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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G - Turn GPS Location On / Off

2026-10-22 19:05:32.318

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G - Turn GPS Location On / Off

Here's how to turn GPS location for your Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G on or off.
Satellite or standalone GPS services require more power and have a greater effect on battery life.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Location
    .
  3. Tap the
    Location switch
    (upper-right) to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    If presented, review the info then tap 'Close' or 'Turn on location' to continue.
  4. If preferred, tap
    Location services
    then tap any of the following to configure:
    Tap the appropriate switch to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    • Earthquake alerts
    • Emergency Location Service
    • Google Location Accuracy
    • Google Location History
    • Google Location Sharing
  5. Tap either of the following switches to turn on or off:
    • Wi-Fi scanning
    • Bluetooth scanning