How to Find North on Google Maps on Android

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This wikiHow teaches you how to figure out which way is north using Google Maps on your Android.

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    Look for the tiny map icon labeled “Maps” on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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    It's near the bottom-right corner of the map and looks like a solid black circle inside a larger circle with crosshairs.
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    It's the red and white double-arrow icon near the top-right corner of the screen.
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    When the red “N” appears on the compass, the red needle will be pointing to the north.
    • The “N” will disappear quickly. You can tap the compass button again to bring it back up.
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      1. Open Maps .
      2. Tap the location button.
      3. Tap the compass button.
      4. Find the “N” on the compass.

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