Android GPS Speedometer Not Working? Fix It
If a GPS speedometer is not working on Android, check phone Location, Chrome permission, precise location, battery restrictions, and satellite signal in this order. Menu names can vary by phone maker and Android version.
Check Android and Chrome location access
Turn on Location in Android, then open Settings, Apps, Chrome, Permissions, Location and choose Allow only while using the app. In Chrome, open zigmaty's site settings, allow Location, reload the page, and press Start.
1. Allow location for the website
Press Start and accept the browser location prompt. If you previously blocked it, open the site information or browser settings, set Location to Allow, reload the page, and press Start again.
2. Turn on precise device location
Enable Location Services on iPhone or Location on Android. Allow precise location for the browser when that option is available; an approximate position may be too coarse for a useful live speed reading.
3. Move where GPS can see the sky
Try outdoors or beside an unobstructed window. Tunnels, underground stations, metal roofs, coated glass, tall buildings, and indoor rooms can delay or block a GPS fix.
4. Check battery and browser restrictions
Turn off aggressive battery saving for the browser, keep the page visible, and avoid locking the screen during a test. Update the browser or try Safari on iPhone and a current Chrome-based browser on Android.
5. Reset and test safely
Reload the page, reset the trip, wait for the accuracy indicator to settle, then test while you are a passenger or in another safe setting. Do not troubleshoot a phone while driving or rely on zigmaty as a legal, safety, navigation, or emergency instrument.
What the status messages mean
If zigmaty says location was denied, the browser blocked permission. If it says GPS is weak, the page has permission but the signal is not accurate enough yet. If speed stays at zero, the device may be stopped, waiting for a fresh fix, or receiving delayed updates.
Android and iPhone quick paths
On Android, check Chrome site permissions, precise location, and battery restrictions. On iPhone, check Safari or browser location permission, Precise Location, and whether Location Services are enabled for the browser.
When to use another guide
Use the Android GPS troubleshooting guide for Chrome and battery issues, the iPhone guide for iOS permission problems, and the phone GPS accuracy guide when the reading works but feels delayed or different from a dashboard.
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Common questions
Short answers for this guide.
What should I do first if no speed appears?
Check browser location permission first. A GPS speedometer cannot read movement speed until the browser is allowed to use location.
Why does the page have permission but still show no speed?
The device may have a weak GPS fix, low accuracy, battery restrictions, or no recent movement update from the browser.
Should I use the Android or iPhone guide?
Use the Android guide for Chrome, precise location, and battery restriction checks. Use the iPhone guide for Safari, iOS Location Services, and Precise Location settings.
Why does Chrome say location permission was denied?
Location can be blocked in Android app permissions or Chrome's site settings. Allow it in both places, reload, and press Start again.
Can battery saving stop Android GPS updates?
Yes. Battery Saver and device-specific app restrictions can slow or pause browser location updates. Keep Chrome visible and temporarily remove battery restrictions while testing.