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How to enable GPS position to display as a white dot in the PredictWind App

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Written by Matt Crockett
Updated today

If your iOS or Android device has a GPS, with the correct App permissions enabled, your current position will display as a white dot on maps in the PredictWind App. If you do not see it, please check your iOS or Android device's GPS settings based on the steps below.

iOS - Enable Location Services GPS

To enable the PredictWind App to display your GPS positions as a white dot on maps on your iPhone or iPad, open Settings on your device, then:

  • Tap Privacy and Security.

  • Tap Location Services.

  • Tap PredictWind if using the App

  • Tap to select While Using the App.

  • Tap to enable Precise Location.

  • Tap to go back.

  • Force close and re-open the PredictWind App or Forecast Website.

    If at any time you are asked by your iPhone or iPad whether you wish to Allow PredictWind to access this device's location? Please tap Allow While Using App.

Android - Enable Location Services GPS

To enable the PredictWind App to display your GPS positions as a white dot on maps on your Android Phone or tablet, open Settings on your device, then:

  • Tap Apps

  • Scroll down until you find PredictWind

  • Tap Permissions for PredictWind

  • Turn ON location permissions.

  • Force stop and re-open the PredictWind App

    If at any time you are asked by your Android device whether you wish to Allow PredictWind to access this device's location? Please tap Allow.

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