How To Use Google Maps – HTC One M8
Learn how to use Google Maps on your HTC One M8. Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination.
It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level.
- To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources.
- The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city.
Getting around maps
When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map.
- Open the Maps app.
- Tap Location icon to show your current location. The blue marker shows your current location on the map.
- Tap Compass Mode icon to turn Compass mode on. In Compass mode, the map orients itself depending on the direction you’re facing. To exit Compass mode, tap Exit icon.
- If you want to see more information overlaid on the map, tap Menu icon, and then tap a map view such as Traffic or Public transit to toggle the view on and off.
Navigating the map
You can navigate the map using finger gestures.
- Slide your finger in any direction to pan.
- Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoom in. To zoom in while holding the phone with one hand, double-tap with your thumb and hold the second tap, and then drag your thumb down.
- Double-tap the map with two fingers or slide two fingers together over an area to zoom out.
- To zoom out while holding the phone with one hand, double-tap with your thumb and hold the second tap, and then drag your thumb up.
- Press and hold an area with two fingers and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate the map.
- Press and hold an area with two fingers and then swipe up to see an angled view of the map. Swipe down to return to overhead view.
Searching for a location
Use Google Maps to search for a location, such as an address or a type of business or establishment (for example, museums).
- Open the Maps app.
- Tap the search box and then enter the place you want to search for.
- Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. The first location on the search appears with a place marker icon and its info sheet displays at the bottom of the screen. All other search results are indicated by a red dot or a smart map icon.
- If there is more than one search result, tap List icon to view the search results list.
- Tap the info sheet to check the address, get directions, see the location in Street View (if available), and more.
- To check the next or previous location on the search, swipe the info sheet left or right.
To clear the map and search for another location, swipe the info sheet down (if it’s expanded), and then tap Close icon.