Security News > 2023 > January > Identifying People Using Cell Phone Location Data
" I don't even think turning your cell phone off would help in this instance.
Oh and do not think that "Turning the phone off" actually works, it does not, the phone remains powered up but supposadly in some quiescent mode.
The fact is your phone can be turned on again remotely by the network as long as it has both power and is in range.
Putting your phone "On charge" or "Turning it off for the subway" are a couple of reasonable reasons for not having your mobile on or in your pocket.
Remember whilst "a crime" might be a reason to change "Phone habits" so are a number of other reasons, like "Hunting for a new job", trying to organise a family or social event.
The use of anything that is tracable like a car, mobile phone, fitness band, even CCTV will be used against you one way or another.