How to share your location from iPhone to Android

⚡️Need to know

• No built-in location sharing: Apple's Find My app doesn't support real-time GPS data sharing between iPhone and Android users.
• Fastest workaround: Use Google Maps to quickly share your location with an Android user.
• Alternative option: WhatsApp offers free location sharing tools for its user base.

You're attending a massive concert with a group of friends. The problem? You worry about getting separated in a sea of 20,000 attendees. Your best buds have Android™ devices, and you're on an iPhone®. Is there a way to share your location across platforms?

Asurion Experts help you get the most out of your favorite tech devices. Whether you need to transfer data from iPhone to Android or want to learn how to use Find My Device on Android, we can help. Here's how to share location from Android to iPhone devices.

Share your location using Google Maps

There's a fuss-free way to share your real-time location with Android users: Google Maps™. It's free and easy to set up. Here's how to share your location from iPhone to Android (or vice versa) using the app:

1. Open Google Maps.
   • Verify that you're logged into your Google Account. 
   • Add the recipient's email to your Google Contacts list if it's not already there.
2. Tap your profile picture or initial. 
3. Tap Location sharing > New share.
4. Tap the For One Hour dropdown menu. Tap + or - to adjust the duration.
   • Tap Until you turn this off to share without time limits.
5. Tap the profile of the person you want to share your location with. Tap Share. 

If you want to share your live location permanently from iPhone to Android, choose Until you turn this off as your duration. Your family member or friend can view your location as long as you keep the setting enabled.

Location sharing won't work if you've blocked Google Maps from accessing your location. To verify it's enabled on your iPhone, take these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps > Google Maps > Location. 
3. Tap Always.

Location sharing with Google Maps through messaging

What if the person you want to share your location with doesn't have a Google Account? Don't worry, there's a workaround. You can share your location using a Google Maps link. Take these steps:

1. Open Google Maps.
   • Verify that you're logged into your Google Account. 
2. Tap your profile picture or initial.
3. Tap Location sharing > New share.
4. Tap More options to share your location using a link.
5. Tap the messaging app you want to use. 

Anyone you send the link to can view your live location for up to 24 hours. It won't work for longer durations.

Share your location using WhatsApp

WhatsApp® includes a location-sharing feature that works across device platforms. Here's how to share your location from Android to iPhone (and vice versa) using WhatsApp.

1. Enable location permissions for WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android device.
2. Open the chat you want to share your location through.
3. Share your location.
   • iPhone: Tap + > Location > Share live location. Select the location sharing time and tap Send.
   • Android: Tap the Paperclip icon > Location > Share live location. Select the location sharing time and tap Send.

How to stop location sharing

When you no longer want to share your location, disable the feature in Google Maps or WhatsApp.

Turn off location sharing in Google Maps

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap your profile or initial > Location sharing.
3. Tap the profile of the person you no longer want to share with. 
4. Tap Stop.

Turn off location sharing in WhatsApp

You can turn off location services for individual chats or across all of your conversations. To disable location sharing in a single chat, take these steps:

1. Open the chat.
2. Tap Stop Sharing > Stop sharing or Stop.

To turn off location sharing in all chats, take these steps:

1. Open the WhatsApp Privacy Settings.
   • iPhone: Tap Settings > Privacy > Live location.
   • Android: Tap the three-dot menu on the chats tab. Tap Settings > Privacy > Live location.
2. Tap Stop Sharing > Stop sharing or Stop. 

FAQs

Can you share your location between an iPhone and an Android?

iPhone and Android devices can't share location data with each other using native apps. However, third-party solutions such as Google Maps and WhatsApp support location sharing across both platforms.

Can an Android device see an iPhone's location?

It's possible to view an iPhone's location through an Android device using apps such as Google Maps or WhatsApp. However, the iPhone owner must enable location sharing permissions with you on their device.

What apps support location sharing for iPhone and Android devices?

Google Maps and WhatsApp are widely used for free and easy location sharing. Life360 is a great alternative for families. Besides location sharing, Life360 offers driving reports and crash detection features.