Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for location on OnePlus OxygenOS 14
Location
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / OnePlus OxygenOS 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 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning, and toggle off both switches.
Usually found under: Settings > Location > Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Background location detection might take longer or be slightly less accurate.
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.