Why does my GPS symbol stay on?

Why does my GPS symbol stay on?

It’s probably being used by an app that has background permission to your location settings, this might be your launcher or weather app. Long press the location icon in the drop down menu, that’ll show you which app has been using your location.

Why is there a GPS icon always on Android?

When a map & navigation app is running in the background, the location icon will appear on the status bar. To remove the icon, stop the app from running in the background.

How do I get rid of the location icon on my Android?

Swipe down from the top of the screen so that you see your Quick Settings menu, and long-press on the Location icon — or swipe down, tap the Settings icon, and choose “Location.” You’re now on the Location page. Find the “Use location” feature at the top and toggle it off.

How do I remove the GPS icon from my status bar?

Fire up the “System UI Tuner” app, and then open the menu at the top left to get started. In the menu, choose the “Status Bar” option. Just like on stock Android, you can run through and enable or disable whatever you like.

Why is location notification always on?

apps have background processes. check – Settings > apps & notifications > app permissions > location > see which apps have “Allowed all the time” permission (ie they can access your location through background processes, not just when you have the app open).

Why is location notification on?

If you’re sharing your location with someone, Google Maps will periodically refresh your position on the map. This ensures that the person you’re sharing with gets an accurate, up-to-date sense of where you are.

How do I get rid of the NFC icon?

If it’s not in the quick settings menu you’ll need to tap on the cog icon at the top of the screen, or open the app drawer and find the Settings icon, then select Connected devices > Connection preferences. Inside you’ll see a toggle switch for NFC. Tap this to turn off the feature.

How can you tell if someone is checking your location?

No. Android and iPhone’s iOS do not notify or give an indication when someone checks your location. There is a brief icon displayed in the notification bar when GPS is used by location services. Any number of apps or system processes trigger a location check.

Why is the location icon at the top of my phone?

When the arrow icon appears in the upper right corner of your iPhone, it means that an app is using location services. There are a few variations of the arrow icon, and different types or colors mean that your location has been accessed in different ways.

How do I turn off NFC icon on Android?

Should NFC be always on?

NFC needs to be turned on before you can use the service. If you’re not planning to use NFC, it’s recommended that you turn it off to save battery life and avoid possible security risks. While NFC is considered safe, some security experts advise switching it off in public places where it may be vulnerable to hackers.

  • October 24, 2022