Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, when carefully studying the list of running applications or the history of power consumption, often encounter a mysterious process called YGPS. Many users are frightened to see an unfamiliar name and begin to look for information about whether it is a virus or spyware. In fact, it is a standard system component of the Android operating system, which is responsible for the operation of navigation modules.
abbreviation YGPS comes from YGPS (Yet Another GPS Test, which was originally the name of a popular testing app GPS-receivers, but in firmware MIUI And HyperOS has evolved into a system service that enables geolocation to work better, to help you find satellites faster and better locate your device.
In this article, we will discuss in detail why this service is needed, whether it can be removed and how to manage its access rights. YGPS Xiaomi is a system intermediary between the hardware GPS-Ignoring its functions or misconfiguring it can cause the cards to work incorrectly, and a taxi or courier will not be able to find your address.
The main purpose of the YGPS system process
Main task of the service YGPS It's about managing geolocation requests from different applications, and when you open a navigator, order a meal, or take a geotag photo, that's the process that activates it. GPS-It's a module that processes signals from satellites, and without it, the coordinates on the screen could be updated with a lot of delay or displayed incorrectly.
It also powers what's called an A-GPS (Assisted GPS) that uses an Internet connection to download a satellite almanac, allowing the smartphone to determine location almost instantly after the geolocation is turned on, rather than waiting a few minutes for the module to catch the signal in a cold start, which is critical for today's taxi and delivery services.
It is worth noting that in some versions of Xiaomi firmware, this process can also collect anonymous data about Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers to improve accuracy (location) in rooms where the satellite signal is weak. YGPS, until there is a conflict with another application or a sharp discharge of the battery.
⚠️ Attention: Process YGPS Attempting to delete it completely without root rights is impossible, and interfering with system files can lead to unstable navigation throughout the system.
Why YGPS is using up battery power
One of the most common reasons for interest in this process is high energy consumption. GPS-The module is one of the most energy-intensive components of a smartphone. If an application that uses geolocation is getting stuck in the background and does not release the captured resource, the service will be used to create a new device. YGPS Continues to poll satellites even when the screen is off.
This is made worse by enabling high-precision location, which uses not only satellites, but also Wi-Fi and Bluetooth beacons scanning, and constantly searching for signals puts strain on the processor and radios, which leads to heating of the case and quick battery discharge.
It is also worth considering software bugs in specific versions of MIUI. Sometimes, after a system update, the YGPS service may incorrectly terminate geolocation sessions, leaving the module active, in which case cleaning the service cache or restarting the device helps, which resets the hanging processes.
- 📡 Constant search for satellites in areas with poor signal (basements, subway) makes the module work at maximum power.
- 🗺️ Background operation of navigators (Yandex.Maps, Google Maps, 2GIS) without limiting background activity.
- ⚙️ Enables the “High Accuracy” function in location settings, using all available data sources.
Is it safe to disable or remove YGPS?
Many users are wondering, can you just turn it off to save energy? The answer depends on how much you use the card-related features of your smartphone. If you completely turn off the geolocation service on the system, YGPS will stop working, but all dependent applications will stop working with it.
Complete removal (uninstallation) of the system package responsible for YGPS, It is possible only with the rights of the superuser (Root) or through the ADB-However, this is strongly discouraged for ordinary users, and may result in a cyclical restart of the phone (bootloop) or inability to start basic system functions such as Find the device".
The safer option is not to remove, but to limit background activity, so you can prevent the service from starting automatically, leaving it only when you open the cards yourself, which will allow you to maintain functionality, but prevent imperceptible charge consumption in the background.
What happens if YGPS is forced to stop in the settings?
Instructions for setting up and limiting background work
To control battery consumption with YGPS, you need to configure your energy saving settings for geolocation applications correctly, and there are powerful background management tools in the MIUI and HyperOS shells that you can use.
First, go to your phone’s settings and find the app section, and you’ll need to find a specific app (such as a taxi or delivery) that uses GPS frequently and change its behavior in the background, which is more effective than trying to control the YGPS system process itself directly.
Also worth checking is the global location settings. Disabling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for geolocation will significantly reduce the system load without critically affecting the accuracy of navigation in open terrain.
⚠️ Note: Do not disable geolocation access for Google and Xiaomi (Mi Service) system services if you use Device Search, which may make it impossible to track your phone in the event of a theft.
Diagnostics of problems with GPS module
If the navigation is not working correctly, the points on the map are “jumping” or the location is not determined at all, the problem can lie not only in the software failure of the YGPS service, but also in the hardware or time settings. First of all, check whether time synchronization is enabled over the network, since desynchronization of the clock often blocks GPS operation.
For deep diagnostics, you can use special engineering menus or third-party test apps that show the number of satellites visible and the signal level (SNR), which will help you to understand whether the phone sees satellites at all, or the problem is solely in the software.
The table below shows the main symptoms and possible solutions to problems associated with the operation of geolocation in Xiaomi smartphones.
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term location determination | A-GPS or bad signal is disabled | Enable "High accuracy" and go to an open space |
| Point on the map shifted by hundreds of meters | Calibration error or using only Wi-Fi | Calibrate in Google Maps (movement of eight) |
| GPS does not work in any application | Failure of YGPS service or drivers | Reset network settings or perform reset to factory |
| Quick discharge on standby | Background process does not release the module | Check the battery log and limit background applications |
Resetting geolocation settings and cleaning the cache
If you encounter navigation errors, an effective method of solving the problem is to clean up the geolocation services data, which will not delete your personal files or photos, but will reset the access settings and cached satellite data, which often helps to “revive” the module.
You need to go to advanced app settings, find system processes related to Google and location, and cache clearing is safe here, and it is recommended to do it periodically if you notice strange card behavior.
In more complex cases, network resets may be required, which will return Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and mobile network settings to factory values, eliminating many of the software conflicts that prevent YGPS from working properly.
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Before resetting your network settings, write down passwords from important Wi-Fi networks, since after the procedure, the phone will forget them and you will need to enter passwords again.
Impact of Application Permissions on YGPS
Controlling which apps have access to your geolocation is a key factor in managing YGPS. With modern versions of Android and MIUI, you can flexibly adjust permissions: allow access only when you use the application, ban it completely or allow it always.
The best strategy is to choose the "Only in Use" option for most applications (social networks, games, stores), which ensures that once you fold the program, requests to the users will be made to the user. GPS-The module will stop and the process will stop. YGPS Goes into sleep mode, stops consuming energy.
Special attention should be paid to applications that you rarely use but require access to location, often stored in memory and periodically activate geolocation to collect statistics or advertising, and regular audit of installed applications will help keep the system clean.
- 🛑"Prohibit" - for applications that do not need geolocation for work (lanterns, calculators).
- ⏱️"When Use Only – Ideal for Taxi, Delivery, Maps and Weather Widgets.
- ✅"Always Allowed – Leave only for activity trackers, background navigators and the “Where Device” function".
Understanding the principles of system processes allows not only to save battery power, but also to improve the overall security of data. YGPS is an important tool that, when used correctly, makes the smartphone smarter and more convenient, but requires control from the user.
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Optimal YGPS configuration is not removal, but competent application permission management and high-precision disabling indoors.