How to Block Share My Location on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap iCloud., Scroll down and tap Share My Location., Slide the Share My Location button to the "off" position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
The icon looks like a set of grey gears located on the home screen.
If you can't find it on the home screen, Settings may be located in the Utilities folder on the home screen. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap iCloud.
It is located in the fourth group of menu options. , It is at the very bottom of the menu. , This will prevent your iPhone from sharing its location to other contacts and outside programs.While your location information won't be shared with others, apps on the phone can still gather and hold this information.
To prevent the phone from calculating this information, go to Disabling Location Services. -
Step 3: Scroll down and tap Share My Location.
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Step 4: Slide the Share My Location button to the "off" position.
Detailed Guide
The icon looks like a set of grey gears located on the home screen.
If you can't find it on the home screen, Settings may be located in the Utilities folder on the home screen.
It is located in the fourth group of menu options. , It is at the very bottom of the menu. , This will prevent your iPhone from sharing its location to other contacts and outside programs.While your location information won't be shared with others, apps on the phone can still gather and hold this information.
To prevent the phone from calculating this information, go to Disabling Location Services.
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