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Why is my family link location not updating on [platform/device]?
I've changed my location but it still shows the old address.
What could be the cause of this issue?
**GPS signal latency**: Did you know that GPS signals can take up to 10 seconds to reach your device, which can cause location updates to lag behind?
This latency can lead to incorrect location sharing.
**Device sensor accuracy**: Your device's GPS receiver and sensors (like accelerometer and gyroscope) can affect location accuracy.
Even a slight inaccuracy in these sensors can cause location updates to fail.
**Cellular network congestion**: When many devices are connected to the same cellular network, it can cause network congestion, leading to delayed or failed location updates.
**Device resource management**: If your device is running low on resources (e.g., battery, memory, or processing power), it might prioritize other tasks over location sharing, causing updates to fail.
**App permissions and settings**: Incorrect app permissions or misconfigured settings can prevent location sharing from working correctly.
**Device inactivity**: If your device is inactive for an extended period, it may not send location updates, causing the Family Link app to show outdated information.
**Network connectivity issues**: Poor network connectivity or intermittent internet connection can prevent location updates from being sent to the Family Link app.
**Battery saver modes**: Some devices have aggressive battery saver modes that can shut down location services to conserve power, leading to failed location updates.
**OS and firmware updates**: Outdated or pending OS or firmware updates can cause compatibility issues with the Family Link app, leading to location update failures.
**Interference from surrounding environment**: Physical barriers (e.g., buildings, hills) or electronic interference (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) can affect GPS signal reception, leading to inaccurate or failed location updates.
**Device hardware limitations**: Older or lower-end devices might not have the necessary hardware capabilities to support accurate location sharing.
**App version and compatibility issues**: Using an outdated or incompatible version of the Family Link app can cause location sharing to fail.
**User account settings**: Misconfigured user account settings or incorrect permissions can prevent location sharing from working correctly.
**Location services settings**: Disabling or restricting location services on the device can prevent the Family Link app from receiving location updates.
**_satellite geometry**: The position of GPS satellites in the sky can affect the accuracy of location updates.
In rare cases, satellites in a poor geometric configuration can cause location updates to fail.
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