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Written by Mike Druttman
Fact checked by Nick Zelver
Updated Mar, 2024

The accuracy of mSpy GPS tracking will differ depending on several factors such as the quality of the target device’s GPS hardware, type of GPS technology used (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS), device settings, environmental conditions and software updates. In general it is better in towns with strong mobile networks and no obstacles for satellite signals less consistent country areas and not reliable inside buildings. mSpy tries to achieve +/- 30 meters accuracy range under ideal conditions.

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In my quest to understand and test whether mSpy can be able to locate my phone through its GPS feature, I decided to try it out on another device. 

Therefore, how do different factors come into play when determining the precision of the gps capabilities by mspy as well as my journey in understanding them.

 

Factors Affecting Accuracy

This calls for an exploration into some key elements that have a great impact on how accurate the gps tracking is in ms spy:

  1. Device Hardware: The quality of the GPS chip and cellular signal strength found on the target device are so significant. What I have realized is that modern smartphones with advanced global positioning system hardware tend to give more precise outcomes.
  2. GPS Technology: The accuracy can be greatly affected by what kind of gps technology is being used (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS). Satellite availability coupled with environmental factors determines which one has got the upper hand over others.
  3. Location Services Settings: One way or another you just have to change your gadget configurations. This will greatly improve tracking if you happen to activate high-precision regime in location services.
  4. mSpy Version and Updates: Regular updating of mSpy helps enhancing its gps tracking algorithms leading to improved performance.
  5. Environmental Conditions: There may be physical barriers such as buildings or natural obstructions between satellites hampering their signals as well as causing impreciseness in location results.

 

General Observations

  • Urban Areas: My experience reveals that ms spy works excellently well in urban setups where strong network signals and open skies are helpful in easy tracking.
  • Rural Areas: The accuracy of these data tends to go down when we talk about rural or remote areas, where the strength of signals is low most of the times.
  • Indoor Locations: GPS tracking finds it difficult to work from inside buildings due to signal blockage which is widespread with many gps technologies.
  • Estimated Range: It is quite difficult to determine the exact accuracy; however, mSpy usually targets an average 30 meter and a +/- 30-meter range under ideal conditions respectively.

 

The Verdict

From my research, I can say that while mSpy GPS tracking provides useful information on location, its reliability varies. These differences are brought about by various factors ranging from technological issues to environmental contexts. While this tool does give a rough idea of where someone might be located, one has to appreciate the fact that there may be some discrepancy in terms of accuracy.

In this dynamic world of GPS tracking, this tool could be very instrumental for location monitoring as it offers a blend between being reliable and adaptable especially when used with full knowledge of its shortcomings as well as strengths.

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