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This wikiHow teaches you how to change the sound of the Google Maps narrator’s voice on an Android phone or tablet.
Steps
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1Open Google Maps on your Android. It’s the map icon with a white “g” and red pushpin inside. You’ll usually find it in the app drawer and/or on the home screen.
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2Tap the ≡ menu. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.Advertisement
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3Scroll down and tap Settings. It’s near the bottom of the menu.
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4Tap Navigation Settings. It’s near the middle of the menu.
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5Tap Voice Selection. A list of available voices will appear.
- The current default voice is marked by a blue check mark.
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6Tap the voice you want to use. The voice is now updated.
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7Tap the back button. This returns you to the map.
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8Navigate to a location to hear the new voice. To start navigation, tap GO at the bottom-right corner of the screen, enter the destination (and your current location, if it doesn’t appear in the first blank), then tap Start.Advertisement
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1. Open Maps.
2. Tap ≡.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Navigation Settings.
5. Tap Voice Selection.
6. Select a new voice.
7. Tap the back button.
8. Start navigating.
