The iMessage is popular not only because it needs an internet connection instead of credits to send messages but also because users can share their location through it.
But many users of Apple’s instant messaging system (iMessage) have recently faced a common problem: the location they are sharing through the iMessage is turning off automatically and randomly. So, don’t think that you are the first one who is facing this problem. But don’t worry, you can fix it within a few steps that are given in this article.
The Reasons Behind iMessage Keep Stopping Shared Location
You may have shared your location on iMessage but after some moments, you saw in the conversation that says, “you stopped sharing location with (the person’s name)” when it wasn’t you who stopped it. It will repeat the same issue after starting location sharing again. Yes, this is an annoying issue and there can be several reasons behind it. The possible reasons are described below:
- The Location Is Shared for A Limited Time
There will appear three options on the screen when you try to share your location on iMessage. The options are:
- Until the end of the day
- For one hour
- Forever
If you choose the 1st option, then your shared location will stop automatically at midnight. Similarly, if you choose the 2nd option, then it will turn off location sharing with the recipient after one hour automatically. So, if you don’t want to stop sharing your location with your recipient, then you have to choose the 3rd option (forever).
- The Bug
The location sharing can be turned off due to the remaining bug on your iPhone. Bugs can be found on outdated iPhones. If you haven’t allowed automatic updates on your iPhone, then turn on auto-update. If you are facing the issue that you have chosen the location-sharing option as forever but still it is turning off automatically, then update your iPhone to the latest software and the bug will no more remain on your phone.
- The Battery Saver
You may don’t believe that you have turned off location sharing and forgot but you will understand the circumstances if you read this topic carefully. Yes, indeed, you haven’t turned off the location sharing intentionally but you may have enabled the battery saver on your phone. When you share a location, it continuously drains the battery. In this case, the battery saver will ask you to stop sharing your location to stop draining the battery through a notification. You may have allowed the battery saver to stop location sharing in your subconscious mind.
How to Solved ‘My Location Keep Turning Off Automatically On iMessage’ Error
As you now know the possible reasons behind automatically turning off the location-sharing service, you can apply some techniques to fix this issue. Here are some effective solutions just for you:
Solution-1: Choose the ‘Forever’ Option during Sharing Your Location
As we mentioned above, you will get three options during sharing your location with your partner or loved ones. You need to set it to ‘Forever’ if you don’t want to stop sharing your location.
- On the iMessage app, go to the conversation with the person you want to share your location.
- Then, tap on the name of the user and select Share my location from the list.
- Now, tap on the option to share – ‘Forever’
Solution-2: Perform A Force Restart
If you see the issue that your shared location is turning off automatically again and again, then it could be the problem with your iPhone. The first thing you should do in this case is to restart the phone. Here are the instructions to perform a force restart on your iPhone:
For iPhone 7:
Press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
For iPhone SE or earlier model:
Press the Power button and the Home button simultaneously and hold until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
For iPhone 8 or above:
First, press and hold the Volume Up and Down button simultaneously. Then press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
Solution-3: Update the iPhone
As you already know that the location you’ve shared can turn off automatically due to a bug on your phone. Apple launches updates for iOS (iPhone Operating System) frequently to remove these kinds of bugs from iPhone. So, updating your phone can fix this issue. You can either set update automatically on your phone or can perform a manual update. Here are the steps to update your iPhone manually:
- Open the Settings app and go to the General option.
- Then, tap on Software Update to check if your phone has any available updates.
- If you find the update is available on your phone, then tap on it to download and install the update on your iPhone.
After completing the update, restart your phone and observe to see if the issue is fixed or not. If not, then don’t be upset, you can follow the next solution.
Solution-4: Keep Turn On the Location Service
The location service allows apps to share your location. If you turn off the location service on your phone, then the location you have shared in the iMessage will also stop automatically. Many users don’t understand the consequences of turning off the location service and end up with the issue of turning off the location of the iMessage app.
If you feel insecure about tracking you by the other app which you don’t want to share your location with, then you can go to the app permission and turn off the location for that app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ‘You Stopped Sharing Location with’ Mean The Recipient Stopped It?
If you see the notification that says ‘you stopped sharing location with (name)’ on the iMessage app and you are sure that it was not, you who stopped the location sharing, then you probably think that it is the person with whom you are sharing your location could do this. Well if you share your location with someone via iMessage, then the recipients are unable to turn off the location that you have shared.
However, if they share their location with you, then they have full control over whether to share their location with you or not. So, if you are facing the mentioned issue, then it’s the problem with your end, not theirs.
Does Location Automatically Turn Off in iMessage?
Yes, your location will automatically turn off in iMessage unless you have selected the option ‘Forever’ during sharing your location. If you set the location sharing till the end of the day, then your location will automatically turn off at the end of the day. Also, the location will automatically turn off after one hour, if you chose the second option – ‘one hour’.
However, if you have set the locating sharing limit to forever and still your location is turning off automatically, then it is a problem. You can read the reasons behind it and the solutions to fix the problem from this article.
Will It Turn Off Location-Sharing On iMessage If I Turn Off My Location in Find My Friends?
Find My friends is an amazing service that allows locating an iPhone device that is not connected to the internet, turned off, or rested. It uses the location of other nearby devices to locate the disconnected device.
If you turn off the location in Find My Friends, then it will disable the location service on your device and you will find a notification on your iMessage that you stopped sharing your location with (the name of the person you were sharing your location with). To sum up, yes, it will stop location-sharing in iMessage if you turn off location in Find My Friends.
Conclusion
If you are facing the problem that your location-sharing is turning off frequently and you are 100% sure that it wasn’t you who did this, then it’s probably because either you are not choosing the option ‘forever’ during sharing your location, or you are unknowingly turning off location-sharing by allowing other apps to interfere.
Apply the given solutions and you will be able to fix this problem. Don’t forget to tell us in the comment section below about the solution that will have fixed this problem on your phone.
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