How to Fix Location Services Not Working on iPhone

When iPhone location services aren't functioning, it might interfere with vital functions like device tracking and navigation. Since many apps depend on precise location to work, resolving this problem is essential.

Simple fixes to fix the issue and restore location services are provided in this article.

Typical Reasons for iPhone Location Services Problems

Your iPhone may not be able to use Location Services for a number of frequent reasons.

• Location Services Disabled: It's possible that you unintentionally turned off location services in your preferences.
• App Permissions: You may not have enabled the precise location required by certain apps in your settings.
• Date and Time Settings: Location services may not work properly if the date and time settings are incorrect.
• Enabled Low Power option: This option limits background operations, such as location services.
• Internet problems: Accurate location tracking may be impeded by a weak or erratic Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
• Privacy Restrictions: Some apps may not be able to access your location due to content and privacy restrictions.
• iOS or App Issues: Location Services may not work properly due to software defects or out-of-date applications.
• Low Data Mode Enabled: Features that depend on internet access for location-based functionality may be limited by low data mode.

Fix Location Services Not Working on iPhone

1. Enable Location Services

Restarting Location Services on your iPhone will fix bugs and get it working again.

• Navigate to the iPhone's Settings.
• Go to Location Services under Privacy & Security.
• Tap the toggle switch (it will turn gray) to turn off Location Services.
• To turn it back on, wait ten to fifteen seconds, then hit the switch once more (it will turn green).

2. Make Accurate Location Possible

Make sure the app has Precise Location enabled because some require it to function.

• Launch the Settings application.
• Navigate to Security & Privacy.
• Press the Location Services button.
• Find the problematic app and tap on it.
• Precise Location should turn green when you tap the toggle switch next to it.

3. Restart the application

To fix any issues causing Location Services to cease functioning, try restarting the application.

• To use the app switcher, swipe up from the bottom of your screen.
• Locate the app that has problems with location services.
• To delete the app from the list, drag or flick it upward.
• Open the app again and navigate to your home screen.

4. Give your iPhone a restart.

App bugs can be fixed by restarting your iPhone, which reloads iOS and fixes any issues.

• Press and hold the Side and Volume buttons on the iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 until the slider appears.
• To turn off the screen, drag the Power Off slider.
• Hold down the Side button until the Apple logo appears after ten seconds of waiting.
• For iPhone models 8 and below, hold down the Side button until the slider shows up.
• To the right, drag the Power Off Slider.
• To turn on your iPhone, wait ten seconds and then hold down the Side button.

5. Verify the Time and Date

Since location services depend on precise time, an incorrect date and time can have an impact.

• On your iPhone, open Settings.
• Select General > Time & Date.
• Turn on the "Set Automatically" feature.

6. Check Connection

Location services may be interrupted by a sluggish or erratic internet connection. Verify the stability of your Wi-Fi or the strength of your cellular data signal.

• To enhance Wi-Fi or cellular data reception, access the Control Center by swiping down from the upper-right corner.
• To activate Airplane mode (which should turn yellow), tap on it.
• After 30 seconds, tap Airplane mode once more to turn it off (it should become gray).

7. Turn off Low Data Mode

Because Low Data Mode restricts background data usage, it may prevent Location Services from functioning.

• LTE/4G iPhones (6, 7, 8, X, 11):
• Launch the Settings application.
• Visit Cellular.
• Cellular Data Options is tapped.
• Switch off Low Data Mode.
• 5G-capable iPhones (12, 13, 14, and up):
• Navigate to Settings.
• To access Cellular Data Options, navigate to Cellular.
• Choose Data Mode.
• Turn off Low Data Mode.

8. Disable Low Power Mode

By restricting background operations to conserve battery life, Low Power Mode may potentially have an impact on location services.

• Launch the Settings application.
• After scrolling down, select "Battery."
• To switch it off, tap the Low Power Mode toggle.

9. Turn on Background App Refresh in your iPhone's Settings.

• To refresh the background app, tap General.
• To activate it, choose Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi & Cellular Data.

10. Verify the Privacy and Content Restrictions

Apps may not be able to access location data due to content and privacy restrictions. By examining these settings, you can make sure that no limitations are impeding the functionality of location services.

• Select Screen Time by tapping on it in Settings.
• To access Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap on them.
• In the Privacy section, tap Location Services.
• To enable changes to location services, tap Allow Changes.

11. Make App Updates

The problem may not be with the location services on your iPhone, but rather with the app you are using. Make sure the most recent version of the program is installed.

• Launch the App Store.
• Press the icon for your profile.
• To view the available updates for your apps, scroll down.

12. Update iOS

By fixing bugs and guaranteeing compliance with the most recent system enhancements, updating iOS can resolve location services problems.
Launch the Settings application.

• Go to General and select Software Update.
• Install any updates that are available.

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