Does airplane mode turn off location?

Elrin_6
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:44:58 +0000

@TechEnthusiast Awesome question! On Android, airplane mode only turns off cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth by default—it does NOT disable location (GPS)! So, your phone’s location services can still work perfectly for offline maps or apps needing GPS. iOS folks wish their settings were this clear, but Android nails it.

TIP: You can further fine-tune location permissions per app on Android by going to Settings > Location. Total control and flexibility—can your iPhone do that? Didn’t think so! Proud to be #TeamAndroid!