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How to Share Location Between iPhone and Android

Elsa Updated on Jun 24, 2024 Filed to: Parent Control

"Share location with Android. I'm looking to share my location with a Android User that has a Galaxy I'm looking for a app that both of us can use you saw that both of us can share location. Google maps kinda stink since it's only 24 hrs." --- from the iPhone Subreddit

Real-time location sharing is necessary daily, so how do you share location between iPhone and Android? You may reckon that things become difficult as Android and iPhone have different OS. Fortunately, several methods exist to share real-time location between Android and iPhone users. Let's have a look!

Ways	What is it used for?
1. Using Google Maps	Share location from iPhone to Android and vice versa
2. Using Social Media	Share location from iPhone to Android and vice versa
3.Using SmartThings Find	Share location from Android to iPhone
4. Using AirDroid Family Locator	Share location from Android to iPhone

How to Share Location from iPhone to Android and Vice Versa

There are two proven methods to share location indefinitely on iPhone to Android, and sharing location from Android to iPhone is also possible. One method allows for unlimited sharing, and another caters to time-bound sharing.

Using Google Maps

Google Maps is a great tool for sharing locations from Android to iPhone devices and vice versa. Using this app, you can share locations indefinitely or for a specific timeframe. Here's how:

Step 1.Open Google Maps on your iPhone or Android.
Step 2.Click on the blue-colored dot on the map view.
Step 3.Tap the "Share Location" button from that menu.
Step 4.Then, select the time option. You can choose to share your live location for 1 hour to indefinitely.
Step 5.Lastly, it will ask you to choose a person to share your location through different ways like messages, email, Gmail, or any other app.

Using Social Media

In addition, you can utilize a social media app to share location between iPhone and Android. Some of the most popular social media platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat, allow users to share their locations with friends and families regardless of their device.

However, it should be noted that not every social app supports sharing location indefinitely. Following is the maximum duration of location sharing supported by different apps:

WhatsApp: 8 Hours
Telegram: 8 Hours
Snapchat: Always

Now, follow the steps to share location between iPhone and Android:

Using WhatsApp

Step 1.Open the WhatsApp chat through which you wish to share the location.
Step 2.Tap the left-bottom "+" button on the chat box.
Step 3.Choose "Location" and then "Share live location."
Step 4.Select the duration for which you would like to share your live location.
Step 5.Tap the "Send" button, and the contact will receive a message with your real-time location data.

Using Telegram

Step 1.Launch Telegram on your iPhone or Android.
Step 2.On the "Chats" tab, open the contact that you want to share the location.
Step 3.Tap on the pin icon next to the message bar.
Step 4.Go to "Location" and select "Share My Live Location for..."
Step 5.Lastly, choose a time option.

Using Snapchat

Step 1.On Snapchat, go into a conversation.
Step 2.Tap the "+" button to unfold the menu.
Step 3.Tap "Share Live Location."
Step 4.Then, choose a duration.

Tips: You can freely stop the location sharing on the chat window if you use this way.

How to Share Location from Android to iPhone

Can Android share location with iPhone? Absolutely yes! In addition to the above 2 ways, you can use Samsung SmartThings Find or AirDroid Family Locator to track the real-time location of your family members.

Using SmartThings Find

To share Samsung's real-time location with the iPhone, you definitely can't miss SmartThings Find. Once the target Samsung device is logged in, you can view its location on your iPhone even without sharing.

Step 1.On your iPhone, go to https://smartthingsfind.samsung.com.
Step 2.Enter the account credentials you used on Samsung.
Step 3.After that, you'll see the live location of the Samsung device by refreshing it manually.

Using AirDroid Family Locator

Aside from sharing live location, AirDroid Family Locator also allows you to check your family's past route as far back as 15 days. Furthermore, it allows you to watch and hear the surroundings of the target Android phone remotely. Due to these features, this way stands out.

Here are the steps to share location from Android to iPhone:

Step 1.Click the download button to download AirDroid Parental Control on your iPhone.

Step 2.Install AirDroid Kids on the Android phone and follow the on-screen prompts to set up.
Step 3.Once done, tap the "Location" icon to see the real-time location of the Android phone on your iPhone.

FAQs about Location Sharing on iPhone/Android

Can Samsung share location with iPhone?

Elsa

Yes! The easiest way is to use Samsung SmartThings Find. Alternatively, you can seek help from third-party apps like AirDroid Family Locator.

How to see shared location on iPhone?

Elsa

If someone shares the location with you through Find My and Messages, then you can directly see someone's shared location on the "People" tab from the Find My app.

If someone shares the location using Google Maps, then find the shared location by tapping your profile and then "Location sharing."

How to share location on iPhone through text?

Elsa

It is easy. However, please note that for iOS 16 and below users, it is only possible to share the current location instead of the live location.

Step 1.Open the Messages app and open the chat with the person with whom you need to share the live location.
Step 2.Tap "+" beside the message bar.
Step 3.Select "Location" and then "Share."
Step 4.Choose a time duration and send it to complete.

Does shared location work when the phone is off?

Elsa

No. When your device is off, the wireless connection and GPS are also disabled so the location service can't work properly.

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Elsa has worked on a number of iOS & Android solutions, she can always find her way around almost any application. She is an accomplished, skilled and versatile writer with more than 7 years of technical article writing experience.