Important: We suggest you put down your phone when you no longer need directions.For more than 25 years, images from RADARSAT-1, RADARSAT-2 and the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) have been of enormous value to Canadians. We recommend that you use Live View only when needed most, such as when you start your journey, you reach a turn, or you're about to reach your destination.

In places where Street View is available.

In places where you can point your phone camera at buildings and signs across the street.

Once Google Maps recognizes where you are, it displays the navigation instructions on your phone. The message tells you to point your phone camera at buildings, street signs, or any element of scenery that Google Maps can recognize against Street View data in the area. When you tap Live View, a message pops up on your screen. Tip: You can also use the search options at the bottom of the screen.

Hover or tap on an annotation to get more information about the place.

Annotations of nearby places will show up.

Pan and point your phone to buildings or signs until you see “Ready!” text.

This feature is only available in London, Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, San Francisco, and Tokyo.

Under 'Walking options,' turn off Live view.

In the top right, tap your profile picture or initial Settings Navigation settings.

The tilt feature turns on by default, but you can follow these steps to modify the setting: You can alternate between Live View and the 2D map view when you move your phone from the vertical to the horizontal position. Important: Live View is not intended for use in a moving vehicle.

When you want to return to Live View, simply tilt your phone to a vertical position or press the Live View button.

Your phone vibrates when you reach the next navigation step or destination.

Tip: For safety and to prolong your battery, we suggest you put away your phone once you know where to go.

Once Maps knows where you are, you’ll get directions through the camera view on your screen.

Tip: Point your phone camera at buildings and signs across the street, instead of trees and people.

Follow the on-screen instructions to help Maps find your location.

Above the map in the travel mode toolbar, tap Walking.

In the search bar, enter a destination or tap it on the map.

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app.

With Live View, you get directions placed in the real world and on a mini map at the bottom of your screen. You can use Live View navigation during the walking portion of any type of trip. Google Maps offers two views for walking navigation: the 2D map and Live View.

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