If Find My Friends isn’t updating a location it can be frustrating, especially when trying to track someone in real time. This issue is common on iPhones, but luckily, there are several fixes available. Below, we’ll guide you through troubleshooting steps to resolve stuck locations in the Find My app (formerly Find My Friends).  

Why Is Find My Friends Not Updating Location?

Possible reasons include:  

– Disabled Location Services

– Poor internet connection  

– Outdated iOS version 

– Background App Refresh turned off  

– Temporary glitches  

How to Fix Find My Friends Stuck Location

1. Check Location Services  

Go to **Settings > Privacy > Location Services** and ensure:  

✔ Find My is set to While Using the App or    Always 

✔ Share My Location is enabled (Open Find My app > Me > Share My Location)  

2. Restart iPhone & Check Internet

– Turn off Wi-Fi/Cellular and restart your iPhone.  

– Reconnect to a stable network (Find My requires internet).  

3. Update iOS

An outdated iOS version can cause bugs. Go to Settings > General > Software Update

4. Reinstall Find My App

If the issue persists, delete and reinstall the Find My app from the App Store.  

5. Reset Location & Privacy Settings  

Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy  (Note: This resets all location permissions).  

Final Thoughts

If Find My Friends isn’t updating a location, try these fixes to restore real-time tracking. Most issues are resolved by adjusting settings or restarting the device