prompter: I started an activity on maps, how do I make the marker appear on the map normally without looking for my activity?

assistant: I'd love to help you with your problem, but I need more detail about the application you are using and what you are trying to do.

First, there are many applications across a variety of platforms that provide map information and track activities, such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, Garmin, or AllTrails. It would be helpful to know what application you are trying to use and on what platform (iOS, Android, web).

Second, what are you trying to achieve? You mention wanting to see a marker on the map. Do you just want your current location to be marked, are you trying to plan a route, or are you trying to do something else?

If you are able to provide any additional details, I'd love to try to help.

prompter: Sorry about that. I'm using the Android 13.0 Maps app.

assistant: In this case you are most likely talking about Google Maps.
Can you specify what exactly you are trying to achieve?

assistant: What type of map do you use? Is this Google Maps?

prompter: It's on my iPhone

assistant: There are many map applications available for iPhones. I will assume you are using either the Apple Maps application that is installed on iPhones by default or Google Maps, one of the most popular third-party map applications for iPhones.

On Apple Maps, to make the marker appear on the without tracking your activity, follow these steps:
1. Open the Apple Maps app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen.
3. Type in the location you want to see a marker for.
4. Select the correct location from the search results.
5. The map will zoom in on the location and a red marker will appear on the map.
6. You can tap the marker to see more information about the location, or tap the "Directions" button to get directions to the location.

On Google Maps, to make a marker appear on Google Maps on your iPhone, follow these steps:
1. Open the Google Maps app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen.
3. Type in the location you want to see a marker for.
4. Select the correct location from the search results.
5. The map will zoom in on the location and a red marker will appear on the map.
6. You can tap the marker to see more information about the location, or tap the "Directions" button to get directions to the location.

If you aren't using Apple or Google Maps, please specify which map application you are using. If I did not address your problem correctly, please be more specific.

assistant: If you are using an iPhone then it could be either Google Maps or Apple Maps.
What is the name of the app on your phone?

assistant: If you're using an iPhone, you can use Apple Maps to display a marker on a map without having to actively search for your activity. Here are the steps:

Open the Maps app on your iPhone.
Tap the search bar at the bottom of the screen.
Type in the name of the location you want to mark and select it from the search results.
Tap the "i" (information) button to the right of the location name.
Tap "Add to Favorites" and enter a name for the bookmark if desired.
Now, whenever you open Maps, you can access your marked location by tapping the "Favorites" button at the bottom of the screen, and selecting the location from your list of saved favorites.

If you want to place a marker on your current location, you can tap the "User Location" button in the bottom left corner of the screen to zoom in to your current position. From there, you can tap and hold on the map to drop a marker at your location.

prompter: I use google maps yes

assistant: I'm not sure what maps program or app that you are using. Can you clarify?

prompter: I'm using Google Maps on my Android phone. It's a Samsung Galaxy S21 if that matters?