Sony Xperia 10






My phone uses a large amount of mobile data
Solution 1 of 4: GPS position usage for applications is turned on
Your phone 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 phone such as navigation, the search function or weather forecast.


Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.


Press the settings icon.


Press Lock screen & security.


Press Location.


Press the indicator next to "Use location" to turn the function on or off.


Press App-level permissions.


Press the indicator next to the required app to turn the function on or off.


Press the Return key.


Press Advanced.


Press Google Location Accuracy.


Press the indicator next to "Improve Location Accuracy" to turn on the function. If you turn on the function, your phone can find your exact position using the GPS satellites, the mobile network and nearby Wi-Fi networks. Satellite-based GPS requires a clear view of the sky.


Press the indicator next to "Improve Location Accuracy" to turn off the function. If you turn off the function, your phone can find your exact position but it may take longer as there is no access to supplementary information from the mobile network or nearby Wi-Fi networks.


Press the Home key to return to the home screen.