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Apple iPhone - Turn GPS Location On / Off

2026-10-22 16:06:01.971

Apple iPhone - Turn GPS Location On / Off

Here's how to turn GPS location for your iPhone on or off.
Mobile devices manufactured between 2006 and 2016 may have their GPS accuracy impacted due to Global Positioning Service (GPS) Rollover, which may affect performance of GPS-reliant apps. Click here for additional details.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings Icon
    Privacy & Security
    Location Services
    .
    If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
    If unavailable, navigate:
    Settings
    Privacy
    Location Services
    .
  2. Tap the
    Location Services switch
     to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
  3. Tap
    Share My Location
    .
  4. Tap the
    Share My Location switch
     to turn on or off.
  5. Tap Back Arrow
    Back arrow
     (upper-left) to return to the previous screen.
  6. Tap
    System Services
    .
  7. Tap the desired system service switches (e.g., Call Network Search, etc.) to turn on or off.
  8. Tap
    Significant Locations
    .
    If you do not see 'Significant Locations' tap
    Frequent Locations
    .
  9. Tap the
    Significant Locations switch
     to turn on or off.
  10. Tap the Back Arrow
    Back arrow
     to return to the previous screen.
  11. Tap the
    Status Bar Icon switch
     to turn on or off.