Google maps crashes when trying to start navigation

[robdex1]

I have a Huawei p20 lite android version 9.0. when I try to use Google maps it crashed when I press start navigation. It works for walking directions but not driving. Been doing this for the last few months or so and not really sure how to resolve it.

 

[mustang7757]

Try clearing Data then force stop the maps app

 

[robdex1]

Thanks. Tried it but it still crashes. It looks like it's about to start working then at the last second the app closes and all the app icons disappear for a few seconds

 

[mustang7757]

Thanks. Tried it but it still crashes. It looks like it's about to start working then at the last second the app closes and all the app icons disappear for a few seconds

Your welcome, ok try uninstalling the update to maps , to do that long press maps >tap info>3 dots upper right corner Uninstall update then see if maps works

 

[robdex1]

Great thanks this seems to have done the job it is working now. Will it automatically update to a newer version though? Does having an older version make any difference, will changes to roads etc still update

 

[mustang7757]

Great thanks this seems to have done the job it is working now. Will it automatically update to a newer version though? Does having an older version make any difference, will changes to roads etc still update

As long as you don't let play store automatically update it then it won't update, probably a glitch in maps , probably check and update after a few days see if a newer version is available , you lose and current fixes or features it added

 

[robdex1]

Is there a way to turn off auto update just for Google maps? Can only find an option for auto update for all

 

[mustang7757]

Is there a way to turn off auto update just for Google maps? Can only find an option for auto update for all

I dont think you can