[migs_inc]

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.

[mustang7757]

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.

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

[Hermes Hidayat]

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.

try disabling Google Maps.

[mustang7757]

try disabling Google Maps.

Doesn't work,I tried

[Hermes Hidayat]

Doesn't work,I tried

this is wierd...or perhaps Google is biased...but Waze is owned by Google so this is just plain wierd -_-

[Hermes Hidayat]

found this thread,hope it helps...
https://forums.androidcentral.com/go...ogle-maps.html

[mustang7757]

this is wierd...or perhaps Google is biased...but Waze is owned by Google so this is just plain wierd -_-

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

[Hermes Hidayat]

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...

[mustang7757]

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...

Gotcha
Dont use Waze, but thanks for info

[Hermes Hidayat]

Gotcha
Dont use Waze, but thanks for info

BUT waze is more detailed...like in 30 meters turn left.Google Map goes like in 100m turn left...well plus and minus i guess.

[mustang7757]

BUT waze is more detailed...like in 30 meters turn left.Google Map goes like in 100m turn left...well plus and minus i guess.

So your saying Waze is more accurate ?

[Mike Dee]

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.

[mustang7757]

I don't have to spell it out

Lol...

[Mike Dee]

Lol...

Might be because of language

[Hermes Hidayat]

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.

[Hermes Hidayat]

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

so in short you can use Google Assistant and use Waze as the default map?

[mustang7757]

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

[Mike Dee]

so in short you can use Google Assistant and use Waze as the default map?

No all I said was that I don't have to spell it out. I just ask Google Assistant to open Waze app. Then I have to ask Waze to navigate wherever.

[mustang7757]

No all I said was that I don't have to spell it out. I just ask Google Assistant to open Waze app. Then I have to ask Waze to navigate wherever.

How about short cut to Bixby button, easier

[Mike Dee]

How about short cut to Bixby button, easier

You got a WAZE to go to get there

[mustang7757]

I sure do

You got a WAZE to go to get there

[migs_inc]

Doesn't work,I tried

I tried that as well. Doesn't fix it. Even if I wanted to specify GOOGLE Maps as default, can't overtly do that either way

[mustang7757]

I tried that as well. Doesn't fix it. Even if I wanted to specify GOOGLE Maps as default, can't overtly do that either way

I know , I've mess around for a little with it to see if I could help you but came up with nothing. Strange thing if you ask me .

[methodman89]

For some strange reason, I don't think bringing bixby actively into the problem is going to help.
I can picture the next post being How do I Turn off Bixby.

[Jasonforever317]

For anyone trying to make Waze the default app, I have figured out what may be the only solution. You simply just can't use Google as your default browser on your internet app. I chose Bing as my default browser on Samsung Internet, along with setting Waze to always open and Google to never open in their respective app settings. Addresses default to Waze every time!