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, …

When you navigate by car, foot, or bicycle, you can share your destination, estimated arrival time, and current location. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .

Open Settings . Tap Location . Tap App location permissions. Under 'Allowed all the time,' 'Allowed only while in use,' 'Ask every time,' and 'Not allowed,' find the apps that can use your …

Manage your device location settings Phones and tablets can send location information to apps and websites if your device location setting is turned on, and your app and browser …

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.

Your location comes from a variety of sources, which are used together to estimate where you are. You can update your location settings as you use Google services to get the search …

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 …

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 …

However, emergency location services or your mobile carrier can still automatically send your device’s location enhanced by Location Accuracy to emergency responders when you call or …

Discover places and change your view Use keyboard shortcuts on your computer Search for places Let Google Earth access your location Get more out of Google Earth Get started with …