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What is used to determine location? Apple ID or Device? If I send some a text from an iPhone to share my location, is it basing the location off my Apple ID or the actual device location?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 23, 2023 8:22 PM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on Mar 23, 2023 8:30 PM

Your Apple ID is just an identifier of the user (You). Your device provides the location for your Apple ID. In short, your location is shared by your device’s location.

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Axel Foley

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Mar 23, 2023 8:30 PM in response to Aldaye2015

Your Apple ID is just an identifier of the user (You). Your device provides the location for your Apple ID. In short, your location is shared by your device’s location.

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