How to Turn Off Satellite View on Google Maps on iPhone or iPad

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This wikiHow teaches you how to switch to the regular map view (instead of satellite mode) in Google Maps on an iPhone or iPad.

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    It’s the map icon with a red pushpin inside. It’s usually on the home screen.
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    It’s the two overlapping diamonds at the top-right corner of the map. A list of map types will expand at the bottom of the screen.
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    It’s the first option at the bottom-left corner of the screen. This switches you back to the regular map style.
    • To see an elevation-style map, tap Terrain .
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    It’s at the top-right corner of the list of map types. This returns you to the map.
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      1. Open Google Maps .
      2. Tap the map view icon.
      3. Tap Default .
      4. Tap X .

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