Millions of Android users issued official Google warning to block ‘creeps’ viewing your locations – it takes five taps
GOOGLE has a warning for Android users who worry about certain people viewing their Maps location.
The tech giant revealed that you can block specific Google Accounts in certain products and this includes Google Maps.
The trick is useful for users who log into Maps with their Google Account.
Google said on its support site: “You can use a mobile device to block someone from being able to find your profile on Maps.
“Google Maps won’t let them know you blocked them.
“When you block a user profile in Google Maps, that person’s account is blocked in all products listed on this page.”
It’s important to note that people you block might still see your contributions on Google Maps but not your profile.
Google added: “If a blocked user is not signed into the account that you blocked, they’ll be able to find your contributions.”
To block someone from seeing your Google Maps profile, first open the app.
You need to find the person you want to block.
Check the Following and Followers section or find a post that they created.
Then, click on their profile picture. Then, next to their name, click the three vertical dots.
Then, select the Blockuser button.
Google says: “If you’re following someone and no longer want to see their content, you can unfollow them rather than block them.”
You can also block a location request on the Maps app.
The tech giant explains: “When you block a location request in Google Maps, the person’s account is blocked in all products listed on this page.”