Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for location on OnePlus OxygenOS 16
Location
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / OnePlus OxygenOS 16 / 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 Location in Settings, tap Location services, and turn off Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning.
Usually found under: Settings > Location > Location services
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Indoor location accuracy may take slightly longer to establish.
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.