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Simple Steps to Orient Google Maps North

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Learn how to keep your maps on Google Maps pointing north

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Last Updated: June 20, 2023 Tested

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This wikiHow teaches you how to make Google Maps always open oriented like a compass: with the top of your screen pointing north.

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Open Google Maps.
Go to "Settings > Navigation Settings."
Select "Keep Map North Up."

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It's an app showing a map with a "G" in it.
It's in the upper-left corner of the screen.

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It's located toward the bottom of the page.
It's about halfway down the page.
It will turn blue. Now, when you open the Google Maps app, the map will be in the north-facing position.

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Updated: June 20, 2023

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Categories: Google Maps | IPhone

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