I just updated my Iphone 4 to OS 6, I've notice that Apple introduced is new maps software. I tried to go in street view, trying to locate a building like I always do. Google maps is the number 1 feature on the Iphone for me, and now I just got ****** with the new OS 6. How the **** can I get Google maps back
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iPhone 4, iOS 6, Google Maps
Don't curse at us. We're all just fellow users here.
You can't get the old Maps app back. You can either wait for Google to release their Maps app themselves, which reportedly they are working on, or you can try to downgrade back to iOS 5, which is not supported and could brick your iPhone.
Or instead of crying about it, you could have done 10 seconds of research to have known this ahead of time.
Also you can still use maps.google.com in safari.
I didnt know this either and spent 20 minutes researching the new features.
How would I know that Apple maps wouldnt be very good, not have street view and that Google maps app wouldnt be available anymore?
Its not often features are downgraded in an upgrade.
Allan
The safari version is slow has **** and there is no street view.
This is the actualy the first thing Ilooked at when I realized it. I tried to fix it before complaning. This is just the tipycal MAC way, one you purchace one of they product they tried to force you to use all they crap. Next phone I just go with a Windows phone.
Whatever suits you. But I'd suggest you do your research and look into the "crap" that Microsoft is going to force on you, or the "crap" that the carrier will force on you, before you purchase.
Apple is constantly working on improving their new Maps service, but until it reaches the level of finesse necessary to be usable, take a look at some alternatives.
Bing Maps offers a very good maps service with Bird's Eye, a feature similar to Flyover. It's arguably better than Google Maps.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bing/id345323231?mt=8
You can use Google Maps by creating a shortcut to the Home Screen with help from the article below.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/20/how-to-get-google-maps-on-ios-6
MapQuest also has a very nice app available.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mapquest/id316126557?mt=8
Nokia Maps is another great service that you can add to your Home Screen via a web shortcut.
Waze is another very well reviewed app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waze-social-gps-traffic-gas/id323229106?mt=8
Here's an article detailing how to receive Public Transport directions.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/09/transit-apps-ios6-woes/?pid=3798
If you want a YouTube app, Google has made a very improved version available on the App Store.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube/id544007664?mt=8
If you would like to send a suggestion to Apple, please go to http://www.apple.com/feedback or you can Report a Problem via the Maps app by tapping the bottom right.
Wait until the Nokia Lumia 920, very nice phone.
Bad as apple maps is (are?), nothing could convince me to consider buying anything connected to Microsoft!
Anyway, I now have google maps with street view on my iPhone 4S running ios6. I am in the UK, not sure if this works anywhere else.
Try this. http://www.gosur.com/en/reino-unido/london/london-map/?gclid=CLDg9cbBx7ICFUbMtAo d_RYAdg
Just enter your postcode and away you go. I have this on one of my screens like an app
Allan
Nice post and summary of options, Huskie. Do you mind if I use your post in reply to others? I'll give you credit, of course, but I don't want to use your copy without your permission.
Regards.
i want the old app back. new york city subways and busses.. businesses and streetview.. all in one app.
this apple downgrade *****.
i bought an iphone with advertised features.
those features surely LEGALLY should remain or am i not a victim of false advertising?
Glad you found something that works. Take a look at one of the things I linked below as well.
THE MAPS APPLICATION IS A DOWNGRADE.
if you would like to explain to me how the maps application is in any way an upgrade on my iphone 4
please go ahead.
Yeah go ahead. :)
You aren't legally obliged to anything. Please try one of the alternatives I've listed.
And I want world peace and a pony. 😉
As to "false advertising", I don't see anywhere where Apple said that the new Maps app would have public transit information or street view. Everything they promised:
http://www.apple.com/ios/maps/
seems to be present, though right now it isn't very accurate in many areas. There is no legal requirement to keep features present in a previous app unless they say those would be available in the new app as well.
How the **** I get Google Maps back in OS 6
