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It is possible to track a cell phone through google maps. The app, which is available for download on Android phones and iPhones (iOS), can be of great help in this task, especially when the smartphone does not have other tracking applications installed. Tracking is done in two ways: using the Your Timeline tool and sending real-time location.

In the first option, Google Maps displays a history of places the user has visited, including details such as days and times, as long as the cell phone is on. When a person accesses the history using the desktop version, he will remember what he did on a specific day and will be able to check the tracks that were transferred using the device. Real-time location can indicate the exact location where the smartphone is. Next, learn how to use the two tracking features offered by Google Maps.

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How to track a cell phone on google maps with timeline

Step 1. On the Google Maps app, tap your profile picture icon at the top right of the screen. Go to the “Your schedule” option.

Step 2. Tap “Today” and select a date in the calendar to view the history;

Step 3. All information for the selected date will be displayed, including mileage and number of visits. To view a summary of the cities visited, it is also possible to select the “Cities” section at the top of the screen;

In case the schedule is not activated automatically, just follow these steps step by step:

Step 1. On the Google Maps homepage, access your profile picture icon. select “your schedule”;

Step 2. Tap on “Location History is Off” and select the “Enable” button;

Step 3. Confirm the activation by touching “Activate” again and finish the configuration by selecting “OK”;

How to track a cell phone on google maps with real time location

The first step. Enter the Google Maps application and click on your profile picture icon. Click on “Share Location”;

Step 2. Select “Share location” again. On the next screen, set the share duration and choose one of your contacts – you can send the link via SMS, Gmail, Telegram or other social media options;

The third step. Finally, click on “Share”;

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