Location services are one of the best additions that we can enjoy on Android, and many users in Europe take advantage of them to be able to find an address or route when they need it, but also for other things like knowing the location. weather, measure their workouts or even find a business nearby.
Some applications, on the other hand, They can use geolocation for certain specific tasks, but they do not need it to carry out their main mission. Despite this, many applications try to obtain precise location and autostart permissions, even if they do not need them, and thanks to the Android Settings application we will be able to avoid this.
In this way, applications will be more limited when it comes to accessing mobile location, and They can only do this with the precision the user desires and at the time they deem necessary. Not only can this help save battery, but it is also a good way to see which applications usually access your location, since it is possible to access a list with access history.
How to control location
To do this, you must open the Location section, in Settings, and once there, click on Application location permissions. Here a list will appear with all the applications that have or have already requested permission, divided according to whether they have been granted or not. This way you can know the status of each application without having to open each tab.
By clicking on each one, it is possible to manage their location permissions, being able to modify two options. On the one hand, you can choose to allow or deny access, and as a third option, It is possible to ask the mobile phone each time said application wishes to access. This is the one to choose, because this way it will be possible to determine each time whether it is necessary to grant authorization or not, which will prevent access for each use. In navigation apps, such as Maps, it’s worth leaving it on Allow.
Location settings on Android
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In the same way, it is also possible to grant or remove permission to access a specific location, which should only be granted to applications when strictly necessary, such as for example applications for ordering transport or maps. In the case of applications such as weather, it only needs to know the approximate location of the user to do its job.
In short, after choosing the most recommended option for each application, some of them will be able to access only your approximate location, and only in situations where said application is open. This is a reaction that allows you to be more protected against applications that require excessive permissions and that can call into question the user’s privacy.
