How to Stop GPS Tracking on Cell Phones

Most new cell phones are equipped with the ability to track your location through Global Positioning System (GPS). Cell phones equipped with GPS tracking typically come with this setting automatically turned on when you get it new. If you are uncomfortable with your location information being available, your phone has options that will stop the GPS tracking.

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  Go to the "Menu" screen. Some phones have a "Menu" button you can press on your phone.

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  Select "Settings." Then look for something similar to "Locations" or "GPS Services."

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  Find "Location Setting" or "GPS Location" and turn it off. Some phones might instead have an option to "Disable Location." If your phone has that, make sure it is selected.