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Google Maps: Clear Navigation and Search History

Mitch BartlettJuly 25, 2017 Comments (2)

Want to learn how to you clear the Navigation and Search History in Google Maps in Android. Follow these steps.

All Devices

  1. Visit the “Google – My Activity page“.
  2. Select the “Filter by date and product” option.
  3. Scroll down and check “Maps” and “Maps Timeline“. Then select the magnifying glass to search.
  4. Select the  next to the items you wish to remove, then select the “Delete” button.

Android

  1. Open “Maps“.
  2. Select “Menu” > “Settings“.
  3. Choose “About terms & privacy“.
  4. Select “Terms & privacy“.
  5. Select “Web history“.
  6. Sign into your Google account if prompted.
  7. Select the “Filter by date and product” option.
  8. Scroll down and check “Maps” and “Maps Timeline“. Then select the magnifying glass to search.
  9. Select the  next to the items you wish to remove, then select the “Delete” button.
Categories: Android

Author Mitch Bartlett

My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all. Mitch's Favorite Gear ATX Graphics Card CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3

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Comments

  1. Liam says:
    November 9, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    Came across this site by accident. Thank you for going to the trouble of putting up these instructions. Much appreciated. Liam

  2. Jordan says:
    January 5, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    I deleted the searches following your instructions, but when I go to do a new map search, they still show up in the drop down menu as recent searches. help!

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