Navigation App missing after Google Maps Update

[trd 4rnr]

That's exactly why I: uninstalled the update, turned off notifications as well as disabled auto updates in Google Play. Once (or if) they get this resolved I'll move to this new version. Until then, I am much happier with the old version.

My problem with the navigation now is finding an alternate route while already mid-route. For example:
1. I am parked outside my home and look up directions to my destination.
2. I pick one of the three route choices given and start driving.
3. Halfway to my destination, I decide (for whatever reason, be it traffic or just because) that I want to see if there are alternate routes from my current location to the same original destination.

At this point, in the previous version, all I had to do was press menu and tap the alternate routes button, and I am given 2 new choices from my current location.

In this new version, there is no convenient way to get alternate routes from the current location detailed above. The only way to do it now is:

1. Tap the "x" at the bottom left to cancel my navigation completely which brings me back to the 3 alternate routes (with my original start point).
2. Tap the "From, To" box at the top.
3. Tap the start point box.
4. Tap "My Location"
5. Choose one of the now updated alternate routes from my current location.

I use the navigation feature on my phone a lot, and I've tried this new version a lot, trying to find every little feature about it. But I have not found a convenient solution to my problem. If anyone could enlighten me, please do.

 

[bill foster1]

Guys... please take 5 minutes to learn the app before complaining!

I would have liked to have 5 minutes with it but it crashed when I hit a data dead zone on the freeway. And driving 70+ down the freeway was not the time to re-enter my destination. The old maps would not crash when I head a dead zone and if I needed to change my destination while driving 70+ I could just hit one of my bookmarks. Which by the way all disappeared with the "New" update. Its a POS and a step backwards.

 

[Michael Vieux]

I would have liked to have 5 minutes with it but it crashed when I hit a data dead zone on the freeway. And driving 70+ down the freeway was not the time to re-enter my destination. The old maps would not crash when I head a dead zone and if I needed to change my destination while driving 70+ I could just hit one of my bookmarks. Which by the way all disappeared with the "New" update. Its a POS and a step backwards.

That's interesting, I wonder if it's phone related?
I've had no issues with the app crashing.

All my saved places, past destinations, and searches from the 6.14.2 version are there in the new version.

This info is stored online by Google and usually syncs to any phone or device when you first log in to your account with a new device.

Using it on my wife's GS3 and one of my tablets.
My GS3 is still on the old version



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[shriniwas sharma]

I also lost Navigation apps in my samsung Grand and not available in play store what should I do pls let me know if u find some answer

 

[tx_tuff]

I also lost Navigation apps in my samsung Grand and not available in play store what should I do pls let me know if u find some answer

It's still there just part of maps now, no short cut. Unless you have a Nexus device.

Tapatalk mofo

 

[automom]

You are the stuff thx

 

[thomas grossberger]

My Navigator icon still works, but it takes me to the new version. This update is terrible.
- There is no way to go to a navigation type view without entering a destination (on the old version there was a Map choice right on the first screen).
- The font on the display of recent destinations is dim and hard to see.
- The display on the bottom of the navigation screen, showing the time remaining is too dim to see while driving
- The app crashes when the signal is lost

I have rolled back to the version that came with my phone.

 

[xWintersoul]

One thing I've noticed is that the app is obviously the same as Maps, but is pathetically inaccurate. Pre update it always had pinpoint but now it just thinks I'm on every side street parallel to the highway. City navigation with many turns it now does more harm than good. Going to uninstal the updates until they do something about this. (Droid RAZR M)

 

[ClementineS]

Thank you so much for the info!.. This totally help I got the blue arrow back and all is well in the world!

 

[belljr]

My problem with the navigation now is finding an alternate route while already mid-route. For example:
1. I am parked outside my home and look up directions to my destination.
2. I pick one of the three route choices given and start driving.
3. Halfway to my destination, I decide (for whatever reason, be it traffic or just because) that I want to see if there are alternate routes from my current location to the same original destination.

At this point, in the previous version, all I had to do was press menu and tap the alternate routes button, and I am given 2 new choices from my current location.

In this new version, there is no convenient way to get alternate routes from the current location detailed above. The only way to do it now is:

1. Tap the "x" at the bottom left to cancel my navigation completely which brings me back to the 3 alternate routes (with my original start point).
2. Tap the "From, To" box at the top.
3. Tap the start point box.
4. Tap "My Location"
5. Choose one of the now updated alternate routes from my current location.

I use the navigation feature on my phone a lot, and I've tried this new version a lot, trying to find every little feature about it. But I have not found a convenient solution to my problem. If anyone could enlighten me, please do.

This is my biggest gripe. Sure I got used to the new one but it's not as user friendly while driving, imo. The alterante route calculation was great. It's supposed to do it on the fly if you hit traffic but I want the option of it looking without having to back out. My other biggest gripe was before, I would hit the time and the traffic overlay would show up on my route. I would get green, yellow, red.

To now accomplish this I have to hit the 3 buttons button, select route preview, or hit the x and go back and look at the overlay.2 of the best features are technically still there but they are not as good as before. Yes I can technically get what I want but it's not as "smooth" as before and takes many more presses to accomplish the same thing.
Before I'd hit menu, alternative route my choices were recalculated, getting the traffic was 1 button.

Now it takes 3 or 4 presses or a "restart". I can assume the traffic is at least updated live if I go back to route preview?

It's a good app but it's not driver friendly. Also what happens to people with navigation cradles?

 

[Irony58]

That's interesting, I wonder if it's phone related?
I've had no issues with the app crashing.

Same here. I lost GPS while going through a tunnel and the app kept up fine.

I have no issues with the update once the directions are up and running. It's just the method to get there is a pain, which can be distracting while driving.

 

[blue dove]

Un install the maps and the phone will set your navigation back to the factory blue arrow

 

[coastalsam]

Interesting your nexus is a google device while all non nexus devices are left with a leaking
garbage bag in their hands.

 

[FishenFool]

Interesting your nexus is a google device while all non nexus devices are left with a leaking
garbage bag in their hands.

Actually I have an AT&T GS3 and don't experience any of the problems I see so many whining about. I'm sure at least part of the reason I don't have so many complaints is because I never previously used Navigation as a standalone app but rather went thru Maps first.

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[dcb411]

Thank You! Worked like a charm!

 

[JeannetteLee2012]

Thanks, It worked

 

[Carolyn Uhler]

Yep same with me gone. Howvdo we get it back?

 

[Carolyn Uhler]

Agreed it was a mess

 

[sixty_four]

Interesting your nexus is a google device while all non nexus devices are left with a leaking
garbage bag in their hands.

Speak for yourself. The new maps, while different, works perfectly fine on my VZW Galaxy S3.

 

[dave jd]

Hi

Mines gone on my S3 mini- can't seem to get it back!!!

dave jd