Why is location sharing not working on iPhone?


If you set up location sharing and others still can't see your location, make sure Location Services is on in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Find My. See Control the location information you share on iPhone.

Why can't I see someone's location even though they are sharing it on iPhone?

Here are the possible reasons that could cause this error: Your friend's device has an inaccurate date. The other device isn't connected to a network, or it's off. Hide My Location feature is active on your friend's phone.

Why are Location Services not working on iPhone?

If you can't find your current location on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Turn on Location Services and Location Access for Maps. In the Settings app, tap Privacy & Security, then tap Location Services. Make sure Location Services is on, and Maps is set to While Using the App or Widgets.

Why is my daughters iPhone not sharing location?

Check to make sure their Location Services is on. If it is not, you will need to enable it on your kids devices. Location Services can be found in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Find My.

Why can't I see my wife's location on iPhone?

Verify the Apple ID and sharing settings: Double-check that your wife's Apple ID is correctly set up on her device and that location sharing is enabled for her Apple ID. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My > Share My Location and ensure that the option is turned on.

Why can t someone see my location if I m sharing it with them?

If you set up location sharing and others still can't see your location, make sure Location Services is on in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Find My.

Why can't I see someone's location even though its on?

Generally, the “no location found” warning displays when a phone is not connected to Wi-Fi or loses service. Location not available indicates that the GPS attempted but failed to determine the phone's location. Looking for a way to locate Android phone?

Why can't I see my husbands location on iPhone?

You won't see your husband's device in Find My unless he shares his device's location with your OR you are both participants in a Family Sharing group with your own individual Apple ID accounts.

Why is Find My Friends not working for one person?

Your friend isn't signed in to Find My Friends. Your friend has not turned on Location Services. Your friend's phone has been switched OFF. Your friend's phone is not connected to cellular or Wi-Fi.

Can someone tell if I check their location on iPhone?

Frequently Asked Questions. Q: Can I see who is checking my location on my iPhone? A: No, you cannot see who is checking your location. You can only see if your location is being accessed through the navigation icon, but it doesn't specify who is tracking you.

Why is my sons location not updating?

Why is my family member not showing up on Find My iPhone?

Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure it's turned on. Also, check if the specific app you're using to track the device (Find My) has location access enabled. Restart the Missing Device:Have the missing device restarted.

Why can't I see my daughters location on family sharing?

You won't find your child's location in the Family Link app if: Their device is powered off. Their device isn't connected to the internet. The device hasn't been used recently.

Why would my wife stop sharing her location?

Some feel safer sharing their location with their partners. Others avoid the practice because it can feel controlling. Experts say every choice is valid, and stress it's important to keep your own mental health as well as your attachment and experiences with trauma in mind when making the best decision for you.

Why can't I see my husbands location on his iPhone?

You won't see your husband's device in Find My unless he shares his device's location with your OR you are both participants in a Family Sharing group with your own individual Apple ID accounts.

What is the difference between location not available and no location found?

Not available usually means they don't have cell service. Not found has in my findings meant that something's been done to the location settings to prevent it from showing.

Can you tell if someone stops sharing their location?

When someone stops sharing their location with you on their iPhone, you'll receive a “No Location Available” message the next time you attempt to access the Find My app. If you see a “No Location Found” message instead, this has a different meaning.

When someone stops sharing their location can they still see mine?

When you stop sharing through either of the methods listed below, your location disappears from the other person's Contacts apps on their devices. Open the Contacts app . Tap the person's name.

Why won t my husband share his location with me?

If they don't want to share their location with you, that is also a discussion that needs to be had. “If somebody is unusually evasive and does not want to provide their location, that can indicate there are things they are trying to conceal and that isn't healthy,” she says.

Why is friends location not updating?

The most common suspect behind incorrect GPS location is “disabled location services.” So, please go to Settings > Privacy > and make sure the “Location Services” are turned on. Find My app also shows an incorrect location have a poor cellular or Wi-Fi signal. So, double check your cellular and Wi-Fi connection.

Can I see how many times someone has checked my location?

No. When sharing location with friends using Find My Friends, the other person doesn't know how many times their friends have looked them up. They don't get any notification or there isn't any log of lookup incidents made available to them. The location is sent from the friends device only when you request to see it.

Can someone see my location on iPhone without me knowing?

Yes, a partner, parent, or even employer can gain remote, real-time access to your iPhone using spying software. Spyware can track your GPS location, record your keypad inputs such as credit card numbers and passwords, and monitor your calls, texts, app usage, emails, voice, and other personal data.

How can you tell if someone is active on their iPhone?

The only way to know the last active time of another iPhone user is if they have shared it with you directly, or if they have enabled the “Share My Location” feature in the Find My app, which can show you their current location and the time they were last seen at that location.

What does it mean when location says 30 minutes ago?

It means that the device you're looking at last reported its location 30 minutes ago. This is usually because the device has been turned off or lost data coverage (no weak or no cellular or Wi-Fi, such as as being in a subway tunnel).

How can I Find My husbands location on iPhone?

On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Find My app. Tap or click the People tab. Select a family member's name, then select it again to see the menu.

How can I see my sons location on iPhone?

Locate a family member's device After you share your location with members of your Family Sharing group, they can help locate a missing device added to the Find My app. See Locate a device in Find My on iPhone. Your devices are at the top of the list, and your family members' devices are below yours.