The Location Sharing feature on the iPhone is a great way to ensure your family and loved ones are safe. But, for privacy reasons, Apple makes it easy for others to stop sharing their location with you anytime. What’s more, you don’t even get an alert about it.
Thankfully, there are still indirect ways to verify if someone has turned off their location. So, without further ado, let’s explore and discuss all the possible methods.
Why Can’t I See Someone’s Location on iPhone?
If you may’t see someone’s location, it can be because of these reasons:
How to Know if Someone Turned Off Their Location on iPhone?
you may know if someone turned off their location when you see the ‘Location not available’ message on the Find My app. Likely, you won’t see your friend’s icon on the map in the Find My app.
Below is the list of methods to help you know if someone turned off their location on the iPhone:
Check Your Phone’s Notification
You don’t get notified when someone decides to turn off their location. But, through the Find My application, you may know when the contact changes location. You can receive notifications about your contact if you allow notifications from the Find My app.
When someone turns off their location, you are likely to receive one of these messages on your phone:
Location Not Available
The ‘Location Not Available’ message can appear on the Find My app if the other user is offline or has turned off their location.
you may see this message right underneath the person’s name. The issue might be on the user’s device due to network issues, outdated iOS, or disabled location services.
Location Isn’t on the Map
Another way of knowing if someone turned off their location is to see if they are on the map. you may access the Find My app and check the people’s list. If they haveshared their location with you, their avatar heads will appear on the map.
