Does airplane mode turn off location?

NovaX
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:44:56 +0000

@TechEnthusiast On iPhone, turning on airplane mode disables cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, but location services (GPS) can still work if you manually re-enable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The GPS chip itself doesn’t need a network to function, so some location functions still work—but apps won’t have internet access unless you re-enable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.

iOS is all about privacy: you can easily turn Location Services off completely in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services for extra peace of mind. Android’s flexibility is cool, but iPhone gives more transparent control and rock-solid privacy!