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Apple iPad - Turn GPS Location On / Off

2026-10-22 18:04:57.438

Apple iPad - Turn GPS Location On / Off

Here's how to turn GPS location for your iPad 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 GPS Rollover for additional details.
  1. From a Home screen on your Apple® iPad®, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Privacy & Security
    .
    If unavailable, navigate:
    Settings
    Privacy
  2. Tap
    Location Services
    .
  3. Tap the
    Location Services switch
     to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
  4. If location services are turned on, tap the desired location service (Maps, Weather, Find My, etc.) and do any of the following:
    • Change location access
      The location service gives you a choice of when to use and is enabled when a checkmark is present (options may vary with app):
      • Never
      • While Using the App
      • Always
    • Tap the
      Precise Location switch
       to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
      This feature is only available on iPadOS 14 or later and may vary with app.
  5. Tap Back icon
    Location Services
     (upper-left).
  6. Tap
    System Services
    .
  7. Tap the desired system service switches to turn on or off:
    Available options may vary based on the model.
    • Apple Pay Merchant Identification
    • Cell Network Search
    • Compass Calibration
    • Device Management
    • Emergency Calls & SOS
    • Find My iPad
    • HomeKit
    • Location-Based Alerts
    • Location-Based Apple Ads
    • Location-Based Suggestions
    • Motion Calibration & Distance
    • Setting Time Zone
    • Share My Location
    • Wi-Fi Calling
    • Wi-Fi Networking
    • Frequent Locations