How to Use GPS in Android

Android devices use the same global positioning technology as Google Maps and most third-party GPS tools do. This allows users to locate themselves on a map, find and navigate to destinations via detailed directions, and search maps using a number of different methods. This article will teach you how to use GPS in Android with Google Maps.

STEPS

1

Tap the “Google Play” app icon on your Android device’s home screen to open the Android Market.

2

Tap the "Search" icon in the top right corner.

3

Use the search bar at the top to search for “Google Maps”.

4

Tap the Google Maps icon and click “Install”.

5

Launch the Google Maps app by tapping the icon on your device’s home screen.

6

Tap the “GPS” icon from the launcher to use GPS to locate yourself on a map. It is located in the bottom right corner.

7

Tap the “Route” icon from the launcher to enter a destination and get step-by-step directions.

8

Tap the “Search” icon from the launcher to search for a location using text.

• Alternatively, you can search for a location using your voice by tapping the microphone icon next to the search input field.

You can install in Google Play