Location is being used?

[Aztec246]

What are the System Apps that are using "Location is being used" that display all the time?

"Location is being used by System apps" notification

[dragon111]

If you have offline location turned on it will show all the time.

[24Nitram]

Tap it, and it will help you figure it out

[USBetaModerator3 · Accepted solution]

Thanks for your question!

The “Location is being used” icon typically appears when either apps or system-level services are actively accessing your device’s location in the background. Some common system apps and services that can trigger this include:

Google Play Services – often used for things like geofencing, Find My Device, or location history syncing

Samsung Weather – checks your location to update local forecasts

Samsung Continuity Services – may use location for seamless device handoff or Smart View

SmartThings – if location-based automations are enabled

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning – for location accuracy improvements, even if GPS is off

If the location icon stays on continuously (even when no apps are in use), it might be a bug introduced in recent software updates. In fact, many users in the One UI 7 Beta have reported persistent GPS icon visibility, often tied to background activity from system services like Google Play Services.

To check what's using your location:

1. Go to Settings > Location > App permissions

2. Tap the 3-dot menu > Show system apps

3. Look for apps marked as “Allowed all the time” or “Using location”

Let us know if you’re still seeing the icon even after adjusting those settings, and we recommend submitting an error report via Samsung Members > Beta Feedback if you're part of the beta program.

Regards,
One UI Beta Team