Android: Turn off GPS data in photos

Here we show you how to turn off GPS data in photos on Android.

Turn off GPS tracking and protect privacy

1. Open the camera of your Android phone.
2. Click on the gear wheel or on the symbol with which you can open the settings.
3. Now a context menu folds down. Scroll down to "Geotagging" or "GPS Tag". Click on this entry. Then check "Off".
4. Also switch off the GPS in the mobile phone settings so that other apps do not know your location precisely. It also protects your battery.

It was tested with Android 4.1.2. This practical tip explains how you can use Google Maps without a permanent internet connection.