- Share your real-time location with others in Google Maps
Stop sharing your location in Google Maps On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app Tap your profile picture or initial Location sharing Tap the profile of the person you don’t want to share your location with anymore Tap Stop
- Find improve your location’s accuracy in Google Maps
Find improve your location’s accuracy in Google Maps Your location might be difficult for Google Maps to find If the GPS location of your blue dot on the map is inaccurate or missing, you can take steps to help fix the problem
- Manage location permissions for apps - Google Account Help
Open Settings Tap Location Tap App location permissions Under 'Allowed all the time,' 'Allowed only while in use,' 'Ask every time,' and 'Not allowed,' find the apps that can use your device's location To change the app's permissions, tap it Then, choose the location access for the app Learn about app permissions
- Understand manage your location when you search on Google
Your location comes from a variety of sources, which are used together to estimate where you are You can update your location settings as you use Google services to get the search results you want and control your privacy in a way that's right for you
- How Location Accuracy improves location - Android Help - Google Help
However, emergency location services or your mobile carrier can still automatically send your device’s location enhanced by Location Accuracy to emergency responders when you call or text an emergency number Learn about emergency location services Tip: For Android 12 and higher, to access precise location, you can manage each app’s
- Manage your Location Sharing settings - Google Help
Google Location Sharing is an Android setting It lets you share your real-time location from devices with people you choose in Google apps or services such as Maps, Family Link, or Personal Safety
- Get directions show routes in Google Maps
You can get directions for driving, public transit, walking, ride sharing, cycling, flight, or motorcycle on Google Maps If there are multiple routes, the best route to your destination is blue All other routes are gray Some directions in Google Maps are in development and may have limited availability
- Use navigation in Google Maps - Android - Google Maps Help
Important: Navigation and info about which lane to use aren't available in all countries, regions, and languages Oversized or emergency vehicles aren't the intended users of navigation What you need to use navigation On your phone or tablet: Turn on your GPS Let Google Maps use your current location and audio speakers
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