[6 Ways] Fix Find My Location Not Updating!

Find My is an official Apple app that helps Apple users locate Apple devices, items, and people. More and more families are using Find My as a family security tool, because they can share their location to ensure the safety. When you use it, have you ever noticed that your family members' locations stop updating? What is going on?

In this blog, I will explain the reasons and the best solutions to fix the location not updating on Find My! Let's get started!

Why is Find My not updating location?

Find My primarily uses GPS to determine a user's location. If Find My can't update your location, it's because it can’t receive the user's real-time GPS location. The main reasons for this problem are as follows:

Poor GPS Signal: If the GPS signal is poor, the device may not be able to obtain your real-time GPS location or may display an incorrect GPS location. For example, if you are vacationing in the woods or countryside, Find My will not be able to obtain your accurate GPS location and therefore will not be able to update your location.

Weak Internet Connection: When GPS positioning is inaccurate, Find My also uses Wi-Fi and cellular data to assist in positioning. Therefore, if the network connected to your device is unstable or the signal is too weak, it will affect your location update.

Find My's location service is not enabled: Users can manually adjust Find My's location access permissions. If you have your location services turned off, your location will not be updated.

Time limited location sharing: Users can choose the time they want to share their location in Find My. When your sharing time expires, Find My will stop updating your location with others.

Device Offline: When your iPhone is turned off or the battery is too low, it interferes with the GPS system to get your real-time location, so Find My will not update your real-time location.

Device Glitch or System Bug: Sometimes the system or Find My may experience crashes or malfunctions, which can also cause problems with location updates.

After understanding the possible main reasons, I will show you how to fix this problem.

[6 Ways] How to fix Find My location not updating?

If your Find My location not updating, you can try the following methods:

• Activate Notifications in Find My

• Check Device/Find My Location Services

• Ensure Find My is Enabled

• Check GPS Signal and Device Connectivity

• Restart or Update Device/Find My

• Enable Precise Location (iOS 14 and Later)

Method 1 Activate Notifications in Find My

This is a little trick I discovered, and it solved the problem when my friend's location didn’t update for two days.

Step 1 Open the Find My app and select the person whose location wasn’t updating.

Step 2 Tap the Notifications section.

Step 3 Tap Add or Notify Me.

Step 4 Choose your preferences (e.g., Arrives, Leaves) and add a location such as your friend’s home or a place they frequent.

Step 5 Tap Add to save the notification.

This fixed the issue for me! You can try it! If it doesn't work, try the following methods.

Method 2 Check Device/Find My Location Services

Location services can be set manually, so so make sure location services are turned on on the person's device.

• Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services (on iOS/macOS).
• Ensure Location Services are enabled.



• Scroll down to Find My and confirm it’s set to While Using the App or Always.

Method 3 Ensure Find My is Enabled

Confirm that the person is still sharing their location with you. If their sharing period has ended, remind them to enable it again:

• Open the Find My app.
• Tap on the profile picture or name.
• Confirm that Share My Location is turned on.

Method 4 Check GPS Signal and Device Connectivity

If the device's GPS signal is weak or the network connection is unstable, address these factors:

For GPS issues: Move to an open area free from obstructions like tall buildings or trees.

For connectivity issues:

• Ensure the device is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.
• Turn off Airplane Mode if enabled.
• Restart your router if Wi-Fi seems unstable.

Method 5 Restart or Update Device/Find My

If it is a technical problem with your device or app, your best option is to "restart"! You can simply turn your iPhone off and then on again or swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or double-press the Home button) to open the App Switcher, then swipe up on the Find My app to close it. Relaunch it afterward.

If your iOS system has not been updated or you are using an old version of Find My, please try to update to the latest version.

Method 6 Enable Precise Location (iOS 14 and Later)

If your iPhone system is iOS 14 or later, don't miss Precise Location!

• Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Find My.
• Toggle on Precise Location for accurate updates.

If you cannot locate your iPhone accurately because the GPS signal is too weak, turning on this feature may help resolve the problem of Find My not updating its location.

Tips

1. Ensure your device is set to the correct time zone: Settings > General > Date & Time > Enable Set Automatically.

2. Reset Location and Privacy Settings: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy.

If none of the above methods resolve the issue, contact Apple Support for further assistance.

FAQs about Find My Location on iPhone

1. Why Find My says “ No Location Found”?

“No Location Found” on Find My usually means that the Find My app cannot get the device or person's location due to device is offline, location services are disabled, device is powered off and software issues. This is most likely due to a technical error in the app. It does not mean that the person has stopped sharing their location.

2. How to pause location on Find My iPhone?

If you want to pause location on Find My without others noticing, you can't just turn off location services. You can try using a location changer like LocaChange. It can help you safely pause location updates.

3. Can I spoof location on Find My?

Of course! Apple does not officially prohibit users from using fake locations in Find My. So you can use LocaChange or Xcode to safely spoof locations.

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Conclusion

In this blog, I introduced the reasons and solutions for Find My location not updating, I hope they can help you solve the problem. In addition, I also recommend a full-featured Location Changer - LocaChange, I hope it can help you protect your privacy and get rid of tracking. Thanks for reading!

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