Location Services are essential for navigation apps, weather updates, and features like Find My Mobile. If your Galaxy S25 Ultra suddenly stops detecting your location, apps may not work properly or could display inaccurate results.
This issue usually happens because of disabled permissions, incorrect settings, or software glitches. Here’s how to fix it.
Why Your Galaxy S25 Ultra Location Services Might Not Be Working
- Location feature is turned off in settings.
- Apps do not have permission to access your location.
- Power Saving Mode or background restrictions are active.
- Software bugs or outdated system version.
- GPS signal interference or poor network coverage.
Enable Location Services.
If Location is turned off, your phone cannot share its position with apps or system features. Turning it on is the first step.
- Open Settings, and then tap Location.
- Toggle the switch at the top to turn it on.
After enabling it, open a map or weather app to check if the location updates properly.
Allow Apps to Access Location.
Some apps may still not work if their location permissions are denied. Ensuring they have access allows them to function as intended.
- Open Settings, and then tap Location.
- Tap App permissions, and then select the apps you want to allow access to your location.
Choose Allow all the time or Allow only while using the app depending on your preference.
Improve Location Accuracy.
Your phone can use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile networks to get a more precise location. Turning this feature on can help when GPS alone is not enough.
- Open Settings, and then tap Location.
- Tap Location method, and then select Improve accuracy.
Toggle on both Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning to get the best results.
Turn Off Power Saving Mode.
When Power Saving Mode is enabled, your phone limits background activity and can reduce location accuracy. Disabling it often restores normal operation.
- Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
- Tap Power saving, and then toggle it off.
Once it is off, reopen the app that needs location and check if it works.
Reset Location Settings.
Sometimes corrupted location preferences can cause errors. Resetting these settings will restore the default configuration.
- Open Settings, and then tap General management.
- Tap Reset, and then tap Reset location settings.
Confirm your choice, and then restart the phone to apply the reset.
Update the Software.
If the problem started after a system update or app installation, a newer update may already include a fix.
- Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
- Tap Download and install, and then follow the prompts if an update is available.
Keeping your device up to date ensures better GPS stability and compatibility.
Once Location Services are working again, apps like Maps, Find My Mobile, and Weather will perform accurately, helping you get around without interruptions.
FAQs
Why is my Galaxy S25 Ultra showing the wrong location?
This can happen if GPS signals are weak or if Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning are turned off. Turning on Improve accuracy usually fixes it.
Can Power Saving Mode affect GPS accuracy?
Yes. Power Saving Mode restricts background services, including location tracking, which can cause apps to lose or delay your position.
Will resetting location settings delete my data?
No. It only restores default GPS and location preferences without affecting your personal files or apps.
