When navigating using Google Maps in Android Auto, I often times need to know the direction I'm heading (eg heading east or heading west). Is there a way to put a compass icon on the map?
marco sarli
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Sep 11, 2019, 3:32:07 AM via Website
Sep 11, 2019 3:32:07 AM via Website
Google maps is always oriented so that North is up. Anyway if you do a search for compass overlay for google maps you will find what you are looking for
In Android Auto's community forum, What I found for you is:
"The compass arrow is not continually shown on the map, but if you tap on the map you should see compass and zoom in/out controls." Answer given by Peter R.
marco sarli
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Sep 12, 2019, 4:48:13 AM via Website
Sep 12, 2019 4:48:13 AM via Website
Tried and it works. What you really have to do is double tap on the target icon and the compass appears
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Sep 12, 2019, 12:34:44 PM via Website
Sep 12, 2019 12:34:44 PM via Website
You can get a compass only on those devices that come with a magnetometer. Open Google Maps. Double-tap the location button in the bottom left corner of the screen.