GeoLocation test: [With error codes]
& Phone Settings Help
During testing A handful of phones had trouble GeoLocating, Here is a quick test, and some settings required for successful operation.
This test should work on all devices, Android, i-phone, windows phone, desktop and laptop computers
[Domestic computers, desktops and laptops may have rather inaccurate locations as they are not fitted like phones with GPS, and cell phone mast connectivity, position sensors. etc.]
The "Defibrillator search tool" is designed to work "on the go", ~ "mobile" ~ , so it is primarily designed to work on mobile "smart" phones
This test and defibsearch will always ask permission for access to your location. If you do not give it, sorry, neither can help you
A "YES" or "I Agree" to "Share Location"?
This test "should"
return your Latitude and Longitude Coordinates, or an error message:
[PERMISSION_DENIED, POSITION_UNAVAILABLE, TIMEOUT, or UNKNOWN_ERROR]
Click the button to get your present coordinates.
To Turn your device's location ON ?
Open your device's Settings app
Tap Security & Location and then Location.
(If you don't see "Security & Location," tap Location.)
Turn "Location" ON
Pick your device's location accuracy mode ?
For best results on defibsearch use "High Accuracy" mode.
You can choose your location mode based on accuracy, speed, and battery use.
Open your device's Settings app
Tap Security & Location and then Location.
(If you don't see "Security & Location," tap Location.)
Or for latest phones,
Settings --> Connections --> Location:
Tap.
Then pick:
High accuracy
This mode uses GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and other sensors to get the highest-accuracy location.
It uses Google's Location service to help estimate your device's location faster and more accurately.
Battery saving
This mode uses sources that use less battery, like Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
It uses Google's Location service to help estimate your device's location faster and more accurately.
Device only
This mode uses only GPS. It doesn’t use Google's Location service to provide location information.
It can estimate your device's location slower and use more battery.
Recognize your location status
PLEASE TRY THE TEST AGAIN
REMEMBER: YOU MUST ALSO ALLOW LOCATION ACCESS WHEN PROMPTED
The first time an app needs to access your Location Services information,
you'll get a notification asking for permission.
Choose one of these options:
Tap Allow to let the app use Location Services information as needed.
Tap Don't Allow to prevent access.
(iOS devices might use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to determine your location.
GPS and cellular location are available on iPhone and iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) models)
How to turn Location Services on or off for specific Apps
Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
Make sure that Location Services is on.
Scroll down to find the app. (in this case the web browser you are using, probably "Safari" or could be "Google Chrome, or perhaps "Firefox")
Tap the app and select an option:
Never: Prevents access to Location Services information.
While Using the App:
This allows access to Location Services only when the app or one of its features is visible on screen. If an app is set to While Using the App, you might see your status bar turn blue with a message that an app is actively using your location.
Or
Always: Allows access to your location even when the app is in the background.
From here, apps should provide an explanation of how the app will use your location information. Some apps might offer only two options. Learn more about privacy and Location Services.
Location Services uses GPS and Bluetooth (where they're available), along with crowd-sourced Wi-Fi hotspots and cellular towers to determine the approximate location of your device.
Apps won't use your location until they ask for your permission and you allow permission.
PLEASE TRY THE TEST AGAIN
REMEMBER: YOU MUST ALSO ALLOW LOCATION ACCESS WHEN PROMPTED
GeoLocation is never going to work well on desktop and laptop computers without suitable sensors and equipment. Loocation by ip address or ISP data may be many tens of miles, or even hundreds "off target" It is possible to state your location, [accurate or not, true or false] in your computer or browser settings This may help you access "local features, "weather and news" or "local web offers" or avoid websites knowing your true location, [Your choice!]
Control Panel --> All Control Panel Items --> Enable location and other sensors
In the settings, you can choose whether to let users turn on location sensing for individual apps (administrator privileges are required for this setting)
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