Dropped PIN? Don’t know how to drop a pin on Google Maps from your desktop or mobile app, Or to save a specific location? You will learn all in this write-up. You can drop a pin in Google Maps and as well save that location or navigate to it.
However, dropping a pin is convenient and easy if you don’t know the address you’re at, if you don’t want to look up the exact address, or if a particular location has no address.
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Dropped PIN
Google Maps has made it so easy to navigate that it has become an indispensable tool for getting around town with confidence.
With this tool, finding almost any address is as easy as typing it into the search box, though at times you might encounter a delay.
However, if the place you want to go to doesn’t have an address or the address is wrong, you might want to drop a pin on the map instead. Dropped PIN on google maps has really helped a lot of people find their way.
To find out how to drop a PIN on iPhone and android, read the section below.
How to Drop a PIN on Your iPhone or Android Phone
Here is the procedure for dropping a pin on the Google Maps mobile app
- Launch the Google Maps app.
- Find the location, where you want to drop a Pin on the map
- Then, zoom in as far as you need to see it clearly.
- Press and hold the spot where you want to drop a pin until you see the pin appear under your finger.
However, you can drop a pin on Google Maps with a “long tap.”. For instance, you can click “Directions” to get directions from your current location to the dropped pin.
Click on the info box at the bottom of the screen to see more options for using your dropped pin.
How to Drop a Pin on Your Desktop
To drop a pin on your PC, follow the steps below;
- Open Google Maps on your PC.
- Then, Zoom and scroll around the map until you find the location you want to drop the pin.
- Pres the spot where you want to drop the pin. You should see a small grey pin location icon and an info box showing at the bottom of the screen.
Proceed to use the PIN.
How to use a Dropped PIN
If you tap on the blue Navigate icon in the info box, Google Maps will open the navigation page. You can input the starting location and get the driving directions.
Or, you can tap anywhere else in the info box to see a pane appear with more information about the location you selected.
From there, you can tap on the Save icon to add this location to Your Places, so you can quickly access it in the future.
To see more options for your drop PIN, Click the info box
You should remember that you can only drop one pin at a time in Google Maps; so, if you click or tap a second time, the new pin replaces the old one.
And in order to save a dropped pin to Your Places, you need to be signed in to your Google account. If you don’t have a Google account endeavor to create one.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about Drop Pins on Google Maps.
How do I remove Dropped Pin from Android
- Open your Google Maps
- Find the Drop pin location
- Zoom in to see clearly
- Next, tap and hold the location
- Lastly, tap on ‘X’ on the dropped PIN
What does dropped pin mean on Google Maps?
Dropped Pin simply means that when you select a location on your Google maps, you are saving the Global Positioning System (GPS) of that exact location. So, when you share your Pin with your Friend, it shows them exactly where you are.
How do I remove Dropped Pin from my Google Maps Using my PC?
To remove dropped pins from Google Maps, follow this process.
- Open your Google Maps
- Locate the Pin
- Right click on the Drop Pin
- Select, ‘Remove this Location’
- It will remove automatically
What is Dropped PIN on iPhone?
Dropped Pin on iPhone simply means you can drop a location on your Google maps to help friends find you easily.
How do I remove Dropped Pin from iPhone
- Open your Google Maps
- Find the Drop pin location
- Zoom in to see clearly
- Next, tap and hold the location
- Lastly, tap on ‘X’ on the dropped PIN
How do I Find out where I dropped my PIN?
You can manage your saved dropped Pins on your mobile device. Open the Google Maps mobile app or go to www.maps.google.com. navigate to the menu tab, click on ‘Your Places’ you will find the Saved locations and places you have frequented. You will also find the Drop Pins you saved.