A glitch has been purging timeline data on Google Maps, and nobody is sure whether they'll be able to get it back or not. advertisement. Tom's Guide.

It’s currently unclear when Google Maps will completely kill Timeline’s web access. The company is seemingly assigning users different deadlines, with one being on December 1, 2024.

The Your Timeline feature will continue to work in Google Maps for Android and iOS. However, this new on-device storage model means “Timeline for Web Maps will be going away.”. Advertisement ...

Google has confirmed that there is indeed an issue involving timeline data on the Maps app, and only those with cloud backups may restore them. Tech; ... Google Confirms Maps Timeline Data Removal.

Now, Google Maps is shifting to a more secure, on-device system. According to Android Police , the new approach will discontinue web access to Timeline, meaning your location data will no longer ...

Changes coming to Google Maps Timeline The Google Maps Timeline will soon be mobile-only. Image: Google. Be aware that the Google Maps Timeline feature will be changing in the next few months.

Launch Google Maps on your phone, tap your profile icon at the top, and then select Timeline. Tap the cloud icon. From the "Your backups" section, select a device, tap More, and then select Import.

Last December, Google announced a big change to how Maps Location History works. Your location “Timeline” is now being stored on your phone, with Google Maps still rolling out this update.

Google deleted the Timeline data for many of its Maps users. If you had a backup enabled, you should be able to restore that data, but otherwise, it's likely lost forever.