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User profile for user: Jrd101drj7191
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User level: Level1 27 points
Well it doesn’t let me do anything I just can’t share location at all I tried everything and nothing works
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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16
Posted on Aug 17, 2023 12:31 AM
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User profile for user: Zuriii_T
Zuriii_T
User level: Level1 28 points
Posted on Jan 12, 2024 1:12 AM
My location isn’t working i keep trying to share it and it says “unavailable try again later”
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User profile for user: Zuriii_T
Zuriii_T
User level: Level1 28 points
Jan 12, 2024 1:12 AM in response to Jrd101drj7191
My location isn’t working i keep trying to share it and it says “unavailable try again later”
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User profile for user: zamoran
zamoran
User level: Level1 11 points
Nov 19, 2023 4:53 PM in response to SravanKrA
When I went and restarted my location & privacy settings it still won’t let me share my location
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User profile for user: Becca1751
Becca1751
User level: Level1 18 points
Nov 30, 2023 6:28 PM in response to SravanKrA
I tried to request and ask but it didn’t work and when I reset the location it still didn’t work and I tried restarting my phone nothing worked.
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User profile for user: SiriSmiles
SiriSmiles
User level: Level1 16 points
Mar 27, 2024 7:45 AM in response to Jrd101drj7191
The reasons for not being able to share your location can be many bcz if you have disabled one setting unintentionally on your iPhone which might have something with the location service then it can disrupt the normal functioning of sharing location feature Also check for an iCloud Syncing message on top of your settings as many users have reported it the main culprit and once they resume syncing it fixed the issue also check the network sharing in find my app and turn it ON for the steps you can check this out****
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User profile for user: Ttttlo
Ttttlo
User level: Level1 8 points
Jan 27, 2024 9:50 AM in response to Zuriii_T
Same!! Ever since the ios17.3 update my husbands won’t work at all and Apple just says turn location off, reset network etc and nothings helped
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User profile for user: Dstart5900
Dstart5900
User level: Level1 15 points
Feb 7, 2024 8:07 AM in response to Jrd101drj7191
Turning on “Find My Network” worked for me. Here are the steps:
-Click Settings then
-in the top search box type “Find My” and click on “Find My” in search results .
-Then click “Find My iPhone” at top of screen.
-Then turn on “Find My network” .
-Turn phone off then back on.
-Now invite or accept an invite worked!
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User profile for user: SravanKrA
SravanKrA
Community+ 2024 User level: Level10 413,142 points
Aug 17, 2023 12:39 AM in response to Jrd101drj7191
if you're experiencing issues with sharing your location on your iPhone 11 Pro Max running iOS 16, you might want to try the following steps to troubleshoot the problem:
- Make sure that Location Services are enabled on your iPhone and for the specific apps that you're trying to share your location with. You can do this by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and ensuring that it's turned on. Scroll down to see a list of apps and make sure that the relevant app is set to "While Using the App" or "Always," depending on your preference.
- If you're trying to share your location through a specific app, make sure that the app has permission to access your location. You can do this by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and selecting the app in question. Choose the appropriate location access setting.
- Resetting your location and privacy settings can help resolve issues. To do this, go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy. Keep in mind that this will reset all location and privacy settings, so you'll need to go through them again after the reset.
- Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
- Restart the device. That's it.
- Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
- If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and ApplePay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
- Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
- You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
- If you want to save your settings,back upyour iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
- Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
- Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
- Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.
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User profile for user: mmiillloooo
mmiillloooo
User level: Level1 8 points
Mar 6, 2024 9:21 PM in response to Ttttlo
hey girl have u fixed this yet mine still wont show up i needa know where my man at
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User profile for user: Realsnowman
Realsnowman
User level: Level1 11 points
Jan 10, 2024 4:03 PM in response to TheLittles
Anyone who is still having issues with sharing your location, what worked for me was signing out of iCloud on my iPhone and then logging back in. Once this is done, make sure to reboot your phone. Power it up and navigate to Find My and give it a go.
Settings > Tap on your name > Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap Sign out.
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User profile for user: Realsnowman
Realsnowman
User level: Level1 11 points
Jan 12, 2024 3:45 AM in response to Zuriii_T
Go to settings and tap on your name and scroll all the way to the bottom and tap sign out. This will sign you out of iCloud. You will have the option to save anything to your phone. Then after you sign out, sign back in with your Apple ID. Reboot your phone first. Then try sharing your location.
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User profile for user: K_BB77
K_BB77
User level: Level1 8 points
Feb 24, 2024 10:34 AM in response to Realsnowman
Thank you. This worked!!!!!!!!!
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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
User level: Level10 194,896 points
Nov 20, 2023 11:21 PM in response to zamoran
zamoran Said:
"When I went and restarted my location & privacy settings it still won’t let me share my location"
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Check your Screen Time Restrictions. See my above reply.
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User profile for user: komplexkat
komplexkat
User level: Level1 8 points
Nov 20, 2023 10:57 PM in response to zamoran
make sure you sign in to your iCloud. If you are not signed into your iCloud account, you won’t be able to share your location.
go to settings- icloud- allow while using app-ensure you are signed in and allowed to using the app.
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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
User level: Level10 194,896 points
Nov 20, 2023 11:19 PM in response to Jrd101drj7191
Jrd101drj7191 Said:
"I can’t share location what do I do?: Well it doesn’t let me do anything I just can’t share location at all I tried everything and nothing works"
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Getting Locations to be Sharable:
Remove Screen Time Restrictions:
See if there are any restrictions that you created. You would have used Screen Time for this.
- Go here:Use Parental Controls on your Child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch -Apple Support
- Scroll to:Allow changes toprivacy settings
- As it Reads:"Share My Location:Lock the settings for location sharing in Messages and Find My Friends"
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User profile for user: Josephrodd
Josephrodd
User level: Level1 20 points
Mar 27, 2024 7:48 AM in response to Jrd101drj7191
Can you please specify what steps have you already taken and from which app you are sharing location. Make sure that Location Services are enabled on your iPhone and for these specific apps that you're trying to share your location with. For this go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and here ensure that it's turned on.
From here scroll down to see a list of apps and make sure that the relevant app is set to "While Using the App" or "Always," depending on your preference. A force restart can also help in fixing this issue: just press volume up, then down( make sure to quickly release them one pressed ), then hold the side button until screen shuts down and power back with the apple logo. If you are still facing the issue, let me know
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