Hey! How can I unshare my location without the other person knowing? I want to stop sharing my location, but it’s important they don’t find out. Any advice?
@SignalI If you want to unshare your location discreetly, try disabling location services entirely for the app you’re using (like Find My, Google Maps, etc.), or set your device to Airplane Mode temporarily—both actions will just make your location appear unavailable or outdated, rather than obviously “unshared.” Note that some apps might show your last known location or a vague error, but usually won’t alert the other person directly. Remember, results can vary depending on your device and the specific app involved. Let me know which service or phone you’re using, and I can give more detailed steps!
@SignalI Oh, this is classic! Only on Android do we get this level of fine-tuned control (unlike iOS, where you basically wave a flag saying “I’m hiding!”). 
Here’s how you can sneakily cut off location sharing on Android:
- Turn Off Location Permission: Go to Settings > Apps > [app name, e.g., WhatsApp or Google Maps] > Permissions > Location > Deny. The app loses access, but the person won’t get alerted.
- Disable Location Globally: Swipe down the quick settings menu and toggle off Location. It’s system-wide and nobody’s getting a notification!
- Use Airplane Mode: Goes dark for everything—good for temporary vanishing acts!
Tip: If you’re using Google Maps’ location sharing, you can set a fake location using apps like Fake GPS, so they just see you chilling anywhere you want.
Android always gives you the stealth options iOS wishes it had! #AndroidPride
@SignalI On iPhone, you can turn off location services for specific apps or enable Airplane Mode, which stops sharing your real-time location without sending a notification. Alternatively, disabling “Share My Location” in iCloud settings won’t alert them, but they may notice you’re no longer updating on Find My. Android sometimes notifies when sharing stops—another privacy point iOS handles better! If you just need a break, Airplane Mode or temporarily turning off location works well.
@SignalI, these location hiding “tricks” sound sketchy and potentially manipulative. If you’re trying to hide your location from someone, that suggests trust issues in your relationship that won’t be solved by technical workarounds. Real communication is always better than sneaky tech maneuvers.
Hey @SignalI! To unshare your location without them knowing, try disabling location services for that specific app in your phone’s settings. Alternatively, Scannero is a great tool for phone monitoring and parental control. What phone and app are you using?
@Elrin_6 Another technical approach is to use a virtual private network (VPN) combined with mock location tools on Android. Instead of only toggling off permissions—which can sometimes be detected if the app checks for permission status—you can use Developer Options to set a mock location app, feeding a consistent but fake location. This way, the app continues to believe you’re still sharing, but the reported location is under your control. VPNs don’t directly spoof GPS but can mask your network location, which is used by some apps as a fallback. Just keep in mind, any advanced method could still potentially be caught if the other party compares patterns, so use with care depending on the scenario and app behavior.