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Significant Locations And Routes on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid · · 4 min read
Quick answer
The quiet history of where you go, and how to clear or stop it. Your iPhone keeps a private record of places you visit, how often, when, and the routes you take. It powers things like Photos Memories and predicted destinations. Apple states the record is end to end encrypted and unreadable by Apple, and it syncs between devices signed in to the same Apple Account.
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| Published for | any iPhone |
| Type | iOS setting |
The quiet history of where you go, and how to clear or stop it. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What is Significant Locations And Routes?
Your iPhone keeps a private record of places you visit, how often, when, and the routes you take. It powers things like Photos Memories and predicted destinations. Apple states the record is end to end encrypted and unreadable by Apple, and it syncs between devices signed in to the same Apple Account.
It is buried at Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, System Services, Significant Locations & Routes. Earlier iOS releases called it just Significant Locations.
On that screen you can review the list, remove individual entries or clear the history entirely, and turn the collection off. Anyone handing a phone to someone else, or worried about who has physical access to it, should at least look at what is in there.
How do I do it?
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Privacy & Security, then tap Location Services.
- Tap System Services, then tap Significant Locations & Routes.
- Review the list, clear the history, or turn the setting off.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | any iPhone |
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| Type | iOS setting |
| Good to know | Available on iOS 17, 18 and 26. Named Significant Locations & Routes on current iOS and Significant Locations on older releases. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Significant Locations And Routes on iPhone?
The quiet history of where you go, and how to clear or stop it. Your iPhone keeps a private record of places you visit, how often, when, and the routes you take. It powers things like Photos Memories and predicted destinations.
What else should I know about Significant Locations And Routes?
Apple states the record is end to end encrypted and unreadable by Apple, and it syncs between devices signed in to the same Apple Account. It is buried at Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, System Services, Significant Locations & Routes. Earlier iOS releases called it just Significant Locations.
What are the steps for Significant Locations And Routes?
1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Privacy & Security, then tap Location Services. 3. Tap System Services, then tap Significant Locations & Routes. 4. Review the list, clear the history, or turn the setting off.
Where do I find Significant Locations And Routes?
In the Settings app on your iPhone.
Is there a dial code for Significant Locations And Routes?
No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.
Which carriers does Significant Locations And Routes work on?
It is published for any iPhone. Available on iOS 17, 18 and 26. Named Significant Locations & Routes on current iOS and Significant Locations on older releases.
Does Significant Locations And Routes work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will Significant Locations And Routes work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if Significant Locations And Routes does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to Significant Locations And Routes?
App Privacy Report. See which apps touched your microphone, contacts and network, and when.
What else is in this category?
Location Services For System Services. Control the location uses that no app is responsible for.
Can I find Significant Locations And Routes in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details, as part of Secret Codes Pro.
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