How to permanently prevent GPS tracking of your location on iPhone

Smartphones offer us many advantages and uses, but they come with significant security risks. Everyone is exposed to privacy and security issues due to the activation of features such as sharing geographic location via GPS. This activation affects the phone's performance and battery life. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss the steps to permanently disable GPS on iPhones, especially since many iPhone users do not benefit from this feature.

How do I stop my location from being tracked on iPhone?

Here's how to turn off "precise location" tracking on iPhone devices, You can do this easily through the following steps

Turn off location services on iPhone:

In iOS, location services are directly linked to GPS and are enabled by default. Can be easily disabled via;

•  Settings
• Then go to the Privacy & Security section
• Hence Location Services. 

You can simply turn off this service as shown in the image to reduce the chances of location tracking. You can also prevent a specific app from locating you by tapping it and choosing the appropriate option, such as "Never" to block it completely or "While Using the App" to locate only while using the app.

Disabling Significant Locations Feature on iPhone:

Enhance your privacy on iPhone by disabling the "Significant Locations" feature. In the "Location Services" section, navigate to "System Services" and look for "Significant Locations." By turning off this feature, you strengthen your privacy by preventing the recording of the places you visit.

Note: You can also temporarily disable location sharing by activating "Do Not Disturb" mode from the Control Center.

iPhone Location Services is a set of features that use GPS and other positioning technology to locate your device. These features are used in a variety of apps, such as Apple Maps, weather apps, and navigation apps.

iPhone Location Services include the following features:

• Precise location: This feature uses GPS to determine your location with high accuracy.
• Nearby location: This feature uses other location technology, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, to determine your location with lower accuracy.
• Share location: This feature allows you to share your location with others.
• Suggestions: This feature uses your location to suggest related apps and services.

iPhone Location Services can help you with many tasks, but they can affect battery life. If you're concerned about battery life, you can turn off location services when you're not using them.

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