Allow Google Maps to use Current Location on iPhone 6

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   To begin, unlock your phone by pressing the "lock" button located on the right-hand side of the phone, or use the "home" button, which is located in the middle-bottom of the phone

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   If you have security restrictions enabled, enter your passcode or use the fingerprint reader

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   Find and tap the Google Maps icon

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   The Google Maps icon looks like the map will when you open the application. There's green, yellow, blue, and a red pinpoint. The blue would be water, the yellow would be a road and the green would be a park.

   

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   The map will be at the last location you searched for; otherwise, it will show your current location if you have the location service enabled

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   If you press the white, circular button that looks like a compass, it will tell you that the service is disabled.

   

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   Return to the home screen and tap "Settings"

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   Scroll down and locate Google Maps in the settings menu

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   Tap it to open the settings. This will tell you the permissions that Google Maps has on your phone.

   

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   Tap "Location"

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   At the moment, it is set to "Never" and the other option is "While Using the App"

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   Tap "While using the App" to allow Google Maps to access your location. A check mark will appear next to the setting, and some text will pop up that explains Google Maps will access your location only when using the app.

   

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   Exit the settings and double tap the home button

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   Swipe the settings application up off the screen to close them, and return to Google Maps.

   

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    Press the white compass button to have Google Maps take you to your current location on the map

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    The blue dot with a blue circle around it is your current location.

    

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