Kreach posted this in the IOS forum but I thought that this should has on it's own thread since it will help a lot of folk who may need access to map quickly on Iphone 5. Here is his original post.. I put this on my Ipad 3 and it works like a charm..
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1447278/
you could try this instead....
"Until we hear something, try out this temporary solution.
Add the mobile web version of Google maps to your home screen!
While the web version of Google Maps doesn't have as many features as the former stock version, we think it will certainly get you by if you can't stand Apple's own maps. "
http://www.businessinsider.com/get-google-maps-back-on-iphone-2012-9?op=1
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1447278/
you could try this instead....
"Until we hear something, try out this temporary solution.
Add the mobile web version of Google maps to your home screen!
While the web version of Google Maps doesn't have as many features as the former stock version, we think it will certainly get you by if you can't stand Apple's own maps. "
http://www.businessinsider.com/get-google-maps-back-on-iphone-2012-9?op=1