iQIYI: How to Turn Off the Radar (Geolocation) and Mute Notifications for Good

Your phone buzzes. iQIYI wants to know your exact location. Again. It's not just annoying—it's a battery hog and a privacy risk. Let's fix that.

Why does iQIYI need my precise location?

iQIYI uses geolocation to tailor content based on your region, enforce licensing restrictions, and serve location-based ads. But do you really need to share your exact coordinates to watch a drama? Probably not. Turning off location won't break the app—it just stops the creepy tracking.

How to disable geolocation on iQIYI

On iOS

1. Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services.
2. Find iQIYI in the list and tap it.
3. Select Never or While Using the App (if you want limited access).
4. Toggle Precise Location off for extra privacy.

On Android

1. Go to Settings → Apps → iQIYI → Permissions.
2. Tap Location and choose Deny or Allow only while using the app.
3. If you see Allow all the time, switch it off.

How to turn off iQIYI notifications

On iOS

1. Open Settings → Notifications → iQIYI.
2. Toggle Allow Notifications off. Or customize: disable sounds, badges, and banners.

On Android

1. Go to Settings → Apps → iQIYI → Notifications.
2. Toggle Show notifications off. You can also block specific categories like "Promotions" or "Recommendations".

That's it. No more pings about new episodes or location requests while you're trying to binge. The tracking of iQIYI is stickier than duct tape on arm hair, but now you've peeled it off.

Compared to the American model under the California CCPA or CPRA, where you have the right to opt out of data sales and limit geolocation sharing, iQIYI's practices feel less transparent. While CCPA gives you a clear "Do Not Sell My Info" link, iQIYI buries permissions deep in system settings. The CPRA further strengthens location data rights, but apps like iQIYI still rely on your device OS to enforce limits. So take control—your privacy is worth the few taps.