Google Chrome location services won't stay enabled!

I am trying to enable location services on Google Chrome. Of course, I have already allowed location services within Chrome. When using google maps, I get a pop up that says "Location is turned off in Mac System Preferences". I then click and it takes me to Security & Privacy > Location Services. Enable location services is checked off, and Google Chrome is checked off (temporarily). I click the lock to prevent further changes. I return back to maps, refresh the page and get the same error. I click the pop up to take me to location services and GOOGLE CHROME IS DISABLED/ UNCHECKED. The settings seem to be changing on their own and reverting back to unchecked. It's a frustrating issue! I've cleared the cache and tried reinstallation with no avail.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 17, 2020 8:52 AM

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molusc

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Posted on Feb 28, 2021 2:39 AM

^^^ This should be marked as the correct answer for this issue cos it provides good info and a workaround.

The Chrome bug report explains that the issue happens if you access OS Location permissions while a Chrome update is pending (see comment #10).

Until the bug is fixed, the workaround is to update Chrome, then set the location permissions. They should stick until at least when the next Chrome update is released. It does seem to be working for me.

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Apr 13, 2021 10:43 AM in response to bartekpacia

So far so good for me. Stayed activated for 6 whole days - result - despite restarting my mac etc multiple times. Apple are keeping my case ID open for 30 days so fingers crossed!!

kg23

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Apr 13, 2021 10:58 AM in response to nickschick

Could you share what process you used to enable it permanently?

Apr 16, 2021 1:54 AM in response to CarlAVII

Same issue here. I enable the location services in my preferences but as soon as reload the page in Chrome they are disabled again.

Is there a fix for this?

Apr 16, 2021 8:42 AM in response to dbpotts

This is NOT a Big Sur issue, nor is it related to Apple Sillicon mac.

This happen on every macOS version and on Intel Mac too

Apr 19, 2021 7:13 AM in response to rarspace01

There hasn't been any update to Chrome since version 90 so how do you know it's not fixed ? You'll need to wait for Chrome 91 in 4-6 weeks

Apr 19, 2021 9:32 AM in response to Kelvs11

looks like an apple conspiracy to boost safari, instead of doing such things just make a more user-friendly browser.

Apr 21, 2021 7:50 AM in response to Kelvs11

I'm still having this issue. What the heck?

May 10, 2021 2:07 PM in response to zeroverse

This has nothing to do with Chrome. I don't use Chrome, and the Locations Services still disables itself after every restart.

May 14, 2021 12:28 AM in response to Kelvs11

The answer is simple. Apple does this on purpose so you won't use chrome.

Jul 2, 2021 4:28 PM in response to Kelvs11

Just adding myself to the list of users this is impacting- not a Chrome issue, it is in preferences. It is extremely annoying to have to keep updating it, please find a fix!!

Apr 13, 2021 9:28 AM in response to Kelvs11

I've the same exact problem – it's ridiculous.

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Google Chrome location services won't stay enabled!