How to Block the GPS Signal on Samsung Galaxy

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Last Updated: October 7, 2018 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to disable GPS location tracking on a Samsung Galaxy. You can disable all location services, or only disable GPS and determine your location via Wi-Fi and cell service. You can also put your Galaxy in airplane mode, and temporarily block all cellular service.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:
Disabling Location Services

1
Open your Galaxy's Settings menu. Tap the wrench or gear icon on the Apps menu, or swipe down the notifications bar from the top and tap
.
2
Tap Connections. This is the first option at the top of the Settings menu.

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3
Scroll down find the Location switch. It's near the bottom of the Connections menu.
4
Slide the Location switch to
. This will disable all location and GPS tracking on your Galaxy.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:
Disabling GPS Tracking

1
Open your Galaxy's Settings menu. Tap the wrench or gear icon on the Apps menu, or swipe down the notifications bar from the top and tap
.
2
Tap Connections. It's the first option in Settings.
3
Scroll down and tap Location. This will open your location tracking settings on a new page.
4
Tap Locating method. Here, you can change your Galaxy's way of determining your location, and disable GPS without disabling all your location services.
5
Select Battery saving as your locating method. This will disable your GPS signal in location tracking. Your Galaxy will only use Wi-Fi and cellular networks to determine your location.
- This may give you less accurate location results.
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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:
Turning Off Cell Service

1
Open your Galaxy's Quick Settings panel. Swipe down the notifications bar from the top of your screen to view your menu options.
2
Find the Airplane Mode on the menu. This is usually an airplane icon in Quick Settings. It will be dimmed out when it's turned off.
- If you can’t find the icon, you may have to swipe down the Notifications panel to view more options.
3
Tap the Airplane Mode icon. This will turn on airplane mode on your Galaxy. It will block your cellular connection with your mobile provider, and make it more difficult to determine your location via cell signal.
- You can't make or receive calls or messages in airplane mode. If somebody calls you, your phone will appear as turned off.
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