Use location services
About location information
You can let your phone use GPS, Wi-Fi networks, mobile networks, and sensors to estimate your location.
Apps that have your permission can use this information to deliver location-based services, such as the ability
to check in, view trac, nd nearby restaurants, or tag your photos with the location where you took them.
Turn location on or o
To control what location information your phone can use:
1. Go to Settings > Location.
2.
Turn Use location on or o to give or remove permission to use your location information.
When it's o, your phone can't nd your precise location or share it with any apps. However, turning this
o disables many useful features and apps.
Tip: To add a Location tile to quick settings, open quick settings. Touch . Then drag the Location tile
where you want it.
Review apps using your location
To see which apps have recently accessed your location:
1. Go to Settings > Location.
2. Under RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS, review the list of apps that recently received your location.
3. To prevent an app from accessing your location:
a. Touch App permission.
b. Touch the app name.
c. Select Deny.
Review services using your location
1. Go to Settings > Location > Advanced.
2. Touch a service to open its settings:
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Emergency Location Service: Sends your location to emergency responders when you call or text an
emergency number
•
Google Location Accuracy: Improves location accuracy for Maps and Find My Device.
•
Google Location History: Clear saved location details and turn location history on or o.
•
Google Location Sharing: View who’s sharing your location, change sharing duration, and stop
sharing.
•
Carrier Location Access: Improves carrier services and analytics.
Other settings : Location
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