Google Maps Error Message - "Driving directions could not be received"

Don, it may not matter -- from what I've read in another thread, it appears that the same problem exists on other cell phones; the mobile version of Google Maps just doesn't work off the same database as the full version of Google Maps. Here's the thread:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1286991&tstart=0

--John

Hmmm.... Thanks for the info. I'm sure Google is aware of the problem, but I'll check into submitting a bug report to them.

Now, onto a resolution for the iPhone/iCal syncing problem. 😟

Thanks again!

I have the same driving directions problem. It used to work, now it doesn't. I don't think it was related to a software update or sync. I have restarted, but not totally restored my phone. Will that make me lose anything, or will it resync with whatever is on the itunes settings? This was one of my most used functions, and I really want it back!!

I think the problem may have something to do with Google's map database. I've been testing the directions function (since it went defunk'd) on basically the same set of directions and it never works (it used to work but not now). Anyhow... I entered a bunch (probably more than 10) of different addresses today and 1 out of 10 worked. Point is... one did work! I don't think this is a software/app issue, rather the database.

BTW, with no luck I searched Google's site to see where to submit a bug report. If anyone knows how to submit a bug report to Google, please pass the info along.

Thanks.

This is an extremely bogus development with the maps. It worked great for a week or so and now keeps giving the "Driving directions could not be received."

I hope this gets fixed before 1/10/08 when i can still return it! Ok who am I kidding, this gadget is great and its not going back. But maps is awesome and should work 4.0

Now that I've read the thread, the problem seemed to coincide with the day of my firmware upgrade on the linksys router...anyone else experience this?

BTW, with no luck I searched Google's site to see where to submit a bug report. If anyone knows how to submit a bug report to Google, please pass the info along.

Join Google's Mobile groups, and you can post comments, questions, suggestions in the Maps section:

http://groups.google.com/group/google-mobile-help

General Google help below, which includes a pointer to businesses correcting their map location if you follow the Maps help link:

http://www.google.com/support/?hl=en

Don Collins wrote:
I think the problem may have something to do with Google's map database. I've been testing the directions function (since it went defunk'd) on basically the same set of directions and it never works (it used to work but not now). Anyhow... I entered a bunch (probably more than 10) of different addresses today and 1 out of 10 worked. Point is... one did work! I don't think this is a software/app issue, rather the database.

Well, I would buy this argument, but why would it be in the database one day, and then gone the next? I mean, shouldn't the database grow with time, not shrink? I used to be able to get directions to anywhere, and now I have not had any luck! Not even 1 in 10!! I have to believe this is a software glitch...

Btw, *you can now move a location marker in desktop Google Maps to the correct location*, up to 200 yards !

[Here's a video showing how|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3M4TLfIYSw]

(You might need a Google account, not sure, it did show up for me.)

Try typing in the locations each time. Either an address or postcode. Do not use any data or contact info saved on the phone. Just re-type it each time. A bit of a pain I know...
This is how I got it to work for me. Think it must be a software bug that prevents the app using data stored on the phone

Thanks for the input... I got a little excited thinking there is a workaround for the problem. However, I keyed several different addresses that don't exist in my Addressbook with no luck... I'm still getting the "Driving directions..." error message.

I've had no luck retyping each time either. I am basically lost in the wilderness of suburbia now. I hate the thought of shelling out money for a GPS system, when my phone used to basically serve the same function.

Does apple monitor these discussions? Is there a way to alert them of this issue? I wonder how many others have this problem and don't know because they don't usually use this function?

Try a hard quit of the Google app. Just hold down the home button until the screen flashes black for a second before bringing you to the home page.

I'd try this but so far, routing works fine here.

I have always had this problem using google maps on my iphone and have never been able to get driving directions. However today I have discovered that if i just enter the postcodes for the start and end of journey I get directions, however if i type the full address including the postcode it will not give me driving directions.