Why Is My Gps Icon Always on Android?
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Whenever you see that the GPS is active (the GPS icon is shown in the notification bar, or Settings > Battery shows that the GPS is active), click on Settings > Apps > Running to see which apps are running. … So disabling or uninstalling the relevant app you think is causing this would solve your issue.

Why is the location icon always on?

On Nexus / Pixel devices this icon should only appear when an application is requesting location information from your device. With other brands of Android phones the location icon sometimes has a slightly different meaning in the sense that it might indicate that location services are simply on.

How do I turn off the location icon on my Android?

Stop location tracking on Android devices

  1. 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.”
  2. You’re now on the Location page. Find the “Use location” feature at the top and toggle it off.

25 авг. 2020 г.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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