To turn off your location without someone knowing, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your Android device. You can usually find it in your app drawer or by swiping down on the notification panel and tapping the gear icon.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Location”. This might be under the “Personal” or “Privacy” section, depending on your Android version.
3. In the Location settings, you should see a toggle switch labeled “Use location”. Tap on it to disable location services. This will prevent your device from using GPS, Wi-Fi, or mobile networks to determine your location.
4. Additionally, you can tap on “Mode” or “Location mode” to change the accuracy of location services. Select the option that doesn’t rely on GPS, such as “Battery saving” or “Device only”. This will further ensure that your location remains private.
5. If you have Google Maps installed on your device, it’s important to check its settings as well to ensure location sharing is disabled. Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
6. From the menu, select “Location sharing”. Here, you’ll see a list of users you have shared your location with. Tap on the profile of the person you want to stop sharing your location with.
7. tap “Stop sharing location” to end location sharing with that particular user.
It’s worth noting that disabling location services will affect the functionality of certain apps that rely on location data, such as maps or weather apps. If you want to selectively share your location with specific apps or individuals, you can always enable location services for those particular cases and disable them afterwards.
Remember to regularly review your location settings and privacy preferences to ensure your location is only shared with those you trust and when necessary.