Positioning methods in Lumia?

I know there are few methods for positioning in Lumia.
Even user guide list those: GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, or network (Cell ID) based positioning.
My problem is that how the user can control the use of those - or know what is used and how accurate is reading.
I would like to know how accurate is the reading - and am I using the most efficient/accurate method for getting the info.
I tried to search for settings from phone - no luck. Search the user guide - no luck. And last the forums/discussions - no luck.
I hope I will get more details on this one.

paulheu wrote:
Try Wikipedia.. I mean really..
In short you have GPS and GLONASS is the Russian counterpart. A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and does what it says on the tin, it aids with positioning through GPS and/or GLONASS. Positioning with Wi-Fi is wildly inaccurate as it generally points to where the server is and that may be halfway across the world. Cell tiangulation is just that; using three or more cell towers to find your location.
You trying to be funny?
I did not ask about differency of GPS, GLONASS or any of other methods. You can read again my question...
I did ask about:
1. How to change from one method to another?
2. How to verify that 'selected' method is used?
3. Is there any method to actually see the current accuracy of used postioning? (including hw/sw based solution).
None of the answers match my question.

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