How to disable location sharing on iPhone: A detailed guide

If you’re sharing your location on an iPhone, then it can be incredibly useful for various purposes, such as navigating with maps or using location-based apps to keep in touch with people. However, there are situations when you might want to prioritise your privacy and stop location sharing.

Meanwhile, Apple provides you the flexibility to manage location sharing. You can disable it entirely, and stop sharing with specific apps.

Gadinsider has a guide, that will walk you through the steps to regain control over your iPhone’s location settings, whether you’re looking to disable it temporarily or permanently.

How to disable location sharing for all apps

1. On your iPhone, navigate to the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security, then select Location Services.
3. To stop sharing your location entirely across all apps, toggle Location Services off. Confirm your choice by tapping Turn Off.

How to turn off location sharing for specific apps

1. On your iPhone, navigate to the Settings app.
2. Go to Privacy & Security
3. Scroll through the list of apps and select the one you want to manage.
4. Under Allow Location Access, select Never to disable location sharing for that app. If you want to share your approximate location rather than your precise location, toggle off Precise Location for added privacy.