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Maps

All Windows Phone devices have built-in GPS functionality. Although there are a number of built-in and third-party apps that make use of the phone’s GPS, the primary application for GPS mapping is known simply as Maps. To access Maps, perform these steps:

1. Press the Start button.

2. Flick the arrow icon to access the App list.

3. Tap Maps.

4. When Windows asks you if you want to allow Maps to use your location data, tap Allow.

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5. Maps loads and displays your current location.

The Maps interface contains several elements, including

A. Your current location

B. Scout Icon

C. Get Directions icon

D. Current Location icon

E. Search icon

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Getting Directions

The Maps app is primarily designed to provide you with driving directions to a location. To get directions from your current location to a specific destination, follow these steps:


  

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