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Try these troubleshooting tips to fix macOS location services not working, so that your favorite Mac apps can show you relevant geolocation-based content again.

Mac computers don’t have a GPS module and instead rely on Wi-Fi positioning and IP address geolocation to detect your current location with decent accuracy.

Built-in apps use your location to display relevant content like weather forecasts in Weather, turn-by-turn navigation in Maps, local recommendations in Spotlight, and more. Third-party apps like web browsers can request your location for the same reason. But if your Mac pinpoints an incorrect location or no location at all, trying these troubleshooting steps may help isolate and fix the problem.

Turn on location services

Navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and check that the Location Services switch has been turned on.

Check location permission for specific apps

If a specific app like Find My cannot pinpoint your current location, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and be sure the switch next to that app is in the ON position. Then click the Details button next to System Services and enable relevant switches there as well.

You may also need to use in-app controls to turn on location access. Sometimes you must perform a specific action to trigger the macOS location permission prompt, where you should hit Allow. For instance, the Chrome browser will display the location prompt if you open Google Maps or search for local restaurants on Google.

Quit and reopen the app

If an app stops getting your location out of the blue, close and open it again.

Set the date and time automatically

Your Mac may not be able to detect your current location if the system date and time are incorrect. To fix this, go to System Settings > General > Date & Time and turn on “Set time and date automatically” as well as “Set time zone automatically using your current location.”

Then, navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Details and turn on the switch for “Setting time zone.”

Restart your Mac

Your Mac may experience difficulty fetching your location due to system glitches that occur during regular use. Restart your computer and see if that helps.

Check internet connectivity and turn off VPN

Fixing an unstable internet connection, hopping on a different Wi-Fi network, or using your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot feature may help fix the location issue on your Mac. If you’re using a VPN service on your Mac, turn it off and instead use a VPN browser extension that only affects that browser instead of the whole system.

Restart your Wi-Fi router

Turn your Wi-Fi router off and then back on, even if your internet connection seems to be working fine. Then, open an app like Weather, Maps, or Find My to see if it shows your correct location.

Switch to a fixed private Wi-Fi address

Your Mac may experience issues determining your location if macOS is set to use the rotating private Wi-Fi address, so switch to the fixed private address option instead.

1. Open System Settings and select Wi-Fi in the sidebar, then click the Details button next to the connected Wi-Fi network on the right.
2. Click the menu next to Private Wi-Fi address and choose Fixed or Off.
3. Restart your Mac, and see if it now detects your geolocation correctly.

Revert router settings

If you recently upgraded to a new Wi-Fi router or changed some settings on your old one, that could be the culprit. Log in to the router’s built-in web portal to revert those changes, and see if that fixes issues with location services not working.

Restart macOS location services in Terminal

Try reinitializing location services in macOS by using a killall Terminal command.

1) Open Terminal from the Applications/Utilities folder, paste this command, and hit the Enter key.

sudo killall locationd

2) Type your macOS login password, if asked. For security reasons, Terminal won’t display the password characters being typed.

3) Open an app like Weather to confirm that it now detects your location correctly.

Check that apps are working properly

Specific apps may display incorrect location due to problems on their backend rather than your Mac. Visit Apple’s System Status page to see if services like Weather and Find My are facing an outage. If geolocation issues affect a particular third-party app, check its status on sites like Downdetector. Additionally, check built-in settings in apps like Chrome to be sure that everything is configured correctly.

Update the app or browser

If the location issues affect a particular Mac app, install the latest app update.

Delete and re-download the app

If you’re still having locaiton issues even though you’re running the latest version of an app, delete said app and reinstall it. Then, open the app and give it permission to use your location when asked.

Remove cleaners, optimizers, and virus scanner apps

Third-party apps that claim to clean your Mac or protect against viruses may also cause all sorts of unexpected issues on your Mac. If you have such an app, delete it and restart your Mac.

Update your Mac to the latest macOS version

If your Mac is running an older version of the macOS operating system, unfixed bugs could be causing location problems. Update to the latest macOS version in System Settings > General > Software Update to see if that helps.

Boot into safe mode to inspect the problem

Log in to another user account on your Mac or boot into safe mode. If your Mac can now detect your location, that means a particular app, app extension, or system setting in your macOS user account could be causing location issues. Review the list of recently added or updated apps and delete any unnecessary ones.

Reinstall macOS (without losing personal data)

Reinstalling macOS will install a fresh copy of the software without deleting your data, which may fix any location issues caused by conflicting settings.

Take your Mac to a repair shop

If none of the troubleshooting tips above helwork, or you’re having location issues on a recently purchased Mac, I recommend taking it to an Apple store or authorized repair shop to have it inspected for defects by trained technicians. If there’s a hardware issue, you may be eligible for a free repair or replacement.

Which of the above tips helped you address the problem? Sound off in the comments section below.

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Apple’s rumored Crossbody Strap lanyard accessory for the iPhone 17 lineup will apparently use magnets to avoid looping through itself.

Several cases that leaked ahead of the iPhone 17 lineup net month suggest that the upcoming smartphones will support lanyard attachments. Leaker Majin Bu recently reveled that the upcoming TechWoven cases (replacing the discontinued FineWoven line) have two small holes at the bottom for attaching straps.

He said that the new cases would work a new Apple accessory, dubbed Crossbody Strap, and today he has shared more details about the supposed magnetic system the Crossbody Strap apparently uses.

Apple’s Crossbody Strap for iPhone 17 has some magnets

Writing on his personal blog, Mu writes that the Crossbody Strap seems to feature a flexible metal core along the entire length. “At the ends, rings polarized oppositely to the strap close the system with enhanced strength, ensuring a robust hold,” he writes.

Traditional lanyard straps are closed by looping the strap through itself, which can be a bit clunky and ruin the seamless appearance. Apple already uses magnets in several products and accessories for easy snapping and alignment; with the upcoming Crossbody Strap accessory, it looks like you won’t need to looping it through itself.

“This mechanism allows for intuitive attachment and detachment, eliminating the need for traditional hooks or loops, and is perfect for those seeking practicality with iPhone 17 cases,” he explained.

The Crossbody Strap is reportedly designed for wearing any of the upcoming iPhone 17 models around your neck or across the body, whether or not the phone is in a case. The accessory should be made from woven nylon, Bu has it, a material similar to that used in the Sport Loop Bands for the Apple Watch. A silicone version shouldn’t be ruled out, based on the leaked Apple silicone cases for the iPhone 17 lineup. The accessory should be provided in a range of color finishes matching the rumored iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro colorways.

This also won’t be the first Apple product with lanyard support. Some iPod models supported lanyard. More recently, the AirPods Pro 2 case has two built-in lanyard holes on the side. In fact, Bu speculates that the Crossbody Strap may also be compatible with lanyard support on the AirPods Pro 2.

The mystery will be revealed soon; Apple is scheduled to announce new products on September 9 at its “Awe dropping” event in Cupertino, California. Aside from thew iPhone 17 lineup, other expected announcements include the new Apple Watch lineup comprising updated Series, Ultra and SE models, along with the AirPods Pro 3 featuring a redesigned case with a capacitive pairing button and the possibility of health-tracking features.

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