Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for location on Motorola Hello UI (Android) 14
Location
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / Motorola Hello UI (Android) 14 / Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for location
The operating system scans for nearby radios even when your main wireless toggles are turned off. This information is used to estimate device location indoors and in dense urban areas.
- Goes to
- Default
- On
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a few seconds
How to do it
Open Settings, choose Location, select Location services, and switch off both Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning.
Usually found under: Settings > Location > Location services > Wi-Fi scanning
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Location fixes may take slightly longer when GPS signals are weak indoors.
What is collected
Bssid identifiers, bluetooth beacons, signal strength, timestamps.
It assists location-based apps and services by accelerating position fixes while consuming less battery power than GPS.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.