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Getting around maps
When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check
out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map.
To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources.
1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps.
2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker shows your current
location on the map.
3. Do any of the following:
Move around Swipe your finger to any direction on the screen to view
nearby places on the map.
Use Compass
mode
Tap to switch to Compass mode. In Compass mode, the
map changes to an angled view and automatically orients
itself depending on the direction you're facing.
Zoom in
§ Place your thumb and index fingers on top of the area that
you want to zoom in, and then spread your fingers across
the map.
§ Tap .
§ Double-tap the area on the map that you want to zoom in.
Zoom out
§ Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom
out.
§ Tap .
View
information for
a random
location
1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over
the location, with the address and a thumbnail from street
view (if available).
2. Tap the balloon to see more information.
You can get directions to the location, check for nearby
places of interest, and more.
120 Maps and location