Security is one of the determining factors that leads many people to opt for the iPhone, although sometimes it may not be the best in the world, as in this case. A new iOS bug has been discovered that would be affecting several iPhone users by continuing to give permissions to use location data to apps that have been removed.
Although the brand strives to protect the data of its users for a safe experience, there are still cases of iOS vulnerabilities such as the one mentioned below, related to location data.
What happens with uninstalled apps on iPhone?
More and more people are complaining that the deleted applications, despite not being on their device, can have access to this confidential information on the different devices of the brand. Specifically, to location permissions. It is not a specific case and there are more and more complaints about it. Apple has not said anything about it at the moment.
A user who claims that an app uninstalled months ago uses his location:
Is this just a glitch? I had the app and uninstalled it months ago. Just today it shows me that it is using the location. It cannot be changed in privacy in settings.
Does it happen to someone in the version of the operating system iOS 16.1.1:
Hey guys, I’m here for help on what to do if the uninstalled app is still using my location. iOS 16.1.1 thank you very much
Some people have reinstalled it to remove access without success:
I had an application: my-webmoney. I erased it. But when I toggle from the top it shows that this app is using locations. I even reinstalled the app, but it didn’t show up in the list of apps to give/deny access.
Another claims not to know the application :
Hello everyone! It seems that inDriver.ru is using my location, how is that possible if I don’t have that kind of app? and I don’t have permissions for other apps. Is it Apple service?
For some, it still doesn’t fix itself despite trying everything:
Hi, I recently uninstalled an app. I was checking my privacy permissions and noticed that the app is still showing up in location services. There are no other traces of this app on my phone (other permissions, search for it, etc.) Why is this and what can I do to remove it? I have rebooted my phone multiple times.
How it works in most cases.
Apple has not commented on the matter. Although you have not given an official explanation for the problem, there could be a reason for it. This is most likely a bug in the iOS operating system that could result in the app data still being active even after it has been removed from the device.
It’s nothing new for uninstalled apps to get stuck in the recently used list , even though they’re not on the device. Since they are not installed, no matter how much the system says, they cannot use the privacy permissions.
The solution seems very simple, or at least it seems to fix this problem and make your iPhone work better in many cases. It’s as easy as restarting your iPhone. Many users acknowledge that after doing so, the problem is resolved and the deleted app no longer uses location data.
At least temporarily it can be valid, although it is expected that Apple will rule on the matter and solve it in a new iOS update. We will be aware.