To find the map from your point of view, tap the compass. Learn how to add a shortcut to get directions to a place you travel to often, like work or home. Show 3D buildings along your route You can choose to view 3D buildings along the route. To have Maps display 3D buildings: On your Android phone or tablet, sign in to Google Maps .
Calibrate your compass. You can calibrate your compass in Google Maps by following these steps: Open Google Maps. Tap the blue dot that shows your location. Tap the compass icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate your compass. Update your phone's software.
How can I add a north point or compass on maps screen? - Google Help
If you don't see the compass it's because you are viewing the map with North up, as you would view a paper map. If you have the compass on the map, and you reset North up, by tapping the compass, then the red arrow with the N which you show in your second screenshot will appear briefly, but then it disappears as you describe.
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