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Approximate Location

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Approximate Location · N/A · 大致位置 · uh-PROK-sih-mit loh-KAY-shun · coarse location · precise location off · Privacy · mobile · location · everydayPrivacycoarse location precise location off

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Also known as: coarse location, precise location off

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Approximate location gives apps a coarse area instead of precise GPS — enough for weather, less useful for stalking-level accuracy.

Real-World Example

Granting a retail app Approximate location instead of Precise location for local store search.

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