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Google Maps is crashing for people after a recent update, fix it by uninstalling updates (play.google.com)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by otter@lemmy.ca to c/android@lemdro.id
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The app was crashing instantly on a family member's phone, and looking up the problem got me a lot of recent posts about the issue.

Fix:

  1. Go to the play store and find the app, either by searching for it, using the installed apps list, or this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps
  2. It should have a button for "Uninstall", with a note about only uninstalling updates as it is a system app
  3. Select uninstall, and then open the app

You may also need to disable automatic updates for the app until this gets fixed.

  1. Repeat the first step to open the app page
  2. Tap the 3 dot menu
  3. Uncheck "Enable Auto Update"
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[–] otter@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (4 children)

If you are still experiencing issues, consider using Organic Maps ~~in the meantime~~. It works just as well as Google Maps for a lot of tasks, and it uses OSM data

https://organicmaps.app/

If you want to help update the data, see this other app StreetComplete

https://streetcomplete.app/

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 months ago

Even if you aren't experiencing issues (yet), install organic maps anyways

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

~~If you are still experiencing issues~~, consider using Organic Maps ~~in the meantime~~ πŸ˜€

Made the switch a few weeks ago after learning about it here, and I don't think I could ever go back to Google Maps. Street and satellite view are nice, but I am quickly realizing how much I don't really need them (if OM has sat view, I haven't found the option to enable/download those layers). It's just so nice that the actual map part of the software is the focus rather than all the clutter Google's thrown into theirs

[–] Max_P@lemmy.max-p.me 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The only thing I wished worked with it is Android Auto. I tried developer options and everything, it refuses to run in the car, at least the F-Droid version.

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago

They haven't implemented it yet. And probably won't. It has been years coming soon.

[–] midimalist@lemdro.id 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The last time I check it out, it doesn't have public transportation yet, at least for my area/country. Otherwise, I like it better than Google Maps already.

[–] otter@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

I was looking for it myself, it's in the works!

https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/blob/master/docs/EXPERIMENTAL_PUBLIC_TRANSPORT_SUPPORT.md

It looks like my area/city has GTFS support, so it should work once implemented. You could check the list for your location too

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

If they ever get android auto working but st this point its not an issue for them.