Google Maps Current Location Icon

Markers can display custom images in which case they are usually referred to as icons.

Google maps current location icon. Find local businesses view maps and get driving directions in google maps. Getlocationpermission turn on the my location layer and the related control on the map. Open the google maps app. It s the map icon with a g at its top left corner and you ll find it on one of the home screens iphone ipad or in the app drawer android.

If you haven t enabled location services follow the on screen instructions to do so when prompted. Previously i would have just overridden the draw method of the mylocationoverlay but there doesn t seem to be. I would like to replace the default icon that android maps v2 uses for my location the little blue dot arrow with my own image. Maps customization features overview beta using cloud based map styling beta customizing poi behavior beta using the vector map beta styling your map using the maps apis.

If you no longer want to see someone who has shared their real time location with you on google maps you can hide their location from appearing. To see an updated location tap on a friend s icon more refresh. Tap your profile picture or initial location sharing. I ve created my own tile provider that brings in a few maps which are predominantly blue and as such the default my location icon is very hard to see.

Updatelocationui get the current location of the device and set the position of the map. A marker identifies a location on a map. Open google maps on your phone or tablet. Download over 407 icons of google maps location in svg psd png eps format or as webfonts.