Google Maps: Google Map is used extensively in the country. People use Google Map to reach the location. But it has been seen many times that Google Map takes people to jail instead of the mall. Actually, sometimes due to many flaws, Google Map takes people to the wrong place. But why does this happen? Let us explain in detail.
Google Maps mistakes
For your information, let us tell you that many times people get into trouble due to Google Maps. But why does this happen?
lack of network coverage
Let us tell you that Google Maps does not work properly in hilly areas, forests or areas where the network is weak. Due to this, there is a delay in location update, due to which the route appears wrong.
old data
Besides this, sometimes old data remains in Google Maps. For example, a highway has now been built where there used to be fields, but it is not updated in the maps.
service outage
Apart from this, due to glitches in the backend, maps work slowly or stop completely. Due to this also Google Map starts showing wrong location. In such situations, people get stuck in the middle of the road.
Data of construction and bad roads not updated
Problems increase due to not getting information about construction areas or closed roads at the right time. Not only this, many times people go on the wrong path due to choosing the wrong mode (like walk mode, cycle mode).
Users also make mistakes
Actually, along with the mistakes of Google Maps, some habits of the users also sometimes become the cause of problems.
- If the GPS signal of the phone does not work properly, then Google Maps is not able to show the correct location.
- Along with this, to save battery, turning on battery saver mode stops some functions of the phone, due to which maps work slowly.
- Many times users turn off location history. Google Maps does not show the correct time and distance when location history is turned off.
- Keeping the necessary permissions off in the phone has a negative impact on the maps. It has been seen many times that users keep the permissions off in their smartphones due to which Google Map faces problems.
proper use of google map
Many things should be kept in mind while using Google Map. By using Google Maps properly, you can easily reach your destination. For this, keep these tips in mind.
- Set the vehicle mode correctly while starting the journey.
- Turn off the “Avoid Highway” option in Navigation Settings.
- iPhone users go to Location Service and turn on Precise Location. By correcting these settings, you can avoid Google Maps mistakes and increase the chances of reaching the right location.
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