Google Maps prompts you to enable Location each time you open it on a Samsung phone, which can be super inconvenient. Luckily, you can automate your Samsung phone to do exactly this.

How to Auto-Enable Location for Google Maps on Samsung

The trick to solving this inconvenience is touse Samsung’s Modes and Routinesfeature to execute this automation. It’s an automation tool that comes pre-installed on Galaxy devices and allows you to change your device settings automatically based on certain conditions or triggers.

Modes are preset configurations set by Samsung for common activities like sleeping or driving, whereas Routines offer more granular control over your device for specific situations and can be tailored based on your unique needs.

Samsung One UI device settings list

Create a Routine to Turn On Location Sharing for Google Maps

Here’s how to set a new routine auto-enable location for Google Maps. Go toSettings > Modes and Routinesand tap on theRoutinestab at the bottom.

Here, tap on the plus (+) icon. This will pull up the setup page.

Samsung Modes and Routines main page

Here, tapAdd what will trigger this routine. On the following page, scroll down to find and tapApp openedunder the “Event” heading. Next, select Google Maps from the list of apps and tapDone.

It might be a good idea to select other apps alongside Google Maps that need Location data, such as food delivery apps or ride-sharing apps.

Adding a new routine on Samsung Modes and Routines

Doing this will take you back to the setup page. Here, tapAdd what this routine will doand go to the Location menu.

Next, tapLocationand tap the radio button beside “On” and pressDone. HitSaveon the setup page to complete the process.

Create a new routine on Samsung

On the following page, select a name, an icon, and an icon color for this routine and pressDoneto confirm.

Your routine is now saved and active. Go ahead and open Google Maps on your phone to see if it’s working.

List of triggers for creating a new routine on Samsung

I highly recommend playing around with the Modes and Routines feature and experimenting with automating more things on your phone. It’s one of the most useful tools on your Galaxy device and can make your device smarter and more intuitive. you may also take a look at theseSamsung routines that enhance your user experiencefor some inspiration.