Within the interconnected tapestry of our digital realm, doth Google Maps falter in thy presence as well? Verily, thou art not alone in thy plight. Google Maps, a beacon of navigation in our modern world, doth find itself in distress. Aye, being the most esteemed app of its kind, it doth hold sway over many a traveler. Yet, when misfortune doth befall the developers, travelers find themselves adrift in a sea of uncertainty.
‘Tis true, the Google Maps app hath been ailing for the past hour, leaving many users across the globe stranded in their journey. Should Google Maps continue to vex thee with its crashes, fear not, for there exist remedies to restore it to its former glory.
Lo and behold, there are two methods to mend Google Maps should it forsake thee on thy Android device – clearing the cache and unravelling recent updates. Behold, the steps to employ these methods and restore Google Maps to its rightful state.
Method 1: Clear Google Maps Cache
To purge the cache of the Google Maps app on thy Android device is a simple yet effective way to bring the app back to life. Many users, as hymned on Reddit and Twitter, have found solace in this method. Here’s how to clear the cache:
1. Seek out the Google Maps app icon on thy home screen or launcher.
2. Hold thy finger upon the app icon and from the ensuing menu, select App info.
3. Venture forth into Storage & cache and thereupon tap upon the Clear cache option.
4. ‘Tis advised to also clear the storage for good measure, as one of our valiant team members did to resurrect the app.
Wield this method with care, and behold as Google Maps springs back to life, free from the shackles of crashing. We hath tested this remedy on the Pixel 6 and Oppo Find X5 Pro, and lo, it hath proven fruitful.
Method 2: Uninstall Google Maps Updates
Should clearing the cache prove futile, fret not, for uninstalling recent updates shall banish thy woes. Many a traveler hath recounted on Reddit that Google Maps versions 11.144.x and 11.145.x on Android art plagued by a dire affliction, causing the app to refuse entry or crash upon opening.
Here’s how to mend Google Maps by bidding farewell to recent updates:
1. Seek out Google Maps on thy home screen or launcher.
2. Clasp firmly the app icon and select App info from the ether.
3. Next, tap upon the three vertical dots in the celestial corner.
4. Select Uninstall updates forthwith. Clicketh ‘OK’ to confirm.
5. After completing this task, launch Google Maps and behold its revival.
Thus, I prithee, heed these remedies and restore Google Maps to its former glory. Have these steps aided thee in thy quest for navigation? Let us know in the comments if thou still dost grapple with thine issues.
