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Google still tracks you even with 'location history' turned off - here's how to disable that completely on iPhone and Androidhttps://www.businessinsider.in/miscellaneous/google-still-tracks-you-even-with-location-history-turned-off-heres-how-to-disable-that-completely-on-iphone-and-android/slidelist/65406189.cms2018-08-14T21:49:20+05:30

Google still tracks you even with 'location history' turned off - here's how to disable that completely on iPhone and Android

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Aug 14, 2018, 21:49 IST

On iPhone: Click the link below, which will open Google's 'Activity Controls' page

On iPhone: Click the link below, which will open Google's 'Activity Controls' page — Use this link to open the Activity Controls page, and then uncheck the 'Web & App Activity' button on that page.

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Next, scroll down a bit and uncheck the 'Location History' button

Next, scroll down a bit and uncheck the 'Location History' button — After this step, you're all set.

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On Android: Start by opening the 'Settings' tab, then click on 'Google.'

On Android: Start by opening the 'Settings' tab, then click on 'Google.'

Next, click on 'Google Account.'

Next, click on 'Google Account.'

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Click the "Data & personalization" tab.

Click the "Data & personalization" tab.

You'll then see the buttons to open 'Web & App Activity' and 'Location History.' Open both of these, and turn them off.

You'll then see the buttons to open 'Web & App Activity' and 'Location History.' Open both of these, and turn them off. — Now you're all set.

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