Location services data usage when cellular data is turned off

Do location services use cellular data when cellular data is turned off? Thanks for any help!

iPhone 4, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Mar 7, 2014 3:46 PM

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Mar 7, 2014 8:28 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thanks for replying.


As per ckuan's link below, Apple help says - Your approximate location is determined using available information from cellular network data, local Wi-Fi networks (if you have Wi-Fi turned on), and GPS (may not be available in all areas) so you can see why I'm confused. I also though turning off cellular data turned off ALL cellular data.


I have cellular data turned off and location services on so that Find iPhone is operational. Nothing else can use location services. I'm afraid Find iPhone will use data.


Any thoughts on the seeming inconsistency are appreciated. And thanks again for the reply.

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