How to Keep Google from Getting My Android's Location: 5 Steps

Privacy is a big issue in the modern era. If your concerned about Google getting your Android's location and violating privacy, you can turn this off on your phone.
STEPS

1

HIT THE MENU BUTTON ON YOUR PHONE AND SELECT "SYSTEM SETTINGS."

2

CLICK "LOCATION SERVICES" IN THE SETTINGS SCREEN.

3

UNCHECK THE BOX NEXT TO "GOOGLE LOCATION SERVICES" TO TURN OFF THE FEATURE ON YOUR PHONE.

4

CHECK THE BOX AGAIN IF YOU EVER CHANGE YOUR MIND AND DECIDE TO REACTIVATE IT.

5

CLICK "AGREE" TO THE LOCATION CONSENT FORM WHEN TI APPEARS. This tells you that Google will collect anonymous location data from your phone.
WARNINGS
Turning off location services from Google will make it harder to use GPS apps such as Google Navigation.
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