How to Fix Location Not Sharing on Find My Phone

Learn how to troubleshoot location sharing issues on Find My Phone in this quick guide.

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Check if your phone’s location services are enabled. Ensure that “Share My Location” is activated in the Find My settings. Verify that you’re signed in with the correct Apple ID and have given permission to the person trying to locate you. Network connectivity issues can also be a culprit; confirm stable internet connection. Lastly, privacy settings and Do Not Disturb mode might restrict location-sharing.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What do I do if Find My Phone is not updating my location? Ensure your location services are activated, check network connectivity, and verify your privacy settings.
  2. How can I enable location services on my iPhone? Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure it's turned on for Find My.
  3. Can I share my location with someone not using an Apple device? No, Find My Phone requires both users to have Apple devices for location sharing.

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