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Q: How to set Google Maps as default map application in iOS 9

I have just upgraded to iOS 9 and it seems Apple has removed the ability to switch from Apple Maps to a third party map app as the default app when clicking address links from iCalendar, etc.

 

Is there a way to set a third party app as the default app to launch when clicking address links from other apps? Please help.

iPhone 6, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 19, 2015 9:23 AM

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  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Apr 6, 2016 5:46 AM in response to RussellACoyne
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    Apr 6, 2016 5:46 AM in response to RussellACoyne

    RussellACoyne wrote:

     

    Thanks for your responses as well, I've been lurking this forum and appreciate what you contributed.

    Thank you.

  • by jadhvaryu,

    jadhvaryu jadhvaryu Apr 11, 2016 3:16 PM in response to Pfack
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    Apr 11, 2016 3:16 PM in response to Pfack

    So, while i could not figure out way to make google maps as global default. However i found a easy enough feature.

     

    I usually had this problem when someone sends me address is msg or email. The address appear as links, When i double click on the link iOS asks me which mapping app i want to use - choices are apple's maps, google maps and waze. I choose google maps and from that point it works fine for me.

  • by K1R2-W,

    K1R2-W K1R2-W May 6, 2016 5:20 AM in response to TheKatzMeow
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    May 6, 2016 5:20 AM in response to TheKatzMeow

    Thank you for providing a usable workaround that allows me to use Google Maps via Siri. While it would be nice if Apple would let me just choose my preferred service provider and then seek to secure my maps app choice by providing a superior application in the same way that they secured my device business, Apple has obviously decided not to go down that path. Not only do I trust Google Maps more than Apple Maps, I actually prefer it's interface, especially the simple feature of allowing me to pinch zoom out and see my entire rout at any point. Since I generally prefer Apple products but often prefer Google data services your workaround is very helpful, thanks for sharing.

  • by ayaya,

    ayaya ayaya May 11, 2016 11:27 AM in response to averyavery
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    May 11, 2016 11:27 AM in response to averyavery

    such a SHAME for APPLE to have such a poor map app and force people to use it from calendar. In major cities like london there are still instances where map inside calendar will give you a wrong location for an address. for example if you type King street, it will force you to go to EC, when it is SW1, a major difference.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair May 11, 2016 3:43 PM in response to ayaya
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    May 11, 2016 3:43 PM in response to ayaya

    ayaya wrote:

     

    such a SHAME for APPLE to have such a poor map app and force people to use it from calendar. In major cities like london there are still instances where map inside calendar will give you a wrong location for an address. for example if you type King street, it will force you to go to EC, when it is SW1, a major difference.

    So tell someone who a) may care about your opinion and b) can do something about it:

     

    http://www.apple.com/feedback

  • by tabudnb,

    tabudnb tabudnb May 27, 2016 9:31 AM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    May 27, 2016 9:31 AM in response to Meg St._Clair

    Thanks for the feedback link.

     

    There are steps available to "switch" within Apple Maps.

     

    The challenge is it rarely if ever, fully completes the task.

     

    The last time I tried this feature Google Maps opened and the little spinning "circle" went on indefinitely.

     

    I submitted feedback for Enhancement Request requesting the addition of Google Maps as a default mapping application.

     

    If enough people do the same, maybe it will be added...

  • by BBoiss,

    BBoiss BBoiss May 27, 2016 9:48 AM in response to PCIMPOTS
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    May 27, 2016 9:48 AM in response to PCIMPOTS

    PCIMPOTS wrote:

     

    Quite a shame, from Appple, to do this ! Right now, I have to copy the adress and paste it to Google Maps...

    This has always been the case dating back to when Google Maps was the default Maps App on the iPhone. If you wanted to use an alternative Maps App, you had to do so manually.

  • by sebobill,

    sebobill sebobill Jul 21, 2016 1:42 AM in response to Pfack
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    Jul 21, 2016 1:42 AM in response to Pfack

    The extra fumbling is annoying but if you are not pulling over your car to sort out your sat nav, then I believe you have a completely different kind of problem :-0

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