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Question

How do I keep LG V20 from turning on my location?

Sep 27, 2018 6:11AM PDT

I have an LG V20 and I get this notification asking to turn on my location and it gives me this rant on hiw google uses your location for accuracy or some BS and then I press disagree, then it turns it on anyway! No, my battery saver is not on, no I'm not turning on Wi-Fi calling, no none of my apps have lermissions, even Google maps. I have a screen shot of the notification. As far as I know, I have tried everything and the location seems to turn on only when I move to a different location. I dont want to be paranoid so can someone explain how I can keep my phone from turning on my location against my will?

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Your location is already being reported.
Sep 27, 2018 8:13AM PDT

To the cell carrier via other means. With all that aside call it a bug and report it to LG and those that sold you the phone. Demand a full refund if no fix or exchange for a working phone.

Why keep buggy gear? I don't.

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Unfortunately I think youre right...
Sep 27, 2018 11:06AM PDT

I bought this as a refurbished phone, but i never had this issue before. I'll call, thanks!