Turning GPS on your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Android Wear OS on or off

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Your smartwatch can determine your geographical position using GPS (Global Positioning System). The information about your location can be used by a number of applications on your smartwatch such as navigation, SOS function or weather forecast.

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

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Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

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Press the settings icon.

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Press Location.

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Press the indicator below "Location" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on this function, your phone can find your exact position using GPS. If you turn off the function, you can't use any GPS functions on your phone.

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Press App permissions.

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Press the required app.

Follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings and turn the function on or off.

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Follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings and turn the function on or off.

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Press the Return key twice.

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Press Emergency Location Service.

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Press the indicator next to "Use Emergency Location Service" to turn the function on or off.

If use of GPS location for emergency calls is turned on, your location will automatically be shared with the emergency dispatch centre during emergency calls in countries where the function is supported.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Turning GPS on or off

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