Google Maps not pointing to direction of travel

[MN7119]

When using the Google Maps app on my iPhone 5 I noticed that it does not show the orientation based on my path of travel but shows the map pointing to North. Is there a way to change that?

[moldy lunchbox]

Goto Settings and turn on Location Settings for Google Maps, and the compass will spin.

[MN7119]

Originally Posted by moldy lunchbox

Goto Settings and turn on Location Settings for Google Maps, and the compass will spin.

I have it on for Google Maps under Location Services and still do not get the map to show in the direction I am traveling.

[posguy99]

Originally Posted by MN7119

When using the Google Maps app on my iPhone 5 I noticed that it does not show the orientation based on my path of travel but shows the map pointing to North. Is there a way to change that?

You mean other than by pressing the button in the bottom left of the screen?

[MN7119]

Originally Posted by posguy99

You mean other than by pressing the button in the bottom left of the screen?

When driving I usualy have my iPhone on with Google Maps open even if I am not using it to show directions to go from point A to point B. While driving the app shows a blue dot (my iPhone location) and as the car moves the dot moves but NOT in the direction the car is moving. If am heading south and making a right turn to head west, with the orientation pointing North, makes it look like am turning left. BTW, pressing the small arrow on the botton left of the screen does not change the orientation of the map.

[Stuntman06]

Not sure about the iOS version, but the Android version has a Navigation icon for Google Maps. When you launch it from the Navigation icon (instead of the Google Maps icon) and go to the map, it will show the navigation display as if you are driving to a destination, only it has no pre-planned route. You may want to check if the iOS version of Maps has a navigation display within the app. Try navitating without a destination if that is possible.

[MacDevil7334]

Originally Posted by MN7119

When driving I usualy have my iPhone on with Google Maps open even if I am not using it to show directions to go from point A to point B. While driving the app shows a blue dot (my iPhone location) and as the car moves the dot moves but NOT in the direction the car is moving. If am heading south and making a right turn to head west, with the orientation pointing North, makes it look like am turning left. BTW, pressing the small arrow on the botton left of the screen does not change the orientation of the map.

You need to press the "locate me" button in the bottom left twice in a row. The first press locates you on the map. The second time activates the compass and causes the map to orient itself to the direction your phone is facing. Should work fine while driving.

edit: Another option would be to enter your destination and then use the app's navigation mode with the voice guidance muted. You would still see the blue line for the app's planned route, but the map would always follow the direction of your car.

[Merkie]

You have a talent for using so many words for describing a problem and still not making it clear what the problem actually is.

[Dwalls90]

Click the compass in the upper right hand corner of the map.

That will toggle it from always showing due north, or showing the direction of your vehicle.

If that doesn't work, ensure location services are permitted for the app in settings.

[Shadyriley]

Same thing happened to me the other day even when I clicked the arrow compass button. I restarted the app and it worked fine.