- To see and edit the apps that can access your location, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.
- You can toggle Location Services off by app, or tap the "Location Services" switch at the top to disable it completely.
- To hide the hollow arrow, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services and turn off "Status Bar Icon."
Hiding the Arrow Icon
Open the Settings app. Use this method if you want to keep Location Services enabled but don't want to see the hollow arrow icon on your screen. Make sure to update your iPhone.
Tap Privacy & Security. This will be underneath Battery, next to an open hand icon.
Tap Location Services. You can find this at the very top of the page. If Location Services are enabled, you'll see the switch next to Location Services toggled on.
Scroll down and tap System Services. This will be at the very bottom of the list. You may need to scroll down to find it.
Scroll down and disable "Status Bar Icon" iPhone Switch Off Icon. You can find this at the very bottom of the page. You'll no longer see the Location Services hollow arrow icon at the corner of your iPhone.
Limiting Location Access
Open the Settings app. If you're seeing the hollow arrow icon when you don't expect to, an app may be using your location in the background. Use this method to limit which apps can access your location without disabling Location Services completely. Limiting Location Services by app is better than disabling it completely, as many apps need your location to work properly.
Tap Privacy & Security. This will be underneath Battery, next to an open hand icon.
Tap Location Services. You can find this at the very top of the page. If Location Services are enabled, you'll see the switch next to Location Services toggled on.
Tap an app. You'll see a list of apps that request access to your location.
Select a setting. You can limit location access by selecting: Never, Ask Next Time Or When I Share, or While Using the App. Your settings will be saved. Tap Back to return to the previous page, or exit the Settings app. If you're concerned about privacy, you can always reset your Location & Privacy settings.
Disabling Location Services
Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon. If you don't want any apps to ever access your location, you can turn off Location Services completely. Disabling Location Services will get rid of the hollow arrow, but some apps may lose functionality. For example, if you need to get directions in Maps, tag your location on social media, or use Find My iPhone to locate your phone if you lose it, you'll need Location Services enabled.
Tap Privacy & Security. This will be underneath Battery, next to an open hand icon.
Tap Location Services. You can find this at the very top of the page. If Location Services are enabled, you'll see the switch next to Location Services toggled on.
Toggle off iPhone Switch Off Icon "Location Services". Your iPhone will disable Location Services and the arrow will disappear from the corner of your iPhone. You can always turn on Location Services again by toggling it on.
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