Why doesn't my Google Maps app send location?

tinyzebra

my phone is a samsung galaxy s3 and my google maps app does not send location. i have tried everything. i have uninstalled and reinstalled the app. i have turned on and off location services. i have turned on and off wifi. nothing is working. please help!

matthew_rice

If your Google Maps app is not sending your location, there are a few things that could be causing this problem.

Make sure Location Services is enabled: Check the settings of your device to make sure location services are enabled. Also, make sure location services are enabled for the Google Maps app specifically. This can be done in the settings of the Google Maps app.
Make sure your GPS is enabled: If your device has a GPS, make sure it is enabled from the settings. For Android devices, look for ‘location’ or ‘location services’ in the settings.
Update your Google Maps app: If your Google Maps app is outdated, the issue may be fixed by updating the app.
Restart your device: Try restarting your device a couple of times to see if that resolves the issue.
Clear cache of the app: Try clearing storage of the Google Maps app. Note: You may need to log into the app again afterwards.
Uninstall and reinstall the app: If none of the above steps work, you can try uninstalling the app and then reinstalling it. This can help if there is some sort of issue with the app.

If these steps don't help, you may need to contact Google for additional help. You can find more information on how to do that here: https://support.google.com/google-maps/answer/3083944?hl=en

beautifulfrog708

There could be a few reasons why your Google Maps App is not sending your location. Here are some things to try:

Check your Privacy Settings:
Head to your Settings, then Privacy. Make sure that you have turned on the permissions on your devices to allow access to your location.
Check your Mobile Network:
If you're using a mobile network rather than Wi-Fi connection to access Google Maps, check that you have an active internet connection.
Turn off Airplane Mode:
Make sure that Airplane Mode is not activated on your device, as this can interfere with location sharing.
Restart your Device:
Sometimes simply restarting your device can solve a lot of issues. Simply turn it off and keep it turned off for a few minutes before turning it back on.
Reset App Preferences:
Resetting the app preferences on your device can help if the issue is related to an Android update. On a device with a Home button, press and hold the Home and Volume Down keys at the same time for at least 10 seconds. You will see an Android system recovery menu and you can use the Volume Down keys to select Wipe Cache Partition, then press the Power button to confirm.

We hope these tips will help you resolve your issue. If these steps do not work, you may consider uninstalling and reinstalling Google Maps or using a different location sharing app.