location services is greyed out so I can't turn it on.

I can't switch it "on" because it is greyed out. Any suggestions on why or how to fix it?

iPhone 4S

Posted on Apr 20, 2012 7:58 AM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2017 7:59 PM

The same thing happened to me. You have to also have to check 'allow changes' for "share my location".


Settings>General>Restrictions>Share My Location>Allow Changes.


Then the greyed out Location Services button will turn green and you can change the setting.


Hope that helps.

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Sep 11, 2017 1:27 AM in response to lillypillyus

You'll be fine! This is THE fix.


The same thing happened to me. You have to also have to check 'allow changes' for "share my location".


Settings>General>Restrictions>Share My Location>Allow Changes.


Then the grayed out Location Services button will turn green and you can change the setting.


Let me know if you need any more help!


Thank you nickturner888 !!!😀

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