How to Update Google Maps on Android

To update Google Maps, open the Play Store → tap ☰ → tap My Apps & Games → tap Update next to Google Maps.

Steps

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    Open the Play Store. This is shopping bag icon with the Google Play triangle logo on it.
    • If the Play Store is not accessible from your home page, you will have to open the App Drawer by tapping the center grid icon then tapping the Play Store icon.
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    Tap ☰ to open the menu panel.
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    Tap My Apps & Games.
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    Scroll down to Google Maps. Google Maps may also be labeled as “Maps - Navigation & Transit”.
    • Apps are listed in alphabetical order, but apps with available updates are prioritized at the top.
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    Tap Update next to Google Maps.
    • If you don’t see Google Maps listed with apps in need of update then it may already be up to date. Tap the app in the list to go to its store page. If it needs an update the Update button will appear instead of the Open button.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I get the latest version of Google Maps?
    Ramsey Chitalima
    Ramsey Chitalima
    Community Answer
    Download the latest version from the Google Play store.
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