How to Change the Shared Location Device on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Tap Privacy., Tap Location Services., Tap Share My Location., Tap From., Tap the device you wish to use.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
It's an app showing gray cogs that can usually be found on one of your home screens.
If you can’t find the app on one of your home screens, it may be in a folder labeled Utilities. -
Step 2: Tap Privacy.
It’s located at the end of the third section. , It’s the first option, at the top of the menu. , It’s the second option, after the “Location Services” slider. , It’s the second option on the page. , The device that is currently sharing your location will have a check mark.
Now, when you share your location with someone in the Messages app it will share the location of the checked device.
If the device you wish to use is not listed, that means that it is not linked to your iCloud account. -
Step 3: Tap Location Services.
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Step 4: Tap Share My Location.
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Step 5: Tap From.
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Step 6: Tap the device you wish to use.
Detailed Guide
It's an app showing gray cogs that can usually be found on one of your home screens.
If you can’t find the app on one of your home screens, it may be in a folder labeled Utilities.
It’s located at the end of the third section. , It’s the first option, at the top of the menu. , It’s the second option, after the “Location Services” slider. , It’s the second option on the page. , The device that is currently sharing your location will have a check mark.
Now, when you share your location with someone in the Messages app it will share the location of the checked device.
If the device you wish to use is not listed, that means that it is not linked to your iCloud account.
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