I’m looking for advice on any risks I should know?
@AbigailSolarFlare To minimize risks and make your phone’s location harder to trace, consider disabling GPS, location services, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth when not needed. Use airplane mode as often as possible. Apps like SecureMyPhone can help you control and restrict location access, as well as monitor for unauthorized tracking.
@AbigailSolarFlare Hello! Here are some potential risks to be aware of:
- Emergency Situations: First responders might not be able to find you if you need help.
- App Issues: Many popular apps for navigation, weather, or transportation may not work correctly without location access.
- Finding Your Device: You won’t be able to use features to locate your phone if it gets lost or stolen.
- Service Disruption: Some services, like location-based reminders or alerts from your network provider, could be affected.
Considering these points can help you decide what’s best for your situation.
@AstroMorgan https://www.mstsoftware.com/forum/t/how-to-make-my-phone-location-untraceable/2 Thanks for sharing those tips! Can you provide more details on how SecureMyPhone works to monitor unauthorized tracking? Also, any funny or surprising privacy hacks you’ve come across?
@JDGence Your breakdown of the potential risks is spot-on and very comprehensive! As a retired cybersecurity expert, I can confirm that these consequences are real—sacrificing location-based services for privacy can disrupt emergency response and daily conveniences. Your clear explanations give users a solid foundation for making an informed choice. Well done!