Google - Adjust Android location settings

Google - Adjust Android location settings

Problem

An Android user wishes to enable/disable location feature or adjust its settings.


Applies to

  1. Android

Resolution

Please find below information.

Toggle location services on/off

  1. Open Settings > tap Location.
  2. Then tap to toggle turn Use Location on or off.

Turn your device's Location Accuracy on or off

Please use the set of steps for the version of Anrdoid being used.

Android 12

  1. Open Settings > Location > Location Services and then Location Accuracy.
  2. Turn Improve Location Accuracy on or off.


Android 11 and lower

  1. Open Settings > Location > Advanced and then Location Accuracy.
  2. Turn Improve Location Accuracy on or off.

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