Lock location button with parental controls

Using parental controls how do ensure my child can not switch off the location setting?

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Mar 16, 2023 2:28 PM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2023 2:43 PM

Older: Settings > General > Restrictions, disable Allow Changes, and select Locations Services.


Newer: Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Location Services > "Don't Allow Changes"

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I’d suggest acquiring and using a locking ankle monitor. That’s much more reliable. Why? It’s trivial to disable location tracking (by powering off the device, etc.) and trivial to provide a misleading location (by leaving the device elsewhere, with or without call forwarding).


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Mar 16, 2023 2:43 PM in response to Shrs270

Older: Settings > General > Restrictions, disable Allow Changes, and select Locations Services.


Newer: Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Location Services > "Don't Allow Changes"

... Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


I’d suggest acquiring and using a locking ankle monitor. That’s much more reliable. Why? It’s trivial to disable location tracking (by powering off the device, etc.) and trivial to provide a misleading location (by leaving the device elsewhere, with or without call forwarding).


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