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 …

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. …

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 …

Let Google Maps use your current location and audio speakers. Start or stop navigation. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app . Search for a place or tap it on the map. …

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 …

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 …

If settings like Web and App Activity are on but you turn off Location History or delete location data from Location History, your Google Account may still save location data as part of your use of …

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 …