App clip is displayed for privacy even though it is not using Bluetooth

Even though we’re turning off Bluetooth, the app clip is displayed in the privacy. Is it possible not to allow apps due to privacy restrictions? It seems that there used to be that setting item, but it doesn't exist now. Bluetooth is not allowed due to privacy restrictions.

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 20, 2023 10:38 AM

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2 replies

Feb 21, 2023 6:04 PM in response to rierikaflower2023

Hello IdrisSeabright,

Thank you for your answer.

That may be the case, but…

Even if Bluetooth is turned off, it may be turned on.

This may also be related to using the area of this phone in a place we don't know.If we get to the bottom of this problem, we think we will return to the original starting point.

Anyway, we have a lot of problems including this problem, but we can't help it, so we want to do something about it, so please continue to do it.

Best regards,

Feb 21, 2023 7:01 AM in response to rierikaflower2023

If you turn off Bluetooth in Settings>Bluetooth, it doesn't matter what the privacy settings are. Nothing can use BT if it is turned off.

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App clip is displayed for privacy even though it is not using Bluetooth