This wikiHow teaches you how to see a view of the earth while using Google Maps.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open Google Maps. It's the app showing a map with a "G" in it.
  2. 2
    Tap ☰. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen.
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  3. 3
    Tap Satellite. It's located toward the bottom of the page.
    • A satellite view of your physical location should automatically pop up.
    • To exit out of Satellite view, go to Menu, then tap Satellite again.
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1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap .
3. Tap Satellite.

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