Hello everyone, I’m facing an issue with my iOS app where the GPS/location services icon appears in the status bar immediately when the app is launched, even though I’m not intentionally accessing location services at that point. Issue Summary: • GPS Icon Activation: When I launch my app, the GPS icon turns on. It turns off when the app is minimized or closed. • No Intentional Location Usage at Launch: I have ensured that no instances of CLLocationManager are created when the app is launched. What I’ve Tried So Far: 1. Checked Controllers and Related Classes: • Reviewed all the code for the controllers that are active at launch. • Verified that none of these controllers create instances of CLLocationManager or call location-related methods. 2. Commented Out startUpdatingLocation: • Commented out all calls to startUpdatingLocation throughout the entire project. 3. Ensured No CLLocationManager Instances at Launch: • Searched for any code that might instantiate CLLocationManager during app launch. • Confirmed that no such instances are being created. 4. Commented Out Google Maps SDK Configuration: • In AppDelegate, commented out the Google Maps SDK configuration, so it’s not initialized with the API key. • No map views (GMSMapView, MKMapView) are initialized or used when the app is launched. 5. Tested Location Permissions: • When I change the location permission for the app to “Never” in the Settings app, the GPS icon does not appear upon app launch. • This suggests that the app is accessing location services when it has permission, even though I haven’t explicitly requested it at launch. Objective: • Control GPS Activation: I want to ensure that the GPS does not turn on when the app is launched. I intend to activate location services only when needed later in the app. Request for Assistance: I’m seeking guidance on the following: 1. Debugging Techniques: • How can I trace the code that’s causing the GPS to turn on at app launch? • Are there tools or methods to identify hidden or indirect calls to location services? 2. Forcing Location Services Off at Launch: • Is there a way to programmatically prevent location services from activating during app launch? • Can I defer any implicit location service initialization until I explicitly enable it? 3. Potential Hidden Triggers: • Are there known scenarios where location services could be activated without direct use of CLLocationManager? • Could frameworks like Google Maps SDK trigger location services even if not fully initialized? 4. Additional Suggestions: • Any other insights or suggestions to prevent the GPS icon from appearing on app launch. Additional Information: • Third-Party Frameworks: • I have not removed third-party frameworks yet, as I wanted to check other possibilities first. • Open to the idea that a third-party framework might be causing this, but need guidance on how to confirm. • Code Availability: • I’m happy to provide specific code snippets if that would help diagnose the issue. Environment: • Xcode Version: Xcode 15.4, Xcode 16.0 • iOS Deployment Target: iOS 15.0 • Devices Tested: iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd gen, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 pro, iPhone 11 • Programming Language: Swift What I’m Looking For: • Assistance in tracing the cause of the GPS activation on app launch. • Suggestions on how to prevent location services from starting until explicitly needed. • Insights into any hidden triggers or indirect usages that might cause this behavior. Thank you for your time and assistance. Any help to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.