To change Google Maps to reflect your local area, you’ll first need to enable location services on your device. Once you’ve done that, Google Maps should automatically display your local area. Here’s how you do it: On Android: Open the Settings app. Tap on Location, then ensure that the toggle switch is in the On position. Open Google Maps, it should now show your local area. On iPhone: Open the Settings app. Scroll down and tap on Privacy. Tap on Location Services and make sure the toggle switch is in the On position. Scroll down to find Google Maps, then select either “While Using the App” or “Always” to enable location services. Open Google Maps, it should now show your local area. You can also manually set your location by searching for your city or address in the search bar of Google Maps. This won’t affect location-based services, but will allow you to view and interact with the map of your local area.