Apps unable to find location on iPad

I download apps and go through location process and the apps can’t find my location or it will work one day then when I open again it can’t find my location

thanks D3s3rtguy



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iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jan 25, 2025 02:23 PM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2025 03:57 PM

Consider the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad...


Aside from the obvious Cellular functionality, only WiFi+Cellular models include GNSS/GPS location capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping. 


WiFi Only iPad models can only “infer” their location from a database lookup of neighbouring WiFi networks for which the geographic location is known, or the geographic location of your public IP address. For static applications in urban locations, where the location of IP public IP addresses and WiFi networks are known, an “inferred” location can be relatively accurate. However, in rural locations, or when using a Cellular/Satellite/VPN connection, location accuracy of an inferred location [if it works at all] may be very inaccurate. 

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Jan 25, 2025 03:57 PM in response to D3s3rtGuy

Consider the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad...


Aside from the obvious Cellular functionality, only WiFi+Cellular models include GNSS/GPS location capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping. 


WiFi Only iPad models can only “infer” their location from a database lookup of neighbouring WiFi networks for which the geographic location is known, or the geographic location of your public IP address. For static applications in urban locations, where the location of IP public IP addresses and WiFi networks are known, an “inferred” location can be relatively accurate. However, in rural locations, or when using a Cellular/Satellite/VPN connection, location accuracy of an inferred location [if it works at all] may be very inaccurate. 

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