Android 6.0 Marshmallow: How to boost your smartphone signal REVEALED

Tip to boost your Marshmallow GPS signal

GOOGLE has included a helpful trick to improve the GPS signal on any smartphone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

 

Android’s latest update brings with it a wealth of cool new features and tweaks to enhance the Android experience.

The latest version of the mobile operating system has already started to roll out across the globe – and you can find out when to expect the update here.

However, some Marshmallow-powered Android users have noticed GPS connectivity struggles to lockdown a location, which is bad news for those with a bad sense of direction. 

Luckily there is a fix for the spotty GPS connectivity.

 



Artist's interpretation of a GPS satellite



Unfortunately there will always be times when GPS fails you.

If you find yourself in a particularly built-up area or somewhere on the edge of civilisation then ultimately the signal from GPS satellites could become lost in the ether.  Luckily a brand new feature found on Android’s Marshmallow update will allow your phone to use Bluetooth to further boost location accuracy.

To put it into action open Settings > Location.

Tap the three dots to reveal the Options menu. Choose Scanning.

 



Bluetooth can be used to strengthen your GPS signal on Marshmallow



Next you’ll see two options.

Tap on Bluetooth scanning to toggle this feature on/off. You'll want it turned on.

Congratulations your smartphone now boasts the ultimate location-aware powers.

  

Android Wi-Fi settings

Google location-aware settings

Android owners were previously able to take advantage of other advanced features that satisfied a similar need.

For instance, if you were to delve deep into Location settings you’d uncover the High accuracy mode that uses a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks to determine your phone’s location. 

In Android Lollipop, Google ditched the accuracy tags and referred to the locating method instead. GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks is selected by default.

Elsewhere Advanced Wi-Fi hides options that lets Google continually scan for networks even when your Wi-Fi is switched off.