Find my location not working after iOS 26.3 update

I had the same problem with the iOS 26.3 update. I tried all the fixes in Google and YouTube. None of them worked nor suggested the “Privacy and Security" ➡️ "Location Sevices" ➡️ scroll to the bottom "System Services” ➡️ “Share My Location” and switch it back on. In fact if you think about it, why is this setting even there if you have already switched it on in SEVERAL other places? Thank you none the less.

Thank you sooo much. My wife and I recently wanted to share each other’s location and I was on the most recent 26.3 update and she wasn’t. Long story short she couldn’t see my location but I could see hers. Tried numerous YouTube vids and followed absolutely every bit of advice to no avail. I got her to update her iOS to latest version and then she couldn’t see my location straight after updating!

So this update switches off share my location. Switching this setting back on on both phones solved the problem.

Thanks again!

A faulty VPN configuration can definitely be the culprit here. Even if the VPN isn’t actively connected, just having a misconfigured or outdated VPN profile can mess with how iCloud and Find My communicate with Apple’s servers.

VPNs sometimes reroute traffic in ways that block location-sharing services, especially if they:

• Use strict firewalls,
• Route traffic through non-Apple-friendly regions,
• Or misconfigure DNS settings that affect Apple’s secure connections.

What you can do:

• Contact the VPN provider — they may have:
  • A whitelist you can add Apple domains to,
  • Split tunneling options (to allow iCloud/Find My to bypass the VPN),
  • Or tell you if their service is simply incompatible with Find My.

Thank you for posting this solution as I have been struggling for days to sort this. I can confirm that your solution is totally correct as both our phones had 'share my location' turned off by the update and worked perfectly once this was turned back on. Does Apple not test its updates as this is a fairly major security issue to not be able to easily find a lost phone?

To use Find My and Location Services on an iPhone effectively, both your iPhone and the device you're trying to locate must have an active internet connection. These services rely on internet access to share your location with friends and family and to track the locations of devices, people, and items. Without internet connectivity on either end, the sharing and locating features of Find My and Location Services will not function properly.

If you connect to Wifi, it doesn't necessarily mean you are connected to the internet. --> Internet not available WiFi and Cellular … - Apple Community

Find My location issues are not always the fault of the iOS update!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.

Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

I am still having this issue, was there any updates or resolutions besides what’s mentioned in this chat?

I have tried:

-restarting the phone

-checking any and all setting related solutions (nothing was even turned off after this update but the issue started right after installation)

-asked family and friends to delete and re add in Find My (while also doing the same in my app)

Do I just have to wait until the next patch?

I have location problem with iOS26.3 update. Siri can't find my location.

I've tried ALL the suggestions out there, still doesn't "remember" location.

iOS26.3.1?

HELP

Thank you OP!

This has been driving my wife and I bonkers!

Oh how far Apple has fallen off the QC bandwagon. Sad sight.