4 Ways to Fix Google Maps Rerouting Problem on Android, iPhone
When you use Google Maps for navigation, you might have noticed by now that the app sometimes changes your regular route on its own and reroutes you to a new one that you don’t even know.
Ways To Stop Google Maps To Re-Route On Its Own
On iPhone
~ Open “Settings” on your iPhone.
~ Go to “Privacy” and select “Location Services”.
Here scroll down and tap on “System Services”.
On the next page, enable the toggle next to “Compass Calibration”.
On Android
Open Google Maps on your phone and tap the blue dot which represents your location.
Now tap on the “Calibrate” button from the card.
Perform this action until the compass accuracy improves.
Enable Precise Location for Google Maps
On iPhone
Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
Here scroll down and select “Google Maps”.
Next, tap on “Location”.
On the next page, enable the toggle for “Precise Location”.
On Android
Long-press the Google Maps app icon and select “App info” from the menu that pops up.
Tap on “Permissions” and then select “Location”.
Now, enable the toggle next to “Use precise location”.
Enable Improve Location Accuracy
Go to the “Settings” app on your phone and select “Location”.
Here tap on “Google Location Accuracy”.
On the next page, enable the toggle next to “Improve Location Accuracy”.
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