Cannot set Waze as default on S10 Plus

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I want to set Waze as my default navigation app on my S10 Plus. I know the process - go into Apps, Default Apps, Set Default, select Waze, click "set as default", voila. That is not an option for me, apparently. As the attached images show, there is no "set default" clickable option. The details are:
- S10+ on Verizon, fully up to date.
- Google Assistant opens Google Maps as default, even though Google Maps is not designated as the default (nothing is)

Help! Searched on this and most "solutions" just reiterate the normal, correct process which is not working for me.

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I want to set Waze as my default navigation app on my S10 Plus. I know the process - go into Apps, Default Apps, Set Default, select Waze, click "set as default", voila. That is not an option for me, apparently. As the attached images show, there is no "set default" clickable option. The details are:
- S10+ on Verizon, fully up to date.
- Google Assistant opens Google Maps as default, even though Google Maps is not designated as the default (nothing is)

Help! Searched on this and most "solutions" just reiterate the normal, correct process which is not working for me.

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I haven't seen any way to make it default.
 

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I want to set Waze as my default navigation app on my S10 Plus. I know the process - go into Apps, Default Apps, Set Default, select Waze, click "set as default", voila. That is not an option for me, apparently. As the attached images show, there is no "set default" clickable option. The details are:
- S10+ on Verizon, fully up to date.
- Google Assistant opens Google Maps as default, even though Google Maps is not designated as the default (nothing is)

Help! Searched on this and most "solutions" just reiterate the normal, correct process which is not working for me.

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try disabling Google Maps.
 

Hermes Hidayat

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I didn't know Waze is owned by Google , but it is weird cant set it as default

Google bought Waze few years back...the workaround is hilarious like other users saying that OK GOOGLE.open W.A.Z.E and take me home...like literally spelling WAZEEEE out...

but for me Google Maps is better in Indonesia as a lot of Waze users in Indonesia give fake reports...
 

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Google bought Waze few years back...the workaround is hilarious like other users saying that OK GOOGLE.open W.A.Z.E and take me home...like literally spelling WAZEEEE out...

but for me Google Maps is better in Indonesia as a lot of Waze users in Indonesia give fake reports...
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Dont use Waze, but thanks for info
 

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Google bought Waze few years back...the workaround is hilarious like other users saying that OK GOOGLE.open W.A.Z.E and take me home...like literally spelling WAZEEEE out...

but for me Google Maps is better in Indonesia as a lot of Waze users in Indonesia give fake reports...

I don't have to spell it out. I'm using English if that makes a difference.
 

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So your saying Waze is more accurate ?

i cant say much about accuracy but just more detailed.saying in 30m or in 10m turn left is better than saying in 100m turn left if you compare it to Google Maps.and not to forget in Jakarta,Indonesia.Waze 8 out of 10 times gave me roads which arent actually for cars(yes a car might fit but always close calls).

call me biased but im also a Google Maps Local Guide and yeah Google has been giving me redeem coupons for things i contributed such as photos and review... xD but seriously im not biased.
 

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i cant say much about accuracy but just more detailed.saying in 30m or in 10m turn left is better than saying in 100m turn left if you compare it to Google Maps.and not to forget in Jakarta,Indonesia.Waze 8 out of 10 times gave me roads which arent actually for cars(yes a car might fit but always close calls).

call me biased but im also a Google Maps Local Guide and yeah Google has been giving me redeem coupons for things i contributed such as photos and review... xD but seriously im not biased.
Lol..not at all