In this modern world, there are satellites that can track you and your whole data. Our devices are not safe anymore. There is no privacy for you in this digital world. The latest system i.e. Global Positioning system can track you whether you are in caves or in mountains. You cannot just hide from that system. But you can use some precautions for this purpose by making a step towards turning off GPS. We will tell you how to turn off the navigation system on your mobile device.
Moreover, the latest mobiles do have some kind of layout that some people are unable to find any option to turn off the GPS system. We will tell you where you can find the option to turn off the navigation system on your mobile device.
Turn Off Navigation / GPS on IOS
Follow the below steps to turn off the navigation system on your IOS mobile:
- Select the settings icon in your IOS and then select privacy.
- After accessing the Privacy tab, Go to Location.
- There will be a green button that will be showing that your location is still on and has been accessed by the navigation system.
- Click on that button to turn off the location on your mobile device.
Turn Off Navigation / GPS on the Android
Follow the below steps to turn off the navigation system on your Android mobile:
- Search for the settings option on your mobile and go to security and location.
- Click on the Location button to turn it off.
Turn off Google Location Service
The above procedures will make your system hide from the GPS. But you will also have to hide the location from Google Location History. The question here is what is the link of Google Location History with our location? The simple answer is Google location history also tracks our location using our internet service providers. So it is good that you should also turn off this service too.
Use the below steps to make this happen:
- Open the Location tab as described in the previous steps.
- See the Location services option below the Google Play services.
- See the Google Location Sharing option and Click on it to turn it off.
- Press ok after doing the above steps.
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Disadvantages
The main advantage that your location tracking is that it enables you to track your device in case your device is stolen. There are many cases of stolen devices in which Google helps to find the device and track the thieves. After turning off the navigation system, you will be unable to track your device in case of any issues or if you are unable to find your device.
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