Quick Answer: How to Drop a Pin on Google Maps Android?
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To drop a pin on Google Maps when using an Android device:

  • Open the Google Maps app.
  • Either search for an address or scroll around the map until you find the location you want.
  • Long-press on the screen to drop a pin.
  • The address or location will pop up at the bottom of the screen.

How do you drop a pin on Google maps online?

Drop a pin on your iPhone or Android phone

  1. Open the Google Maps app.
  2. Find the location on the map where you want to drop the pin, and zoom in as far as you need to see it clearly.
  3. Tap and hold the spot where you want to drop a pin until you see the pin appear under your finger.
  4. Open Google Maps on your computer.

How do I drop a pin with directions?

If you want to drop a pin at your current location, press the My Location button (the icon that looks like a target and is right above the icon for directions labeled “Go”). 2. Place your finger on the map where you would like to drop the pin and hold down for a few seconds. Your pin should now appear.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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