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How to Turn Off Location Services on iPhone SE

Follow these simple steps to turn off location services on your iPhone SE. Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Open Settings.
2
Tap "Privacy & Security" > "Location Services".
3
Turn it off or adjust by app.

Helpful Tip

Turning off location for social media apps prevents them from tracking where you go.

Try on a Different Device

Same task, different device. Pick yours below:

📱iPhone 16 / 16 Plus 📱iPhone 15 / 14 📲iPad / iPad Air 📱Samsung Galaxy S25 / S24 📱Samsung Galaxy A16 / A36 📱Google Pixel 9 / 8 📱Motorola Moto G / Edge 🤖Android Phone (Any)🍎iPhone (Any)💻Windows Computer 🖥️Mac / MacBook 💻Chromebook

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