Geolocation - what is it? A special service bears a similar name, which seems extremely convenient for modern people. But not everyone knows how to use it. Below we will talk about the features of this application. In reality, everything is much simpler than it seems. And with proper preparation, citizens will be able to quickly cope with the task.
Service Description
So what is geolocation? This is the name of the program / service for tracking the location of people on the map using mobile devices. The service works as a smart-watch.
Thus, geolocation is a utility for tracking citizens. Not everyone knows how to use it. Often you have to secretly install the appropriate application on your mobile phone. Indeed, in modern gadgets, geolocation is not so common among software "by default."
Ways to use
So, geolocation (what we have already found out) is a program for showing a personโs location on a map in real time. You can say this is a kind of spy.
In real life, there are several ways to use geolocation. Namely:
- work with third-party services;
- use of the services of mobile operators;
- application of the service "Geolocation" on the iPhone;
- surveillance means "Android".
Also, someone can download and install a third-party application to determine the location of another person. Next, we will consider all these tricks.
Telecom operators
But this is not all about such a concept as geolocation. What else could it be? A similar name is a service search engine. Using it is really not difficult. In particular, if you do not use geolocation secretly. Otherwise, the process will cause a lot of trouble.
You can activate the service through telecom operators. They have the application under study called "Navigator" or "Locator". With their help, you can send a request of the established form on the service website or from a mobile device, and then check where the person is.
The algorithm of actions will be approximately as follows:
- Connecting an operator option on the phone to be monitored.
- Enabling the service on your smartphone.
- Sending USSD or SMS request at the right time. You can simply enter the phone number of the subscriber you want to find on the geolocation site.
- Acquaintance with the issued information.
If the request was sent from the phone, the user will receive a message with the image of the card on which this or that subscriber will be displayed. Everything is extremely simple and clear.
There are several disadvantages to such a geolocation:
- the need to install the option on the monitored phone;
- limited number of connected and tracked numbers;
- high prices for the service (with frequent use).
Therefore, many try to look for other tricks. And this is a doable task. The main thing is to correctly approach its solution.
Connection with operators (numbers)
How to enable geolocation from mobile operators? It all depends on the service company. The following options are possible:
- Beeline - send an empty message to 5166, and then install the Locator program for Android.
- Megaphone - dial USSD-request * 140 # #. To track a subscriber, use the Navigator from Megafon website or the command * 140 * subscriber_number #.
- "MTS" - activation occurs after a request of type * 111 * 788 # is submitted. To add a subscriber to the geolocation list, you need to write an SMS of the "Add name number" format and send it to number 6677. It is better to track the situation through the MTS (Locator) website .
- "Tele2" - connection is made by dialing the combination * 119 * 01 #, adding a new contact - * 119 * 1 * number #, receiving information about the position of the person - * 119 * 2 * number #.
In fact, everything is not so difficult. But you have to understand that the service under study works with some errors. It displays the position of the phone with a difference of up to 1 kilometer (in the city center - up to 200 meters).
Third-party software
Geolocation on the "android" is most often activated through third-party programs and applications. Most of them are paid.
The algorithm of actions in this case will be as follows:
- Install spyware on the monitored phone. Something like Phone Tracking, Hellospy, Talklog will do.
- Configure information transfer settings.
- Send a request for pre-installed software from a computer or phone.
- Get information about the position of the device.
Fast, easy and convenient. Only the latest antiviruses can detect spyware. But itโs problematic to find a working geolocation.
iPhone and Snooping
But that is not all. On iPhone, geolocation is integrated. This is a service that it is advisable to activate after you first turn on the phone.
To cope with the task, you must:
- Open the main menu of the phone.
- Go to "Settings" - "Privacy".
- Select the "Location Services" option.
- Set the toggle switch to the on position.
- If necessary, configure the geolocation connection with other applications on the gadget.
After that, you can use geolocation through the iCloud cloud service. It is done like this:
- Go to icloud.com.
- Log in using AppleID.
- Click on the "Geolocation" button.
- Select your device at the top of the screen.
- Click on the line "Find iPhone".
It is done. Now you can see the issued information. So people can track their "apple" devices.
Shutdown
How to disable geolocation? The answer depends on how the option is connected. In the case of telecom operators, you will have to contact the appropriate organizations or use USSD-requests. When it comes to spyware, you just need to remove it.
On the "apple" devices you need to do the following:
- Go to the gadget settings.
- Find "Confidentiality" - "Location Services".
- Set the switch to the "Off" position.
Now the answer to the question: "Geolocation - what is it?" will not cause trouble. After all, you are already familiar with this application.