Feeld Location Not Working: Troubleshooting Guide (2026)

You're trying to use Feeld, but it's showing you people hundreds of miles away, claiming no one's nearby, or stuck on your old location. Location issues are frustrating, but usually fixable.

Here's how to troubleshoot every common Feeld location problem.

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Common Location Issues

Issue 1: Wrong Location Displayed

Symptoms:

• Feeld thinks you're somewhere you're not
• Showing people from another city
• Distance calculations are wrong
• Stuck on a location you haven't been to recently

Issue 2: "No People Nearby"

Symptoms:

• App says no one is around
• Very few profiles appearing
• Distance filters seem broken
• Missing people you know are on the app

Issue 3: Location Not Updating

Symptoms:

• Moved to new location but app still shows old one
• Profiles from previous city keep appearing
• Location seems frozen
• Traveling but not seeing local people

Issue 4: Distance Showing Wrong

Symptoms:

• Someone who should be close shows as far away
• Distance numbers don't make sense
• Matches appear further than they are

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Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Step 1: Check Location Permissions

On iOS:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
2. Find Feeld in the list
3. Set to "While Using the App" or "Always"
4. Make sure "Precise Location" is ON

On Android:

1. Go to Settings → Apps → Feeld
2. Tap Permissions → Location
3. Set to "Allow only while using the app" or "Allow all the time"
4. Enable "Use precise location"

Common permission issues:

• Set to "Never" = Feeld can't see your location
• Precise location off = only approximate location used
• Changed permissions and forgot

Step 2: Force Close and Reopen

Simple restart:

1. Close Feeld completely (not just minimize)
2. Wait a few seconds
3. Reopen the app
4. Check if location updated

How to force close:

• iOS: Swipe up from bottom, swipe Feeld away
• Android: Use recent apps, swipe Feeld away

Step 3: Refresh Location in App

Within Feeld:

1. Go to your profile settings
2. Look for location options
3. Manually refresh or update location
4. Some versions have "Update my location" button

Step 4: Log Out and Back In

Account refresh:

1. Log out of Feeld
2. Close the app completely
3. Wait a minute
4. Reopen and log back in
5. Check location

This forces the app to re-fetch your location data.

Step 5: Reinstall the App

If nothing else works:

1. Delete Feeld from your phone
2. Restart your phone
3. Reinstall Feeld from App Store/Play Store
4. Log back in
5. Grant location permissions when prompted

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Specific Issue Solutions

"No People Nearby" When There Should Be

If you're in a populated area:

1. Check your distance filter

   • Increase the maximum distance
   • Some areas need wider radius
   • Try maximum distance to see if anyone appears

2. Check your age range

   • Very narrow ranges limit results
   • Expand to see if profiles appear

3. Check your desires

   • Very specific desires may limit matches
   • Try broadening temporarily

4. Check incognito mode

   • If you're in incognito, you see fewer people
   • Regular mode shows full selection

5. You may have swiped through everyone

   • Small market areas run out of profiles
   • Wait for new users
   • Consider expanding distance

Location Stuck on Previous City

After moving or traveling:

1. Ensure GPS is working

   • Open another app that uses location (Maps)
   • Verify your phone knows where you are
   • If GPS is wrong everywhere, it's a phone issue

2. Clear app cache (Android)

   • Settings → Apps → Feeld → Storage → Clear Cache
   • This doesn't delete your account

3. Wait for location to propagate

   • Sometimes takes time to update
   • Walk around to trigger GPS updates
   • Open the app in new location and leave it open

4. Check for travel/passport mode

   • If you used location-change features, reset them
   • Make sure you're set to current location, not pinned elsewhere

Distance Calculations Seem Wrong

When distances don't make sense:

1. Understand how Feeld calculates distance

   • Uses location at time of last app open
   • May not be real-time
   • Their location vs your location at different times

2. The other person may have moved

   • They were far away when they last used the app
   • Now they're closer (or you're closer to them)
   • Distance is based on last known locations

3. Approximate locations

   • Without precise location, distance is estimated
   • Can be off by miles
   • Enable precise location for both people

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Phone-Level Fixes

Verify GPS Is Working

Test with Maps:

1. Open Google Maps or Apple Maps
2. See if it shows your correct location
3. If Maps is wrong, the problem is your GPS, not Feeld

Fix GPS issues:

• Go outside (buildings block GPS)
• Turn GPS off and back on
• Restart phone
• Check for system updates

Check for Battery Optimization

Android battery settings:

• Some battery savers restrict GPS
• Settings → Battery → App battery usage → Feeld
• Set to "Unrestricted" or "No restrictions"

iOS Low Power Mode:

• Low Power Mode can affect location accuracy
• Try with Low Power Mode off

Update Your Phone

System updates:

• GPS improvements come in updates
• Make sure your phone's OS is current
• Outdated systems have more bugs

Check VPN Status

VPNs can affect location:

• VPNs may make you appear elsewhere
• Turn off VPN while using Feeld
• Location services may conflict with VPN

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Using Feeld While Traveling

Before You Travel

Preparation:

• Update Feeld to latest version
• Verify location permissions are set correctly
• Understand how location works on your plan

When You Arrive

To update location:

1. Open Feeld while on wifi/data in new location
2. Force close and reopen
3. Check that profiles are from new location
4. Give it a few minutes to update

Location Features for Travel

If available in your version:

• Some Feeld versions have location-change features
• Majestic members may have travel mode
• Check your settings for location options

Common Travel Issues

• Airport wifi: May show you at airport location
• Hotel wifi: May show you at hotel's registered location
• VPN for travel: May conflict with actual location
• International roaming: GPS usually works; data for app may not

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When Nothing Works

Contact Feeld Support

How to reach out:

1. In app: Settings → Help → Contact Us
2. Email: support@feeld.co
3. Social media: @felovers on Twitter/X

What to include:

• Description of the issue
• What you've tried
• Screenshots if relevant
• Your phone model and OS version

Check Feeld Status

Server-side issues:

• Sometimes the problem is on Feeld's end
• Check social media for outage reports
• Downdetector.com may show issues
• Wait and try again later

Accept Temporary Limitations

If truly nothing works:

• Use the app despite imperfect location
• Mention your actual location in your bio
• Focus on conversations over location

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FAQ

Why does Feeld need my location? Feeld uses location to show you nearby people and show your profile to potential matches in your area. Without accurate location, the app can't function properly.

Can I fake my location on Feeld? Technically possible with GPS spoofing apps, but this violates terms of service, can get you banned, and is generally not recommended. It's also ethically questionable to misrepresent where you are.

Why do I see people hundreds of miles away? Either your location is wrong, their location is wrong, your distance filter is set very high, or you've swiped through everyone nearby.

Does Feeld update location automatically? The app updates location periodically when you use it, but may not update in the background. Open the app to trigger a location refresh.

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Related Guides

• Am I Shadowbanned on Feeld? How to Tell and Fix
• Using Feeld in Rural Areas (Limited Matches)
• Using Feeld While Traveling: Ethical Approaches

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Location Is Just the Start

Once your location issues are fixed, you'll start seeing potential connections. Poise can help you turn those matches into meaningful conversations—wherever you are.