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Google Pixel XL

Android 7.1
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Use Google Maps

You can use Google Maps on your phone. To use Google Maps, you need to set up your phone for internet.

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.
Press Maps.
Press the search field and key in the first letters of the name of the destination.
Press the required destination.
Press the name of the destination at the bottom of the screen.
Press the star.
Press the plan route icon.
Press the required mode of transportation.
Press the required route.
Press the start navigation icon.
The travel information at the bottom of the screen shows your travel time, estimated time of arrival and distance to destination.
Press the end icon.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Maps"
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.
    • Press Maps.
  • 2
    Find destination
    • Press the search field and key in the first letters of the name of the destination.
    • Press the required destination.
  • 3
    Save favourite destination
    • Press the name of the destination at the bottom of the screen.
    • Press the star.
    • Drag two fingers together or apart to zoom in or out.
  • 4
    Plan route to destination
    • Press the plan route icon.
    • Press the required mode of transportation.
    • Press the required route.
  • 5
    Start GPS navigation
    • Press the start navigation icon.
    • The travel information at the bottom of the screen shows your travel time, estimated time of arrival and distance to destination.
  • 6
    End GPS navigation
    • Press the end icon.
  • 7
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.