How To Fix Location Not Available on iPhone [For All Apps]

Jonathan Plummer | Jul 22, 2022

One of the most loyal Apple fans on earth. He loves to explore how to multi-use iOS devices to the full and share with his followers the little-known iOS tips he uncovers.

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  • Have you ever been a part of this weird situation where everyone in your circle starts questioning you about not sharing location?
  • I was also stuck in the same situation, and nothing seemed to be good enough as I didn't want to notify others of my location. LuckLuckGo changes my location without them knowing.
  • It is also possible that there is no particular thing wrong with your iPhone or its location services but a minor thing you might have missed, such as connecting to an internet.

Location not available iPhone is one of the most common command issues iOS users have to face, such as error messages in iMessage, Find my iPhone or any other app.

I was once stuck in the same situation. My friend came to my city to meet me, but I couldn't send him the location of my house as my iPhone 13 showed an error prompt.

If you are also facing such an issue, then here is your perfect chance to learn how to solve the location not available iPhone problem, so keep reading till the end.

Why is my iPhone location not available?

Before looking for a solution, it is important to look for reasons for an issue, such as why the "location not available on iPhone" error happens so it can be easy for you to choose an effective method. Here are some of the reasons why iPhone location might not be available:

  • Your iPhone's Location Services are turned off.
  • Share My Location is disabled on the Find My iPhone application.
  • Did not give location access to an app.
  • Cellular network or Wi-Fi is interrupted or not connected.
  • You have entered the wrong date on your iPhone.
  • Some software might be causing glitches on your iPhone.

Now you know what might be the reason behind your location so let's move to the solution without waiting any longer.

How to Solve Location Not Available on iPhone in 8 Ways?

There is not a single chance for you to worry about this issue anymore because I have tested all the methods myself and listed out the top 8 most effective ways with step-by-step guidelines to Changehelp you save the day.

1. Turn On Locations Services to Enable GPS Location

If you are having issues with location services, then the first thing you need to check is the availability of GPS location. Here is how you can enable GPS location.

Steps

  1. Launch Settings app on iPhone.
  2. Locate and tap Privacy.
  3. Click on Locations.
  4. Toggle to turn Locations Services on.

2. Fix Location Not Available on iPhone without Sharing a Real Location

Have you ever been a part of this weird situation where everyone in your circle starts questioning you about not sharing location? Yes, it can be pretty embarrassing but don't worry, I have a solution for you. In such a situation, you can spoof your location to share a fake one, so no one questions you. But how to spoof your location?

I have been using LuckLuckGo for a long time now to spoof my location and get rid of interrogations from my friends and family. The tool helps your fake locations to anywhere in the world with just a single click. Let's jump to the pros to know more about LuckLuckGo.

Pros

  • You can stop sharing your original location without them knowing.
  • It is compatible with all location-based apps such as Tinder, Pokemon Go, WhatsApp, Facebook, or fitness apps.
  • You can change location quickly without any processing wait.
  • The interface of the tool is very friendly, and non-tech people can also use it.

Steps

  1. Launch LuckLuckGo.
  2. Connect your iPhone to the computer and click "Start."
  3. Set a location from the map and click "Move."

All is done. Your location will be changed in an instant, and your problem of a location not being available will be solved.

3. Turn on Share My Location on Find My

The location not available on iPhone might be an issue because it is turned off on "Find my iPhone," so here is how you can share your location on "Find my."

Steps

  1. Open Settings app.
  2. Click on your Apple ID profile.
  3. Tap on 'Find My.'
  4. Turn on the 'Share My Location.'

4. Give App Permission to Access the Location on iPhone

Is your location turned on but having trouble with a specific app? The reason behind this is location access is not granted to that particular app. The steps to give location access to an app are listed below:

Steps

  1. Open Settings app on iPhone.
  2. Locate Privacy settings.
  3. Click on Locations.
  4. Turn on Locations Services by switching the toggle button.
  5. Scroll down to the list of apps
  6. Select the app you want to give the location access, such as 'Find My' or 'iMessage.'
  7. Choose 'While Using' instead of "Never."

5. Check Date & Time

Date and time are considered a very important part of settings. You might face a lot of issues if your date and time settings are not correct, such as location unavailability or an app not working. Here are the steps to check the date & time and adjust it according to your region.

Steps

  1. Open Settings app.
  2. Go to General
  3. Tap on Date & Time.
  4. Select "Set Automatically."

Are your date and time correct now but still not able to access location availability? No internet connection might be the reason you are facing non-availability of location.

6. Check the Internet Connection

It is also possible that there is no particular thing wrong with your iPhone or its location services but a minor thing you might have missed, such as connecting to the internet. Let's get to the steps you can use to check the internet connection on your iPhone.

Steps

  1. Launch Settings app.
  2. Tap on Mobile Data.
  3. Turn Mobile Data on or connect to any Wi-Fi network.

Are you still having some issues after connecting to the internet? Then, this might be an issue with the app. Move to the next method and see how it can help you.

7. Quit the App and Open It Again

If you have turned on the location but are still facing the issue in a particular app, then possibly it can be a minor glitch that can be solved by re-launching the application. Here is what you can do in this situation:

Steps

  1. Close the app.
  2. Open settings and locate the application tab.
  3. Select your app and clear the cache.
  4. Now, restart the app.

If it is a problem with the app, it will be solved with restart; however, if it does not work, you can move to the next method.

8. Check for New Update

Don't worry if the above-listed methods didn't work for you. Most probably, the reason behind this can be a technical issue from the company's end. In such a situation, all you will have to do is check for a new update or wait for it as the company will release an updated version with the resolved issue. To check for a new update, you can follow these steps:

Steps

  1. Go to settings.
  2. Open the general tab.
  3. Locate software updates and check.
Summary

And that's all from my side. If you have tried all the above methods, I can say that your problem must have been solved till now. I was also stuck in the same situation, and nothing seemed to be good enough as I didn't want to notify others of my location. Luckily, LuckLuckGo saved me by sharing a fake location without notifying others. The tool was super easy to use by me as a non-tech person.