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There is no invisible mode toggle showing under "privacy" so how do I switch the mode on and off?

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eariam - wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:49 pm
 
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Post by av8rAl787
turns out it is an age thing. My problem is I can not find the means to change DOB.
Any suggestions? It is not an option in my profile in settings.
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Post by Callumgm
Omg that was the problem for me this whole ass time guess its age restricted
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Post by dinoalfie
TheRealBrush wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:58 pm I’m having the exact same issue. 
sometimes it’s there, and I switch it off, then I find I’m invisible again, and the switch doesn’t show!

However, with further testing and messing, I’ve found that if I put my iPhone into airplane mode and then start the app, the switch WILL show!
so I switch it off & turn airplane mode off, but then Waze can’t find a network. 
Restart Waze, and it connects immediately but I’m invisible again, and there’s no frigging switch!

Honestly, this app is a joke!

(Very latest iOS app version)
 


 
Same this is really annoying as I was just about to start using the app again 😤 
 
 
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Post by eariam
I had the same problem with no switch to turn incognito off.

Go to settings, account/login and check your date of birth. Mine was set to the year I installed the app (2021) changed it to the correct year and the switch appeared.

Maybe it's age restricted.

Hope it helps.
 
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Post by freddie7171
Mine is the same. The toggle has disappeared since last update 
 
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Post by Hilbo
dinoalfie wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:12 pm
TheRealBrush wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:58 pm I’m having the exact same issue. 
sometimes it’s there, and I switch it off, then I find I’m invisible again, and the switch doesn’t show!

However, with further testing and messing, I’ve found that if I put my iPhone into airplane mode and then start the app, the switch WILL show!
so I switch it off & turn airplane mode off, but then Waze can’t find a network. 
Restart Waze, and it connects immediately but I’m invisible again, and there’s no frigging switch!

Honestly, this app is a joke!

(Very latest iOS app version)
 




 
Same this is really annoying as I was just about to start using the app again 😤 
 
 


 
This technique works. Closed the app, switched to airplane mode, reopened the app and toggle button reappeared. My DOB (set to 2007 when I joined) had no impact. Weird glitch but thanks for the tip!
 
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Post by jm6087
TKri65 wrote: Wed May 24, 2023 1:00 am It’s age restricted. 

Once you turned 18+, you will get access to the invisible switch. You can still change your date of birth and get access to the switch.

Hope this helps 
 

 
Using a false DOB is a violation of the terms of use policy. I would not recommend doing this. 
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Post by KuniaKid
Tap on "My Waze" at the lower right side of map screen. The tap on your name at the top of the history list.
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