Viewing Google Maps in full-screen mode on your Android device provides a more immersive mapping experience.
By maximizing the Map to full screen, you can more easily view directions, find locations, and navigate without distractions.
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Enable Full Screen in Google Maps Settings
The easiest way to make Google Maps full-screen is to change its default settings:
- Open the Google Maps app on your Android device.
- Tap on the hamburger menu in the top left corner.
- Select “Settings” from the menu.
- Scroll down and tap on “Navigation settings.”
- Turn on the toggle for “Full-screen map.”
Now whenever you open Google Maps it will automatically open in full-screen mode.
You can toggle this setting off to revert back to default mode.
Enable Full Screen in Map View
You can also make Google Maps full-screen directly from the map view:
- Open Google Maps and navigate to a map view.
- Tap the full-screen icon in the top right corner that looks like two opposite arrows.
- The map will immediately switch to full-screen mode.
Tap the full-screen icon again to exit out of the full-screen view.
Pros and Cons of Full Screen Google Maps
Pros:
- Provides a more immersive map experience
- Eliminates on-screen distractions
- Makes maps easier to read
Cons:
- Hides search bar and menu options
- Makes switching between apps slightly slower
How do I add multiple destinations in Google Maps?
To add multiple destinations in Google Maps on Android:
- Search for your first destination and start navigation.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
- Select “Add stop.”
- Search for your next destination and select it.
- Repeat to add additional stops.
