Google maps not working in iPhone – How to fix

Facing trouble with the Google Maps on your iPhone? If you are having some problem navigating your way using the Google Maps and looking for solutions, you have landed in the correct place. Follow these solutions one after the other and your problem will be solved very soon.

 

Fix – 1 Restart the iPhone

The most basic solution in this case is just to restart the iPhone. Restarting the iPhone does reboot all the services and processes as well. After the device reboots, use the Google Maps. Simply, try to see your location on the map and verify it.

 

Fix 2 – Make sure Location Services is turned on

The Location Services must be turned on for the Google Map to use it.

Step 1 – The only way you can do this is to open up the Settings.

Step 2 – Next, go to the “Privacy & Security” section.

 

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Step 3 – Load up the “Location Services” tab.

 

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Step 4 – Turn on the “Location Services“, if it is not turned on.

 

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Check the Google Maps one more time. See if this works out.

 

Fix 3 – Change the Google Maps settings

Modify the Google Maps settings and change the location access permissions.

Step 1 – In the iPhone Settings, you have to go to the “Apps“.

 

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Step 2 – Later, reach the “Google Maps” app and open it up.

 

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Step 3 – After opening the Google Maps settings, open up the “Location Access” category.

 

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Step 4 – Turn on the “While using the app” option.

 

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Step 5 – Come back to the main Google Maps settings page.

Step 6 – There, make sure to turn on the “Background App Refresh” mode.

 

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Google Maps should become operational once again. Try to locate yourself in the Google Maps app.

 

Fix 5 – Update Google Maps (if applicable)

Install the update for the Google Map app.

Step 1 – Open up the App Store.

Step 2 – Next, search for the “Google Maps” there.

Step 3 – Next, open it up from the search results.

 

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Step 4 – Tap “Update“, if an update is pending.

 

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After updating the Google Maps, you can use it normally once again.

 

Fix 6 – Reset location and privacy

Reset your location and privacy data of the iPhone.

Step 1 – You need to open up the Settings page.

Step 2 –If you are there, you will find the “General” option. Go there.

 

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Step 3 – Next, scroll down and open up the “Transfer or reset iPhone” option.

Step 4 – Tap the “Reset” option, later.

 

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Step 5 – Tap the “Reset location & privacy” option to fix that.

 

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After resetting the location settings data, re-open the Google Maps app. See whether this works out for you.

 

Fix 7 – Switch the time mode to automatic mode

The date, time and timezone settings can affect the network speed. So, you must switch it to Automatic mode.

Step 1 – At first, go to the Settings page.

Step 2 – Later, go to the “General” module.

 

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Step 3 – Open up the “Date & Time” settings.

 

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Step 4 – Turn on the “Set Automatically” option.

 

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Try to use the Google Maps once more. See whether this works out!