Turn off Google Timeline / Location History on Sony Android (Xperia) 15
Location
Sensitivity 5/5
Default: Off
Phones / Sony Android (Xperia) 15 / 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 few seconds
- Needs
- account
How to do it
Open Settings, tap Location then Location services, select Timeline, and switch off location history tracking.
Usually found under: Settings > Location > Location services > Timeline
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Your Google Maps Timeline will cease recording the places and routes you travel.
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.