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- Find improve your location’s accuracy in Google Maps
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 The smaller the circle, the more certain the app is about your location If the blue dot isn’t visible or is gray, Maps can’t find your current
- Share your real-time location with others in Google Maps
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 Google apps aren’t being used Device’s battery power and if it’s charging Arrival and departure time if they add a Location Sharing notification
- Understand manage your location when you search on Google
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, your precise location will be used by Google to show you the best search results Precise location means exactly where you are, such as a particular address
- Manage location permissions for apps - Google Account Help
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 using that app Ask every time: Every time you open the app, it’ll ask to use your location The app can use the setting until you close it
- Search locations on Google Maps - Computer - Google Maps Help
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 to save At the bottom, click Save To save to an existing list, click the list you want To save to a new list, click New list To share recent searches:
- Get directions show routes in Google Maps
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 includes the final destination To get directions, click on a route
- Manage your Android device’s location settings
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 the most accurate location Use Google Location Services to help estimate your device's location faster and more accurately
- How Location Accuracy improves location - Android Help - Google Help
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 with the required permissions Location Accuracy helps your device figure out its location more quickly and accurately than GPS and device sensors alone
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