I am trying to design a webpage specially for android users so i was wondering if there is a hyper link format that can open up google maps just like the call function eg
<a href="tel:0766551121"> Call me now </a>
If the Google Maps app is not installed, the map view will open in a mobile browser or in the default Maps app. , followed by Open View in Google Maps. If Google Maps is installed, and the zoom level selected is valid, Google Maps will open and display the same map view.
You may need to update your Google Maps app, connect to a stronger Wi-Fi signal, recalibrate the app, or check your location services. You can also reinstall the Google Maps app if it isn't working, or simply restart your iPhone or Android phone.
If by "open up Google Maps" you mean the native Android Google Maps application instead of opening the link in the Android's browser then according to Geo Intents you can use the following Geo URI formats that trigger intents that will open the Google Maps application on the device to the given location or query:
For Google Streetview you can use:
For details on the available options see the official Google Maps Intents documentation
use GEO URI for open a map on hyper link click like:
<a href="geo:37.786971,-122.399677;u=35">open map</a>
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