Limit Precise location given to apps on Sony Android (Xperia) 15
Location
Sensitivity 5/5
Default: Asks
Phones / Sony Android (Xperia) 15 / Precise location given to apps
Apps request exact satellite coordinates rather than an approximate town-level area. Third-party developers handle this data according to their individual privacy notices.
- Goes to
- app
- Default
- Asks
- Control
- Can be limited
- Effort
- a minute or two
How to do it
Open Settings, head to Apps, check individual app permissions under Location, and toggle Use precise location off for apps that do not need it.
Usually found under: Settings > Apps > Special app access
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Selected apps will only receive approximate location data.
What is collected
Gps coordinates, altitude, heading, speed, timestamps.
It enables apps to offer turn-by-turn navigation, localized search and location-dependent services.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.