How to Fix “Share Location Unavailable, Please Try Again Later” on iPhone

Having issues sharing your location from your iPhone? Getting an error saying “Share Location Unavailable Please Try Again Later”? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This frustrating error prevents you from using the share my location feature, an important tool for meeting up with friends or letting loved ones know where you are.

Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve this iPhone issue. Here, I will show you the top fixes to try when you see the “Share Location Unavailable” message on your iPhone.

Fix #1: Confirm Location Services are Enabled

The first thing to check is whether Location Services are enabled for your iPhone. To do this:

1. Open the Settings app
2. Tap on “Privacy & Security”
3. Choose “Location Services”
4. Check that Location Services are switched on at the top

If Location Services are disabled, toggle them on. This allows apps and system services on your iPhone to pinpoint your geographic location.

While here, check that Share My Location specifically is enabled further down in the Location Services settings. Tap into this option and ensure it is toggled on.

Fix #2: Sign Into iCloud Account

An iCloud account is required for the Share My Location feature to work properly. To confirm you’re logged into iCloud:

1. Go to Settings
2. Scroll down and tap your Apple ID banner
3. If there’s an option to Sign In, enter your Apple ID credentials
4. If you’re already signed in, your account name will be displayed

Signing out and back into iCloud can sometimes resolve system glitches preventing Share My Location from functioning.

Fix #3: Confirm Find My App Settings

The Find My app works hand-in-hand with Share My Location to share your real-time whereabouts. Let’s verify the right settings here:

1. In Settings, scroll down and tap “Find My”
2. Check that “Find My iPhone” is enabled
3. Also confirm Share My Location is switched on
4. Enable notifications and location sharing if prompted

With the right configurations enabled here, your iPhone will accurately relay your location to contacts when using the Share My Location feature.

Fix #4: Review Content & Privacy Restrictions

Overly strict parental controls can inadvertently block Share My Location. Here’s how to check your settings:

1. Go to Settings => Screen Time
2. Tap “Content & Privacy Restrictions”
3. Enter your device passcode if prompted
4. Ensure Share My Location is not restricted or disabled here

If you find Share My Location disabled under Content & Privacy Restrictions, switch the toggle to on. This grants permission for the iPhone to share your real-time whereabouts.

Fix #5: Toggle Airplane Mode On and Off

As a last resort, try quickly enabling and disabling Airplane Mode on your iPhone:

1. Swipe down from the top right to reveal Control Center
2. Tap the Airplane Mode icon to enable it
3. Wait 10-15 seconds, then tap again to disable Airplane Mode
4. Try sharing your location again

Toggling Airplane Mode essentially reboots the network and cellular radios on your iPhone. This can jolt it out of any funk causing issues sharing your precise GPS coordinates.

Still Seeing “Share Location Unavailable”?

If you still see the “Share Location Unavailable Please Try Again Later” after trying all troubleshooting steps, here are a few additional things to try:

• Force restart your iPhone by holding the Side and Volume Down buttons for 10+ seconds
• Update your iPhone to the latest iOS software version
• Reset network settings under General => Reset => Reset Network Settings
• Contact Apple Support for personalized help

Resetting network settings erases Wi-Fi passwords and other preferences, but often remedies system-level bugs. Updating to the newest iOS via Settings => General => Software Update also helps resolve problems.