Google Maps has long been the gold standard for everyday navigation, whether you’re taking public transit or getting in your car around town.
In addition to letting you know how crowded your bus or final destination is, Google has given you more control over your data with features like auto-delete and incognito mode.
Google is going one step further with its latest update released this December, making it easier to take control of your life.
Google Maps app web and app activity screen (Google)
1) Timeline saves your location and gives you better control over your data
Location history is turned off by default, but you can turn it on to use the timeline feature.
There’s a lot to remember, not to mention the store you visited a week ago. Similar to turning on search history, turning on location data to take advantage of the new Timeline feature allows you to see the specific addresses and locations of stores and restaurants you visited while running errands in the previous week. Very helpful for remembering. Timeline remembers the places you have visited. Here’s how to turn it on or off depending on your preference.
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How to turn Location History on or off
- Opens on mobile device Google apps
- next, profile photo
- click Google account
- Tap. data privacy tab
- Scroll down and History settings and tap Location history
- Tap Turn off or turn on
Turning on Location History not only lets you remember the places you’ve visited at any time, but also gives you more control over the data you save.and automatic deletion, you can choose how long you want your Location History to be automatically deleted. If location data is on and you set up auto-delete, the default or minimum period you can set auto-delete is 3 months. This way, you won’t have to remember to go back and delete your location data. Google will remember you. After that, you can choose 18 or 36 months.
How to automatically delete location history on Google Maps
- Open. google map App on mobile device
- Please click on the profile icon in the upper right corner
- tap your timeline
- Then tap three points in the right corner of the screen
- Tap Settings and privacy
- Tap Location History Settings, then tap Location History Settings. automatic deletion
- please choose time frame If you want to keep your location history for 3, 18, or 36 months. If you want to keep your location history indefinitely,[アクティビティを自動削除しない]You can also select
- tap Next Tap to confirm your selection confirm.
Google will automatically delete location history older than the period you choose. You can change or turn off this setting at any time.
Google Maps timeline (Google)
How to delete Google Maps location history
You may also want to delete some or all of your location history for various reasons such as privacy, security, storage, etc. Here’s how to delete your entire location history, a specific time range, a day, or a single location from the Google Maps app on your mobile device.
How to delete all location history
For privacy or security reasons, you may want to delete your entire location history on Google Maps. To do this, follow these steps:
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- on your mobile device, google map app
- Please tap profile photo or initial
- click your timeline
- top right horizontal 3 dots
- Then tap Settings and privacy
- click Location history settings,Tap Delete all location history
- follow me on-screen instructions
How to delete a range of location history
You can also delete a specific time period (such as a week or a month) of your Location History by following these steps:
- on your mobile device, Google Maps app
- Please tap Profile photo or initials
- click your timeline
- Tap. 3 dots on the side at the top right of the screen
- click Settings and privacy
- [位置情報の設定]tap . Delete location history range
- Follow the on-screen instructions
How to delete the day from your location history
You may want to delete a day’s worth of location history, such as when you visit a sensitive or personal location. To remove her day from your location history, select the date from your calendar and follow these steps:
- on your mobile device, Google Maps app
- Please tap Profile photo or initials
- click your timeline
- Tap Show calendar
- Please choose which one Day do you want to delete
- tap three horizontal dots at the top right of the screen
- click day deletion
- Follow the on-screen instructions
How to remove stops from your location history
If you only want to delete a specific place you’ve visited, such as a restaurant or shop, you can find it in your list of places and delete it by following these steps:
- Open. google map App on mobile device
- Please tap profile icon in the upper right corner
- click your timeline
- Tap place, Then see all the places you’ve visited
- Tap. Three points Select the menu next to your location, then Delete all visits
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2) How to remove routes, searches, and shares in Google Maps
You can keep details about your location private with the ability to remove directions, search, and share on Google Maps in one place.
Remove routes, searches, and shares on Google Maps (Google)
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How to delete routes, searches, and shares in Google Maps
- Open. google map App on mobile device
- Please click on the profile icon in the upper right corner
- tap your timeline
- Then tap 3 dots on the side in the upper right corner
- tap Settings and privacy
- tap How to delete activities Then select the option you want: Today, Yesterday, Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, All Time, or Custom Range
- tap Next Tap to confirm your selection erase
that’s it. Your activity on Google Maps for the selected time period has been removed.Tap an individual activity, then[ゴミ箱]You can also delete individual activities by tapping the icon.
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3) Instant control via blue position dots
When you open Google Maps, your current location will appear as a blue dot. This not only gives you a clear visual reference to your location compared to the surrounding area, but also allows you to control key location features with just a few taps. With one tap, you can see if certain settings like Location History and Timeline are turned on, or if you’ve given Maps access to your device’s location.
Blue Dot with more control over Google Maps (Google)
You can review your data and selections at any time. activity.google.com Or your timeline.
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Google Maps has long been a mainstay for most Android and Apple users due to its powerful data, up-to-date information, and ability to get fluidity between desktop and phone apps. Google now gives you more control over your data by ensuring that Maps remembers specific visits and locations while remembering to delete them consistently or specifically when needed. .
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