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How To Turn OFF Google Location History On Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus

If you own the new Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus, you may want to learn how to turn off Google tracking history. This function is used to keep a constant GPS log of your location.

It helps makes the use of apps like Google maps and other services work more effectively. You might prefer not to have your location constantly monitored, so here we show you how to turn it off.

 

Turn Off Google Location History In Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus

  1. Ensure your device is on.
  2. Open the Menu.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Privacy & Safety.
  5. Find and select Location.
  6. Tap Google Location History.
  7. Uncheck the box to stop the location history from tracking.

 

If you want to turn the tracking back on for your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus, you can do so by repeating the steps and ticking the box back on.

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David Williams

Apr 3, 2017

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