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Samsung Gear S3 frontier / Gear S3 classic - Turn GPS Location On / Off

2026-10-27 11:22:57.767

Samsung Gear S3 frontier / Gear S3 classic - Turn GPS Location On / Off

Here's how to turn the GPS location services for your Gear S3 frontier / Gear S3 classic on or off.
Satellite or standalone GPS services require more power and have a greater effect on battery life.
  1. From the watch screen, press the
    Home button
    to open the apps screen.
    Home button
  2. Tap 
    Settings
    Settings icon .
  3. Tap
    Connections
    .
  4. Tap
    Location
    to turn on or off.
    On when the switch is blue On icon.
  5. Review the usage agreement then tap the
    Checkmark icon
    Checkmark icon.
  6. Review the legal notice then tap the
    Checkmark icon
    .
  7. Select any of the following methods:
    • GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
    • Wi-Fi and mobile networks
    • GPS