How to Disable a GPS Cell Phone Locator

Turning off the GPS on your cell phone disables the ability to be tracked via GPS.

As more and more cell phones are manufactured with built-in GPS (global positioning system), more and more people may feel uncomfortable that their whereabouts are constantly known. There are several ways that phones can be tracked and GPS is one of the more common methods. You may turn off the phone's GPS function, but as long as your phone is emitting a signal, your general location may be known from the nearest tower that your cell phone is connecting to. However, turning off the GPSwill prevent your exact location from being known.

Instructions

1. Press your cell phone's "Menu" key.

2. Select the "Settings" option.

3. Select the "GPS" option.

4. Select the "Off" option for the GPS.

5. Save these settings by pressing the "Enter/OK" button on your cell phone's keypad.

Tips & Warnings

• For a more foolproof way of becoming untrackable through your cell phone, you might consider investing in a GPS jammer for mobile phones.

• If you are especially tech savvy, you may remove the GPS antennae in the hard drive of your cell phone.

• Each cell phone does vary and it may be necessary to follow slightly modified directions to turn off your cell phone's GPS. To do this, consult your cell phone's user manual.

• To prevent your cell phone's signal from pinging off of nearby towers, either turn your cell phone completely off or disable the cell phone network signal.

References

• PC World: Privacy Watch: Soon, Your Cell Phone May Be Tracking You
• Spy Modex: Cell Phone Jammers
• I Can Stalk U: How Are You Doing This?