11 steps to fix iPhone sharing not working

What Is Location Sharing on iPhone?

Location Sharing is a feature that allows you to share your real-time or last-known location with friends, family, or other devices linked to your Apple ID. This is useful for safety, meeting up, or keeping track of loved ones.  

11 tips to fix iPhone sharing not working 

Where Is It Used? 

1. Find My Application– Now Share your location with contacts.  

2. Messages (iMessage) – Tap a contact’s name > Share My Location.  

3. Maps – Share ETA or live location during navigation.  

4. Family Sharing – Automatically share locations with family members. 

How It Works

Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular data to update your location.  You Can be set for one hour, until the end of the day, or indefinitely.  

- Works only if the iPhone is on and connected to the internet.   

11 steps to fix iPhone sharing not working 

If iPhone location sharing isn’t working (e.g., in Find My, Messages, or Share My Location), follow these steps to fix iPhone sharing not working. 

1. Check Location Services

- You have to Go to the iPhone Settings >Tap on Privacy & Click on Security > Location Services.  

- Ensure Location Services is On.  

- Scroll down and check if Share My Location and Find My iPhone are set to While Using the App or Always.  

2. Enable Share My Location

- Open Settings option in your iPhone > [Your Name] >tap on Find My >click Share My Location Share My Location On.  

3. Check Find My iPhone Settings 

- Open iphone Settings option > [Your Name] > Find My > Find My iPhone.  

- Ensure it will Find My iPhone, Find My Network, and Send Last Location are all On.  

4. Verify Apple ID & Internet Connection  

- Ensure you're signed onto your correct Apple ID

  -Click on Iphone Settings > [Your Name] (check for errors).  

- Ensure you have Wi-Fi or cellular data (location sharing requires internet).  

5. Restart iPhone

- Force restart:  

  - iPhone 8 & later: Press & release Volume Up, then Volume Down, and hold Side Button until the Apple logo appears.  

  - iPhone 7/7 Plus: Hold Volume Down + Power Button until restart.  

  - iPhone 6s & earlier: Hold Home + Power Button until restart.  

6. Update iOS

- Outdated software can cause issues.  

- Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install the latest iOS version.  

7. Reset Location & Privacy Settings

- Go and find an iPhone Settings option click on settings> tap on General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy.  

- This resets permissions without deleting data.  

8. You can Check Family Sharing (If Sharing with Family)  

- Go to iPhone Settings > [Your Name] > click on Family Sharing.  

- Ensure the person you’re sharing with is added correctly.  

9. Disable Low Power Mode  

- Low Power Mode can limit background location updates.  

- Go to iPhone Settings option > tap on Battery and turn it Off.  

10. Sign Out & Back into iCloud

- You have to Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Sign Out.  

- Sign back in and re-enable Find My iPhone. 

11. Contact Apple Support

If the issue continues, there might be a deeper system or hardware problem.  

- Check [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com) or visit an Apple Store.

Conclusions 

- Ensure the recipient has location permissions enabled.  

- If you're sharing via Messages, check is recipient in your contacts.  

Let me know if you need any help with a specific application (Find Me, Google Maps, etc.)!