Common Fixes
- Check your internet connection – Google Maps will fail to update the location if your internet is unstable. Test your connection speed online.
- Update the Google Maps app – Open Google Play Store or Apple App Store, search Google Maps, and tap Update (if available).
- Allow background activity for Google Maps – Enable Background data usage and Unrestricted access to Google Maps under Mobile Data and Battery settings respectively on Android. Alternatively, enable Background App Refresh for Google Maps on iOS.
Fix 1: Disable Battery Saver or Low Power Mode
Activating battery saver or low power mode on your phone limits background app activity such as location tracking in Google Maps. Disabling it should fix the location sharing not updating issue.
On Android: Open the Settings app, tap Battery, and turn off the Battery saver mode. Alternatively, tap the Battery Saver toggle in the notification panel to disable it.
On iOS: Launch the Settings app, tap Battery, and toggle off the Low Power Mode. You can also do it by pressing the Low Power Mode toggle in iOS Control Center.
Fix 2: Modify Location Permissions
Google Maps requires continuous access to your location data to update your location in real-time. Setting the app’s location permissions to always track your location should resolve the issue.
Note: Setting Google Maps location permissions to Always on your device will consume more battery.
Android
Step 1: Long-press the Google Maps icon to open App Info and tap Permissions.
Step 2: Select Location and set it to Allow all the time. Further, toggle on the Use precise location toggle.
iOS
Step 1: Open the Settings app, scroll down to select Google Maps and tap Location.
Step 2: Set location access to Always and turn on Precise Location.
Fix 3: Reset the Location Sharing Session
If your live location isn’t updating in Google Maps, terminate your current location-sharing session and start afresh.
Step 1: Tap your profile icon at the top-right in Google Maps and select Location sharing.
Step 2: Select the contact with whom you previously shared your location and press Stop.
Step 3: Finally, tap Share location with contact, pick your desired duration, and press Share.
Fix 4: Recalibrate the Compass
If the location-sharing feature still malfunctions despite correcting all settings, try calibrating the compass on your smartphone.
Android
Step 1: Launch the Google Maps app, tap the blue dot signifying your current location, and press Calibrate.
Step 2: Tilt and move your device as instructed to calibrate the compass.
iOS
Step 1: Open Privacy & Security settings, tap Location Services, and select System Services.
Step 2: Toggle off and re-enable Compass Calibration.
Fix 5: Clear Google Maps Cache
Clearing the Google Maps cache comes in handy when the app cache gets corrupted, creating location sharing issues. Alternatively, delete and re-install the Google Maps app on iOS to begin afresh.
Long-press the Google Maps icon to open App info, select Storage and cache, and press Clear cache.
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