iPhone and iPod touch: How to update or correct Maps location information

  • Last Modified: October 13, 2008
  • Article: HT3234
  • Old Article: 307549

Summary

If you are using Wi-Fi on iPhone or iPod touch and you experience unexpected results when tapping the Location button in Maps, you can refer the respective wireless router administrator to the following URL to update information that Skyhook has about the wireless router's information:

http://skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/submit_ap.php

Products Affected

iPhone, iPod touch

Important: The data collected to provide your location does not identify you personally. If you do not want such data collected, you can choose not to enable the feature. Choosing not to enable the feature does not negatively impact your iPhone or iPod touch in any way.

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