How Can I Turn on Location Services/GPS on My Mobile Device to Access the New Hampshire Lottery App?

Modified on Tue, 28 Jan at 1:30 PM

If you're having trouble accessing the New Hampshire Lottery app due to geolocation restrictions, follow these steps to ensure your device’s Location Services/GPS is enabled and properly configured:

For iPhone

Open Settings: Tap the Settings app on your home screen.
Enable Location Services:
- Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security.
- Select Location Services.
- Toggle Location Services to ON.
Grant App-Specific Permissions:
- Scroll through the list of apps and find the NH Lottery app.
- Tap on the app and choose While Using the App or Always to allow location access.
Enable Precise Location:
- Under the same settings for the app, toggle Precise Location to ON. This ensures the app can verify you're within New Hampshire.
Restart the App: Close and reopen the New Hampshire Lottery app for the changes to take effect.

For Android

Open Settings: Tap the Settings app on your device.
Enable Location Services:
- Scroll down and select Location or Location Access (depending on your device).
- Toggle the switch to ON.
Grant App-Specific Permissions:
- Tap App Permissions or App Location Access.
- Locate the NH Lottery app in the list and select it.
- Choose Allow Only While Using the App or Allow All the Time.
Enable High-Accuracy Location:
- In the Location settings, tap Advanced or Mode.
- Select High Accuracy to ensure the app can verify your location.
Restart the App: Close and reopen the New Hampshire Lottery app to confirm the settings work.

Additional Troubleshooting Tips

Ensure Wi-Fi is On: Even if you're not connected to a network, enabling Wi-Fi can improve location accuracy.
Update Your App: Make sure you’re using the latest version of the New Hampshire Lottery app.
Check State Restrictions: Confirm you're physically within New Hampshire’s borders, as required by the app's geo-guarding policies.

By following these steps, you should be able to access the New Hampshire Lottery app without further issues. If you are still having trouble, visit the Geolocation FAQs category.