Limit Precise location given to apps on GrapheneOS 2025 releases
Location
Sensitivity 5/5
Default: Asks
Phones / GrapheneOS 2025 releases / Precise location given to apps
Apps request exact satellite coordinates rather than an approximate town-level area. Third-party developers handle this data according to their individual privacy notices.
- Goes to
- app
- Default
- Asks
- Control
- Can be limited
- Effort
- a few seconds
How to do it
Open Settings, go to Privacy & security, select Permission manager, tap Location, pick an app, and toggle off 'Use precise location'.
Usually found under: Settings > Privacy & security > Permission manager > Location
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
The app will only receive an approximate area, which may affect turn-by-turn navigation or local precision.
What is collected
Gps coordinates, altitude, heading, speed, timestamps.
It enables apps to offer turn-by-turn navigation, localized search and location-dependent services.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.