The blue dot shows your location on the map. When Google Maps isn’t sure about your location, a light blue circle shows around the blue dot. You could be anywhere within the light blue circle. …

Location Sharing works even when Timeline is turned off. People you share your location with in Google Maps can always find your: Name and photo. Device’s recent location even when …

Tap Permissions Location. Select an option: Allow all the time: The app can use your location at any time. Allow only while using the app: The app can use your location only when you're …

The estimated general area comes from the location sources described in this article. If you grant location permissions to google.com or Google apps on your device, then when you search, …

Tap Security and Location Location. If you don't find "Security and Location," tap Location. Tap Mode. Select a mode: High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors to get …

“Can see your location”: If you’ve shared your location with them and they can find it. Location sharing settings You can stop your device from sharing your real-time location without needing …

If Location sharing doesn’t work for you, send us feedback. Stop sharing your location with a specific person. Visit myaccount.google.com. At top left, click People & sharing. Scroll down to …

When Location Accuracy is on for your Android device, Location Accuracy data is used to improve location accuracy and location-based services in Google and third party apps and services …

Tip: At the top of the "Recents" tab, Maps groups searches by geographical location. To save recent searches to Saved lists: On the left, click Recents . Select the searches that you want …

The radius displayed around your location pin is an indication of our confidence in location accuracy. If your device’s current location can't be found, you may still find its last known …