CarPlay Fixed: Google Maps location not updating in CarPlay

[Sheepish-Lord]

It’s been awhile since I used Google Maps so I wanted to try it again and noticed after connecting to CarPlay (wired) it would stop tracking my location after a minute or two. I opened the app on my phone but once the screen was locked it would stop again.

Turns out it’s the location settings. Apple Maps allows you to set it to “while using the app” but Google now wants your location on ALL the time. I did this for a day then my phone prompted me saying Google Maps has been tracking my location non-stop and if I wanted to turn it off. Deleted the app and back on Apple.

Crazy how Google won’t even let basic functionality without constant tracking. No doubt it’s sending my location data while in stores, restaurants, etc.

 

[Boyd01]

Not seeing that here, but I am on a 12 proMax and still using iOS 16.6.1.

But something else is odd about Google Maps, just a few days ago I noticed that its home screen icon turned to a solid black box. Software update is telling me that iOS 18.3 is ready to install but I'm always reluctant to upgrade... maybe it's time to do it now though?

 

[zinacef]

I’m on 18.3.1 and not seeing it either. On CarPlay, I’m using Google Maps with no problems on While Using the App for location services.

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

I’m on 18.3.1 and not seeing it either. On CarPlay, I’m using Google Maps with no problems on While Using the App for location services.

If you’re navigating with it there’s no issue but if you’re just using the map without navigation that’s when I have the issue.

 

[zinacef]

If you’re navigating with it there’s no issue but if you’re just using the map without navigation that’s when I have the issue.

Even when using the app without navigation, I am not prompted to enable “Always” for Location Access.