General: iOS Location Services

General: iOS Location Services

The Bad Elf app works great, but my other apps can't locate me. The issue is most likely related to the configuration of Location Services. Here's how to enable your location-based apps:


  1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device and go to Privacy > Location Services

  2. Make sure Location Services toggle at the top is set to ON


  3. In addition, each app that will be using our data stream will need to be set to ALWAYS or WHILE USING THE APP.


For any further assistance, please contact our support team via support@bad-elf.com.



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