When I was actively using it, Google Maps was always tracking my route on my timeline including, speed and whether I was walking, riding bicycle, motor cycle or car.
I used it occasionally to provide my route, miles and speed.
Today, I needed the data and found it wasn’t tracking my route and I cannot find the controls to enable it.
If this service is no longer available, can you suggest an alternative one.
I liked the idea of it always track so I don’t have to run or enable anything. For my normal fitness and bicycle tracking, I use MiFit app.
It still works and it’s a fundamental tool in Google Maps. Make sure you have allowed it to use location which could be blocked I think in a couple of different settings.
It still knows if your driving or biking or walking or whatever
Try turning it on again:
- Google Maps app
- Tap Account Circle and then “Your Timeline”
- Tap More (the three dots at the top right corner) and then “Settings and privacy”.
- Make sure you see “Location is on.” If you don’t, tap “Location is off” and then turn on “Location”.
- Make sure you see “Location History is on.” If you don’t, tap “Location History is off” and then turn on “Location History”.
This should solve your issue.
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