How to Clear Your Google Maps History on an iPhone
Open the Google Maps app., Tap ☰., Scroll down and tap Settings., Tap Location History., Tap Manage Location History., Tap the trash can icon., Check the "I understand..." box., Tap Delete Location History.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.
This is the multicolored app icon with a white "G" that's on the Home Screen. -
Step 2: Tap ☰.
It's in the top left corner of the screen.
If you aren't already signed into your Google account, you'll need to do so tapping Sign In at the top of this menu and then typing in your Google email address and password. , This is in the third section of options listed here. , It's under the Voice Search section. , You'll find it at the bottom of the page. , It's in the middle of the page and on top of the map interface.
You may have to tap Skip in the bottom left corner of a pop-up window first. , The full text next to this box says "I understand and want to delete all Location History."
After a few seconds, the records of your recent visited locations will be gone. -
Step 3: Scroll down and tap Settings.
-
Step 4: Tap Location History.
-
Step 5: Tap Manage Location History.
-
Step 6: Tap the trash can icon.
-
Step 7: Check the "I understand..." box.
-
Step 8: Tap Delete Location History.
Detailed Guide
This is the multicolored app icon with a white "G" that's on the Home Screen.
It's in the top left corner of the screen.
If you aren't already signed into your Google account, you'll need to do so tapping Sign In at the top of this menu and then typing in your Google email address and password. , This is in the third section of options listed here. , It's under the Voice Search section. , You'll find it at the bottom of the page. , It's in the middle of the page and on top of the map interface.
You may have to tap Skip in the bottom left corner of a pop-up window first. , The full text next to this box says "I understand and want to delete all Location History."
After a few seconds, the records of your recent visited locations will be gone.
About the Author
Alice Shaw
Writer and educator with a focus on practical cooking knowledge.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: