How google's "My Location" finds my real location without GPS ?
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i've noticed that Google maps , both versions on mobile or the Web can track my location when using "MY Location" but how does it works without GPS its almost 90% ...show more
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Answer:
by your computer IPi think.
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They use a combination of IP geolocation, and it scans for nearby wireless networks with a database on their side which collects GPS coordinates alongside wifi scan data when Android or iphone phone users use their GPS
dracpower
Your computer has a code that lets Google know where you are. Its called an IP Address.
Leo
It uses your computers current Wi-Fi location or your IP address of your computer. Using a Satellite of course.
Braedon Lynn
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mojojojoe
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