Turn off Google Timeline / Location History on Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Location
Sensitivity 5/5
Default: Off
Phones / Xiaomi HyperOS 3 / 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, go to Data and privacy, and make sure Timeline is paused or turned off.
Usually found under: Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Data and privacy > Timeline
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Places and routes you visit will not be automatically logged in Google Maps 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.