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This How.com.vn teaches you how to disable location tagging, also known as “geotagging,” on your Android phone or tablet.
Steps
Changing the Camera Settings
Open your camera app. The location of the app will vary by device, but you’ll typically find it by tapping a camera icon (likely labeled “Camera”) on your home screen.
Open the camera settings. If you’re using the Android default camera on a modern device, you can get there by swiping right across the camera screen. Otherwise, look for a gear icon.Advertisement
Disable location tagging or geotagging.- In the Android default camera app, scroll the menu on the left side of the screen until you see a teardrop-shaped icon with a circle inside. Tapping it once should display a message that says “Location off.”
- In other camera apps, look for an option that says “Location” or “Geotagging.”
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Disabling Location Services
Open your Android’s Settings. It’s the gray gear icon in the app drawer.- This method will help you prevent all apps (not just the camera) from recording your location. This may affect your ability to use other apps, such as weather or map apps.
Scroll down and tap Location.
Slide the switch to the Off (gray) position. The switch is at the top of the screen and is likely labeled “On” by default. Once the switch turns gray, your camera will not be able to add location tags to photos and videos.Advertisement
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