Find my location

When you first open Yandex Maps, the app will ask for permission to access your location. This helps provide accurate recommendations, plan routes effectively, and show information about nearby places.

Current location

Your location is determined automatically if location detection is enabled in your device settings. You can use the map to:

See where you are

Your location on the map is marked with . Tap on that placemark to see your exact address and coordinates.

Determine your location

To determine your location, tap the  button so that it changes to  . When you do this, the map centers on your location placemark.

Rotate the map to match your direction

For easier navigation, you can rotate the map to match your direction. To do this, tap the button so that it changes to . The button only appears on the home screen when you select a route, when you follow a walking route, and in Transport mode.

Navigate using the compass

The button is displayed when you rotate the screen or follow a route. The red arrow on the compass points to the north. To keep north always up, tap that button.

If your location can't be determined, the  button appears instead.

Share your coordinates

You can share your location or the coordinates of a point on the map.

  1. Tap to see your exact address and coordinates of the placemark.

  2. Share the coordinates using one of the following methods:

    • Tap and select the service or messenger that you want to use to share the link to your coordinates.
    • Tap the value in the Coordinates field and send the copied coordinates using your preferred service or messenger.

  1. Tap and hold the point you need.

  2. Select See what's here.

  3. Share the coordinates using one of the following methods:

    • Tap and select the service or messenger where you want to share a link to the coordinates of the map point.
    • Tap the value in the Coordinates field and send the copied coordinates using your preferred service or messenger.

Location can't be determined or is determined inaccurately

If your location can't be determined or is determined inaccurately, do the following:

Enable location services on your device
  1. In the device settings, go to Location.
  2. Enable Location access.
  1. Tap Settings → Privacy.
  2. Enable Location services.
Increase the frequency of location signals

To ensure stable navigation and increase the frequency of location signals:

  • Update to the latest version of Yandex Maps.
  • Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your device.
Disable Wi-Fi scan throttling

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This setting is available for devices running Android version 10 and higher (except Huawei and Honor devices).

To disable Wi-Fi scan throttling, activate Developer mode:

  1. In the device settings, go to About phone.
  2. Tap MIUI version seven times.
  3. Go back to settings and open System.
  4. Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
  1. In the device settings, go to About phone.
  2. Open Software information and tap Build number seven times.
  3. Go back to settings and open System.
  4. Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
  1. In the device settings, go to About phone.
  2. Tap Build number seven times.
  3. Go back to settings and open System.
  4. Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
  1. In the device settings, go to About phone.
  2. Tap Build number seven times.
  3. Go back to settings and open System.
  4. Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
  1. In the device settings, go to About phone.
  2. Open Baseband & Kernel and tap Build number seven times.
  3. Go back to settings and open System.
  4. Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
Allow the app to access your location data

Yandex Maps can't function properly without access to your location data. Allow access to this data in your device settings.

Ensure that the GPS signal is available

Keep your device on the car dashboard. Obstacles, such as the car roof, dense foliage, or highrise buildings, reduce the quality of the GPS signal, and can block it completely.

Troubleshoot device issues

Sometimes, device issues may hinder accurate geolocation. Try the following:

  • Close Yandex Maps. Hiding the app with the Back or Home buttons won't help. You need to open the list of running apps and swipe the Yandex Maps app right or left.
  • Turn off Wi-Fi and turn it on again.
  • Turn on Airplane Mode for 15–20 seconds, then turn it off.
  • Restart your smartphone or tablet.
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