Turn off Google Timeline / Location History on Samsung One UI 7
Location
Sensitivity 5/5
Default: Off
Phones / Samsung One UI 7 / 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, select Google, tap Manage your Google Account, go to Data & privacy, and ensure Timeline is turned off.
Usually found under: Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Data & privacy
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Google will not record or show visited locations in Timeline.
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.