How to Find Your Location on Google Maps on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to enable location services and find your current location on a map in Google Maps, using Android.

Part 1
Part 1 of 2:
Enabling Location Services

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    Open your Android's Settings app. Find and tap the
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    icon on your Apps menu to open Settings.
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    Scroll down and tap Location. This option is located under the PERSONAL heading on your Settings menu.
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    Slide the Location switch to
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    position.     This will enable location services on your Android, and allow apps to access your current location data.
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    Tap Mode. This option should be at the top of your Location menu.
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    Select High accuracy. When this option is selected, your Android will use GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile data to determine your exact location.
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Part 2
Part 2 of 2:
Finding Your Location

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    Open Google Maps on your Android. The Maps app looks like a tiny map icon with a red location pin dropped on it. You can find it on your Apps menu.
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    Tap the crosshair icon. This button is located in the lower-right corner of your map. It will determine your current location, and center the map around it.
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    Find the blue dot on the map. Your current location is marked with a blue dot on the map.
    • The blue dot will move with live GPS updates if you're moving around.
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1. Enable location on your Android.
2. Open Google Maps.
3. Tap the crosshair icon.
4. Find the blue dot on the map.

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