Geolocation not working after the macOS sequoia update

After I updated to MacOS Sequoia update, nowhere in the system(websites, apps, system apps, maps, location of the laptop in locator) i could get geolocation to work. In the settings all those apps are allowed access to geolocation, and it is enabled.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 11:58 PM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2024 11:53 AM

I had this same issue in Apple Maps and Safari after updating my 2020 MacBook Pro to Sequoia. Going into System Settings and turning the individual Location Services options for Apple Maps and Safari off and on again had no effect. The way I got it working was to turn Location Services off completely by unchecking the main option at the top, then turning it on again. Geolocation started working immediately in both Apple Maps and Safari.

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Dec 29, 2024 12:14 PM in response to Hi-I-Guess

Hello!


I recently purchased a 2024 MacBook Air M3, but I have already wanted to return it to the seller due to an issue with the geo-location. I have tried all possible solutions, except for updating the firmware on the device, and I am sure it is probably a factory defect. However, after reading your discussion, I have changed my mind.


I believe that our MacBook may not be a genuine Mac, which is why we are experiencing such a problem.

Jan 31, 2025 7:50 AM in response to Hi-I-Guess

MBP 2019 13" (intel chip)

I have the same issue after updating to MacOS 18.3

Privacy => Location => buttons is active, but apps like maps or weather are not working with location.

I tried to fix it with these steps:

  • restarted my Mac
  • restarted my wi-fi router
  • turned off/on Location buttons in Privacy
  • turned off/on wi-fi on my Mac
  • connected my Mac to my iPhone as a hotspot instead of wifi

None of these steps helped to solve the problem 🤷‍♂️

Any recommendations?

Mar 23, 2025 8:03 PM in response to Hi-I-Guess

MacBook Air 13,6 M3 новый sequoia 15.3.2 геолокация в приложениях не работает карта Погода и прочее. Также не устанавливается автоматический часовой пояс. служба поддержки не хочет консультировать . Apple!!! Отзовись!!!

Mar 27, 2025 11:37 PM in response to Randall_2023

Мой макбук аир м3 новый USA при подключении через айфон службы геолокации не работают. Новый без стороннего по. Все галочки геолокации включал выключал. Также автоматически не определяет часовой пояс. Подключался через мегафон и билайн нахожусь в сосуюкве. Что я делаю не так подскажите. Большое спасибо.

Apr 2, 2025 12:47 AM in response to Hi-I-Guess

MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1, после того как сбросил все настройки и настроил заново, геолокация в приложениях не работает, карта, погода и тп. Также не устанавливается автоматический часовой пояс. Служба поддержки не помогает. Помогите как решить проблему

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