How to Turn Off Location on iPhone in Just a Few Easy Clicks

| Updated on October 21, 2026

iPhones come with the built-in feature of location services, and it is very helpful for many applications. It helps you find your device with the Find My feature on your iPhone. 

But when location is always on, it may drain your device’s battery, and some unwanted applications may access your location. These are the reasons why turning off location on iPhone is necessary. 

Follow this guide and learn how to turn off location on iPhone.

How to Turn Off Location on iPhone for All Applications?

You can easily turn off location on iPhone for the whole device. After turning it off, Maps and Find My do not work properly.

  • Open Settings.
    Open Settings.
  • Find Privacy & Security.
    Find Privacy & Security.
  • Tap on Location Services.
    Tap on Location Services.
  • Toggle off Location Services.
    Toggle off Location Services.

How to Turn Off Location on iPhone for a Single Application?

Turning off location for a single application is a better option compared to turning off location services because it helps you use Maps and Find My properly.

  • Open Settings.
    Open Settings.
  • Find Privacy & Security.
    Find Privacy & Security.
  • Tap on Location Services.
    Tap on Location Services.
  • Scroll and find the application for which you want to turn off location. 
    Scroll and find the application 
  • Select Never to stop location services for that application.
    Select Never to stop location services

Conclusion 

Location services are a built-in and useful feature on iPhone. You can turn off location services on your device, or you can disable location access for individual apps.  If this guide is helpful, you can check out more such guide videos on the Getassist YouTube channel.

 

FAQ

How do I hide my location on my phone?

Go to Settings and in Security, tap Turn Off Location Services. You can also disable location access for individual apps.

How to disable my location on iPhone?

Go to Settings, then Privacy, and in Location Services, toggle off Location Services.

Can someone secretly have your location on an iPhone?

Yes, someone can secretly access your location without any notification or pop-up.

Can I track my wife’s location on my iPhone?

Yes, you can track your wife’s location if she shares it with you through Find My on iPhone.

Can I track a person’s location by phone number?

Generally, a phone number is not enough to track someone’s live location.


Rajesh Pandey

iOS and Gadgets Writer


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