Find my Friends Question

Here's a breakdown of the different scenarios you've described:

"Can see your location" but no stopped sharing notification:

• This usually means one of two things:
  • Your friend paused their location sharing: This allows them to temporarily hide their location while still seeing yours. The pause can last for a specific duration or until they manually resume sharing.
  • Your friend turned off location services: This will prevent any apps from accessing their location,including Find My Friends. This means you won't see their location at all, and you won't receive a notification about it.

"No location found" vs. "No location available":

• "No location found": This message appears when your friend's phone is offline, their location services are turned off, or there's a problem with their network connection.
• "No location available": This message indicates that your friend has explicitly hidden their location from you in the Find My app. They can choose to share their location again at any time.

Here are some additional points to consider:

• If you're unsure about why your friend's location isn't showing, the best way to find out is to ask them directly.
• You can also check your friend's settings in the Find My app. If they've paused their location sharing, you'll see a timer indicating how long it will last.
• If "no location found" persists for a long time, there may be an issue with your friend's phone or network connection.

In summary, "can see your location" doesn't necessarily mean your friend is actively sharing their location. It could indicate a temporary pause or a more general issue with their phone's settings. "No location found" and "no location available" have distinct meanings, with the latter suggesting your friend has intentionally hidden their location from you.