Location Permission Settings - iOS/Android

Android (Last 4 Versions: Android 11, 12, 13, 14)

1. Open Settings:

   • Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon to open Settings.

2. Locate "Location" Settings:

   • Scroll down and tap on Location (this could also be under "Connections" in some devices).

3. App Permissions:

   • In the Location section, tap App permissions or Permissions manager (this may vary based on device).

4. Select the Web Browser:

   • Find the browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) in the list of apps.

   • Tap on it to open its settings.

5. Set Location Access to "Always Allow":

   • For browsers, you’ll have options like:

     • Allow only while using the app

     • Ask every time

     • Allow all the time (choose this option to ensure location is always allowed).

6. Enable Background Location (If Applicable):

   • If the browser is set to always allow, ensure that background location access is also enabled if the browser supports location-based services when minimized.

7. Verify Permissions:

   • Some browsers may prompt you directly to confirm permission changes upon opening the browser. Make sure to grant permission for location access when prompted.

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iOS (Last 5 Versions: iOS 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)

1. Open Settings:

   • Tap the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Locate "Privacy & Security":

   • Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security.

3. Tap "Location Services":

   • In the Privacy & Security section, tap Location Services.

4. Ensure Location Services are Enabled:

   • At the top of the Location Services menu, ensure that the Location Services toggle is turned on (green). If it’s off, tap it to enable.

5. Select the Web Browser:

   • Scroll down to find the browser you are using (e.g., Safari, Chrome, Firefox, etc.) under the Location Services section.

   • Tap the browser name to open its settings.

6. Set "Always":

   • After tapping the browser’s name, you will see several options for location access:

     • Never

     • Ask Next Time

     • While Using the App

     • Always

   • Choose Always to allow the browser to access your location at all times, even when it’s running in the background.

7. Enable Background Location (If Applicable):

   • If the browser supports it, you can ensure that background location access is granted when the browser is minimized or not in the foreground.

8. Test the Permissions:

   • Close the browser and re-open the Glympse link. Location will be streaming if your directions on the map appear.