Dataconomy
  • News
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • DeFi & Blockchain
    • Finance
    • Gaming
    • Startups
    • Tech
  • Industry
  • Research
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Guides
    • Case Studies
    • Glossary
    • Whitepapers
  • Newsletter
  • + More
    • Conversations
    • Events
    • About
      • About
      • Contact
      • Imprint
      • Legal & Privacy
      • Partner With Us
Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
  • AI
  • Tech
  • Cybersecurity
  • Finance
  • DeFi & Blockchain
  • Startups
  • Gaming
Dataconomy
  • News
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • DeFi & Blockchain
    • Finance
    • Gaming
    • Startups
    • Tech
  • Industry
  • Research
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Guides
    • Case Studies
    • Glossary
    • Whitepapers
  • Newsletter
  • + More
    • Conversations
    • Events
    • About
      • About
      • Contact
      • Imprint
      • Legal & Privacy
      • Partner With Us
Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
Dataconomy
No Result
View All Result

Google Maps might have just deleted your location history

Google provides no method to reimport this data without relying on its cloud servers.

byKerem Gülen
March 24, 2025
in Tech, News
Home News Tech

Google confirmed it accidentally erased Timeline location histories for some Maps users this week, with only those who enabled encrypted cloud backups able to retrieve missing data. Affected users reported the issue on Reddit before Google acknowledged the error.

A spokesperson told The Verge the data loss stemmed from a “brief technical issue.” Genevieve Park’s emailed statement clarified: “Nearly everyone with encrypted Timeline backups will be able to restore their data; unfortunately those who did not have backups enabled will not be able to recover lost data.”

Android Authority spotted Reddit users sharing recovery steps sent by Google via email. To check backup status:

Stay Ahead of the Curve!

Don't miss out on the latest insights, trends, and analysis in the world of data, technology, and startups. Subscribe to our newsletter and get exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox.

  • Instructions: Tap your profile icon in the Google Maps app, select “Your timeline,” and look for a cloud icon. An arrow inside means backups are active; a slashed icon indicates they’re off. Tapping the icon toggles the setting.

The incident highlights risks tied to Google’s 2024 shift to on-device Timeline storage—a privacy-focused move that leaves data vulnerable if backups aren’t enabled. While users can export location history as files, Google provides no method to reimport this data without relying on its cloud servers.


Featured image credit

Tags: google maps

Related Posts

Isotopes AI emerges from stealth with  million seed funding for Aidnn

Isotopes AI emerges from stealth with $20 million seed funding for Aidnn

September 8, 2025
Alex Xcode AI tool team joins OpenAI Codex division

Alex Xcode AI tool team joins OpenAI Codex division

September 8, 2025
Criminals are Grokking their way into your devices

Criminals are Grokking their way into your devices

September 8, 2025
Uc San Diego study questions phishing training impact

Uc San Diego study questions phishing training impact

September 8, 2025
Alibaba releases Qwen-3-Max-Preview, its largest AI model yet

Alibaba releases Qwen-3-Max-Preview, its largest AI model yet

September 8, 2025
Jeff Dean explains AI’s impact on jobs and innovation at Singapore

Jeff Dean explains AI’s impact on jobs and innovation at Singapore

September 8, 2025

LATEST NEWS

Isotopes AI emerges from stealth with $20 million seed funding for Aidnn

Alex Xcode AI tool team joins OpenAI Codex division

Criminals are Grokking their way into your devices

Uc San Diego study questions phishing training impact

Alibaba releases Qwen-3-Max-Preview, its largest AI model yet

Jeff Dean explains AI’s impact on jobs and innovation at Singapore

Dataconomy

COPYRIGHT © DATACONOMY MEDIA GMBH, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

  • About
  • Imprint
  • Contact
  • Legal & Privacy

Follow Us

  • News
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • DeFi & Blockchain
    • Finance
    • Gaming
    • Startups
    • Tech
  • Industry
  • Research
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Guides
    • Case Studies
    • Glossary
    • Whitepapers
  • Newsletter
  • + More
    • Conversations
    • Events
    • About
      • About
      • Contact
      • Imprint
      • Legal & Privacy
      • Partner With Us
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Policy.