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Quickly delete dropped pins in the Google Apps mobile app
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This wikiHow teaches you how to delete a pin you’ve dropped onto a Google Map when you’re using an iPhone or iPad.

  1. It’s a map icon with a “G” and red pin. You’ll typically find it on one of the home screens.
  2. Before you can remove a pin, you’ll need to place one on the map. Drag the map to the place you want to pin, or use the search bar at the top of the screen to find it by name or address.
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  3. Place two fingers close together on the location, then spread them apart on the screen. This zooms in closer so you can place the pin in the right spot.
  4. The pin now appears at that spot.
  5. It’s in the box at the top of the screen next to “Dropped Pin.” This removes the pin from the map.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 54,439 times.
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Categories: Google Maps
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1. Open Google Maps.
2. Find the location.
3. Zoom in.
4. Tap and hold the location.
5. Tap X next to “Dropped Pin.”

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