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iPod touch Brand new 2G iPod Touch with Newest Firmware, Locations Problems

amacgenius

amacgenius

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Original poster
I literally just bought a brand new iPod touch tonight, and upgraded the software right away, and I haven't been able to use any of the location services (maps, anything) do I have to reset everything or am I just missing something, yes I'm connected to my WiFi network, etc.

Anybody help me out?

This is what I get in every app that "fails me".

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wow you showed your address on the internet! Be careful when posting things. Anyway make sure location services is switched on. It might be that it doesn't work in your location, although I have never had that problem myself.
 
The Touch uses locations of known wifi spots to triangulate your location. It could be that there isn't enough "known" wifi spots near you for the location services to work. Generally speaking, within the US, the more densely populated the area, the greater the chance that the Touch can identify your location.
 
Dino451 said:
wow you showed your address on the internet! Be careful when posting things. Anyway make sure location services is switched on. It might be that it doesn't work in your location, although I have never had that problem myself.
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First of all that isn't my address, so no worries.

Night Spring said:
The Touch uses locations of known wifi spots to triangulate your location. It could be that there isn't enough "known" wifi spots near you for the location services to work. Generally speaking, within the US, the more densely populated the area, the greater the chance that the Touch can identify your location.
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Dang, that sucks 🙁.
 
Dino451 said:
wow you showed your address on the internet! Be careful when posting things. Anyway make sure location services is switched on. It might be that it doesn't work in your location, although I have never had that problem myself.
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Night Spring said:
The Touch uses locations of known wifi spots to triangulate your location. It could be that there isn't enough "known" wifi spots near you for the location services to work. Generally speaking, within the US, the more densely populated the area, the greater the chance that the Touch can identify your location.
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jlocalled said:
Submit your Router's MAC Address at their website. It might help.
http://www.skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/submit_ap.php
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Thanks I just did that, hopefully that helps 🙂.
 
Dino451 said:
wow you showed your address on the internet! Be careful when posting things. Anyway make sure location services is switched on. It might be that it doesn't work in your location, although I have never had that problem myself.
Click to expand...

Night Spring said:
The Touch uses locations of known wifi spots to triangulate your location. It could be that there isn't enough "known" wifi spots near you for the location services to work. Generally speaking, within the US, the more densely populated the area, the greater the chance that the Touch can identify your location.
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angemon89 said:
It will. Just give it a couple of days.
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Still hasn't caught.
 
I was staggered by the accuracy of the Touch's skyhook, but yes - you'll have to wait. Happy belated new year, amacgenius - nice to see you around again.
 
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