GPS and timestamp settings that hold up in court

Practical steps

1. 1

   Open settings then photos. Confirm GPS tagging is on for all site photos.

2. 2

   Confirm timestamp accuracy is set to device clock, not phone-photo metadata.

3. 3

   Test: take a photo, open it, confirm GPS coordinates and time are within 10m and 60 seconds of reality.

4. 4

   If GPS is consistently off, the device may need a location calibration. Walk outside, open the phone settings location, and let it re-lock.

5. 5

   Photos taken in indoor low-signal areas may not have GPS. Note this in the caption manually.

Key takeaways

• GPS within 10m and timestamps within 60 seconds is the legal bar.
• Indoor photos may have no GPS. Manual caption notes solve this.
• Test photos before relying on the device for legal evidence.