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iPhone Location Icon Constantly showing on and off on, even though ALL Location services are off!
If I turn Location Service button to OFF then it stops.
When I turn it back on, but have everything set to off and all Apps to "Never use location" the icon keeps appearing every minute or so.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
Mike
iPhone 11
Hi Chris
Thanks a lot.
Yeah I've done this already and only had the native Apps installed and with all the location options turned off and it was still happening.
I set up my old iPhone X exactly the same and it doesn't happen.
Just don't get what can be using the location, its baffling!
Hi Chris
Thanks a lot.
Yeah I've done this already and only had the native Apps installed and with all the location options turned off and it was still happening.
I set up my old iPhone X exactly the same and it doesn't happen.
Just don't get what can be using the location, its baffling!
Thanks for getting back to us with that information, Mike. Since you've tried that step several times, I'd like for you to reinstall the operating system of your iPhone.
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch -- Please be sure to have a fresh backup to keep your personal information safe.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -- When an application isn't working as expected, a good step is deleting and reinstalling the app. Since you can't delete the operating system on your iPhone, I'd like for you to reinstall iOS. The section titled "Put your device in recovery mode and set it up again" will walk you through all the steps to reinstall iOS software on your device.
Get back to us with the results when you're able.
Cheers!
Hi there, Mike.
I see that the Location Services icon still appears on your iPhone even though you've turned it off, and I'm glad to help.
About privacy and Location Services in iOS 8 and later -- Scroll down to the section titled "Reset or disable Location Services". Review the information provided, then reset Location & Privacy.
Let me know how that goes, and take care!
Thanks again, Mike. Since the issue persists, it's time to contact Apple Support
Apple - Support - Product Selection — After selecting this link, type "location" in the Search topics field and select "Help with GPS and Location Services". Then choose how you'd like to start the conversation.
Have a great day!
Hi I have the same issue since I bought iPhone 11 pro. Tried to find a link to chat with apple support but could not. Anyone has the link please?
I tried to find out what is the reason for the location service icon poping up constantly every few seconds. Initially I was thinking is the WIFI and waiting for the new iOS to be released. After the last update 13.2.3 the issue is there
I tried the following :
App location for all OFF( never )
Mobile data OFF
Bluetooth OFF
Still the location icon is poping up
I hope the solution is coming soon from Apple engineers
Regards
But i can not contact anyone from apple support team to discuss the issue online unfortunately, yet. Before it was possible but now the link redirects to local store for repair even you dont need repair.
I am not happy at all with fake support links. No online support chat anymore
Hi Chris
I've spent way to much time on this but have figured out what’s going on.
It's WiFi that’s the issue.
When the location icon is showing I enter the WiFi setting you can see its searching (spinning disc) for new networks, even though it’s already connected to one.
If I Turn off WiFi the location icon disappears and doesn’t come back on.
I set up my old iPhone X and this doesn’t happen at all. This issue is only on my iPhone 11.
So I’m assuming it’s either a Bug that is not known by Apple or I have a faulty device?
It turns out it’s not the WiFi after all.
I’ve spent hours on the phone to Apple about it.
They came back to me have have said that lots of people are now reporting the same issue and is now an official bug that the engineers are going to endeavour to fix.
I noticed it yesterday too. Just got the pro on the second day. It seems WiFi is constantly putting location services up. No idea how to fix
Hi Chris
Thanks for coming back to me.
Done this so many times and every location option set to off and still the black icon keeps popping up.
Driving me mad!
Yeah I think so, thanks Chris for your help.
Yeah, I hope they are still working on a fix!
Yep, same here. I’m experiencing this on both my 7 and my wife’s 11 Pro. This is no bueno and I hope a fix is in the works
This should clear up the mystery location service—>https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/12/apple-explains-mysterious-iphone-11-location-requests/
iPhone Location Icon Constantly showing on and off on, even though ALL Location services are off!
