Have you ever been in a situation where you’re trying to meet up with a friend, but you just can’t seem to find each other? You keep calling and texting back and forth: “Where are you?” “I’m by the entrance.” “Which entrance??” Frustrating, right? Well, there’s actually a super easy way to avoid this whole scenario – by sharing your location directly from your Android phone!
In this article, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to share your real-time location with friends and family using Google Maps. Say goodbye to the endless “Where are you?” messages and hello to stress-free meetups. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Open the Google Maps App
First things first, open up the Google Maps app on your Android phone. If you’re not already signed in to your Google account, go ahead and do that now.
Step 2: Tap on Your Profile Picture
Next, tap on your profile picture icon in the top right corner of the screen. This will open up a menu with several options.
Step 3: Select “Location Sharing”
From the menu, select the Location sharing option. This will take you to a screen where you can manage your location sharing settings.
Step 4: Tap “New Share”
On the location sharing screen, tap the New share button. You’ll now be able to choose how long you want to share your location and select which contacts you want to share with.
Step 5: Choose Duration and Select Contact(s)
You can choose to share your location for a set period of time (like 1 hour or until a specific day/time) or you can choose to share indefinitely until you manually turn it off.
After selecting the duration, simply start typing the name or phone number of the contact you want to share your location with. You can share with individuals or even a group of people at once.
Step 6: Tap “Share” and You’re Done!
Once you’ve selected your desired duration and contact(s), tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen. That’s it! Your location is now being shared in real-time with the people you selected.
Your contact(s) will receive a notification and a link to view your location on Google Maps. They’ll be able to see your current location, whether you’re on the move or staying put.
Stopping Location Sharing
If at any point you want to stop sharing your location, it’s just as easy as turning it on. Simply go back into the Location sharing settings and tap the contact you’re currently sharing with. Then select Stop to end location sharing with that person.
Conclusion
As you can see, sharing your real-time location on Android using Google Maps is a piece of cake. No more frustrating back-and-forth messages or feeling like you’re playing a game of hide-and-seek when trying to meet up.
With just a few taps, you can let friends and family know exactly where you are. This feature is perfect for meeting up at a crowded event, keeping track of your group on a hike, or even just letting a loved one know you made it home safe.
So the next time you’re trying to coordinate plans, remember this handy Android trick to make meetups a breeze. Happy sharing!
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