Positioning is a convenient option that allows you to no longer follow someone, how some users are afraid, but to share the address you need, stabilize the work of weather forecasts, maps, navigators and more. In vibe, navigation does not work by default, but is turned on by request. If you still want to know how to remove the location in Viber, this article is for you.
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Geolocation in Viber
Basically, this function is used in the vibe so that instead of a long message indicating the address and the optimal route there, you can send a point on the map with the click of a button. To use it, make sure that your device’s GPS-navigator is turned on. Open a chat with the right person, then the context menu and click “Send Location”. The system will immediately form a link using Google maps and you just have to click “Submit”. The interlocutor will immediately receive a link to the map with the point where you are currently.
How to disable location in Viber
You cannot directly disable a function in the application, since it does not work all the time, but turns on when needed. But still there is a way to disable user location in Viber.
On iPhone
If you have an iPhone, follow these steps:
Open the settings of your smartphone and find the section with applications.
In the program card, find the “Geo position” parameter.
Expand the option and select the line “Never”.
Save the settings and restart the application. Now, when you try to send geotags, the service will show an error.
On Android
To turn off the service on a smartphone with the Android operating system, you will also need to open the settings, and then:
Go to the “Privacy and Security” section.
Click the “App Permissions” button, then select “Location”.
In the application list that opens, find the messenger and slide the slider to the “off” position.
Conclusion
Remember that the geolocation detection service does not use your data to drain anywhere. Added option solely for the convenience of users. However, if the very idea that someone can see where you are, feel free to disable the option, because in any case you can always bring it back.