GPS always on and won't turn off??

[olletsocmit]

The GPS on my iPhone is ALWAYS on and I have no idea why. In the top right of the top bar, the arrow for GPS is there 24/7... Even after I restart the phone and when no apps are running. Anyone know why it's always on, esp when there are no apps open?

 

[FoxFifth]

Do you have the Google Search app with Google Now? If so, the gps icon will always be on. The following is from the iTunes description:

To provide up-to-the-minute information, Google Now turns on Location Services. Even though the icon stays on, the app has minimal battery impact:

• The app doesn’t turn on the GPS. Instead, it receives passive updates from nearby cell towers and WIFI hot spots.
• If your battery is running low, the app pauses location updates.
• The app stays asleep unless your device moves a long distance.

Also, you can go to Settings - General - Restrictions - Location Services to see which apps have recently used Location Services.

 

[Mrbobb]

Uh-oh, u being stalked!

 

[olletsocmit]

It was Dropbox

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Do you have the Google Search app with Google Now? If so, the gps icon will always be on. The following is from the iTunes description:



Also, you can go to Settings - General - Restrictions - Location Services to see which apps have recently used Location Services.

I went to my restrictions and ... It was disabled, is this normal or the default setting. I had to enable it to go it, then disabled it again when I checked what app it was.

 

[Mrbobb]

It was Dropbox

Dropbox wants to know where you are. Interesting.