Add a widgetto your Home screen to easily get information using the Google Maps app. You can also save your important places as shortcuts to quickly look up directions.
Add a shortcut to get directions
On your Android phone or tablet, go to the widget section.
Find the "Directions" widget under "Maps".
Touch and hold the widget and drop it on your Home screen.
At the top, choose a type of transport, like driving, transit, or walking.
Enter a destination and shortcut name.
Check any boxes that match your preferences. For example, you can check a box to always avoid tolls for driving routes.
Tap Save. When you tap the widget on your Home screen, Google Maps will navigate to your saved destination.
Quickly get directions to home or work
This feature is available for phones running Android 7.1 and up. If you’re running another Android version, you can add a widget by following the instructions in the section above.
On your Home screen, touch and hold the Google Maps app .
Touch and hold the app, then lift your finger.If the app has shortcuts, you'll get a list.Touch and hold the shortcut.Slide the shortcut to where you want it.
Tap Widgets at the bottom of the screen.Scroll down to the Settings app, then press and hold on Settings shortcut. The home screen will reappear. Drag the shortcut icon to the desired location on the screen and release.
You can set up as many shortcuts as you like for the accessibility apps that you use on your Android device. On your device, open the Settings app. Tap Accessibility. Select the app that you want to use with a shortcut.
Swipe the Quick Settings panel to the left to view the next screen of settings. Tap a specific setting that you wish to activate or access (Figure B). Edit the Quick Settings panel on a stock Android phone. To customize the Quick Settings panel, tap the pencil icon in the lower right of the panel.
The Android Auto app is integrated into phones with Android 10 and above. You do not need to download it. If you need to access the app, you can find it in your phone (Settings/Apps).
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