# How do i fix my gps accuracy? **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [June 25, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700 "2020-06-25T02:43:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bobby](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/df788c/32.png) [@Bobby](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Bobby)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/1 "2020-06-25T02:43:45Z")
\*\*1. I have problem with gps location accuracy. It gives extraordinary high values most times above 2200m of which im expected to use between 2 to 10m \*\*2. Server: odk.data.fmardpace.ng ; Device name is Tecno B1f; Android 8.1.0; Odk collect v1.27.2 \*\*3. I tried to find the best possible network locations even outside the building but couldn't get anything below 10m. I remembered getting 24m sometimes \*\*4. Navigate to Geoshape area of the form \*\*5. ![Screenshot_20200625-031611](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2c6889aba9f020d1fde96565cfe42b87f316ca77.png) ---
**Author:** ![Grzesiek2010](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/grzesiek2010/32/2881_2.png) [@Grzesiek2010](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Grzesiek2010)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2020, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/2 "2020-06-25T08:29:50Z")
Hi @Bobby welcome to the forum! Please [introduce yourself here!](https://forum.opendatakit.org/t/introduce-yourself-here/) probably it's a Tecno specific issue. Have you seen this for example: [https://www.getdroidtips.com/how-to-fix-tecno-gps-problem-methods-quick-troubleshoot/](https://www.getdroidtips.com/how-to-fix-tecno-gps-problem-methods-quick-troubleshoot/)? If those tips don't work you can try our 1.28-beta version we released the other day where we implemented some changes in the GPS functionality [ODK Collect v1.28 Beta: GPS plus other sensors for location, calculation updates in repeats](https://forum.getodk.org/t/odk-collect-v1-28-beta-gps-plus-other-sensors-for-location-calculation-updates-in-repeats/27661) ---
**Author:** ![Bobby](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/df788c/32.png) [@Bobby](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Bobby)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/3 "2020-06-25T21:05:01Z")
Thanks very much for a prompt response. Even with those proferred solutions, I'm still not having a positive result. I even switched to beta version, all the same. Perhaps it's because I'm unable to use high accuracy mode which doesn't come with phone. See attachment! ![Screenshot_20200625-214718](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/2X/9/92f1a470dac2a1a6d50da61a660c303fc7f0fe5a.png) ---
**Author:** ![Grzesiek2010](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/grzesiek2010/32/2881_2.png) [@Grzesiek2010](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Grzesiek2010)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/4 "2020-06-25T21:55:44Z")
Ah yes it's rather a budget device so you can change it or buy an external bluetooth gps if you really need that functionality. Before investing money in new devices you can also try some apps from the store that fix/improve gps. I'm sceptical if it works but you can try. ---
**Author:** ![gomark](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/4491bb/32.png) [@gomark](https://forum.getodk.org/u/gomark)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/5 "2020-06-29T13:52:19Z")
I am using a Techno of 1 ram and 16GB Rom, but the GPS of my ODK is always 3300m or 4914m. I am trying to regulate it to 2m to 10m. Please my version of ODK is 2.72. I ---
**Author:** ![Grzesiek2010](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/grzesiek2010/32/2881_2.png) [@Grzesiek2010](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Grzesiek2010)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/6 "2020-06-29T21:29:55Z")
Hi @gomark welcome to the forum! Please [introduce yourself here!](https://forum.opendatakit.org/t/introduce-yourself-here/) I moved your post here because it was placed in a wrong topic. Do you use the same Tecno device? ---
**Author:** ![Mustardseed](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mustardseed](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Mustardseed)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/7 "2020-06-29T14:15:37Z")
Thanks I am just trying to get solution to my GPS accuracy which sometimes get to 2000m and above when I should expect to get between 2 and 10m. I have formatted my device yet I can't map correctly. I am an enumerator under the fmardpace AFJP program. Thanks in anticipation of your response. ---
**Author:** ![Grzesiek2010](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/grzesiek2010/32/2881_2.png) [@Grzesiek2010](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Grzesiek2010)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/8 "2020-06-29T21:32:53Z")
Hi @Mustardseed welcome to the forum! Please [introduce yourself here!](https://forum.opendatakit.org/t/introduce-yourself-here/) I also moved your question here. What about your device? Is it also Tecno? ---
**Author:** ![Mustardseed](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mustardseed](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Mustardseed)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/9 "2020-06-30T18:23:25Z")
Yes it is tecno pop 2 power. ---
**Author:** ![Mustardseed](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mustardseed](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Mustardseed)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/10 "2020-06-30T18:45:21Z")
Thanks for responding to my email. I have read the other mails from people have same issues with your responses. ---
**Author:** ![Grzesiek2010](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/grzesiek2010/32/2881_2.png) [@Grzesiek2010](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Grzesiek2010)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/11 "2020-06-30T19:40:01Z")
Apparently those Tecno devices are bad at it. ---
**Author:** ![Mustardseed](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mustardseed](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Mustardseed)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/12 "2020-07-06T13:42:35Z")
Hello brother. I saw your complain in odk forum the response you got. I am having similar challenge. How are you going about it? ---
**Author:** ![Mustardseed](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mustardseed](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Mustardseed)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/13 "2020-07-06T13:47:12Z")
Hello Bobby have you been able to get solution to the GPS accuracy? I read your complain and the response given to you. I have same issues. Please carry me along if you have solution. ---
**Author:** ![danbjoseph](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/danbjoseph/32/21901_2.png) [@danbjoseph](https://forum.getodk.org/u/danbjoseph)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/14 "2020-07-06T19:08:12Z")
I've used [GPS Essentials](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mictale.gpsessentials) app to get more details about the accuracy of the GPS on a particular phone. Usually the problem is related to the hardware and not the software. ---
**Author:** ![Aliyu\_yusif\_Ali](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/aliyu_yusif_ali/32/7413_2.png) [@Aliyu\_yusif\_Ali](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Aliyu_yusif_Ali)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/15 "2020-09-05T11:01:33Z")
Hey everyone pls I have problem with my GPS on odk the stellite is not available ![Screenshot_20200904-113523](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8c0dcb4f8ec6e2caa25ab62c4cf9e336e1790df4.png) ---
**Author:** ![Lukelo\_Mgana](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/lukelo_mgana/32/12938_2.png) [@Lukelo\_Mgana](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Lukelo_Mgana)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/16 "2020-09-05T14:48:57Z")
Hello Sir! atleast you can even have a satellite image on your phone as well i use a tecno mobile, My name is Mgana ---
**Author:** ![Grzesiek2010](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/grzesiek2010/32/2881_2.png) [@Grzesiek2010](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Grzesiek2010)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/how-do-i-fix-my-gps-accuracy/27700/17 "2020-09-07T06:49:49Z")
Hi @Aliyu_yusif_Ali welcome to the forum! Please [introduce yourself here!](https://forum.getodk.org/t/introduce-yourself-here/6671) what version of ODK Collect are you using? Are you able to record your location using other apps?