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This wikiHow teaches you how to switch to the regular map view (instead of satellite mode) in Google Maps on an iPhone or iPad.
Steps
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1Open Google Maps on your iPhone or iPad. It’s the map icon with a red pushpin inside. It’s usually on the home screen.
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2Tap the map view icon. It’s the two overlapping diamonds at the top-right corner of the map. A list of map types will expand at the bottom of the screen.Advertisement
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3Tap Default. It’s the first option at the bottom-left corner of the screen. This switches you back to the regular map style.
- To see an elevation-style map, tap Terrain.
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4Tap the X. It’s at the top-right corner of the list of map types. This returns you to the map.
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1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap the map view icon.
3. Tap Default.
4. Tap X.
