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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

To edit your starting point, at the top, click Your location. Below the destinations you entered, click Add destination . To add a stop, choose another destination. You can add up to 9 stops, which …

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 …