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iPhone 16 Pro GPS isn't working.

I upgraded from a iPhone 11 to a 16 Pro and ever since I'm unable to use GPS effectively. It only seems to refresh when I have my phone unlocked. YES, I have allowed the phone to be used for CarPlay when locked in the settings. I checked both the car settings and phone settings and nothing else seems to apply. Not sure what has changed as I was on iOS 18 just fine on the 11 using my GPS. I'm afraid it might be a hardware issue. Anyone experience this?



iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 29, 2024 5:25 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2024 2:43 PM

I have the same exact problem. I upgraded from the mini 12 to the iPhone 16 and both Maps and Google Maps are practically useless. It always thinks I’m on some other road. I now have to buy a gps for my vehicle.

very disappointed! Apple needs to address and fix this stat!

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Oct 3, 2024 11:24 AM in response to swagbaddangerous

I seem to be having a similar issue, I upgraded from a iPhone 11 Pro Max to 16 pro max and have issues with my gps. The maps and google maps work while phone is locked but my gps goes crazy and starts saying I’m using other roads that are near to the road I’m taking. Its starts jumping off and on the road or throws me across a field. I noticed this more during a road trip through Georgia and Tennessee this past week. I also noticed it while back in my local city especially when I pass under a highway it registered me as on the highway and requested me to do multiple u turns to get back on the road I was already on. This was extremely frustrating especially in unknown roads on a 4 hour trip.

Oct 12, 2024 1:02 PM in response to swagbaddangerous

Same issues here, going from a 13 Pro to a 16 Pro, the 16 pro gps is very unreliable and not precise at all, for walking or driving, using Apple Maps or Google Maps, same issues. It randomly jumps from one street to another or doesn’t update for 10-20s while I’m moving. Also once my Uber driver couldn’t find me either because it showed my location on a different street. I hope it gets fixed soon.

Oct 11, 2024 2:14 AM in response to swagbaddangerous

Dear Customer Support Team,


I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to report an issue with the GPS functionality on my iPhone 16 Pro. Since purchasing the device, I’ve noticed that the GPS frequently fails to provide accurate location data, which affects my ability to use navigation apps effectively.


Despite ensuring that all settings are correctly configured and updating the software to the latest version, the problem persists. This significantly impacts my daily activities, as I rely heavily on GPS for various tasks.


I would appreciate it if you could advise on how this issue can be resolved or provide any necessary support to fix the problem. If this is a hardware issue, I would also like to inquire about the options for repair or replacement.


Thank you in advance for your assistance.


Kind regards,

Rudy

iPhone 16 Pro GPS isn't working.

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