Google Maps is one of the very useful applications and the same helps us to reach our destinations without any problem but the same keeps the data of our location history and if you are someone who doesn’t want to see aur don’t want to showcase your location history to your friends if they open Google Maps on your device then this article is meant for you.
As today I will be guiding you on the way to hide your location from the history of Google Maps. So without making any further delay let’s get into the article to check out the step by step guide.
Steps to hide your location from history of Google Maps
I will be listing a couple of methods and you can choose your favourite from the list. Check out the methods to hide your location from history of Google Maps below.
Method 1. Use the Incognito Mode of Google Maps
You need to simply open the Google Maps app on your device and tap on your profile picture at the top right corner of the screen.
Now select Turn on Incognito mode.
This will be bringing a prompt about the Incognito Mode. Simply tap Close and start browsing Google Maps without offering your location history.
You can exit the Incognito Mode by simply smashing the profile picture again and select ‘Turn Off Incognito Mode’ option.
Method 2. Delete Your Location History Data from the Timeline
After opening the Google Maps app on your device, you need to tap on your profile picture.
Now simply select Your Timeline.
After that, tap on three dots at the top right corner of the screen and select Location & privacy settings.
Now scroll down and find options including Delete all Timeline Data, Delete Range of Timeline Data, and Auto-Delete Timeline.
We recommend you to select Auto-Delete timeline option as the same will automatically deleting location data.
Method 3. Disable the Web & App Activity
You need to open the Settings app on your device and scroll down then select Google.
Now you need to tap on Manage your Google Account button.
Switch to the Data and Privacy tab and tap on the drop-down next to Web & App Activity and select Turn Off.
So this is how you can hide your location from history of Google Maps. If you find this tutorial helpful then don’t forget to share this with your friends and family and stick with us for more interesting tutorials and updates from the world of technology.
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