We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Google maps white screen..?

My android phone maps app has suddenly started showing a map-less white screen when tapped. Has anyone else ever had this and, more to the point, how do I get maps back..?

Comments

  • Neil_Jones
    Neil_Jones Posts: 9,626 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Stop and restart the app.
    Clear cache / storage
  • RainbowsInTheSpray
    RainbowsInTheSpray Posts: 1,477 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Is that possible on Android? The app is permanently on/installed, no?
  • Neil_Jones
    Neil_Jones Posts: 9,626 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Why would I write it as a suggestion if it wasn't possible? :)

    Settings -> Apps -> (Google) Maps -> Storage and Cache
    (based on Android 12, but you should have something similar depending on what version Android you have)
  • sausage_time
    sausage_time Posts: 1,563 Ambassador
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 9 August at 10:47AM
    Or "long press" on the icon, App Info.  From there you can Force Stop or access Storage and Cache.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Credit CardsSavings & investments, and Budgeting & Bank Accounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
    All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • RainbowsInTheSpray
    RainbowsInTheSpray Posts: 1,477 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Why would I write it as a suggestion if it wasn't possible? :)

    Settings -> Apps -> (Google) Maps -> Storage and Cache
    (based on Android 12, but you should have something similar depending on what version Android you have)

    You'd be amazed at what I have seen people suggest on here in all seriousness over the years...
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.3K Life & Family
  • 258.3K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.