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geolocation service not working on safari 14.0 on mac #14334

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GeolocationPositionError

Secure context: This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers .

The GeolocationPositionError interface represents the reason of an error occurring when using the geolocating device.

Instance properties

The GeolocationPositionError interface doesn't inherit any property.

Returns an unsigned short representing the error code. The following values are possible:

Returns a human-readable string describing the details of the error. Specifications note that this is primarily intended for debugging use and not to be shown directly in a user interface.

Instance methods

The GeolocationPositionError interface neither implements nor inherits any method.

Specifications

Browser compatibility.

• Using the Geolocation API
• Geolocation

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• PositionError

Secure context This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers .

The PositionError interface represents the reason of an error occurring when using the geolocating device.

The PositionError interface doesn't inherit any property .

The PositionError interface neither implements nor inherits any method.

Specifications

Browser compatibility.

• Using geolocation
• The Geolocation interface that use it.

Document Tags and Contributors

• Geolocation API
• Secure context
• Coordinates
• Geolocation
• Navigator.geolocation
• PositionOptions

How-To Geek

How to check which websites can access your location in safari.

You can limit who can see your location in Safari, or turn off location access altogether.

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Check which sites can access your location on mac, see how sites can access your location on iphone and ipad.

By default, Apple devices come set up to protect your privacy, but occasionally, you need to share location data to make certain sites work. Here's how to keep an eye on who you're sharing with.

If you've left your Mac set up running relatively default settings, Safari shouldn't automatically share your location with sites without asking you first. From here, you can allow certain sites to access your location data without asking, but this shouldn't be the default behavior.

To check this, open Safari, then go to the Safari menu and choose "Preferences" here.

Once the preferences window opens, click the "Websites" tab and select "Location" from the menu on the left.

Unlike Google Chrome , which has a menu setting showing you what sites are always allowed to see your location, Safari hides this if you aren't using it. Instead, you'll see an empty window reading "No Configured Websites" if you have no tabs open. If you have tabs open, you'll see the setting for each of these.

Related: How to Check Which Websites Can Access Your Location in Google Chrome

You have three options for location access for each website: Ask, Allow, and Deny. The "Ask" option will always ask you before accessing your location data, while the other two options will always allow or deny location data for a given website.

To set this for a website, simply open the website you want to configure, then open Safari preferences. Go to the Websites tab, select "Location" from the menu on the left, and you'll see the website under the "Currently Open Websites" menu heading. Here, set the website permission to whichever option you prefer.

Once you configure a website, this will always show in the "Location" section of the "Websites" tab, even if it isn't open. This lets you easily see which websites you've configured custom location data settings for.

Related: How to Check Which Websites Can Access Your Location in Mozilla Firefox

Similar to Google Chrome on iPhone and iPad, there is no way to see a list of sites that you've enabled sharing location data with all in one place. Instead, you can either disable location sharing entirely or manage each website individually.

Related: How to Turn Off GPS Location Tracking on an iPhone

If all you want to do is turn off location data for Safari, that's simple. Just keep in mind that this will make certain websites like Google Maps act strangely. This won't affect apps though, so if you have the Google Maps app installed, that will continue to function normally.

Open the Settings app, then scroll down to Privacy, then here, select Location Services. Scroll down until you see "Safari Websites" and tap the icon. Here, under "Allow Location Access" you can choose from three options.

The "Never" option will never share your location. "While Using the App" will turn off location access whenever you're not actively using the app, while "Ask Next Time or When I Share" is the equivalent of the "Ask" setting on macOS.

You can also choose whether to enable "Precise Location." This will let apps see exactly where you are, while they only get your approximate location if Precise Location is turned off .

Finally, to set permissions on a per-website basis, open Safari and go to the website you want to manage settings for. Tap the website options icon (it looks like "aA" next to a puzzle piece) and select the "Website Settings" option.

At the bottom of this menu, under the "Location" option, choose from the Ask, Deny, or Allow settings.

Keeping a close eye on who you share your location data with can go a long way toward increasing your personal privacy, but that's not all you can do. If you want to make sure you're being safe with your information, take a look at our guide to other privacy features you should be using on your iPhone .

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Mobile Safari Geolocation very inaccurate

I am using HTML5 to record geocoordinates. In javascript I ask for high resolution and the best I get back is 60 meters in resolution. Using a regular app I am getting the icon right on my head. Both iPhone and iPad give the same results. Is this a bug or on purpose? The following is the javascript I am executing and the mark() function starts the process. If I am missing something I would really like some help!! Thanks in advance.

<SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">

function gotPosition(pos)

var lat = pos.coords.latitude;

var lng = pos.coords.longitude;

var accuracy = pos.coords.accuracy;

var outputStr = "Lat:"+ lat +"\nlong:"+ lng + "\nAccuracy:"+accuracy;

alert(outputStr);

function errorGettingPosition(err)

if(err.code==1)

alert("User denied geolocation.");

else if(err.code==2)

alert("Position unavailable.");

else if(err.code==3)

alert("Timeout expired.");

alert("ERROR:"+ err.message);

function mark()

navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(

gotPosition,

errorGettingPosition,

{enableHighAccuracy:true,timeout:10000,maximumAge:0});

</SCRIPT>

iPhone 4, iOS 5.1

Posted on Apr 3, 2012 10:16 AM

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 3:06 PM

If you run into this problem try having the iphone outdoors and walk around for a while. We used a GPS app and noticed it did not settle down for a while. We did the same with our javascript code and it went from 50-60 meter resolution down to 10 which was a missnomer as it was spot on.

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How to Fix If Location Services Is Not Working on Mac

Several users have said that Location Services is not working on the Mac as expected. Some apps, websites, and system services may need to know your specific location to work correctly and efficiently. For example, Location Services needs to be turned on and it should work properly to set up and use Find My Mac on your Mac. This is because Find My Mac will use Location Services to locate your friends or track your devices (such as an iPhone, iPad, Mac) and items (such as an Airtag) in case they are misplaced or stolen. Commonly reported problems include, but not limited to:

• Unable to turn on Location Services.
• Location Services keeps turning off itself.
• Apps and websites are unable to detect your location. These location-based services ( Maps , Siri , Safari suggestions, Reminders, Weather, Calendar , etc) are not working properly.
• Likewise, you may get error messages saying “unable to determine current location at this time”.

If you are having Location Services problems, It is important that you fix it because enabling Location Services offers many benefits. This article explains how you can address this.

You will see an arrow icon in the menu bar when Location Services is being used.

Follow the steps for when you are having Location Services problems on your iPhone or iPad .

1. Update. Update your Mac and ensure that your Mac has the newest version of the macOS. You can check for updates by going to System Preferences > Software Update. If there is an update, click the Update Now button.

2. Check your settings. Please review the following settings:

• Please ensure that Location Services is enabled on your Mac. On your Mac, open System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, and click Privacy and then click Location Services. Ensure that Enable Location Services is selected. If this section is locked, click the lock icon and enter your password to unlock it.
• If you are having this issue with certain apps and system services, ensure that they are allowed to use Location Services. Simply select the checkbox next to them if you want to turn on Location Services for those apps. If you scroll down, you will see System Services. Click Details and then you can turn on and off Location Services for System Services (Location-Based Suggestions, Time Zone & System Customization, Significant Locations, HomeKit, etc). Furthermore, if you are having this issue with third-party apps (such as Google Chrome, Google Maps, etc), ensure that they are up to date. You may also want to contact their developers if they are still not working.
• On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Language & Region and ensure that your region is correctly selected.
• Go to System Preferences > Date & Time and click the Date & Time tab and ensure that “set date and time automatically” is selected. Then click the Time Zone tab and then ensure that “Set time zone automatically using current location” is checked.

3. Restart. Restart your Mac. Follow these steps.

• Turn off Location Services: Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, then click Privacy and click Location Services. You may need to click the lock icon to make changes. Click the lock icon and enter your administrator password, if this lock is locked. And deselect the “Enable Location Services” box.
• Now restart your Mac (Apple menu > Restart).
• Now turn on Location Services by going to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy. And select the “Enable Location Services” box.
• Test your issue to see if you have fixed the issue.

4. Safe Mode. Start your Mac in Safe Mode. Steps to Safe Boot your Intel Mac and Apple silicon Mac are different (go to the Apple menu > About This Mac to determine if you have an Intel or Apple silicon Mac if you do not know):

• Please ensure that Location Services is turned on.
• Apple silicon: Turn off your Mac and wait a minute for your Mac to turn off. Then press and hold the power button until the startup options screen appears. Select your startup disk. Press and hold the Shift key then click Continue in Safe Mode. Release the Shift key and log in to your Mac.
• Intel: Turn off your Mac. Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold the Shift key until you see the login screen. Then release the Shift key. Then login.
• Now you are in Safe Mode. In Safe Mode, turn off Location Services, wait one minute and then turn on again (System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy).
• Restart your Mac. Restarting your Mac will also leave Safe Mode.
• Again test your issue if it is fixed.

If you are still having this issue, contact Apple Support .

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hello, thanks for the tips, one that worked for me was not among them ; under Apple menu > System Preferences, network. I found unchecking “retrict ip adres tracking” after that location services worked

THANK YOU! Tinder’s help file never mentioned this step, and this step is what FINALLY enabled me to access my Tinder account via my computer. Please have Tinder pay you to update its deficient help file!!!

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How to Stop Websites From Asking For Your Location in Safari

On the other hand, you might visit a website that asks you for your location data for no obvious good reason, in which case it's understandable that you might be disinclined grant permission. Fortunately, there's a way to disable these location data requests altogether on both iOS devices and Macs. Keep reading to learn how it works.

How to Stop Safari Asking for Location Data in iOS

• Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad .
• Scroll down and tap Privacy .

• Scroll down and tap Safari Websites .

How to Stop Safari Asking for Location Data in macOS

In Safari on Mac, the settings are a lot more fine-grained, and you can set up location request options for individual websites. Here's how to go about it.

• Launch Safari browser on your Mac.

• Click the Websites tab.
• Click Location under "General" in the sidebar.

Note that you can select websites in the list and remove them, which will expose them to the global setting you choose in the When visiting other websites dropdown menu at the bottom of the window.

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