Sharing my location won't work on my iPhone

For some reason my location won’t update for my friends that have my location. I’ve tried turning my location off and on and turning my phone off. I’ve even tried to click “stop sharing my location” on my individual friends and even the button won’t let me turn it off. When I went in a manually took someone off through “find my iPhone” and I try sharing it again, it just says “no active device used for your location”. HELP ME FIX IT


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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Jan 14, 2024 11:39 PM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2024 11:49 PM

Troubleshoot the issue with your iPhone 14 Pro Max. Here are some steps you can try:


General troubleshooting:

  1. Swipe up on the Find My and Maps app previews to close them completely. Then, reopen them and see if that helps.
  2. Make sure you're running the latest iOS version. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and check for updates.
  3. This can sometimes fix temporary glitches. Hold down the power button and volume down button until you see the Apple logo.

Location Settings:

  1. Verify Location Services is enabled: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure "Location Services" is turned on. Scroll down and ensure apps like Find My and Maps have "Always" or "While Using the App" permission.
  2. Reset Location & Privacy: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy. This will reset all location and privacy settings to their defaults, so you'll need to re-enable location access for specific apps afterward.

Sharing specific issues:

  1. Try sharing your location again with your friends. Sometimes the option gets stuck and needs a refresh.
  2. Double-check your Apple ID is logged in correctly on both your iPhone and in iCloud.
  3. Try removing your friends from the "Shared With" list in Find My, then re-adding them.


Additional Tips:

  • Check if your Low Power Mode is on. This can limit background app activities like location updates.
  • If you're using a VPN, try disabling it temporarily to see if it's interfering with location sharing.
  • If none of these steps work, contact Apple Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific troubleshooting based on your situation.



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Jan 14, 2024 11:49 PM in response to Becca_S18

Troubleshoot the issue with your iPhone 14 Pro Max. Here are some steps you can try:


General troubleshooting:

  1. Swipe up on the Find My and Maps app previews to close them completely. Then, reopen them and see if that helps.
  2. Make sure you're running the latest iOS version. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and check for updates.
  3. This can sometimes fix temporary glitches. Hold down the power button and volume down button until you see the Apple logo.

Location Settings:

  1. Verify Location Services is enabled: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure "Location Services" is turned on. Scroll down and ensure apps like Find My and Maps have "Always" or "While Using the App" permission.
  2. Reset Location & Privacy: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy. This will reset all location and privacy settings to their defaults, so you'll need to re-enable location access for specific apps afterward.

Sharing specific issues:

  1. Try sharing your location again with your friends. Sometimes the option gets stuck and needs a refresh.
  2. Double-check your Apple ID is logged in correctly on both your iPhone and in iCloud.
  3. Try removing your friends from the "Shared With" list in Find My, then re-adding them.


Additional Tips:

  • Check if your Low Power Mode is on. This can limit background app activities like location updates.
  • If you're using a VPN, try disabling it temporarily to see if it's interfering with location sharing.
  • If none of these steps work, contact Apple Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific troubleshooting based on your situation.



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