Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for location on Samsung One UI 7
Location
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / Samsung One UI 7 / 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, search for Scanning, select Location services, and turn off Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning.
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Indoor location accuracy may decrease when satellite reception is weak.
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.