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In this article we will show you how to Delete Waze History. Waze was first released in 2009 as a free navigation app that used information from users to help people get to their destinations faster. It gets real-time traffic information from its community of users, map editors, beta testers, and partners. This information includes information about accidents, traffic, speed cameras, roadblocks, and more.
Waze uses information from its users to figure out average speeds, check for mistakes, and give turn-by-turn directions. So, drivers share information in real time about how traffic is and how the roads are built. You can report things like accidents, police traps, roads that are blocked, bad weather, and more. Then, Waze compares all of these reports to find the best route. You can also go to the official Waze support site for more information about waze.
Ways to Delete Waze History
Delete Navigation History
- Tap the “Search” button (magnifying glass) on the bottom-left of the screen.
- Scroll down to the history of previous addresses.
- Note: Do not tap the “History” button in this menu. It will only display your previous rides, but you won’t be able to remove them. Just scroll past it, and the recent addresses should appear below all the options.
- Select the three dots button (horizontal for iOS and vertical for Android).
- Tap the “Remove” (trash can icon).
Delete Addresses from Favorites
- Tap the “Search” button.
- Select the “Favorites” menu.
- Tap the “More” icon (three dots) next to the address that you want to remove.
- Select the “Remove” (trash can) button.
After step 4, you can also tap UNINSTALL to make sure that all the cache and storage are cleared. Then, go to the Play Store, look for the Waze app, and reinstall it. Make sure you’re logged in to your account before you clear the app’s cache or reinstall it. This will save all your settings, preferences, and trips. Senior Waze editors also suggest that you delete your search history from time to time.
When Waze gives you a search result, it saves the location of the pin in the app. When you search for the same place, Waze will suggest that result based on the data it has saved. This could hurt your route because you won’t have the most up-to-date map pin. Waze editors are always changing the pins on the map, and if you don’t clear your history, you’ll see the old pin instead of the new one.
FAQ
How do I change my Waze history?
Open Waze. Tap My Waze, then Settings. Tap Privacy. Under “Activity”, tap Navigation history.
Does Waze keep location history?
Go to https://www.waze.com/editor/ and log in to your account if you want to see where you’ve been in the past. A box will show up on the left, where you can click on drives. That will show your GPS and Waze tracks for your entire trip on all of your saved trips.
How do I clear my auto search history?
Sign in to your Google account and go to the Activity Controls panel. Then, click “Choose to delete automatically” and decide if you want your history to be deleted automatically every 3 or 18 months.