Geolocation - what is it? This name is given to a special service that will seem extremely convenient to modern people. But not everyone knows how to use it. Below we will talk about the features of this application. In reality, everything is much simpler than it seems. And with proper preparation, citizens will be able to cope with the task very quickly.

Description of the service

So what is geolocation? This is the name of the program/service for tracking the location of people on a map using mobile devices. The service operates like a smart watch.

Thus, geolocation is a utility for spying on citizens. Not everyone knows how to use it. Often you have to secretly install the corresponding application on your mobile phone. Indeed, in modern gadgets, geolocation is not so common among the “default” software.

Methods of use

So, geolocation (what it is, we have already found out) is a program for showing a person’s location on a map in real time. You could say this is a kind of spy.

In real life, there are several ways to use geolocation. Namely:

• working with third-party services;
• use of services of cellular operators;
• using the Geolocation service on iPhone;
• surveillance using Android.

Someone can also download and install a third-party application to determine the location of another person. Next we will look at all these techniques.

Telecom operators

But that's not all about such a concept as geolocation. What else could it be? The search engine service has a similar name. Using it is actually not difficult. In particular, if you do not use geolocation secretly. Otherwise, the process will cause a lot of trouble.

You can activate the service through telecom operators. Their application being studied is called “Navigator” or “Locator”. With their help, you can send a request in the prescribed form on the service website or from a mobile device, and then check where the person is.

The algorithm of actions will be approximately as follows:

1. Connecting the operator option on the phone that will be monitored.
2. Enable the service on your smartphone.
3. Sending a USSD or SMS request at the right time. You can simply enter the phone number of the subscriber you want to find on the geolocation website.
4. Familiarization with the information provided.

If the request was sent from a phone, the user will receive a message with an image of a map on which this or that subscriber will be displayed. Everything is extremely simple and clear.

There are several disadvantages to this geolocation:

• the need to install the option on the monitored phone;
• limited number of connected and tracked numbers;
• high prices for the service (if used frequently).

Therefore, many try to look for other techniques. And this is a completely doable task. The main thing is to approach its solution correctly.

Connection with operators (numbers)

How to enable geolocation from mobile operators? It all depends on the service company. The following options are possible:

1. "Beeline" - send an empty message to number 5166, and then install the "Locator" program for Android.
2. "Megafon" - dial USSD request *140№#. To track the subscriber, use the "Navigator from Megafon" website or the command *140*subscriber_number#.
3. "MTS" - activation occurs after submitting a request like *111*788#. To add a subscriber to the geolocation list, you need to write an SMS in the format “Add name number” and send it to number 6677. It is better to track the position through the website
4. "Tele2" - connection occurs by dialing the combination *119*01#, adding a new contact - *119*1*number#, receiving information about a person's position - *119*2*number#.

It's actually not that difficult. But you have to understand that the service you are studying works with some errors. It displays the position of the phone with a difference of up to 1 kilometer (in the city center - up to 200 meters).

Third party software

Geolocation on Android is most often activated through third-party programs and applications. Most of them are paid.

The algorithm of actions in this case will be as follows:

1. Install spyware on the monitored phone. Something like "Phone Tracker", Hellospy, Talklog will do.
2. Configure information transfer parameters.
3. From a computer or phone, send a request for pre-installed software.
4. Get information about the device's position.

Fast, simple and convenient. Only the latest versions of antivirus software can detect spyware. But finding a working geolocation is problematic.

iPhone and surveillance

But that is not all. Geolocation is built into the iPhone. This is a service that it is advisable to activate after turning on the phone for the first time.

To cope with the task, you must:

1. Open the main menu of the phone.
2. Go to "Settings" - "Privacy".
3. Select the Location Services option.
4. Set the toggle switch to the "On" position.
5. If necessary, set up a geolocation connection with other applications on the gadget.

After this, you can use geolocation using the iCloud cloud service. This is done like this:

1. Go to icloud.com.
2. Sign in using AppleID.
3. Click on the "Geolocation" button.
4. Select your device at the top of the screen.
5. Click on the line "Find iPhone".

It is done. Now you can familiarize yourself with the information provided. This is how people can track their Apple devices.

Shutdown

How to disable geolocation? The answer depends on how the option is connected. In the case of telecom operators, you will have to contact the relevant organizations or use USSD requests. If we are talking about spyware, you just need to remove it.

On Apple devices you need to do the following:

1. Go to the gadget settings.
2. Find "Privacy" - "Location Services".
3. Set the switch to the "Off" position.

Now the answer to the question: “Geolocation - what is it?” won't cause any trouble. After all, you are already familiar with this application.

There are situations when you urgently need to determine your location. The question arises, how to connect geolocation to your phone. All latest generation models have this feature; you just need to activate the corresponding function in the settings and indicate which programs can use it.

Geolocation is the process of determining the location of an object on the Earth's surface. The accuracy of determination reaches several meters. Ordinary phones without a GPS module do not transmit data regarding their coordinates.

However, all mobile operators record the movements of their subscribers. By submitting a special request, it is possible to obtain information about the movement of a person. Modern gadgets are all equipped with a geolocation system that allows you to determine your exact location.

There is one caveat: this data is confidential, so only the owner himself or law enforcement agencies with court permission can access it.

Geolocation is used everywhere:

1. finding yourself in an unknown place, it is possible to determine your coordinates using the map and plot a route;
2. in unfamiliar cities, geolocation will help you quickly find various restaurants, museums, hotels, public transport;
3. if you lose your phone or other gadget, you can track its location;
4. when a car is stolen, the object is found using geolocation;
5. when sending cargo or a parcel to another city, they control its movement to its destination.

Many people use geolocation in their work: drivers, couriers, delivery people - all those who need to navigate well.

Geolocation on a mobile phone

Is it possible to connect geolocation through a phone? Certainly! Tracking a subscriber's location using his number is very simple, since the smartphone maintains contact with cell towers even in an inactive state.

Connecting geolocation to your phone is very simple and useful; it helps make life much easier in situations where you need to know your exact location.

Large modern cities are entangled in such a network that you can find a person in any corner with an accuracy of a few meters. In areas without access to antenna signals, searching is not possible.

Setting up geolocation for mobile operators

MTS. To connect geolocation to an MTS phone, you need to send an SMS to number 6677 indicating the subscriber’s data. After a person gives his consent to tracking, a message is sent with his coordinates. The service will be automatically renewed until it is disabled. The exact cost depends on the region in which the SIM card was purchased.

Possibilities of geolocation service from MTS

Beeline. You can connect geolocation to your Beeline phone using the short number 09853 or send an empty message to 5166. In order to track the location, you must obtain the consent of the device owner. In the control menu, select “find subscriber”, then enter the number. The service is paid.

Search for institutions, structures and other points

Megaphone. Before obtaining information about the coordinates of any person, any cellular operator must obtain his permission; megaphone is no exception. In order to connect geolocation to a phone with a megafon operator, you need to dial *566# or go to your personal account on the megafon.ru website. This service is called “navigator”; detailed instructions will be sent via SMS. The tariff depends on the region of residence; it is advisable to check with the operator for details.

Geolocation "Navigator" from Megafon

Tele 2. The geosearch service is used to connect geolocation to a tele2 phone. To connect, you need to dial *119*01# or *119*1*7(subscriber number)#. To find out the exact location of a person, dial *119*2*7(subscriber number)#. The accuracy of the work varies depending on the city of residence. It's much easier to find someone in a major city because there are many more cell towers.

Possible problems

The accuracy of location determination can be very poor - with an error of more than 100 meters in a big city and even up to 1 km on the outskirts, where there are very few mobile towers. It will only be possible to calculate the coordinates of someone’s location if their phone is turned on. It is only possible to track a subscriber on the territory of the Russian Federation; there is no such function outside the country.

The most important thing is that keeping a person under surveillance is allowed only with his consent, so it is better to take care of this need in advance and activate the service for tracking the phone of a child or elderly relative.

reboot your device;

It would be a good idea to remove the SIM card and insert it back;

there is a possibility of the antenna breaking down, then the phone will have poor reception of the cellular network signal.

Malfunction of the power amplifier, destruction of radio contacts or software failure - for all these issues it is recommended to contact a service center. Do not try to solve the problem yourself, this will lead to irreversible consequences for the mobile phone.

If your phone frequently falls or falls into water and malfunctions occur, it is advisable to contact a service center.

Determining geolocation allows you to take advantage of many additional functions of your smartphone, expand your horizons and better navigate the area.

In addition, there are emergency situations that require location determination. There are many sites on the Internet offering their services for finding a phone number via satellite or other means, but you shouldn’t believe it. Most of them are just a scam and the money will be wasted or they are illegally obtaining information.

Phone number

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The GSM hardware module of a cell phone, like any other mobile device that supports the SIM function, is in continuous search mode for the most powerful and stable signal source. When a subscriber's location changes, his mobile device connects to the nearest cell tower, which allows for the most stable and uninterrupted connection. The PLNET mobile device locator will determine the location of the phone on the map with an accuracy of several meters. To do this, you only need to indicate the subscriber number and activate the search.

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• Compatibility- The peculiarity of PLNET is its universal compatibility with all modern devices running on various operating systems: iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian and Linux. Now you don't need to look for a new method of obtaining geodata for each specific phone. The mobile device locator equally successfully displays geolocation data from both the latest iPhone smartphones and not new push-button phones from the 90s. The PLNET mobile device locator interacts equally effectively with mobile operators in more than 100 countries.
• Lack of device owner consent- Today, almost every electronic device manufacturer offers a built-in geolocation function. Apple calls it Find Iphone. On Android, this function is called Remote Control. In addition, cellular operators offer similar services: MTS Locator, Radar Megafon, Beeline.Locator, Beacon from Kyivstar, and so on. But all these services have a main drawback - you cannot activate them without access to the device. PLNET, in turn, does not require notification or consent from the device owner.
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Today we will look at how to enable geolocation on the iPhone 5s (for example) and related services that ensure the smooth operation of the device, as well as programs for collecting and processing confidential information.

To answer the question “Where to enable geolocation on an iPhone,” we will try to figure out what the meaning of this function is and who will find it useful.

Many of us don’t know how to turn on the location search service on the iPhone, and we also don’t know how to turn it off. There's nothing complicated about it. Read the table of contents in the instructions carefully and choose the most suitable solution to the problem for you.

Location services on iPhone. What are they and how are they useful?

Geolocations on iPhone are an integral part of your device. They allow you to track your location throughout the day. It all depends on the settings, which have a fairly flexible functional interface. One of the most striking examples is searching for the most convenient restaurant or cafe for you, the nearest taxi, car sharing car, as well as a free hotel room.

Most services that determine the location of you and your iPhone in particular are easily configured through standard settings. To set up geolocations on iPhone, Apple allocates an entire menu item in which you can enable or disable elements that use location data, including system services.

You must understand perfectly well. The more apps that use your location data, the faster your iPhone battery drains and eventually becomes unusable. This is why flexible configuration of geolocations on the iPhone is so important, which we will tell you in more detail later.

How to enable location service on iPhone?

To answer this question, we should find the location of geolocations in the iPhone settings. Go to Settings - Privacy - Location Services.

You can customize each application as you wish. We advise you to take a detailed look at the services and applications or games that you use most often. Flexible setup can significantly save your iPhone's battery life.

To enable the service for determining the approximate geoposition of the iPhone, check the slider moved to the right. If tracking is working properly, the slider will be green, as shown in the screenshot.

For reference! It will not be difficult for you to enable geolocation on iPhone 6 or a newer iPhone 7 model. Our instructions are universal and created on the updated version of the software – iOS 11.

How to set up geolocation on iPhone?

The needs of the applications that users install on their devices are different from others. That's why we can't say exactly what you should turn on or off in your location data settings. However, we will try to provide detailed information about the system location data so that you can make the most informed decision when turning various features on or off.

To set up geolocation on your iPhone, go to the “Location Services” menu item, which you already know from the previous step of the instructions. Scroll to the bottom of the list of suggested options. Go to System Services. This will also allow you to answer one of the popular questions: “Geolocation on an iPhone, where can I find it?”

To determine the location of a person or iPhone, you should carefully prepare geolocation settings. This is necessary so that no one else but you can change the GPS settings or completely disable the Find My iPhone tracking services.

You should introduce restrictions on the use of settings in your iPhone menu. Go to “Settings” - “General” - “Restrictions”. Enter the preset passcode. Scroll through the restrictions settings to the “Privacy” - “Location Services” section.

Make sure location services are turned on and the restrictions checkbox is set to “Prohibit changes.” Also, before introducing restrictions to prohibit changes, we advise you to check the settings of the Find iPhone function. The settings should match those shown in the screenshot. Introducing such changes to geolocation settings will help answer the main question “How to determine the location of an iPhone.”

If you did everything correctly, now no one except you and the person who knows the access code will be able to disable geolocation services on the iPhone. They will simply be “Inactive”.

How to find a person by iPhone geolocation from a computer?

It's very easy to do. Go to the official Apple website.

If you are doing this for the first time, you will have to go through two-factor authentication on your computer and allow your icloud account to trust the browser. So, let's go to the site. Enter your login, i.e. email address and password. Information about two-factor authentication will appear on your computer, as shown in the screenshot below.

At this time, a pop-up window with a city map on your iPhone asks you for permission to access your account. Click Allow and enter the six-digit authorization code (on PC) that appears on the iPhone display.

After passing two-factor authentication, the following question will appear on the computer: “Trust this browser?” If you are going to determine the location of your iPhone from your home computer, feel free to click “Trust”

You will then be taken to the main icloud menu. It looks like this:

To locate your iPhone from your computer, click Find My iPhone. If you carefully read the previous settings item, you will see a map of the current location of you or your device.

Don’t forget, when you search for an iPhone, the device will display the running geolocation service, unless you have disabled it in the settings. This way you can discreetly determine a person’s location using their iPhone or vice versa.

Find your iPhone through your computer if it is turned off. Is it possible?

This is possible, but the search system will give you a previously noticed address that was attached to your account. Ultimately, the Find My iPhone function will display the last registered address of your device's location on the map. If the iCloud server does not contact the iPhone, the point on the map or geolocation will be gray.

If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them in the comments. Our instructions for setting up and determining the location of the device are suitable for any iPhone running iOS >11.

Details Benks Created: September 03, 2017 Updated: November 18, 2017

Geolocation is the determination of the real location of an electronic device, which in our case is a smartphone or telephone. Geolocation is not tied to satellite systems; location can be determined by the location of cellular network stations. Or, for example, using an Internet connection.

Why is geolocation needed? It may be necessary for positioning a person (smartphone). Imagine that you have opened a maps application on your smartphone and you need to get to a certain street. To get an accurate route, the app needs to know your exact location. Another example: you post a photo on a social network and in order to determine the location where this photo was taken, you need to use geolocation.

How to enable geolocation on Android smartphones?

We draw your attention to the fact that mobile device manufacturers can use different firmware that changes the appearance of the shell, and often the names in the menu. We will show an example on the stock version of Android 4.4.

Go to "Settings".

Find the "my location" or "Location" section.

Check the box next to “Access my location data.”

If necessary, choose to determine your location using GPS satellites and/or network coordinates.

If necessary, you can set up geolocation using an application that needs to know your location. When you click on the menu button in the application, you will be automatically redirected to the desired settings section.