diff --git a/res/values/strings.xml b/res/values/strings.xml
index 185732d7b70..a0c5d35b4d2 100644
--- a/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -3402,14 +3402,11 @@
     <!-- [CHAR LIMIT=130] Preference title for Wi-Fi always scanning -->
     <string name="location_scanning_wifi_always_scanning_title">Wi\u2011Fi scanning</string>
     <!-- Preference description text for Wi-Fi always scanning -->
-    <string name="location_scanning_wifi_always_scanning_description">Improve location by allowing
-      system apps and services to detect Wi\u2011Fi networks at any time.</string>
+    <string name="location_scanning_wifi_always_scanning_description">Allow apps and services to scan for Wi\u2011Fi networks at any time, even when Wi\u2011Fi is off. This can be used, for example, to improve location-based features and services.</string>
     <!-- [CHAR LIMIT=130] Description text for Bluetooth always scanning -->
     <string name="location_scanning_bluetooth_always_scanning_title">Bluetooth scanning</string>
     <!-- Description text for Bluetooth always scanning -->
-    <string name="location_scanning_bluetooth_always_scanning_description">
-        Improve location by allowing system apps and services to detect Bluetooth devices at any
-        time.</string>
+    <string name="location_scanning_bluetooth_always_scanning_description">Allow apps and services to scan for nearby devices at any time, even when Bluetooth is off. This can be used, for example, to improve location-based features and services.</string>
 
     <!-- [CHAR LIMIT=30] Security & location settings screen, setting check box label for Google location service (cell ID, wifi, etc.) -->
     <string name="location_network_based">Wi\u2011Fi &amp; mobile network location</string>