Why does my Apple Watch say no location found?

On your Apple Watch, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure the options there are enabled. Without these enabled, it is not possible to track your Apple Watch from your iPhone.
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What does it mean when it says no location found?

The message “no location found on find my friends” in the app will appear if the person is out of network coverage. Or he/she turned off GPS, or possibly the person's phone ran out of battery.
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What does no location found mean on Apple?

You can still see the location of your friends, but your friends see Location Not Available when they try to locate you. Locate a device in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support. If the device can't be located: You see “No location found” under the device's name.
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Why does my lost iPhone say no location found?

Check these settings and ensure that your and your friend's (if you are trying to locate your friend's device) settings are correct: Ensure that Location Services are enabled. If this option is already turned on, turn it off and back on again. iPhone or iPad: Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
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How do I turn on Location Services on my Apple Watch?

In the settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Privacy” to proceed. It's located just above your Activity settings. Here, you'll notice the Location Services option located right at the top. Tap on it to continue.
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How to Disable Location Services on Apple Watch



Why is my GPS not working on my Apple Watch?

Check your personal details are correct in your health app profile. Make sure the watch band is snug but not too tight. On your iPhone, go to Settings, then tap on Privacy and then select Location Services option and ensure that it is enabled.
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Can you track location on Apple Watch?

Open the Find My app. Choose the Devices tab. Select your Apple Watch to see its location on the map.
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What does it mean when it says 30 minutes ago on the Find My app for an iPhone?

Answer: A: Answer: A: It just means that the phone has power (e.g., the battery isn't dead and the phone hasn't been turned off), and that it has an internet connection via cellular or wi-fi, and that Find My iPhone was turned on in the phone before it was lost or stolen (e.g., when you setup the phone).
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How do you make your location Say No location found?

How to Turn off Location without the Other Person Knowing
  1. Turn on Airplane mode. ...
  2. Turn off 'Share My Location' ...
  3. Stop Sharing Location on Find My App. ...
  4. Using GPS spoofer to change location.
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Why does it say location not available on iMessage?

iMessage uses data to send messages. Similarly, whenever you receive other users' location via iMessage, the location not available on iPhone iMessage will occur if your device isn't connected to WiFi or mobile data. iMessage is encrypted between iMessage users with an Apple ID.
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Does airplane mode Turn off location?

The most convenient way to cut off the phone's communication is by turning on Airplane mode. However, this will not turn off GPS location in most cases. You can turn it off yourself or alternatively use a professional location changer for iOS and Android phones.
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Can you tell when someone is checking your location?

No. Android and iPhone's iOS do not notify or give an indication when someone checks your location. There is a brief icon displayed in the notification bar when GPS is used by location services. Any number of apps or system processes trigger a location check.
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Can you see someone's location if their phone is off?

But tracking a switched off phone is a little difficult because when a phone is turned off it will stop communicating with nearby mobile towers. It can only be traced through its last location when it was switched on by calling the service provider or through Google services.
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Why is someone's location not updating on iPhone?

Part 1: 5 Reasons For Find My Friends Location Not Updating

Hide My Location feature is active on your friend's iPhone. Location Services are disabled on friend's iPhone. Inaccurate date on your friend's iPhone. Your friend is in a region where Apple doesn't have this service.
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How do you freeze your location on Find My iPhone?

You can easily freeze your location on Find My Friends by going to the settings and tapping on your name > Click Find My Friends app > Press “Stop sharing my location”.
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Why does it say approximate location on Find My iPhone?

When approximate location is chosen, your general location will be shared with the app in the form of big circular regions with the diameter of a few miles. Your true location could be anywhere within this estimated area or even just outside it in some cases.
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Why can't I see my child's Apple Watch location?

It sounds like you have some Screen Time settings enabled. You can check this in Settings > Screen Time > [child's name] > Content & Privacy Restrictions. > Share My Location.
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Can Apple Watch be tracked if dead?

Once the Apple Watch's battery is dead, it will show your iPhone location due to the pairing of the devices. That is why it appears that it is following you. Until the Watch has its battery charged, it will not display its location again.
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How do you find the last location of my Apple Watch if it's dead?

Enable Lost Mode For Apple Watch From a Mac
  1. Visit iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  2. From the icon grid, select Find iPhone.
  3. At the top of the screen, select All Devices.
  4. Pick your Apple Watch from the list.
  5. The map will now show the location (or the last known location) of your Apple Watch.
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How do I know if my Apple Watch GPS is working?

Tap Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure that Location Services is turned on. Tap Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services and make sure that Motion Calibration & Distance is turned on.
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How do I reset my GPS on my Iwatch?

How to calibrate an Apple Watch for accurate fitness tracking
  1. On your iPhone, open Settings.
  2. Tap Privacy.
  3. Tap Location Services.
  4. Make sure Location Services is toggled on.
  5. Scroll down, tap System Services.
  6. Toggle on Motion Calibration & Distance.
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Does GPS on Apple Watch work without phone?

Apple Watch Series 2 and later and Apple Watch SE have built-in GPS that allows you to get more accurate distance and speed information during an outdoor workout without your paired iPhone.
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Can an iPhone stop sharing location by itself?

The answer is YES. There are multiple ways to stop sharing your location including turning off “Find My iPhone”, disabling “Share My Location”, or using a different Apple device as your tracked location. Once these features are disabled, people won't be able to track your real-time location.
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Can someone see your location if your iPhone is on airplane mode?

GPS has nothing to do with cellular data. Location services are NOT turned off in Airplane mode.
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Can someone track your location from a text?

With their GPS radios and constant data connection, smartphones are technically capable of tracking our location and monitoring our activity, which is enough to raise privacy concerns among users. Few people know, however, that phones can be tracked using little more than a text message.
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