Fix: OnePlus Watch GPS not working or accurate

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Last updated on July 11, 2023

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Fix: OnePlus Watch GPS not working or accurate

If you primarily use your OnePlus watch to check location/map services, you should keep in mind that you might face issues from a satellite connection due to high altitudes. Some of the common areas where you might get GPS issues are indoor shopping malls, underground areas, etc. Down below are some troubleshooting ways to fix this issue.

Method 1: Reboot the watch

GPS is a complicated feature, and if two apps are using the same feature at one moment, then it can create temporary issues. It is better to reboot the devices and see if the issue persists to solve such issues.

Method 2: Install Pending Updates

OnePlus has excellent software support, and they roll out quarterly or monthly security patches for the existing devices. Make sure all the updates are installed on your device.

Open the Settings app on your OnePlus watch and go to updates.

Check for relevant updates and install them.

Method 3: Grant location/GPS permissions

In order to use GPS services with any application, you need to grant these permissions to the app. Let’s say you are using Google Maps, and then in order to get your current location, the app will request GPS permissions. So make sure these permission are available to the app.

Open the Settings app on your OnePlus watch and go to GPS/location.

Enable access to all apps which are available there.

Method 4: Check internet services

Internet is also required for the GPS to work properly. In some cases, the GPS does work without internet connectivity, but the accuracy of such data is limited. To make sure the location data is correct all the time, turn on internet services while you’re using GPS-related applications.

Conclusion

GPS is one of the most important features of any Smartwatch. It is important that it works, as without this feature, maps and location tracking will not work. I’m sure the above methods will help you to solve the problem. In case it doesn’t, then there are high chances of hardware failure. So check with your local service center for any GPS hardware defects.

Fix: OnePlus Watch GPS not working or accurate