Easy Ways to Fix the GPS Signal Not Found Error in Pokémon Go

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Do you see a "GPS signal not found" error whenever you open Pokémon Go on your phone? This error can show up for various reasons, like if your location services are off or if permissions aren't granted. This wikiHow article lists fixes to solve the "GPS signal not found" error in Pokémon Go.

Easy Fixes for GPS Signal Not Found in Pokémon Go

Turn on location services.

Pokémon Go will be unable to find your GPS location if location services are off. You can switch location services on or off at any time on your Android, and iPhone. To turn on location services for Android, swipe down to open the Quick Settings menu and tap the Location icon. For iPhone, open Settings and go to Privacy & Security > Location Services and toggle on the switch.

Allow Pokémon Go to access your location.

Even if location services are enabled, you need to let the app use it. If the permissions aren't allowed, the app can't access your location and gives you a "GPS signal not found" error. For Android, press and hold the Pokémon Go app icon, then tap App info (or find that app listed in the "Apps" menu in Settings). Tap Permissions > Location > Allow all the time. For iPhone, open Settings, scroll down and tap Pokémon Go, and then tap Location > Always.

Turn on precise location.

Use more than the GPS sensor in your phone to get your location. This can help determine your exact location within a busy or rural area because other sensors, like Wi-Fi sensors, get accurate readings for your GPS signal to improve your Pokémon Go gameplay. On iPhone, open Settings, scroll down and tap Pokémon Go, and then tap Location. Tap the switch next to "Precise Location" to toggle it on. On Android, press and hold the Pokémon Go app icon, then tap App info (or find that app listed in the "Apps" menu in Settings). Tap Permissions > Location and tap the switch next to "Use precise location/precise location" to toggle it on.

Move to an unobstructed area.

Buildings or tunnels can prevent Pokémon Go from finding your GPS signal. If your GPS signal can't get out, you'll see a "GPS signal not found" error, which means you should move to another location. Lots of construction materials are guilty of blocking GPS, so playing Pokémon Go in Dollar General will probably result in a "GPS signal not found" error. Keep in mind that some tall buildings or tree coverage may impact your GPS signal, making your avatar drift or skip to other areas.