Geolocation - what is it? A similar name bears a special service that will seem extremely convenient to modern people. But not everyone knows how to use it. The features of this application will be discussed below. In reality, everything is much simpler than it seems. And with the right preparation, citizens will be able to quickly cope with the task.
Service Description
So what is geolocation? This is the name of a program / service for tracking the location of people on the map using mobile devices. The service works like a smart watch.
Thus, geolocation is a utility for spying on 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 the "default" software.
Uses
So, geolocation (what it is, we have already found out) is a program for showing a person's location on a map in real time. It can be said that this is a kind of spy.
In real life, there are several ways to use geolocation. Namely:
- work withthird party services;
- using the services of mobile operators;
- applying the Geolocation service on iPhone;
- Spying by means of Android.
Also, anyone can download and install a third-party application to determine the location of another person. Next, we will look at all these tricks.
Communication operators
But that's not all about geolocation. What else could it be? A similar name is the service-search engine. It's really not difficult to use it. 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 a study application 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 something like this:
- Connecting the operator option on the phone to be monitored.
- Activate the service on your smartphone.
- Sending a 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.
- Familiarization with the issued information.
If the request was sent from a phone, the user will receive a message with an image of a map, on which this or that subscriber will be displayed. Everything is extremely simple and clear.
Disadvantages of such geolocationmultiple:
- need to set the option on the monitored phone;
- restricted on connected and tracked numbers;
- high prices for the service (with frequent use).
Therefore, many try to look for other tricks. And this is a completely doable task. The main thing is to approach it correctly.
Connection with operators (numbers)
How to enable geolocation from mobile operators? It all depends on the service company. The following options are available:
- "Beeline" - send an empty message to number 5166, and then install the program "Locator" for Android.
- "Megaphone" - dial USSD request 140. To track the subscriber, use the site "Navigator from Megafon" or the command 140subscriber_number.
- "MTS" - activation occurs after a request like 111788. To add a subscriber to the geolocation list, you need to write an SMS in the format "Add name number" and send it to number 6677. It is better to track the position through the MTS website ("Locator").
- "Tele2" - connection is made by dialing the combination 11901, adding a new contact - 1191number, getting information about the person's position - 1192number.
It's actually not that hard. 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 "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 "Spy on the phone", Hellospy, Talklog will do.
- Set up information transfer settings.
- Send a request for pre-installed software from a computer or phone.
- Get device position information.
Fast, simple and convenient. Only the latest versions of antiviruses can detect spyware. But finding a working geolocation is problematic.
iPhone and surveillance
But that's not all. Geolocation is built into the iPhone. This is a service that it is desirable to activate after turning on the phone for the first time.
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, set up a geolocation connection with other applications on the gadget.
After that, you can use geolocation through the iCloud cloud service. This is done like this:
- Go to icloud.com.
- Sign in with AppleID.
- Press the "Geolocation" button.
- Select your device at the top of the screen.
- Click on the line "Find iPhone".
It's done. Now you can get acquainted with 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 relevant organizations or use USSD requests. If it's spyware, you just need to remove it.
On "apple" devices you need to do the following:
- Go to gadget settings.
- Search for "Privacy"-"Location Services".
- Set the switch to the "Off" position.
Now the answer to the question: "Geolocation - what is it?" won't cause any trouble. After all, you are already familiar with this application.
