# GPS is not activated in Mapeo

To solve this problem, we suggest you explore the different solutions, in this order: 

1. First of all, make sure that you have **GPS** enabled on your cell phone. It will be different on each phone, but **GPS** or **Location** services can usually be found in the Quick Settings menu, which can be accessed by swiping down from the top of the screen. ​​\
   ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FEME6aoYWNo9NtVSKWnaB%2FActivate%20GPS%20\(1\).jpg?alt=media\&token=a2d02027-b3c7-4d6e-9a17-02aaae694aed)
2. Confirm that Mapeo Mobile has access to the GPS. The **GPS details** button at the top of the home screen will change from <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FKklkqrRDq4G6k6lILJQw%2Fno-gps.png?alt=media&#x26;token=37e97d92-349a-4c6d-b6fb-406db00f1126" alt="" data-size="line">red to a green dot and the accuracy of the GPS signal <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FozI7nt2s632boOsCAzaX%2Fgps.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4332431e-0d91-405c-9588-be6c82217c58" alt="" data-size="line">&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
If you turn on the GPS on your device while using <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FBnlXQiDXSUwl79ooRjRE%2FMm-icon.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3235ef71-9f29-4ab3-89f0-4a605d81c8e6" alt="" data-size="line">**Mapeo**, you may need to restart Mapeo for the app to recognize that the GPS is turned on and change the status of the **GPS details** button. ​&#x20;
{% endhint %}

3. If the **GPS details** button at the top of the home screen remains red <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FKklkqrRDq4G6k6lILJQw%2Fno-gps.png?alt=media&#x26;token=37e97d92-349a-4c6d-b6fb-406db00f1126" alt="" data-size="line">, make sure you have given Mapeo permission to use your phone's GPS. To learn more, see: [updating-mapeo-mobile-permissions](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/troubleshooting/updating-mapeo-mobile-permissions "mention")​&#x20;
4. Confirm that the GPS sensors are enabled. For it:&#x20;

   1. Click on <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FozI7nt2s632boOsCAzaX%2Fgps.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4332431e-0d91-405c-9588-be6c82217c58" alt="" data-size="line">**GPS Details**&#x20;
   2. On the **GPS Details** screen, make sure that in the **Sensor Status** section at the end of each line, it says **YES**.&#x20;
   3. In the event that one or more sensors are not activated or enabled, please check the manufacturer's manual for your device to activate it. ​​ \
      ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FtV487L5YqYJM7TBIBsbf%2FGPS%20details%20screen.jpg?alt=media\&token=8086b9c0-89e3-4839-8d30-6746d389e568)

   If you have managed to enable GPS in Mapeo but only manage to have a very weak signal, please visit [my-gps-signal-is-very-weak](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/troubleshooting/i-have-problems-with-the-gps-in-mapeo/my-gps-signal-is-very-weak "mention")&#x20;