Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Android Wear OS

I can't use GPS navigation on my Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Android Wear OS

Cause 2 of 2: The GPS navigation application isn't used correctly

To use GPS navigation, the GPS navigation application needs to be used correctly.

Solution: See how to use GPS navigation on your smartwatch.

Step 1 of 12

Open Google Maps

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

Step 2 of 12

Open Google Maps

Press the Google Maps icon.

Step 3 of 12

Find destination using voice

Press the search icon.

Step 4 of 12

Find destination using voice

Press the microphone icon and say the required destination.

Step 5 of 12

Find destination using text input

Press the keypad icon.

Step 6 of 12

Find destination using text input

Key in the required destination and press the search icon.

Step 7 of 12

Start navigation

Press the required destination.

Step 8 of 12

Start navigation

Press the required mode of transportation.

Step 9 of 12

Start navigation

Follow the instructions on the screen to navigate to the selected destination.

Step 10 of 12

Exit navigation

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

Step 11 of 12

Exit navigation

Press Stop directions.

Step 12 of 12

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Open Google Maps

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

Press the Google Maps icon.

2 Find destination using voice

Press the search icon.

Press the microphone icon and say the required destination.

3 Find destination using text input

Press the keypad icon.

Key in the required destination and press the search icon.

4 Start navigation

Press the required destination.

Press the required mode of transportation.

Follow the instructions on the screen to navigate to the selected destination.

5 Exit navigation

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

Press Stop directions.

6 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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