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This wikiHow teaches you how to find somewhere to park near your driving destination using Google Maps for Android.
Steps
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1Open Google Maps on your Android. It's the multicolored map icon labeled “Maps” on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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2Tap Go. It's at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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3Tap your starting location. It's the blank at the top of the screen.
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4Enter or select your starting point. Type an address or landmark, then select it from the search results.
- You can also tap one of the suggestions on the screen, such as Work or Home, if applicable.
- To get directions from where you are now, tap Your location.
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5Tap Choose destination. It's the second blank at the top of the screen.
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6Enter or select your destination. As with the starting point, enter your destination, then select it from the search results. A map will appear containing a route to the destination.
- Alternatively, select one of the suggestions or tap a location on the map.
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7Tap the red “P” icon. It's beneath the estimated time below the map.
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8Tap FIND PARKING. A list of places to park within walking distance of your location will appear.
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9Tap ADD PARKING next to your selection. It's the icon with a large blue P. The parking spot is now added to your driving directions.
About This Article
1. Open Maps.
2. Tap Go.
3. Tap the first blank.
4. Select a starting point.
5. Tap the second blank.
6. Select a destination.
7. Tap the red P.
8. Tap FIND PARKING.
9. Tap ADD PARKING next to an option.
