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How to Save Current Location on Google Maps On iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |
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Easily learn how to save your current location on Google maps on your iPhone via two different methods in this article. In the same way, you can also save a route on Google Maps. And just like these, Google Maps provide numerous features and functionalities for a wonderful user experience. Let's read the article below to find out how to save your current location on Google Maps.

Save Current Location on Google Maps On iPhone with Settings

Step-1 Open Google Maps App: To begin with the first step of the technique in which you can save your current location on Google maps on your iPhone, you have to open the 'Google Maps app on your device.

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Step-2 Go To Your Profile Picture: In the Google Maps app:

  • Go to the top right corner of the screen.
  • From there, click on the profile picture icon of your account.
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Step-3 Choose The 'Settings' Option: Now a list menu with certain options will appear on your screen

  • Look for the 'Settings' option in this menu.
  • And, click on the 'Settings' option to open the settings of your Google Maps account.
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Step-4 Click On The 'Edit Home Or Work' Option: In this step:

  • The 'Settings window will open up on your iPhone
  • In the settings window, you have to click on the option that says 'Edit home or Work'.
  • This option is under the 'ACCOUNT SETTINGS' section.
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Step-5 Go To The 'Labelled' Section: In the 'Saved' window that opens up on your device, you will find the following four tabs:

  • Lists
  • Labeled
  • Following
  • Maps

From this tab, you have to choose the second option that says 'Labelled'.

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Step-6 Tap On 'Home' Option: In the 'Labelled' tab, just click on the 'Home' option to be able to edit it.

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Step-7 Select A Place Or Choose On Map: After that, you will get the option to select a particular location on Google Maps as per your choice.

To select a location:

  • You can either enter it manually.
  • Or, you can choose it on the map by clicking on the option that says 'Choose on Map'.
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Step-8 Click On The 'Finish' Button: After selecting the location of your choice, you can simply save it by clicking on the 'Finish' button from the bottom of the screen.

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Save Current Location on Google Maps On iPhone with Map

Step-1 Launch The Google Maps Application: In the second method, you can easily save the current location on Google maps on your iPhone with the help of a map. To start with it, just open the 'Google Maps app.

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Step-2 Search For A Place: Pn the top of the screen in the Google Maps app:

  • You will find the search bar that says 'Search here'.
  • Just click on the search bar and type the name of a place to search for it on the map.
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Step-3 Click on The Name of the Place: After entering the name of the place that you have searched for, you have to click on its name from the bottom of the screen as shown in the picture below.

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Step-4 Tap On '•••' (3 Dots) Option: The small information bar will now expand on more than half of your screen to show the information about that place.

  • Look in the top right corner of the information tab.
  • From here, you have to click on the '•••' option.
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Step-5 Click on 'Add Label': From the five options that are presented to you on your screen, you have to click on the very first option that says 'Add label'.

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Step-6 Enter The Place Name: To add a label to a particular location in Google Maps, you have to give a name to the label.

To give a name to the label:

  • Just click on the text area as shown in the picture below.
  • Then, enter the name that you want to give to your label.
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Step-7 Click on the 'Finish' Button: After doing everything mentioned in the previous steps, you have to click on the 'Finish' button which is present in the top right corner of the screen to save your label.

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With the help of these two simple and easy steps, anyone can add a label or save the current location in Google Maps within a few minutes on their iPhone. So, why are you waiting? Just go and try it out!

FAQ

Can I Save My Current Location in Apple Maps Also?

Just like the Google Maps application, iPhone users also have the option to use the Apple Maps app which is the default in their iPhones.

Apple maps app also contains a feature in which the user can save their current locations on the map. In case to do not want to use it, you can make Google Maps default on your iPhone.

How Can I Save My Own Location on iPhone?

To save your own location on your iPhone, follow the given instructions:

  • Open the 'Apple Maps app in your iphone.
  • Then, just search or drag the map until the location appears on your screen.
  • After that, you have to click and hold the location on the map until a 'Pin' icon appears there.
  • You
    can also hold and drag the pin to change its location

How Can I Drop a Pin in the 'Maps' App on iPhone?

To drop a pin in the 'Maps' up on your iPhone, do the following:

  • Go to the 'Maps app on your iPhone.
  • Then, choose the location of your choice and then click on the 'Pin' icon on the bottom-right side.
  • Tap on the 'Drop/Pin' icon to drop it.

Can I Create a Location Shortcut in Google Maps On My iPhone?

Yes, the users of the Google Maps app have the option to create a location shortcut on their iPhones.

When you save a location as a shortcut in your iPhone, you would not have to search for that location again and again. You can just tap on the shortcut icon and you will get the desired map.

Can I Create a Location Shortcut in Android Also?

Yes, you can easily create a shortcut for the location of your choice in the Google Maps app on all Android devices. This saves a lot of time and also saved you from the hassle of searching for a location regularly.

 

Saving location in Google Maps can prove very useful in the long run while using the Google Maps app. So, if you are a regular user of the app, then you must learn these simple techniques.

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