How can I disable the gps in my cell phone?

Answer by  Inquisitor911 (34)

The process to disable the GPS unit in your cell phone will vary depending on the type of phone that you use. Most phones have a "location" setting that you can turn to "off". However, most phones will still report their location to emergency services (E911) when they are needed.

Answer by  aiibis (175)

Call your cell phone carrier and tell them to shut it off or disable it. They may be able to walk you step by step to delete the application all together.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, if you want to disable the gps, we would first have to know which model of the phone you have. But in any case, look for settings and options. Then click on GPS. Then you should have a list of options available there. You will want to click disable.

Answer by  benson54 (25)

It depends on the brand and type of cell phone, but it is not possible to completely disable GPS on a cell phone. Even when turned off the GPS can be remotely activated.

Answer by  SallyJ64 (3121)

It depends on your handset, many have a feature in the settings that will turn the GPS off. If you can't find it, try to find the manual for your phone online. Know before you do that that 911 opperators would not be able to locate you in an emergency if you called from your phone.

Answer by  luvlexis83 (798)

You should have an icon on the top of your screen that stands for gps. Go to your main menu under applications and select gps applications. Then go to the gps power and select power off gps. The icon on the top of the main screen on your phone should be of or with a slash through it.

Answer by  SebastiAn (51)

This really depends on the phone itself. Typically, the opinion will be under the settings in the phone, or the phone will not contain it at all. You should contact your celluar provider.

Answer by  schwibb (35)

The simple answer is that on new phones you can't. It is now required by US law to have these chips and the phone won't work otherwise.