Viewing My Location and location services, Enable location services

Viewing My Location and location services

The My Location feature on Google Maps lets you center the map on your current approximate location using a variety of methods to determine where you're located.

Enable location services

You must have location services turned on to view your location in Maps and to use your location to find local resources.

1Press Home , press Menu , and touch Settings > Location & security.

Check Use wireless networks to allow the phone to determine your approximate location by using Wi-Fi and mobile networks.

Check Use GPS satellites to allow your phone to determine your location to street-level accuracy. (GPS works best when you have a clear view of the sky.)

View your location

STouch the My Location icon in the search bar.

The map centers on a blue arrow that indicates your location. A blue circle around the arrow indicates that your actual location is within the circle.