How to get Data from an Android phone and visualise it with terraink.app and Inkscape
In 2024, Google announced that they would begin storing your Timeline data (i.e. your Location History) locally on your device rather than in the cloud on their systems. The desktop version of the Timeline viewer was also discontinued since the data is now stored on your phone. But you are still able to export your timeline data How to obtain your Timeline JSON file: The most reliable way to obtain a compatible JSON file appears to be via your Android device's system settings, as direct export from the Google Maps app's main interface may no longer be available or straightforward: Navigate to your Android device's Settings . Go to Location . Select Location Services (or a similar entry, this may vary slightly by Android version/manufacturer). Tap on Google Location History or Timeline . Select your Google Account (if you have multiple). Look for and click on an option like "Export Timeline Data" or "Download a copy of ...