Turn off Google Timeline / Location History on Google Android 16
Location
Sensitivity 5/5
Default: Off
Phones / Google Android 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, tap Location, select Location services, tap Timeline, and turn it off or delete stored visits.
Usually found under: Settings > Location > Location services > Timeline
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Google Maps will no longer record your visits, routes, or personal timeline entries.
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.