To fix the “Send to Phone” feature when it stops working, you must first determine if the problem lies with Google Maps, Google Chrome, or your phone’s SMS text messaging system. Google Maps “Send to Phone” Fixes
If you are trying to send a map or driving directions from your desktop browser to your mobile device and nothing happens, use these steps to restore the link:
Match Accounts: Confirm you are signed into the exact same Google account on both your desktop browser and the mobile app.
Turn On Notifications: On your phone, go to Settings > Apps > Maps > Notifications and ensure they are fully enabled.
Clear Maps Cache: Long-press the Google Maps app icon on your phone, tap App Info (ⓘ) > Storage > Clear Cache.
Refresh the Browser Device List: On your computer, sign completely out of Google Maps, reload the page, and sign back in to force Google to rebuild your active device list.
Avoid Custom Dragged Routes: The mobile app does not support custom lines made by dragging the map on a PC. Instead, add actual mid-trip stops using the “Add Destination” feature.
Quick Workaround: If it still fails, click Share on your desktop, choose Copy Link, and text or email the URL to yourself to open it directly in the app. Google Chrome “Send Tab to Device” Fixes
If you are right-clicking a webpage in Chrome to send a link to your phone but it never arrives, check your sync settings:
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