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This wikiHow teaches you how to permanently delete the list of locations you've recently visited from both the Google Maps app and your Google account.
Steps
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1Open the Google Maps app. This is the multicolored app icon with a white "G" that's on the Home Screen.
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2Tap ☰. It's in the top left corner of the screen. If you aren't already signed into your Google account, you'll need to do so tapping Sign In at the top of this menu and then typing in your Google email address and password.
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3Scroll down and tap Settings. This is in the third section of options listed here.
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4Tap Location History. It's under the Voice Search section.
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5Tap Manage Location History. You'll find it at the bottom of the page.
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6Tap the trash can icon. It's in the middle of the page and on top of the map interface.
- You may have to tap Skip in the bottom left corner of a pop-up window first.
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7Check the "I understand..." box. The full text next to this box says "I understand and want to delete all Location History."
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8Tap Delete Location History. After a few seconds, the records of your recent visited locations will be gone.
Warnings
- There is no way to recover deleted location history data.Thanks!
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1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap ☰.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Location History.
5. Tap Manage Location History.
6. Tap the trash can.
7. Check I understand....
8. Tap Delete Location History.
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