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RichardD1970
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Is there any way to keep Google Maps on top when I make a call or a phone call comes in?
I've looked through the options and can't see anything.
Thanks.
I've looked through the options and can't see anything.
Thanks.
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You should be able to minimise the call and then keep seeing the maps.
You can on iOS anyway.Things that are differerent: draw & drawer, brought & bought, loose & lose, dose & does, payed & paid0 -
oldernonethewiser wrote: »You should be able to minimise the call and then keep seeing the maps.
You can on iOS anyway.
Well, yes you can, but I don't want to be messing with the phone when I'm driving so want a way to keep it always on top.0 -
Ah - I see.
You could stop the calls coming through on iOS, probably not ideal, and I believe calls minimise as a matter of course on Android.Things that are differerent: draw & drawer, brought & bought, loose & lose, dose & does, payed & paid0 -
I take it that your vehicle doesn't have an infotainment display and/or doesn't support Android Auto / Apple Carplay?
With my car, using Android auto means that calls are handled separately and Google Maps remains in the infotainment display.0 -
I take it that your vehicle doesn't have an infotainment display and/or doesn't support Android Auto / Apple Carplay?
With my car, using Android auto means that calls are handled separately and Google Maps remains in the infotainment display.
No, just old fashioned standalone Bluetooth :rotfl:0 -
On android just enable Picture in Picture mode in the Google Maps setting. Then when you receive a call, the maps will still display on top in a quarter of the screen, and will automatically maximise when the call ends.poppy100
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On android just enable Picture in Picture mode in the Google Maps setting. Then when you receive a call, the maps will still display on top in a quarter of the screen, and will automatically maximise when the call ends.
Thanks but not really what I'm after. I want the whole screen to stay as Maps. The dashboard display will show who's calling, I don't need the phone to switch display at all.
Oh well I'll keep looking but may have to upgrade the car instead :rotfl:0 -
RichardD1970 wrote: »Oh well I'll keep looking but may have to upgrade the car instead
I'll get my coat.0 -
Or perhaps just ignore telephone calls whilst you're driving and keep your full attention on the road?
I'll get my coat.
If i'm using my phone as a satnav then it will take calls. I am trying to minimise the distraction of having the screen change from the map.
But thanks for your input! :T0 -
RichardD1970 wrote: »If i'm using my phone as a satnav then it will take calls. I am trying to minimise the distraction of having the screen change from the map.
But thanks for your input! :T
Would that be an option?Things that are differerent: draw & drawer, brought & bought, loose & lose, dose & does, payed & paid0
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