How to enable geolocation in WhatsApp through Yandex Navigator - briefly?
To enable geolocation in WhatsApp using Yandex Navigator, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and navigate to the contact or group where you want to share your location.
- Tap on the attachment icon (paperclip), select "Location," then choose "Share live location."
How to enable geolocation in WhatsApp through Yandex Navigator - in detail?
To enable geolocation in WhatsApp through Yandex Navigator, you need to follow a series of detailed steps that integrate these two platforms seamlessly. This process allows you to share your real-time location with contacts via WhatsApp using the robust mapping features of Yandex Navigator.
Firstly, ensure that both WhatsApp and Yandex Navigator apps are installed on your device. You can download them from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store if they are not already present.
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Start a Chat: Open an existing chat or start a new one with the contact you wish to share your location with.
- Attach File: In the chat window, tap on the paperclip icon (attach file) located at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Location: From the list of options that appear, select 'Location'. This will prompt WhatsApp to access your device's location services.
- Share Live Location: You will see two options: 'Send Your Current Location' and 'Share Live Location'. Tap on 'Share Live Location'.
- Choose Duration: Set the duration for which you want to share your live location. Options typically include 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 8 hours. Select the appropriate time frame based on your needs.
- Send Location: After setting the duration, tap on the 'Send' button to share your live location with the contact.
Now, let’s integrate Yandex Navigator to enhance your geolocation experience:
- Open Yandex Navigator: Launch the Yandex Navigator app on your device.
- Set Your Destination: Enter your destination in the search bar and select it from the list of suggestions.
- Start Navigation: Tap 'Start' to begin navigation to your destination. Yandex Navigator will now guide you using turn-by-turn directions.
- Share Route: While navigating, tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen. From the menu, select 'Share route'.
- Choose WhatsApp: A list of sharing options will appear. Select WhatsApp from this list.
- Select Contact: Choose the contact with whom you are already sharing your live location in WhatsApp.
- Send Route: Tap on the 'Send' button to share your route and destination with the selected contact.
By following these steps, you effectively enable geolocation in WhatsApp through Yandex Navigator, providing a comprehensive and real-time location sharing experience for both you and your contacts.