Reports indicate that hundreds of individuals — including women and minors — were reported missing in the first half of january in Delhi. While authorities work on tracking them, enabling location sharing on your smartphone can help you and your family stay connected and safe.
Here are the most important phone settings you should turn on now 👇
1️⃣ 📲 Enable Location services (Essential First Step)
Before you can share your live location, you must turn on Location Services on your phone:
For Android
Go to Settings → Location
Turn Location to On
Choose High accuracy (uses GPS + Wi‑Fi + mobile networks)
For iPhone
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
Turn Location Services on
Make sure important apps (e.g., Maps, Find My) have permission
➡️ Once location is enabled, apps can access your position, and you can share it live with trusted contacts.
2️⃣ 🗺️ Share Live Location Using google Maps
Live location lets trusted people track where you are in real time — perfect when you’re travelling or if someone is worried about your safety.
Steps to Share (Android & iOS):
Open Google Maps
Tap your profile icon
Select Location Sharing
Choose who to share with
Set a time limit (e.g., 1 hour, until a set time, or until turned off)
💡 You can stop sharing anytime or extend the duration instantly.
3️⃣ 🍏 Use Apple’s Find My for Real‑Time Location
If you and your family use iPhones, Find My is a powerful built‑in feature that lets selected people see your current location:
How to Share (iPhone):
Open the Find My app
Go to Me tab
Turn on Share My Location
Add the contact(s) you trust to share with
Once set up, your location appears for each trusted person — and they can receive updates if you move around.
4️⃣ 💬 Share Location in Messages (Quick & Smart)
Some phones let you share your current or live location right from a chat:
Android (Google Messages / Chats)
Open a conversation
Tap attachment (📎)
Choose Location → Share live location
iPhone (Messages)
Open a chat
Tap the contact name → Share My Location
Pick how long to share
This method is especially useful in urgent situations when you’re messaging a loved one directly.
5️⃣ 🛡️ Safety Tips for Location Sharing
🟢 Share only with trusted people — never publicly post your live location.
🟢 Limit duration — set a time frame rather than leave sharing on indefinitely.
🟢 Turn off when not needed — once safe, stop location sharing to protect privacy.
📌 Bottom Line
In light of reports that hundreds of people were reported missing in delhi in just 15 days, staying connected and visible to trusted family members can provide peace of mind and help in emergencies.
By enabling location services and using live location features in apps like Google Maps and Find My, you can:
✅ Let loved ones see where you are
✅ Share your route when travelling
✅ Provide real‑time updates if plans change
✅ Enhance safety during commutes or outings
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