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Some Wear OS watches no longer need a nearby phone to get Google Maps turn-by-turn directions - PhoneArena
![So I tried opening google maps on watch and it doesn't do anything. Doesn't transfer my search from my phone as well. : r/GalaxyWatch So I tried opening google maps on watch and it doesn't do anything. Doesn't transfer my search from my phone as well. : r/GalaxyWatch](https://preview.redd.it/lzchz6u92dp71.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8ddce1f42021e291943a8aae5509d6eb90e3051e)
So I tried opening google maps on watch and it doesn't do anything. Doesn't transfer my search from my phone as well. : r/GalaxyWatch
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Samsung Galaxy Watches Get New Google Maps Update in Latest Wear OS Version: All Details | Technology News
![Google Maps update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5 broke home and work navigation shortcuts - Sammy Fans Google Maps update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5 broke home and work navigation shortcuts - Sammy Fans](https://www.sammyfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/galaxy-watch-4-classic-img.jpg)
Google Maps update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5 broke home and work navigation shortcuts - Sammy Fans
![Are their any settings for Google Maps? I'd like to set it up with a white background instead of black. : r/GalaxyWatch Are their any settings for Google Maps? I'd like to set it up with a white background instead of black. : r/GalaxyWatch](https://i.redd.it/wdaimve9v4l71.jpg)