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Q: iPhoto 11 - Problems With Photo Locations

Now that I can finally get back into my iPhoto library, I'm trying to update the locations on some recent photos. With no luck!

 

1) On the photos that have embedded location information, I can see the location name BUT the map is blank. It makes me worry that the location data is defective. Any ideas on how I can get the map to display. (I actually DO see the correct map for a brief instant before it switches to the blank white box you can see in this screen capture)

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2) On the photos with no embedded location data, I usually use my web browser to search for my location using maps.google.com, then I copy and paste the place name (and address) exactly as maps.google.com shows it. Always worked in the past, will not work now! I just tried it with the location name "Parco Acquedotti Appia Antica, Via Lemonia, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy". For kicks, I tried "Detroit, Michigan" instead - also no luck!

 

Anyone know what causes this in iPhoto 11, and what I could do to correct it? Thanks!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jul 1, 2015 5:42 AM

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  • by scrutinizer82,

    scrutinizer82 scrutinizer82 Jul 10, 2015 4:58 PM in response to Alvaro_MBP
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    Jul 10, 2015 4:58 PM in response to Alvaro_MBP

    You seem to be right about Apple-Google deal expiration. It's up this year and if it expired in late June it explains the issue with no seeing locations in iPhoto and Aperture for Snow Leopard, Lion and Mountain Lion.

     

    http://searchengineland.com/apple-google-deal-expires-will-win-safari-default-se arch-business-214277

  • by Searchcz,

    Searchcz Searchcz Jul 10, 2015 4:58 PM in response to gdudek
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    Jul 10, 2015 4:58 PM in response to gdudek

    I would happily pay for an upgrade to Mavericks (or to ANY Apple OS) ...  isn't possible on my hardware. And I don't appreciate being "forced" to replace my hardware in order to retain software features I've already paid for.

  • by Remy Leroy,

    Remy Leroy Remy Leroy Jul 11, 2015 12:25 AM in response to gdudek
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    Jul 11, 2015 12:25 AM in response to gdudek

    I won't enter your quarrel as I don't think these forums should lead to such behaviors...

     

    I only wanted to thank you for the tip about PhoShare, an application I didn't know before that will help me migrate my photo library to another software than the one provided by Apple (I don't want to rely anymore on Apple's software. Along the time I already had to migrate from Appleworks to Office, from /homepage to iWeb then from iWeb to Sandvox, from iDisk to OVH... just because oneday Apple decided they would abandon such feature or piece of software)

  • by zeref1,

    zeref1 zeref1 Jul 18, 2015 3:21 AM in response to Searchcz
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    Jul 18, 2015 3:21 AM in response to Searchcz

    I did it!!!

    I update to Yosemite and following the steps on this post Can't Update iPhoto because it is not available in the App Store i'm now running Iphoto 9.6.1 (910.42), and maps work properly (apple Maps of course).

    Thank you so much to Barney-15E !!!!

  • by JonnyApplSeed,

    JonnyApplSeed JonnyApplSeed Aug 2, 2015 1:11 PM in response to Searchcz
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    Aug 2, 2015 1:11 PM in response to Searchcz

    Sounds like the bottom line is that Apple and Google had a contract to co-support iPhoto (iLife?) for a specific timeframe, (which appears to have ended about (6/2015) that expired and now the feature is no longer available. Apple may or may not legally be permitted to rewrite support into the older apps that connects iPhoto to Maps. Or Google could perhaps offer to extend the terms. My system is complex and I don't have time to rebuild all the connected parts into a newer OS so that isn't currently an option. I'm a little annoyed that this goose egg was nesting and hidden in the system all this time.

     

    I hope iPhoto is at least holding onto the location data, I'll be very annoyed if that is lost. A lot of work in making sure that was done correctly.It would be great to see the maps re-appear for me. Apple? Google? Don't you both have BILLIONS in cash? How easy might this be? Just agree to something and have a dev assign to vetting it for a day or a few to make sure an update won't interfere with anything. Do it for the digital faithful who've invested time into the tools.

     

    Thanks all for the blog and info, good to know what happened to the Maps.

  • by Remy Leroy,

    Remy Leroy Remy Leroy Aug 3, 2015 3:27 AM in response to JonnyApplSeed
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    Aug 3, 2015 3:27 AM in response to JonnyApplSeed

    Just to let you know, I've discovered yersterday that the feature is back with the version of iPhoto running with OS X Mountain Lion (eventhough it's still relying on Google Maps datas.

     

    It's still not working with iPhoto on MacOs X SnowLeopard...

     

    (I don't know with Lion, as I don't have any Mac running Lion)

  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Aug 3, 2015 3:58 AM in response to Remy Leroy
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    Aug 3, 2015 3:58 AM in response to Remy Leroy
    I've discovered yersterday that the feature is back with the version of iPhoto running with OS X Mountain Lion (eventhough it's still relying on Google Maps datas.

    That is good news.  Which iPhoto version is that exactly?

  • by scrutinizer82,

    scrutinizer82 scrutinizer82 Aug 3, 2015 7:27 AM in response to Remy Leroy
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    Aug 3, 2015 7:27 AM in response to Remy Leroy

    Remy Leroy wrote:

     

    Just to let you know, I've discovered yersterday that the feature is back with the version of iPhoto running with OS X Mountain Lion (eventhough it's still relying on Google Maps datas.

     

    It's still not working with iPhoto on MacOs X SnowLeopard...

     

    It's not in Lion either, just checked it up, v.9.4.3

  • by Remy Leroy,

    Remy Leroy Remy Leroy Aug 3, 2015 9:05 AM in response to léonie
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    Aug 3, 2015 9:05 AM in response to léonie

    iPhoto 9.4.3 on OS X Mountain Lion but.... it worked yesterday, it doesn't work anymore today

  • by scrutinizer82,

    scrutinizer82 scrutinizer82 Aug 3, 2015 2:14 PM in response to Remy Leroy
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    Aug 3, 2015 2:14 PM in response to Remy Leroy

    The joy was short-lived. Are you sure the feature was back as Google Maps view?

  • by Remy Leroy,

    Remy Leroy Remy Leroy Aug 3, 2015 11:35 PM in response to scrutinizer82
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    Aug 3, 2015 11:35 PM in response to scrutinizer82

    iPhotoGoogleMap.jpg

     

    Definitely! It was GoogleMaps.

     

    As you can see, when you search for a location, you still get Google results

    On Sunday I obtained the location I was searching for and the map was displayed (either the standard or the satellite one) with the Google copyright on the lower left corner of the map.

     

    Yersterday when I tried to make a screenshot, it didn't work anymore.

     

    Maybe on sunday, I reached a proxy somewhere on the net, that still had the Google datas in a cache of some sort...

  • by BT_IT,

    BT_IT BT_IT Aug 17, 2015 5:21 AM in response to Terence Devlin
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    Aug 17, 2015 5:21 AM in response to Terence Devlin

    Terence, I read some of your posts and they are always useful.

    I have OSX 10.9.5 and iPhoto '11 9.4.3.

    I can not get places to work.

    Is there any software version that would solve the issue without upgrading to Yosemite and using Photos?

    With kind regards

  • by scrutinizer82,

    scrutinizer82 scrutinizer82 Aug 17, 2015 8:14 AM in response to BT_IT
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    Aug 17, 2015 8:14 AM in response to BT_IT

    I'll try to answer for Terence. if you can't see locations on 9.4.3, then chances are you can on iPhotos 9.5 via Apple (not Google) Maps. Both versions are compatible with Mavericks.

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Aug 17, 2015 11:10 AM in response to BT_IT
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    Aug 17, 2015 11:10 AM in response to BT_IT

    iPhoto 9.4.3 and earlier use Google maps for the locations feature. Apple has not renewed it's agreement with Google regarding Google maps so that feature is broken in iPhoto 9.4.1 and earlier.

     

    For iPhoto 9.5.1 and later, including Photos, the locations feature uses Apple's Maps. 

     

    Since you have 9.4.3  you should be able to upgrade to Yosemite and get iPhoto 9.6.1 by following he directions posted by Tererence Devlin in this post:

    Terence Devlin

    Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM

    Re: Is Iphoto gone ? i want it back!

    in response to Johannes666

    Recommended

     

    Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1

     

    If iPhoto 9.6.1 is there, close the App Store, drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash and then go back to the App Store.

     

    Install the App from the App Store.

     

    Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928

     

    One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?

     

    iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

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  • by BT_IT,

    BT_IT BT_IT Aug 17, 2015 1:52 PM in response to Old Toad
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    Aug 17, 2015 1:52 PM in response to Old Toad

    Thanks Old Toad.

    I can see iPhoto on my purchase list but the grey button on the right says "INSTALLED" hence is not hidden but it does not allow me to upgrade from 9.4.3 to 9.5.1. or later (I might miss some simple step but it just does not allow me to do anything with iPhoto on the App Store).

    Do I understand correctly that you are suggesting that since I have iPhoto 9.4.3 even if I upgrade to Yosemite I should be able to get iPhoto 9.6.1. and not Photos? Will this solve the issue i.e. keep iPhoto with locations?

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