STREET view on Google Maps has come to the aid of millions of users and made navigating that much easier.
Some users still struggle to access the service, we give you the rundown on what you need to do in order to utilise it.
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How do I turn on Street View in Google Maps?
Getting street view on Google Maps is very easy.
Here’s how to activate it on a tablet or smartphone.
- Open the Google Maps app on your device.
- Search for a place or touch and hold a spot that is on the map
- Tap the Street View thumbnail in the bottom left corner
- Drag the screen to view the current surroundings
You can also change the direction and go up and down the street by using the white arrows.
The service has even added an immersive 3D feature which can be used inside and outside on its Street View facility.
More information about using street view on iPhones can be found here.
Why can’t I get Street View on Google Maps?
If you are wondering that why you cannot get Street View on Google Maps, have a look at the points below to learn about the most common causes.
- Your internet is not working properly.
- You haven’t updated Google Maps in your device.
- Street view is not available for the area you are looking in Google maps.
- You might have disabled the location service in your device.
Checking these four potential causes, in most cases, will address your issues with being unable to access the service.
Which countries have no street view?
Since Google street view launched in 2007, 87 countries in all seven continents have been largely mapped out.
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However, there are still some countries that don’t have street view due to privacy concerns.
In South America, Costa Rica, Venezuela,and Paraguay do not have street view.
In Africa, only Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana have street view available.
China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Oman, Yemen, Papua New Guinea, and North Korea can not be viewed.
In Germany, only some major cities can be viewed.
How can I share Google Maps location on my iPhone?
For those using street view on iPhones, you can also share your location with others.
First, you add their Gmail address to your Google Contacts, then you open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, and then choose Location Sharing.
Next, tap the Share Location button and then you can decide how long you want to share your location and who to.
After that, tap Share, and the contacts you selected will receive an alert and are now able to track your location.
This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk
