App permissions, Location services, Improve accuracy, Recent access

Settings

App permissions

Configure permissions for apps that want to access your location information.

1.From Settings, tap 8 Location > App permissions.

2.Tap an app and chose which location permissions to grant it. Options vary by app.

Location services

Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Certain apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited.

1.From Settings, tap 8 Location.

2.Tap an entry under Location services to see how your location information is used.

Improve accuracy

Enable other location scanning tools.

1.From Settings, tap 8 Location > Location services.

2.Tap a connection method under Improve accuracy to add or remove from location services:

•Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.

•Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

Recent access

View a list of apps that have requested your location.

1.From Settings, tap 8 Location.

2.Tap to turn on Location services.

3.Tap an entry under Recent access to view the app’s settings.

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