Turn off Google Timeline / Location History on OnePlus OxygenOS 16
Location
Sensitivity 5/5
Default: Off
Phones / OnePlus OxygenOS 16 / Google Timeline / Location History
This feature builds a record of places you visit with your device. Following recent platform updates, this data is kept locally on the handset unless you choose to export it.
- Goes to
- Default
- Off
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a minute or two
- Needs
- account
How to do it
Open Settings, access Google settings, go to Data & privacy, and ensure Timeline is turned off.
Usually found under: Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Data & privacy > Timeline
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Google Timeline will not log places you visit or retain location history on your device.
What is collected
Gps coordinates, wi-fi signal data, cell tower identifiers, movement speed, timestamps.
The feature exists to provide personalised maps, recommendations and a private timeline of your travels.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.