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what does no location found off network mean

On iPhone and similar devices, “No location found – off network” usually means the other person’s device can’t currently connect to the internet or to Apple’s location services, not necessarily that they’ve stopped sharing with you.

Plain-English meaning

When you see “no location found off network,” it typically means:

  • The device is offline (no Wi‑Fi or cellular data signal).
  • It might be turned off or the battery is dead, so it can’t send its position.
  • Location services or “Find My”–style sharing may be disabled on that device.

“Off network” is a hint that the phone is not connected to any usable network right now (no data connection to update its location).

How it differs from similar messages

  • “No location found”: Technical/connection problem (offline, no signal, device off, or location services disabled temporarily).
  • “Location not available”: The device is online, but sharing is blocked or restricted (for example, they turned off sharing with you or disabled location services more deliberately).

So “no location found off network” is closer to “I can’t reach this phone right now” than “this person hid their location from you.”

Common real-world reasons

You might see this if:

  1. The person is in an area with no service (remote area, underground, on a plane, etc.).
  1. Their phone is powered off or battery is dead.
  1. Airplane mode is on or mobile data/Wi‑Fi is turned off.
  1. They disabled location services or signed out of iCloud/Find My recently.

Quick checks on your side

If you’re troubleshooting your own device:

  • Make sure Wi‑Fi or cellular data is on and you have signal.
  • Turn Location Services on: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services.
  • Confirm that “Find My” (or your tracking app) is allowed to use your location and you’re signed into your account.

If everything looks fine on your phone, the issue is almost always on the other device’s side (offline, off, or with location disabled).

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