- 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
- 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
- Understand manage your location when you search on Google
Manage your device location settings Phones and tablets can send location information to apps and websites if your device location setting is turned on, and your app and browser permissions allow it You can control whether location is sent from your device to any app or website, including google com, by changing your location permissions
- 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
- Manage your Android device’s location settings - Android Help
You can use location-based services such as local search results, commute predictions, and nearby restaurants based on your device's location, when device location is on in settings
- 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
- 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
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