or metal accessories may interfere with satellite reception.
Remove your phone case, and then test GPS accuracy outdoors.
Move to an open area, and then check if the location stabilizes.
Restart Your Phone
A restart refreshes system services tied to GPS and sensors. This often resolves accuracy issues caused by background processes.
Swipe down from the top to open Quick Settings.
Tap the Power icon, and then tap Restart.
Update System Software
Software updates often include fixes for GPS bugs and sensor calibration issues. Running outdated software can keep known problems unresolved.
Open Settings, and then tap System.
Tap Software update, and then install any available updates.
Once GPS accuracy is restored, navigation, fitness tracking, and location based apps should behave normally again. In most cases, adjusting accuracy settings and recalibrating sensors is enough to fix the problem.
FAQs
Why is GPS accurate outdoors but wrong indoors on my OnePlus 15?
GPS signals are weaker indoors due to walls and ceilings. The phone relies more on Wi Fi and Bluetooth scanning in enclosed spaces.
Does battery optimization affect GPS accuracy?
Yes. Aggressive battery saving can limit background location access, which causes delays and inaccurate positioning.
Should I reset my phone if GPS stays inaccurate?
A full reset is rarely needed. If problems continue after updates and calibration, contacting OnePlus support or your carrier is a better next step.
