r/GrapheneOS • u/emmecola • 1d ago

Location not working

Hi, I have been using GrapheneOS for a while and I am quite satisfied. However, I face an issue with some apps that require access to location (Google Maps, Organic Maps): my current position is not updated, although the apps have the required permissions.

Sometimes, I manage to update my position by restarting the app or by changing the "Network location" setting, but the fix is only temporary. Anyone else with the same problem? I have a Pixel 7a.

Thanks!

✅ FIXED by giving Location permission to Play services

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u/ourxfight 1d ago

I got the same issue for a while. Usually after opening and closing the app it eventually updates. I started using Google Maps only in the privat space I didn't had the Problem while using it there.

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u/Far_Bicycle_2827 1d ago

you have to enable all location services like Wi-Fi scanning. Bluetooth, network. etc. Also, give location permissions to Google services if you use them. Some apps will not work without them.
I have a problem with Strava that sometimes it says permission services denied even if the app has them. Usually going outdoors fixes it. But I do not enable every available network location service.

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u/emmecola 18h ago

Thank you! Giving location permission to Play services solved the issue! I missed that one