How to Find a Friend's Location on Facebook Messenger on Android
Open Facebook Messenger., Select the friend you want to find., Enable Live Location., Tap the map sent by your friend.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Facebook Messenger.
It’s a blue chat bubble containing a white lightning bolt.
You’ll find it on your home screen or in the app drawer. -
Step 2: Select the friend you want to find.
A conversation with this friend will appear. , Both you and your friend must share your locations to use this method.
Here’s how to share yours:
Tap the blue arrowhead.
If you don’t see it, tap the three dots in a square near the bottom-right corner of the screen, then tap Location.
Tap the send button (the blue and white arrow) next to “Current Location.” Your location will now appear in the chat. , When your friend shares their location, their map will also appear in chat.
Tap the map to see their location, marked by a red pin.
You’ll also see your location on your friend’s map, marked by a blue circle.
To open your friend’s location in Google Maps, tap the right-pointing arrow beneath the map, select Maps, then tap Always.
Now you’ll see a more detailed map, as well as the ability to get directions to your friend’s current location. -
Step 3: Enable Live Location.
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Step 4: Tap the map sent by your friend.
Detailed Guide
It’s a blue chat bubble containing a white lightning bolt.
You’ll find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
A conversation with this friend will appear. , Both you and your friend must share your locations to use this method.
Here’s how to share yours:
Tap the blue arrowhead.
If you don’t see it, tap the three dots in a square near the bottom-right corner of the screen, then tap Location.
Tap the send button (the blue and white arrow) next to “Current Location.” Your location will now appear in the chat. , When your friend shares their location, their map will also appear in chat.
Tap the map to see their location, marked by a red pin.
You’ll also see your location on your friend’s map, marked by a blue circle.
To open your friend’s location in Google Maps, tap the right-pointing arrow beneath the map, select Maps, then tap Always.
Now you’ll see a more detailed map, as well as the ability to get directions to your friend’s current location.
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