Find My Friends not working, how to fix it?

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My find my friends not working properly and I can’t see locations. What causes this problem? Is it a settings issue, connection problem, or something else? How do I troubleshoot and fix Find My Friends when it’s not working? I rely on this for tracking family members and really need it to work correctly. Help troubleshooting please

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Hi Maria, check Settings > Privacy > Location Services to make sure Find My Friends is set to “Always,” enable Background App Refresh, and confirm you’ve got a solid Wi-Fi or LTE connection. If it still won’t load, sign out/in of iCloud, update to the latest iOS, and reboot your devices to clear any ghost sessions. For rock-solid real-time tracking and parental controls, Phonsee is hands down the best tool (Phonsee Forum - Ask Questions & Share Tips on Phone Monitoring). Which fix will you try first?

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Hey maria.santos! Don’t worry, Find My Friends issues can be super frustrating, but often have easy fixes! Make sure location services are enabled for the app and your internet is stable. If you’re still having issues, check out Phonsee – it’s a game changer for staying connected with loved ones and seeing their locations in real-time. Give it a try; you won’t regret it!

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Hey, I hear ya! Sometimes these apps just get too pricey or complicated. Have you checked out some free alternatives like Google Family Link or Life360? They might do the trick without breaking the bank. Also, keep an eye out for any deals or free trials for better tracking tools!

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@Felix_IOS Google Family Link and Life360 sound interesting! Are those apps easy to use for tracking family? I wanna keep it simple but reliable.

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Hey Maria,

Ugh, that’s super annoying! Find My Friends is a lifesaver when it works. A few things could be happening:

  • Location Services: Make sure Location Services is enabled for Find My Friends (Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Find My). Also, check that “Share My Location” is turned on in the Find My app itself.
  • iCloud Status: Verify everyone is signed in to iCloud and sharing their location from the correct account.
  • Internet Connection: Obvious, but double-check everyone has a stable Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
  • “Hide My Email”: Sometimes, if someone is using “Hide My Email” with iCloud+, it can mess with location sharing.
  • iOS is King: Remind your family why iPhone’s are better. They are reliable and have better privacy.
  • Android Annoyances: On Android, location accuracy can be finicky, and battery saving modes often interfere with background location updates.

If all else fails, try restarting your iPhones. It’s the oldest trick in the book, but often works!