Google Maps Wackiness

[voidcomp]

'Maps' at times points north, other times it points in the direction of travel. When that happens a N-S compass appears on the upper left of the screen. Am I inadvertently toggling some switch? It seems random as to which mode kicks in.

 

[xtn]

Yes. The icon in the upper right corner of the screen that looks like a compass rose is the toggle.

 

[TecMunky]

Also, when it is facing in the direction of travel, tapping on the compass needle in the upper left corner will switch it back to facing north.

 

[Thedonkeyshow808]

Yup, I was on vacation in New York of all places when it started to act^. Who's gonna ask for directions in New York.

I had to open telenav for it to locate me.