Get answers about video on Google Maps

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In case you missed it, we just introduced video on Google Maps. If you’re a Local Guide on Android, you can now add videos to millions of places all over the world.

We’re hosting our first Connect Q&A to answer any questions you may have about this new feature. Ask in the comments below and our Product Manager @TokyoJoe will reply with answers.

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How do you upload videos?

This feature is not avaible in South africa mobile app on 4x devices running different androids.

Even trying to send a 5 sec horizontal clip via Gallery is void.

Maps have updated 4x since the video posting was released but still nothing.

Watss up?

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I can’t find where to click to add a video. Following the directions in the email…

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Greetings,

I received an e-mail from Google about Local Guides can now add videos. I tried to add an 11 second from my Android phone to avail. Anyone have any luck with this yet?

Cheers, Wild Bill

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hi @NFN

it is same like you add photos

you can add photos, then go the folder of the video, select and upload.

thats how i upload the photos.

Best Regards

Rizki Putra

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hi @WildBillW

i already try with make video in gmaps apps, but it cannot.

so i try to make the video first with original camera apps, around 10s and upload/add it manually to Gmaps.

it works.

Best Regards

Rizki Putra

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hi @Crystalayala

nice to know you.

you can follow this step :

How to create a video when you’re at a place:

  • Search and select a place on Google Maps
  • Scroll down and tap “Add a photo”
  • Tap “Camera” and hold the shutter button for up to 10 seconds

How to upload a video you’ve already shot:

  • Search and select a place on Google Maps
  • Scroll down and tap “Add a photo”
  • Tap “Folder” and select a video. Only the first 30 seconds of a video can be added.

Source : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/News-Updates/Be-the-first-to-share-video-on-Google-Maps/ba-p/429010

Best Regards

Rizki Putra

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Yes I have tried that aswell.

Even long pressed the photo button in app and still nothing.

Think this feature is Geo locked.:joy:

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hi @NFN

please try make the video first using original camera apps.

then add video like you add some photos.

or

you can follow this step :

How to create a video when you’re at a place:

  • Search and select a place on Google Maps
  • Scroll down and tap “Add a photo”
  • Tap “Camera” and hold the shutter button for up to 10 seconds

How to upload a video you’ve already shot:

  • Search and select a place on Google Maps
  • Scroll down and tap “Add a photo”
  • Tap “Folder” and select a video. Only the first 30 seconds of a video can be added.

Source : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/News-Updates/Be-the-first-to-share-video-on-Google-Maps/ba-p/4…

Best Regards

Rizki Putra

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This is awesome @YanniY . I love it. Just keepin the video short. I hope to employ this feature soon.

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awesome

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How can I upload 360 video of a particular place on Google map?

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Hi, since some weeks we can upload videos to Google Maps points, but I still haven’t tried to upload a 360 video.

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@YanniY Already tried it. Thanks for new feature and new way of gaining points :slight_smile:

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good job

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What part of “does not work”

Is being lost in translation here?

I appreciate the generic help your posting.

I have tried it all…does not work.

Even standing upside diwn does not work.

Have hold in shutter button for 30 seconds and nothing.

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I have same issue. Long press for shutter button make just photo and no option to select video from folder.:frowning:

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Well the headline practically says it all.
I have a 360° camera and just want to know if I should take this into consideration when looking for new stuff to document.

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@YanniY I will do try my best!

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I already have a video on my phone from last week. How can I add it to a location? @TokyoJoe