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March 8, 2026
Turn this off in Google Maps and your battery will last much longer
Many users don't know that Google Maps constantly tracks your every move in the background, which can reduce battery life by up to 30 percent. The main culprit for this is a feature called Location History, which sends data to servers even when you're not using navigation at all. By turning off this option, your smartphone will work significantly longer without a charger, and the processor will heat up less during the day.
TL;DR
- Google Maps' Location History feature constantly tracks your location in the background.
- This feature can reduce battery life by up to 30% and cause processors to overheat.
- Location History sends data to servers even when navigation is not in use.
- Disabling Location History improves battery life, reduces processor load, and enhances digital privacy.
- To disable, go to Google Maps > Profile Picture > Your data in Google Maps > Location History and pause recording.
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