Moving as a pedestrian with the help and guidance of our smartphones was one of the first revolutions this type of device made possible. Whether on iOS or Android, Google Maps has led the dance in this space.
But years have passed, and while it is perfectly acceptable to be guided by the app on short trips, many users ignore the Google app as a true GPS. And this is despite the fact that over the years it has become one of the most powerful navigation solutions.
In this new tutorial, therefore, we will teach you how to master the mysteries of Maps as the main navigation GPS and with minimal use of it.
don’t forget to turn on location
- Open the shortcuts panel
- Enable “location data”
Where
- enter inside Settings
- On the Personal tab, Location
- enable function
- select mode high accuracy
Of course, the first step before using such software is to remember to enable GPS location. But be careful, for those long car journeys it is recommended to use High Sensitivity mode for step-by-step guidance on the road. You can also use this tutorial to improve the accuracy of your GPS.
Set the compass correctly
With its latest update, Google Maps is much more accurate. It displays a viewing cone that would otherwise be no different from a video game, to tell you exactly where you’re looking as part of the navigation.
This cone can be more or less sensitive depending on whether your phone is well tuned or not. Fortunately, this update also recalibrate the compass from our phones. Just describe this movement in midair:
As you can see, when well restored, the cone of vision will be much more precise. Never again get lost in a city you don’t know!
Find your destination
- open app maps
- In search barenter your destination
- Click blue circle bottom left of the screen
- choose car icon (if not already)
On this screen you will have all the trip information you need: the estimated duration of the trip, the number of kilometers and the possibility to choose from several pre-created routes if the default does not suit you.
Note that to find your step-by-step route, you can press the white card showing the time at the bottom of the screen so you can evaluate the difficulty of the journey.
Start and set GPS guidance
- Press blue arrow To start GPS guidance
- Press three points bottom right
- Choose the information you want (traffic information, maps via satellite)
You can also access distance units and volume settings in the settings menu. All you have to do is let you guide your journey!
make a winding road
- Press magnifying glass
- Choose the route type (refuel, eat, drink coffee, etc.)
- tap the address pulling you
- My name has been added!
With this feature, your GPS doesn’t need to automatically recalculate your route when you need to refuel on the road: it automatically adds a stage to your route!
To delete it, press the magnifying glass again and select “Delete my name”.
Use Google Maps offline
- Start Research
- Scroll down the list
- choose “Download. new offline space”
- Choose your area of interest
- press on “download”
If you are afraid of not having 3G/4G on the road, especially on a long journey, do not hesitate to use this feature so that you are not left without a guide on the road! All Maps features will be available in the downloaded area.
- See also: our best offline Android GPS
use public transport
- See “Find your destination”
- Select the icon. tram / bus
- your time / date departure
- Go “Options“
- Choose your preferred type of ride
- choose your trip on the list
If you don’t have a long trip to do, why not save the environment by getting there by public transport? Gone are the days of having to search for the right line on the Internet: Google Maps does this for you in most major French cities and shows you exactly your stops so you don’t get lost.
Share your location with another user
Did you know that it is possible to share your geolocation with a friend or mom without using Facebook Messenger or Snapchat and Snap Map? You can share your location directly with Google Maps. For this you just need:
- open Google Maps
- click top left menu
- To choose “Rental Sharing”
- select with what theme you want to share your location
- A sharing time
After these manipulations, you will receive a notification to warn that the selected contacts can follow you. If the person you want to share your location with isn’t using Google Maps, you can also send them a link so they can follow your route via a web browser.
Record your home or business address
It is sometimes convenient to save the most important addresses in your application. You will no longer have to re-enter your address or business address every time you need it. How is it done?
- Go to Google Maps menu
- click settings
- choose home or work address
- Then enter the addresses you need
Here you have coded useful addresses in Google Maps and you will no longer have to redo them every time you get lost!
find things to do
Imagine landing in a city or country without having the opportunity to plan your stay, thanks to Google Maps, you can take a quick glance at what’s around you. Simply type “what to do with ***” in the search bar to take advantage of Google Maps’ valuable advice. For example, type “what to do in Paris” or “what to do in Brussels”.. Google will instantly come up with a list of nearby places worth visiting.
Now you know how to take full advantage of the full potential of Maps, a powerful GPS that replaces all others in many ways. To get the most out of it, pair these tips with our Google Maps cheats to maximize their usefulness.
Also to discover: The best Android GPS to replace Google Maps
