2. Tap
at the bottom.
The map centers on a dot and an arrow that indicate your location and the
direction the phone is facing.
Searching for a location
1. From the home screen, tap
2. Tap the search box on the top.
3. Enter the address or the type of business you're looking for in the search
box. If suitable suggestions appear below the search box, tap one to
search for it.
Tip: You can also tap
next to the search box to use voice search.
4. Tap the search key on the keyboard.
5. You can slide the result up to find more information about the location as
well as options for getting directions and more.
Getting directions to your destination
Maps can provide directions for travel by car, public transportation, foot, or
bicycle.
1. From the home screen, tap
2. Tap
.
3. Select the mode of transportation and then enter a start and end point. If
your location is found, it will appear in the start point field by default.
4. Tap a suggested route to view it on the map.
Note: Tap
to use Google Maps Navigation and get turn-by-turn voice
directions.
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> Maps.
> Maps.
Searching for local places
Google Maps helps you find all kinds of businesses and establishments
around you. You can rate these places and get recommendations.
1. From the home screen, tap
2. Navigate the map view to the area you'd like to explore. You can explore
nearby locations or pan the map to another location.
3. Tap the search box at the top.
4. Tap the Explore nearby button at the bottom right corner of your map to
get a quick look at what's nearby.
5. Tap a location to see it on the map or get directions.
You can also slide up the bottom card for more information such as the
street address, website, or street view, and options for calling, saving to
your Google Account, or sharing with others.
Note: The Explore nearby feature is not available for all areas.
Google Search
You can search for information on the Web or your phone using Google
Search, or perform certain tasks by speaking.
Searching with text
You can search for information on the Internet or on the phone (such as
apps and contacts) by entering text.
> Google to open Google Search.
1. Long press the Home key
> Maps.
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