Life360 Location Wrong？ Here's Why and How to Fix

Fix 1. Update Life360 to the Latest Version

An application is revised or improved to correct any bugs or malware present in the former version. Life360, just like any other application, is prone to bugs that must be improved to ensure efficient usage. The wrong location error on Life360 is an error that could be fixed by updating the app to the latest version. The latest version comes with the best optimization and better compatibility, which prevents the app from malfunctioning. The application could be updated from the iOS app store and the steps below shall guide you further.

1. Step 1: From the main screen, head to "App store".

   

2. Step 2: Type "Life360" in the search bar.
3. Step 3: Once the results appear, open the Life360 tab.
4. Step 4: Now, click "Update".
5. Step 5: Confirm your call in the next steps.

Fix 2. Check and Turn Off Power Saving Mode/Low Power Mode

Have you considered turning off Power Saving/Low Power Mode on your phone? Well, if not, then try turning it off. When the Power Saving Mode is turned on, it blocks the background services on your phone, leading to the wrong location issue on Life360. It is fairly simple, just follow the steps given below to turn it off on your device.

For Android devices

1. Step 1: Swipe down the Notification bar on your Android device.
2. Step 2: Tap on Power Saving to turn it off.

For iOS devices

1. Step 1: Go to Settings.
2. Step 2: Navigate to Battery.

3. Step 3: Toggle off the Low Power Mode.

   

After completing these steps, launch Life360 and check if the location-related issue gets solved or not.

Fix 3. Check Your Internet Condition

There are several possible network alternatives that you can connect your device to. Each one of them has its pros and cons; we shall discuss the major ones below.

GM vehicles with wireless hotspots

Using your vehicles' hotspot is convenient as you won't need to carry a hotspot with you every time. However, this might cause your location to be unstable as it would move as you drive.

Mobile hotspots

Although sharing mobile hotspots can be an easy-to-access source of Internet, it has proven to cause disruption in your mobile's GPS transmission, which causes a wrong location to be displayed.

Manipulation by VPN or location changers

VPN or location changers influence the location transmission of the device, which causes the device to be presented at a different position than its original one. In case of a VPN enabled, a wrong location would be shown in Life360.

Data

Using your cellular connection is an easy alternative and can transmit an accurate location. However, it might malfunction if the network's strength drops below the required level.

Conclusively, each of the alternatives has its advantages and disadvantages, but we would recommend using the mobile data, as the network suppliers are now widespread, and there are little chances of a network drop in daily usage.

Fix 4. Enable Location Services on Your Phone

Your location is estimated by GPS technology. If location/GPS services are disabled, the location wouldn't be calculated precisely. To enable the location services, follow the following steps:

For iPhone：

1. Step 1: Go to Settings.
2. Step 2: Head to Privacy.
3. Step 3: Go to Location Services.

4. Step 4: Tap on Location Services to turn it on.

   

For Android：

1. Step 1: Launch Settings on your phone.
2. Step 2: Tap on Location Services.

3. Step 3: Tap on Use Location.

   

Fix 5. Turn Off VPN/GPS Spoofer on Your Phone

It has been observed that, when we connect to VPN/GPS spoofers, our device creates a conflict with the GPS/Location Services. These clashes lead to location errors on Life360 or other location-based applications. Therefore, I would recommend you to disconnect VPN/GPS spoofers on your device. Once you have disconnected the VPN/GPS spoofer, make sure to restart your device before starting Life360.