[2024] GPS Not Working in iOS 17/18 Update

Location Services can be really useful when you need to check the weather condition, get the accurate position in the Map, etc. However, it will be irritating if the GPS is not working in iOS 17/18 properly. Don’t worry, the post here is a real helper in solving the problem.

1. Repair iOS System with Third-Party Tool - No Data Loss

If you want to fix GPS not working after iOS 17/18 update quickly and get it works again for you, you must try iMyFone Fixppo. It can perform the job safely without losing any data. For this problem, you will use the ‘Standard Mode’ of Fixppo, and within a few clicks, your GPS will be back again.

●Steps to Solve GPS Not Working Issue Via Fixppo:

Step 1: Download and install Fixppo to your computer, then choose the standard mode.

Step 2: Use a lightning cable to connect your device to computer, then enter Recovery Mode or DFU Mode as instructed.

Step 3: Fixppo will automatically show you the best option of firmware package available for you. Choose and click on download.

Step 4: Click the 'Start' button to let Fixppo begin its work. When you see the 'Done' button, you can restart your device. And congrats! Your GPS is back to normal.

2. Check Location Service

A common situation is that you disabled your location service by accident, in which case, what you need to do is to refresh the location service. Go to Setting - Privacy - Location Services, turn it on. If the button is on, you just need to turn it off and wait for a few seconds before turning it on again.

3. Turn On Location Permission

If the Location Services is on but the GPS is still unavailable, you may check whether the app you want to use has its button on. Go to Setting - Privacy - Location Services - swipe down your phone to see if the button of the app you want is on with permission.

4. Find a Strong Signal

Signal differs from place to place. And it matters if we don't want to have a weak GPS signal. Try to stay in an open space rather than a narrow one. And try to turn the airplane mode on and off for one or twice and wait for a while if you are using the cellular but not the Wi-Fi.

5. Reset Network Settings

You can also reconnect your GPS by resetting network settings because all data related to network will be erased. And 'poor network connection' will be ruled out if you try to figure out what causes the problem.

• Step 1: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
• Step 2: Reset ＞ Reset Network Settings.

6. Reset Location & Privacy

If the GPS is still not functioning, you may try to reset your location, which will go to default. After the process, apps will pop up permission requirement to get access to your location, photos, etc. Don’t forget to allow them or you can just simply grant permission to the apps you want one by one after that.

• Step 1: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
• Step 2: Reset ＞Reset Location & Privacy.

7. Force Restart Your iPhone

Force restarting your phone would be a useful solution in many situations. Maybe the GPS won’t work because your phone gets stuck and need to release some space for it to process properly.

• Step 1: Tap the 'Volume Up' button quickly and release.
• Step 2: Tap the 'Volume Down' button quickly and release.
• Step 3: Press the side button and hold for a while until you see the Apple logo.

8. Update iOS System

This problem can also have caused by having a lower system version, because a newly released update will fix some bugs most of the time. Go to General ＞ Software Update.If a new version is available, click 'Download and Install'. If it’s not been updated for a while, you may also see 'ALSO AVAILABLE' down there, and there is the newest version also available for you.

9. Refresh the App

If you’ve updated your phone to the newest version but the GPS is still not working, maybe you can consider refreshing the app you want to use. This step makes sure that the app can keep up with the iOS system update and its functions including location service can work properly. Simply go to the App Store and refresh it.

10. Downgrade iOS System

Sometimes the upgraded iOS system may not work smoothly because of some bugs like the phone keeps flashing back or face unlock becomes unavailable suddenly and you miss the previous one desperately. Here is how to downgrade the system version with iTunes.

• Step 1: Turn Find My iPhone off (Settings ＞ iCloud).
• Step 2: Go to https://ipsw.me/ to download the firmware file you want.
• Step 3: Connect your iPhone to computer with a cable and open iTunes.
• Step 4: Click on the 'phone' icon then click on the 'Summary' option.
• Step 5: Press the Shift key then click on the 'Restore' option.
• Step 6: A window will pop up and navigate to the IPSW file you downloaded, select it.
• Step 7: iTunes will inform you some info and ask to confirm your action, click the 'Restore' button and begin the process.

Conclusion

After reading this article, you must understand how to get your GPS back to work again, and we hope that you may benefit from these solutions. However, if you are looking for a tool that can not only fix problem like GPS not working, iMyFone Fixppo is highly recommended. You can rely on its professionalism and convenience. Just give it a shot!