Google Deletes Maps Timeline Data, Recovery Issues Persist

Several stories confirm that Google accidentally erased Maps Timeline data for some users, leaving many without backups and uncertain about data recovery options.

arstechnica.com / Oops: Google says it might have deleted your Maps Timeline data

Google Maps switched to local-only Timeline storage in December.

cnet.com / Google Maps Timeline Data Lost for Some People. Here's How To Restore It

The company said a brief technical issue led to the data loss.

digitaltrends.com / Google accidentally deleted users’ data, but there’s no apology in sight

Google has accidentally deleted Google Maps Timeline data for some users, and if you didn't have backups turned on, you can't get it back.

theverge.com / Google confirms it deleted Maps Timeline data for some

Google confirmed that some users lost their Timeline history due to an accidental deletion, and those without cloud backup cannot recover their data.

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