Heres how to ensure its enabled.

On iPhone

SelectPrivacy & Securityin the controls app.

Tap onLocation Servicesand enable theLocation Servicestoggle.

Privacy settings

Also Read:How to fix location services not working on your iPhone.

On Android

Open theSettingsapp and navigate to theLocationsection.Turn on the toggleat the top to enable location services.

Heres how to do it.

location services on iPhone

Step 1:Navigate to thePrivacy & Securitysection in theSettingsapp.

Step 2:Search for the app youre using to share your live location and tap on it.

Change the setting under Allow Location Access toAlways.

enable live location

Also, fire up the toggle forPrecise Location.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and navigate to theLocationsection.

Step 2:pick the app youre using to share your live location.

Settings app on Android

Tap onAllow only while using the app.

Also, switch on the toggle next toUse precise location.

So, dont turn off mobile data or Wi-Fi.

enable location

So, if youre using Google Maps or WhatsApp, dont clear it from the recent apps section.

So, if Google Maps doesnt work, try Find My.

If that doesnt work, maybe try WhatsApp?

Whatsapp live location

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