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Learn how to use historical imagery and timelapse features in Google Earth to explore how places have changed over time. You can search for places, select a year, and see satellite images with different levels of detail.
Learn how to update Google Maps, clear cache and data, and send feedback if the app crashes or has other issues on your Android device. Follow the steps for different device models and get more help from the community or Google.
Learn how to switch between default and satellite views of Google Maps on your computer, and how to enable 3D mode for more detail and smooth transitions. Find out the system and browser requirements, and how to use Google Search instead of Maps.
Learn how to use Google Earth to find high-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, photos, and elevation terrain. Explore features such as search, layers, placemarks, paths, polygons, and more.
Learn how to use Google Maps to measure the distance between 2 or more points on the map, such as the mileage in a straight line between 2 cities. Find out how to create, move, remove, and close paths, and see the total distance in miles and kilometers.
Learn how to change the map type and find local terrain, traffic, transit, biking, and other information on Google Maps. See the color codes, symbols, and mini-pins that show you different features and places of interest.
Jan 29, 2022 · A user asks how to get satellite view in Google Maps desktop version, but the layers box has disappeared. A product expert suggests some browser-related troubleshooting steps, but the issue is intermittent and unresolved.
Learn how to use Street View to explore places more closely in Google Earth. Find out how to open, change, zoom, report, and exit Street View on your computer.
Live View is a feature that shows directions in the real world with the help of your phone camera. Learn how to use Live View for walking navigation, orient yourself with landmarks, and search for places in Live View.
Learn how to use latitude and longitude GPS coordinates to search for places on Google Maps or discover the coordinates of places you previously found. See examples of formats, tips, and how to copy and format coordinates.
