Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

iPadOS 18

Turn GPS on your Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPadOS 18 on or off

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Your tablet 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 tablet such as navigation, the search function or weather forecast.

Step 1 of 7

1. Find "Location Services"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 7

1. Find "Location Services"

Press Privacy & Security.

Step 3 of 7

1. Find "Location Services"

Press Location Services.

Step 4 of 7

2. Turn GPS on or off

Press the indicator next to "Location Services" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on the function, your tablet can find your position using GPS. If you turn off the function, you can't use any GPS functions on your tablet.

Step 5 of 7

3. Turn use of GPS position for applications on or off

Press the required app.

Step 6 of 7

3. Turn use of GPS position for applications on or off

Press the required setting to turn the function on or off.

Step 7 of 7

4. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Location Services"

Press Settings.

Press Privacy & Security.

Press Location Services.

2. Turn GPS on or off

Press the indicator next to "Location Services" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on the function, your tablet can find your position using GPS. If you turn off the function, you can't use any GPS functions on your tablet.

3. Turn use of GPS position for applications on or off

Press the required app.

Press the required setting to turn the function on or off.

4. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.