How To Fix HomTom GPS Problem [Methods & Quick Troubleshoot]

GPS stands for Global Positioning System that works with the help of a constellation of satellites and cell towers in conjunction to provide user’s location on the phone and when combined to services such as Google Maps, it can further extend its functionalities. But consider the fact that sometimes the GPS doesn’t work. Now, it can be because of interference or any if the GPS receiver is incapable of receiving a proper signal or if its damaged but the matter of the concern is, you can’t use it until you find a fix to resolve the problem. Now, what we did here has we combined all the possibilities when the GPS might not work and found out a list of guidelines on how to fix HomTom GPS problem which is generalized and applicable to any and every Android-enabled smartphones which are explained below.

Switch to High Accuracy mode

When is this method useful? It is when you are using GPS on your smartphone but can’t get accurate results or if your location is offbeat. You can turn on the high accuracy mode by going to the ‘Settings >> Location >> Mode >> High Accuracy’ where you turn it on. Although it will draw in more power from the battery, it is worth if you rely on GPS and want to check an accurate location and so on.

Toggle and refresh GPS

If you can’t get GPS started, try toggling it repeatedly and it will kick-start right away. Simply drag down the notification tray, tap on the GPS icon and tap on it several times. This will force the GPS service to start so that you can use it.

Toggle Airplane mode

It remains a question whether how a feature that disconnects the phone from any network can solve network related issues but it works and it is a tried and tested method to fix any GPS problem. As per its procedure is concerned, you need to turn ON the airplane mode and keep it active for few seconds. Now, turn it OFF again and repeat the same several times and finally, try to access GPS and check if it is working or not.