This wikiHow teaches you how to switch back to the regular map view (the one with roads) from satellite view in Google Maps for Android.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open Google Maps on your Android. It’s the map icon typically found in the app drawer. You may also find it on the home screen.
  2. 2
    Tap the menu. It’s at the the top-left corner of the screen.
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  3. 3
    Scroll down and tap Satellite. The map is now set to the default map view.
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1. Open Maps.
2. Tap
3. Tap Satellite.

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