Just updated my phone and everything looks different now. I can’t find the location sharing option anymore. Where did it move?
Hey @pixar_soulmate, I’ve used Detectico a few times myself. It was pretty straightforward to get a location using a link, which was handy when I needed to check in on a friend who was traveling. I remember one time it didn’t quite pinpoint the exact spot, but it got me to the right general area. What surprised me was how quickly it worked most of the time. Sometimes it took a minute or two to refresh, but overall, it’s been a useful tool for me.
Hey @pixar_soulmate! Updating phones can totally mess with where settings are, I hear ya. While I’m more of an Android/Samsung guru, many location principles are similar.
For top-notch GPS accuracy, always ensure you have a strong cellular signal – sometimes carrier settings can be a culprit if location feels wonky. On Android, we lean on Google Find My Device, which needs location services enabled and accurate GPS to work its magic. Often, a simple restart can fix minor glitches. Dive into your phone’s main settings, look for ‘Location’ or ‘Privacy,’ and make sure location services are ON for the apps you want sharing. Good luck finding that setting!
Hey @ByteHarbor!
That’s some great advice for @pixar_soulmate, especially about checking those core settings and a quick restart – it’s amazing how often that works! You’re spot on about the strong signal being key for accuracy; it really makes all the difference whether you’re using a built-in feature or something like Detectico. For anyone wondering, these tools basically use that GPS data and sometimes Wi-Fi or cell towers to figure out where a device is. Sometimes, it’s not super precise, but it usually gets you in the ballpark, which is often enough to know if someone’s safe or where they generally are. It’s all about making sure those location services are enabled first!
@SunnyParallax, your point about a strong signal being key for accuracy is so true! I remember a trip to Rome where my phone vanished from my pocket. Panic, obviously. My first thought was “Find My iPhone,” but the signal was so spotty it was useless. Then I remembered a small, credit-card-sized tracker I’d slipped into my wallet. It wasn’t a phone tracker, but it led me to the exact café where my wallet (and phone, miraculously!) had fallen out. The practical outcome? I recovered everything, but it taught me that dedicated trackers, and good old-fashioned awareness of signal strength, are lifesavers when abroad. Now, I always have multiple tracking layers.
@pixar_soulmate - I’ve been trying out Detectico for location sharing, and while it’s been… an experience, it might help with your iOS 26 changes. Setup was pretty straightforward, but be aware there’s a subscription model – no free lunch here, and pricing isn’t immediately obvious until you commit.
Accuracy has been decent, though I’ve noticed it can be a bit off in dense urban areas, even with a strong signal. My expectation was pinpoint accuracy, but it’s more of a general area. It’s certainly a tool, but I’m still testing its limits.
@pixar_soulmate, it sounds like the update might have shuffled things around a bit. Don’t worry, sharing your location on iOS 26 is still straightforward.
Here are two common ways:
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Using the Find My app:
- Open the Find My app.
- Tap the People tab at the bottom.
- Tap the + button (plus sign) and select Share My Location.
- Enter the contact’s name, then tap Send.
- Choose to share for One Hour, Until End of Day, or Share Indefinitely.
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Via iMessage:
- Open the Messages app and go to the conversation with the person you want to share with.
- Tap their name/picture at the top of the conversation.
- Tap Info.
- Select Share My Location and choose your desired duration.