- Understand manage your location when you search on Google
A precise location can be stored in your activity if your activity involves a precise location In some cases, areas that you have searched for in the past may be used to estimate a relevant location for your search
- Manage your Location Sharing settings - Android - Android Help
Google Location Sharing is an Android setting It lets you share your real-time location from devices with people you choose in Google apps or services such as Maps, Family Link, or Personal Safety
- 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
- Search by latitude longitude in Google Maps
On your computer, open Google Maps On the map, right-click the place or area A pop-up window appears At the top, you can find your latitude and longitude in decimal format To copy the coordinates, click on the latitude and longitude
- 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
- 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
- Search locations on Google Maps
General places on the map Local results appear for people who search for businesses and places near their location They're shown in various places across Maps and Search For example, if you search for "Italian restaurant" from your mobile device, you can get local results Google shows you nearby restaurants that you’d want to visit
- Manage your Android device’s location settings
If Location History is turned on for your account, you may find Timeline in your app and account settings Learn more 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
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