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xomaryxo3
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Find My app not showing live location for contacts on iPhone 17 Pro

I have an iphone 17pro , updated my “find my” app is not showing “live” for any contact. please help. I have done ALL of the bug fixes.

Posted on Oct 21, 2026 12:34 PM

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WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 21, 2026 12:48 PM in response to xomaryxo3

hi there


Please try this


  • Designated Device: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My and make sure Use This iPhone as My Location is enabled. If an iPad or older iPhone is selected as the primary sharer, live updates often fail.
  • Date & Time Sync: Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and toggle on Set Automatically. A mismatch in device clock settings breaks Apple's live GPS handshakes.
  • Significant Locations: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services > Significant Locations and turn it on (this is required for background movement tracking).
  • Reset Network & Location: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings to clear out background cellular/Wi-Fi bugs affecting real-time pings.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256380435