Find my location
When you launch Yandex Maps for the first time, the app requests permission to access your location. It's required to display accurate recommendations, routes, and 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
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Your location on the map is marked with . Tap on the placemark to see your exact address and coordinates.
- Determine your location
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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
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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, during route selection, while following a walking route, and in Transport mode.
- Navigate using the compass
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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 the button.
If your location can't be determined, the button is shown instead.
Share your coordinates
You can share your location or the coordinates of a point on the map.
Location can't be determined or is determined inaccurately
If your location can't be determined or is determined inaccurately, do the following:
- In the device settings, go to Location.
- Enable Location access.
- Tap.
- Enable Location services.
- Update to the latest version of Yandex Maps.
- Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your device.
- In the device settings, go to About phone.
- Tap MIUI version seven times.
- Go back to settings and open System.
- Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
- In the device settings, go to About phone.
- Open Software information and tap Build number seven times.
- Go back to settings and open System.
- Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
- In the device settings, go to About phone.
- Tap Build number seven times.
- Go back to settings and open System.
- Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
- In the device settings, go to About phone.
- Tap Build number seven times.
- Go back to settings and open System.
- Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
- In the device settings, go to About phone.
- Open Baseband & Kernel and tap Build number seven times.
- Go back to settings and open System.
- Select Developer options and disable Wi-Fi scan throttling.
- 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.
To disable Wi-Fi scan throttling, activate Developer mode:
Sometimes, device issues may hinder accurate geolocation. Try the following: