Questions tagged [google-maps]
Google Maps is a web mapping service and an Android app.
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How to tilt Google Maps in an emulator?
I am using the emulators (AVD) by Google to run an application which contains a Google Map Activity? On a real device I can use two fingers to tilt the map and see 3d buildings in certain zoom levels -...
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compass in Google Maps stopped working (Xperia V CM 12.1)
In the Google Maps app the compass of my Xperia V (model identifier: LT25i | codename: Tsubasa) doesn't work properly anymore (only 180 degree flips).
To be more precise the compass already stopped ...
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Google Maps show location history where I've never even been [duplicate]
I have a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime and it has Google Maps downloaded on it as well as other Google apps. My husband went through my phone and in the Google Maps app, under timeline, apparently it ...
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How can i make my google maps app close?
I used google maps earlier today and now it won't close. I exited the navigation, even restarted my phone, and it's still showing as running in the background. How do I make it close? I have an LG V10....
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Can't use ok google anymore
my problem here started about 2 months ago. i searched a lot for an answer before asking for help here. but didn't find anything.
i'm from Iran. i used to be able to use google now and its cards ...
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Google Maps forces offline mode
I've been able to use Google Maps as normal at home (strong WiFi; 2 bars in 3G) with no problems for ages. Suddenly it says it is in Offline mode so won't plan a route; tapping the message bar does ...
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How to extract road details from Google map?
I have a problem of getting GPS locations regarding to a road from google maps android API. How can we get a GPS location range regarding to a road? Is there any way to identify a marked point is ...
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How to set Google Maps Home address accurately?
My home is in a remote location and as Google Maps doesn't have street-specific database for my location, I can't write my address like (House No, Street, Society, etc). I can only set my home to my ...
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voice navigation doesn't work in offline mode
I have save the offline map for my city including surrounding areas. When I tried offline street navigation (my prepaid SIM has no data anymore), there's no voice navigation. Is this normal? Thanks ...
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Can't see 'My Maps' in Google maps app
According to this, I should be able to see 'My Maps' from the main google maps app in android.
Open the Google Maps app maps.
Touch the menu >Your places.
Scroll down to see your maps.
Touch one to ...
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question google maps and street navigation
just want to ask something about google maps app and street navigation and "saved" data:
I am travelling between Moscow and Vladivostok (eastern shores). Before leaving (still has 3G/4G connection), ...
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Google Maps consuming battery
I've recently updated Google Maps to version 9.16.2 and it is draining battery like anything.
I tried disabling it but it starts again and again and consumes battery
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How to write an NFC tag with Driving Directions?
I want to write an NFC Tag on a sticker with something that will directly open Google Maps driving directions to a specific address. I've tried using "NFC Tasks" / "NFC Tools", but haven't found any ...
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Google apps timeline inaccurate location [duplicate]
My Google apps timeline says I went to a postcode and stayed there for 3 hours when I never left my house which is 4 miles away from where it says I was it was in the middle of the night when I wasn't ...
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Prevent music volume from being lowered when using turn-by-turn navigation
I use a Nexus 6 on Lollipop. Sometimes I'll try to listen to music over Bluetooth while using Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation in my car. The volume on the music is reduced whenever Google Maps ...
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Is it possible to prefetch an area of Google Maps on a tablet?
Suppose I wanted to download a particular state (of the U.S.) so that I could use GPS while not connected to wireless or 3G/4G on a tablet. Is this possible?
The device I have now is a Samsung T530NU.
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Google Maps timeline feature not working - says "Can't connect to Maps, try again"
When I was trying to connect my past timeline events, I encountered an awkward situation.
It says "Can't connect to Maps, try again".
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Does anybody know why I'm getting ...
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Google Maps strange green texture when zooming in
On my tablet Lenovo 10" Android 4.2.2 my Google Maps looks really annoying, when I zoom in it has this green texture covering the map. Anyone knows why this happens and how to get rid of it? Google ...
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Old phone to track my bike in case of theft
I have an old galaxy s3, I was thinking of storing it in my bike seat or a lockbox on my bike in case it gets stolen so i can track down my bike. Is there any way of doing this without a sim card(...
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How to handle maps in google maps app?
I am having some trouble with some easy stuff on Google Maps and was wondering if anyone could help.
I am running Google Maps on Android 4.4.2. When I click on the menu icon in the upper left and ...
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Change Navigation Language Google Maps
I got a new OnePlus One recently and have noticed that the Google Maps Navigation Voice is in English (India) ( I bought the phone in India). This is very annoying and refuses to change no matter how ...
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Open Google Maps to location with NFC tag
I have an NFC tag containing only one record, in the format of geo: [latitude],[longitude], and when I tap it to my phone the 2 options are the Waze app and Google Maps. Waze opens up to those ...
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My android phone location history shows locations not visited
My Android phone is enabled for home WiFi as well as cell tower connection. My location services have been enabled as well to use Google Maps for tracking Location history. Whenever I go to my balcony ...
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Is there a way to rotate google map with single finger?
I know that one can enlarge/shrink the map with single hand by double tapping the screen, holding the second tap and drag up or down. (This actually works for many other app. Not sure if it is built-...
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I cannot find my current location while offline in google maps
Before I could easily find my current location being offline using offline maps but at present in the updated Google maps I am not able to use it. It shows the location while I am online, and once I ...
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how to keep using Google Maps in browser and avoid launching the app?
If I point my browser (Doplhin browser) to http://maps.google.com it automatically opens the Google Maps app.
Is there a way to avoid this and keep using the site through the browser?
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How to suppress these “Application needs installed” notifications from Google Maps?
Since the last Google Maps update, it periodically shows an “Application needs installed: Request of install from Google Maps” airpush notification begging me to install Google Play services.
I do ...
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All the info of Google "My Maps" in offline mode
Using Android 5.1, I would like to use all the information of "My Maps" in offline mode, but I do not find the way to do it.
I mean, I've downloaded the map of a city to be used offline and it works ...
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Google's location history minute by minute
My phone was stolen. Is it possible to get the location history as realtime as possible from Google?
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Google Maps app: how to find a shop on a given street (knowing only the shop type)?
I am using the Google Maps for Android application. I know the name of a street where a certain shop can be found. I don't know the name of the shop, but I know what kind of shop it is (e.g., a book ...
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Why are Google Maps 9.5.1 running slow/freezing?
My Google Maps tend to freeze whenever I interact with them. Sometimes I can move around the map and it loads fine, but as soon as I do something else, like picking a location, like a restaurant or a ...
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Get lat and lng based on my position from android phone
I feel myself so lame, because what I want, it seems so obvious, but for me, it's not.
I am developing a game in my city, where I want to place some NFC tags, and players need to visit these places. ...
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How is it Google Maps works without data?
I ran out of data for this month so disabled it. Google maps still works in map view when I'm following my route. How is this possible? Is it that GPS can still work without wifi/data and as long as ...
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Can I see business hours in my local timezone on Google Now and Maps?
It would be useful to have a business's hours displayed in both the business's timezone and my own. As of now, search results only shows the time in the business's timezone, forcing me to convert ...
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Why did maps not auto update?
Yesterday I was using the Google Maps app and every time I tried to change the mode of transportation away from driving it would crash giving the message "unfortunately google maps has stopped working"...
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Maps not pointing in the right direction [closed]
I have issues with google maps on my Nexus 5 running Android 5.0.1
The position dot (my location) has a spiky side indicating my orientation.
However it doesn't point the right way.
Let's say I am ...
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Google Maps failed to save offline maps on Lollipop
I'm using Nexus 5 32GB, Android 5.0.1. I'm trying to save maps offline, but it's showing me an error whenever I try to save.
It seems the issue is on external storage; it's not writable. The issue ...
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Why does the Google Maps app need my phone call permission?
Is there any way this is justified?
Seems like Google is becoming an evil spy to me, cause this is not the first time their apps need ridiculous permissions.
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New access permissions for Google Maps v9.1.1
I recently got an notification for the latest Google Maps update 9.1.1. With this update, the app asks for 2 new access rights: Phone and Device ID and call information.
After checking the changelog, ...
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Cyanogenmod without google apps
I flashed my Android with Cyanogenmod 11 without google apps, the sole intention being to avoid Google whatsoever. I am using Runtastic to log my runs, but it doesn't display the map. Understandbly, ...
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Disable Location History in Android [closed]
If I disable Location History and keep Location Reporting enabled, will Google still save the Locations I've been to? I am purchasing an Android phone for the first time and I am quite paranoid about ...
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Download google offline map from PC?
I have an android device that has no internet connection.
Is there a way to download a google map for a certain region from my PC, and then copy this map to my android device so that I can use it ...
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How do I erase my work location from Google Now?
I'm between jobs and, as a result, no longer want Google Now to keep telling me when I should leave for work, how long it will take me to travel there and that I'm running late.
I can remove my work ...
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Download maps offline with Google Maps v8
With the latest version of Google Maps (v8.1.0) I am trying to download offline maps from Spain, but I am having no success.
This was doable in previous version in a simple way, but I can not find a ...
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Cannot view bookmarked map in android eoogle-maps-engine app
I have a bookmarked map in my Google maps engine when viewing via Chrome browser.
When I open the Google maps engine android app, I can only see maps created by me or shared with me. Not ones save as ...
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How to right-click in google chrome
I'm trying to get directions from two points on the map. I can't figure out how to do this in the mobile version of the site, so I switched to "classic" (desktop) mode. It says to right-click on the ...
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Google maps road names too small. Solutions?
My parents can't read the road names the Google maps app, and I can't find a way round it. (Should have gone to spec savers). I have tried using Google maps via Chrome and Firefox and their increase ...
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Offline Google Maps
Sorry, I'm kinda lost here.
I use Google Maps on PC and have some favority places added there.
In my phone I wanna use offline map. In my old phone I used RMaps with whole city map downloaded with ...
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Problems Connecting Asus Transformer TF101 to Mac OS X 10.92
Please bear with me if this is an insipid question, but I am not able to connect my Asus tablet to my Mac. It has been recommended that I go and download the USB drivers for the tablet here. Seemed ...
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Google maps displays black screen when trying to navigate
When getting directions to a new place on Google maps (using navigate) I get a black screen where the map tile should be.
Sometimes after a few seconds, Maps force closes and I have to type the place ...
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