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Google Maps Not Working On Your Android Or iPhone? Here's How To Fix It
Google Maps is great for navigating from point A to point B, getting real-time traffic updates, and exploring new places. When you rely on Google Maps for your daily commute or to find new destinations, it can be frustrating when it suddenly stops working on your Android or iPhone. Whether the app is constantly freezing, crashing, showing blank maps, or failing to load directions, these glitches can leave you stranded or late for important appointments.
Issues with Google Maps can arise from various factors, including connectivity problems, incorrect settings, outdated app versions, or even temporary glitches. While pinpointing the exact cause of the issue can be challenging, it's possible to fix it with some straightforward troubleshooting steps.
From checking your internet connection and updating the app to adjusting app permissions, there are several effective ways to resolve these frustrating interruptions. Below, we'll guide you through all these solutions to help you get Google Maps back up and running on your Android or iPhone.
Try basic fixes for Google Maps
Apps like Google Maps can sometimes misbehave due to temporary glitches on your Android or iPhone. If it's just a one-off glitch, simply restarting your phone should help fix it. Another thing you should do is ensure your device is connected to Wi-Fi or has a strong cellular signal. If you're experiencing issues, switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data or vice versa to rule out any connection-related problems.
Google Maps has a Wi-Fi only mode that limits the app's usage on Wi-Fi networks. If you've accidentally enabled this mode, Google Maps will not work on mobile data. To disable it, tap your profile picture in Google Maps, select Settings, and turn off the Wi-Fi only toggle.
Finally, make sure you are running the latest version of Google Maps. An outdated version of an app can experience bugs and compatibility issues, leading to app issues. Update the app via the Play Store or App Store to benefit from the latest improvements and bug fixes.
Allow Google Maps to run in the background
If Google Maps struggles to fetch real-time updates, provide accurate navigation, and keep your location updated when you switch apps, it may not have the necessary permissions to run in the background. To allow Google Maps to run in the background on an Android, use these steps:
- Long press on its app icon and tap the info icon from the resulting menu.
- Tap on Mobile data usage and enable the toggles next to Allow background data usage and Allow data usage while Data saver is on.
- Return to the App info page and tap on Battery.
- Select the Optimized or Unrestricted option.
Keep in mind that the exact steps to enable background usage for Google Maps may vary depending on your device's make, model, and Android version. If you have an iPhone, head to Settings > Apps > Google Maps and enable the toggle next to Background App Refresh. Once you allow Google Maps to run in the background, you should be able to enjoy a seamless navigation experience with accurate location tracking and timely updates.
Turn off Google Assistant's driving mode on Android
With Google Assistant's driving mode, you can use voice commands to read and send messages, make calls, control music, and more, allowing you to keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. However, driving mode can occasionally interfere with Google Maps, leading to navigation issues or preventing certain features from functioning correctly.
Several users on a Reddit post reported fixing Google Maps freezing issues on their Samsung phones by simply turning off Google Assistant's driving mode. If you're experiencing similar problems, turning off driving mode might help. Here's how to do it.
- Open Google Maps, tap your profile icon in the top right corner, and select Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Navigation settings.
- Tap on Google Assistant settings.
- Turn off the Driving Mode toggle.
After turning off driving mode, close and reopen Google Maps and check if the issue is resolved.
Clear Google Maps app data and free up storage space on your phone
Over time, Google Maps can accumulate various types of data — such as shared locations, saved places, and recent searches — to enhance your navigation experience. However, when this data becomes outdated or corrupted, it can lead to performance issues, slow loading times, or even abrupt app crashes. Clearing the app data can help resolve these issues.
To clear Google Maps data on Android, long-press its app icon and select the info icon from the resulting menu. Navigate to Storage and tap Clear cache, followed by Clear data. Then, hit Delete to confirm. On an iPhone, open the Google Maps app, tap your profile picture, and select Settings. Then, go to About, terms & privacy, tap Clear application data, and hit OK to confirm.
Additionally, you should ensure your device has sufficient storage space. A lack of storage on your Android or iPhone can cause apps like Google Maps to crash. Consider deleting unnecessary files, apps, or media to free up storage space on your Android or iPhone, and then try using Google Maps again.
Reinstall the app or download maps for offline use
If Google Maps is still not working on your phone, it could be due to corrupted app files or updates that didn't install correctly. To fix this, you will need to uninstall the Google Maps app updates on your Android. Open the Google Maps app info, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner, and select Uninstall updates. Then, hit OK to confirm. On iPhone, you'll need to completely uninstall the app and install it back. If nothing else works, you can consider using Google Maps offline . This will allow you to navigate even with an inconsistent or no internet connection. To store Google Maps areas for offline use:
- Open Google Maps and tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select Offline maps.
- Tap the Select your own map option.
- Zoom in or out to choose the area, then tap Download.
Once downloaded, the app will automatically switch to offline maps if the connection drops, ensuring uninterrupted navigation as long as your route is covered by the downloaded area.
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JourneyMap teleporting mechanic not working
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Hey guys, I first downloaded the most recent version of Journeymap that forge had to offer and was excited to be able to get around easier in my world but when I opened manage waypoints, the button wasn't there. I've tried re-downloading it, I've tried looking in my setting (although i wasn't sure of what to find in there), and I've also tried transferring the Journeymap file from someone who had a functioning teleport button. Do I have to enable something for it to work? Is it something from my computer? I think it's a bit strange because there hasn't been many issues about this recently, or so I've seen so it might just be my computer?
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ilikecakes said: Hey guys, I first downloaded the most recent version of Journeymap that forge had to offer and was excited to be able to get around easier in my world but when I opened manage waypoints, the button wasn't there. I've tried re-downloading it, I've tried looking in my setting (although i wasn't sure of what to find in there), and I've also tried transferring the Journeymap file from someone who had a functioning teleport button. Do I have to enable something for it to work? Is it something from my computer? I think it's a bit strange because there hasn't been many issues about this recently, or so I've seen so it might just be my computer? Click to expand...
Pyure said: That functionality only works when the game server allows cheats. In single player, you can create the game to allow cheats. Failing that, you can use the game options to start up your single player world in LAN mode, enabling cheats while you do so. After doing this, the button should be visible. There may be setting which enables the teleporting without cheats, but I'm not familiar with it. Click to expand...
ilikecakes said: Oh my gosh, it worked, thank you so much I'm not good with this kind of stuff, I can't believe it was so simple. Click to expand...
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Seems like you have experienced a deadlock or smth alike in those threads. First thing I would do is to restart the threads - quit to main menu then go back. Second, use an option to retroactively map the entire generated world. You are definitely missing on some chunks in map and this will bring them back. Reply.
Describe the problem in repeatable steps: 1.Journeymap in download and in the mod folder. 2.I play the forge installation. 3.a message appears stating that journeymap won't load because its too old for forge. 4.can't find new version of journeymap.
Make sure that the web map is enable and open it up in a browser of your choice. Run the following command in the chat console /tp 0 ~ 0. Run the command /fill ~-16 ~-1 ~-16 ~16 ~-1 ~16 minecraft:wool to fill in the blocks below you. You can add the number 0-15 after it to switch up the color.
Does anyone else have an issue with journey map not working? Like the minimap in the top corner is completely grayed out and wont generate anything. However the full screen map works fine. Cptqrk Popular Member. Aug 24, 2013 1,420 646 138. Jan 15, 2018 #2 It's a minor glitch at this time. Give it some time and it will eventually start showing ...
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Select a colour for the grid lines by clicking on the colour wheel. Select the map type (day, night or caves) to edit on the left side. Click the Reset button to reset the current map type to the default grid settings. Click the Cancel button to discard your changes and close the grid editor. Click the Save button to save your changes and close ...
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54. Nov 18, 2015. #2. If you want to try diagnosing whether your issue really lies with JourneyMap, I suggest opening up the web chat here on the FTB forums and joining #JourneyMap and politely asking Techbrew, the author of JourneyMap, if he can help you with your mapping problems. Just because JourneyMap appears to lag doesn't automatically ...
JourneyMap not loading on web properly. I've got JourneyMap installed for 1.16.5 and I've enabled the web map, but unfortunately when I got to the web, it is a white screen with the map and features in the background, and on the foreground it just says "Just a sec" and doesn't go way. I can see my map update in the back but its not a proper map.
0. 0. Nov 16, 2014. #1. This isn't really concerning an FTB pack, but I am using MultiMC, installed forge on an instance, and installed JouneyMap, using the copy from the DW20 pack. You would think it would run flawlessly with absolutely no other mods to get in the way, but no, it crashes whenever I try to open an options menu.
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Without journeymap, it works fine but I would prefer to use journeymap. I tried getting previous versions of both the mods and altering the contents of the journeymap file in file explore but now whenever I use journeymap, the game takes a long time to load only to crash before finishing. The only possible solution I can think of is trying to ...
Solution: Open Journey Map. Click the Actions Button (wrench, screwdriver button). Click Auto-Map Settings. Select Auto Map All. Exit back to the map. It should now generate everything you've explored.
Jan 31st 2023. #1. hello, ive been having some trouble with the journeymap 1.19.2 mod, the minimap doesnt show up when i join my server, ive checked how to operate journey map and you have to press Ctrl + J for the minimap to show up and J for the fullscreen map to show, well that doesnt seem to be working. so if someone could help that would ...
The mod seems to run fine, but when we press J and then try to immediately interact with the map, it immediately boots us out, we don't know what's going on. MC version 1.16.5 Forge build is latest.35 It stopped doing this after a while. But the Journeymap constantly booting us back out constantly was really annoying and we hope to not have to ...
Attempt to move around in this broken state will refuse to load the area around you. Go to the nether (or perhaps the end or another dimension) Fly around (and map the area) Come back to the overworld, it should map again. Leave the game; Return to the game; Notice that the map has reset back to whatever was loaded in the initial server area.
There's a shortcut key (check your controls options ingame) for doing that, as well as bringing up the full map to access the ingame options. What versions of Minecraft, Forge and Journeymap are you using? Hi all. I have Journeymap installed on both my server and client, but it doesn't show up at all in game.
JourneyMap minimap doesn't work, it only loads up entities but it doesn't load the actual chunks, so basically a blank, transparent minimap circle with a bunch of dots showing the entities here and there. Tried closing the world and reloading it, but still doesn't work, and another problem is that the map glitches that it shows the map from the ...
Google Maps is great for navigating from point A to point B, getting real-time traffic updates, and exploring new places. When you rely on Google Maps for your daily commute or to find new ...
crash-2018-01-30_14.16.45-server.txt. I play on ATM 3 (All The Mods), whit the last journeyMap version (same problem with the default version in the modpack, journeymap-1.12.2-5.6.0b1) My server always crash when i restart it. I have to delete all the files in journeymap\server\5.6, and after that it start ok. Member.
Hi all, Happy new years, my automap feature isn't working in single player. I pregenerated my dimension, and tried this in two different dimensions, overworld and betweenlands. So after pregenerating, I ran automap, tried ALL and MISSING, and it gives me the percent of completion, and after hitting 100% it doesn't show me the full map.
0. Jul 12, 2015. #1. Hello All, I recently installed Trident and it included a Journeymap for multiplayer with no icons on the map. I deleted the mod and the config file for it and replaced it with the Journeymap Unlimited which does show icons on the map. Now my problem....I have 2 Journeymaps. The multiplayer one still shows up over top of my ...
Pyure said: That functionality only works when the game server allows cheats. In single player, you can create the game to allow cheats. Failing that, you can use the game options to start up your single player world in LAN mode, enabling cheats while you do so. After doing this, the button should be visible.
Maps not properly resetting and appearing in new worlds and slowly changing as you explored chunks was one of the more annoying ones. Then there was the lag. And then the issue of the map not properly updating when you move structures using something like warpdrive or davincis vessels, leaving ghosts of your ships everywhere.