Here’s how to share your location with contacts on Android and iOS — the instructions are similar for both. In Google Maps, tap on your profile icon in the upper right. Tap Location Sharing.

The recent update to Google Maps on Android dropped access to My Maps from within the app. Here's a quick way to access them from your mobile device. Nicole Cozma has an affinity for all things ...

Just be sure to leave the Google Maps custom-created link intact. You can also share your location from an Android phone to an iPhone, as the steps within the Android Google Maps app are the same.

Downloading a map from Google Maps to your Android phone Make sure you’re connected to the internet. Open the Google Maps app. Search for your destination, a city or a landmark.

Before starting, check that you're on Android 8.0 or above. To find the version on your phone, go to Settings, About Phone, and Android version (via Google). For older Androids, try heading to ...