How to Prevent Android from Geotagging Photos
Open your camera app., Open the camera settings., Disable location tagging or geotagging.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your camera app.
The location of the app will vary by device, but you’ll typically find it by tapping a camera icon (likely labeled “Camera”) on your home screen. -
Step 2: Open the camera settings.
If you’re using the Android default camera on a modern device, you can get there by swiping right across the camera screen.
Otherwise, look for a gear icon. , In the Android default camera app, scroll the menu on the left side of the screen until you see a teardrop-shaped icon with a circle inside.
Tapping it once should display a message that says “Location off.” In other camera apps, look for an option that says “Location” or “Geotagging.” -
Step 3: Disable location tagging or geotagging.
Detailed Guide
The location of the app will vary by device, but you’ll typically find it by tapping a camera icon (likely labeled “Camera”) on your home screen.
If you’re using the Android default camera on a modern device, you can get there by swiping right across the camera screen.
Otherwise, look for a gear icon. , In the Android default camera app, scroll the menu on the left side of the screen until you see a teardrop-shaped icon with a circle inside.
Tapping it once should display a message that says “Location off.” In other camera apps, look for an option that says “Location” or “Geotagging.”
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