How to share a location point on WhatsApp Android - briefly?
To share your current location on WhatsApp using an Android device, simply open the chat with the recipient, tap on the attachment icon (paperclip), select 'Location', and then choose 'Send Your Current Location'.
How to share a location point on WhatsApp Android - in detail?
To share your current location on WhatsApp using an Android device, follow these detailed steps:
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Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device. If you're not already logged in, enter your phone number and verify it using the OTP (One-Time Password).
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Select or Create a Chat: Navigate to the chat where you want to share your location. You can either select an existing chat from the list or create a new one by tapping on the 'New Chat' icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
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Access Attachments Menu: Within the chat, tap on the 'Paperclip' icon located in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the attachments menu with various options such as Document, Camera, Gallery, etc.
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Select Location: From the list of options, tap on the 'Location' icon. It is usually represented by a map pin or an outline of a map.
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Send Your Live Location: By default, WhatsApp will offer to send your live location. This means that for the next 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 8 hours (depending on your choice), the recipient will be able to see your real-time movements on a map. Tap on 'Send Your Current Location' if you wish to share your current static location instead of live tracking.
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Choose Duration: If you opted for sharing your live location, select the duration for which you want to share your location. The options are usually 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 8 hours. Tap on your preferred duration.
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Send Location: Finally, tap the 'Send' button at the bottom of the screen. Your location will now be shared with the recipient(s) in the chat. They can view it directly within WhatsApp without needing to open a separate map application.
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Stop Sharing Live Location (if applicable): If you previously sent your live location and wish to stop sharing, you can do so by tapping on 'Stop Sharing' at the bottom of the chat screen where your location was shared. This will end the live location tracking immediately.