How To Fix Google Pixel 2 GPS Issues

By Elizabeth

First Published on July 01, 2018

This article is 7 years old.

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Over the last decade, the GPS system or Global Positioning System has gained tremendous importance in smartphones. There are a variety of apps that are based on GPS, offering a range of services to the users. From tracking locations of family and friends to locating your place of meeting in a new city – GPS is a lifesaver. Several features of a smartphone are dependent on GPS, such as the smartphone tracker. So, if your GPS isn’t working right you tend to be lost.

The users of Google Pixel 2 have been facing GPS problems since its launch. If you are facing tracking problems on your smartphone then there are some possible solutions we have listed for you below. Here is how to fix Google Pixel 2 GPS issues.

Methods To Fix Google Pixel 2 GPS Issues

Method 1

When there is a problem with the navigation in your GPS it could either be a software issue or the GPS antenna on your device. Usually, the problem is with the software and in order to solve this problem follow these steps:

Go to Settings
On this screen tap on Location
Here select Mode and out of the three options you get pick High Accuracy
Exit and try your GPS system to check if the navigation works fine

Method 2

Clearing the cache of the Google Maps can also help solve the GPS issues:

Go to Settings
Locate and tap on Maps in the list
Next tap on Storage and then Clear Cache

Method 3

Use an app – GPS Status & Toolbox. You can download this app from Google Play store. Besides being easy to use it is also a useful app and helps to improve your navigation. Your phone can locate a GPS satellite faster with this app.

These are some easy ways by which you can solve your Google Pixel 2 GPS issues.