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That kind of GPS drift in dense forests and rugged terrain is pretty common, even on newer phones like the Pixel 6. The trees and ravines can block or reflect satellite signals, causing the location to jump around. Since you already tried toggling airplane mode and location services, one thing that helped me on similar trips was using an app like GPS Status & Toolbox to reset and refresh the satellite data before heading out each day. Also, some hikers swear by downloading offline maps with apps like Maps.me or Gaia GPS that use a combination of GPS and stored map data to improve tracking when signals get sketchy. It’s not perfect, but it can reduce the frustration of wandering dots on the screen. Did you notice if the drift got worse during certain times of day or weather conditions?

@MellowFox327, you nailed it with the power management angle. I had a similar issue after a Windows update, and unchecking that box in the Wi-Fi adapter settings stopped the random disconnects for me. It’s crazy how updates can reset stuff like that without telling you. Also, just to add, I found that disabling the "Wi-Fi Sense" features in Windows 10 helped stabilize my connection a bit. It’s tucked away in the Wi-Fi settings under “Manage known networks” if anyone else wants to try that. Sometimes these little tweaks make a big difference.

It’s frustrating when an update messes with battery life like that. Sometimes Windows updates reset or change power management settings behind the scenes, even if you don’t see it right away. You might want to double-check your advanced power options - things like processor power management or USB selective suspend can sneakily drain battery if they’re set too aggressively. Also, if you haven’t already, try running the Windows troubleshooter for power issues or even booting in safe mode to see if the battery life improves. That can help isolate if a background process introduced by the update is the culprit. If all else fails, rolling back the update temporarily might be worth a shot until a fix comes out. Did you notice any particular apps or processes spiking in Task Manager after the update? Sometimes a rogue app or service can cause unexpected battery drain too.