iPhone 7 Google maps delay on bluetooth

The Apple rep called again and told me to remove the Bluetooth monitoring. I did that (and updated to 14.5.1) and it is still working for me. (I only use Apple Maps so I didn't test Google Maps.) I don't know why or how but on my phone - XS Max - and with my car - 2018 Prius - I now have a working HFP (i.e., phone call simulation) voice nav guidance that works as it used to with over-the-air and satellite radio.

Hi jfalick: I'm really very happy that you've got maps working in your car!! I spent 1 1/2 hours with Apple and I'm no further towards a solution than when I started. When you say "Bluetooth monitoring" do you mean Apple had you run "Analytics" and send them to Apple, or did you do something different? If you did something different could you please share what it was?

Thanks and I'm glad someone finally broke through!! I have another call with them tomorrow and I'm sure one after that, and one after that, etc. etc.

Apple called and asked me to install 14.5.1. Maps seems to be working fine now with no delay. However I noticed the display doesn’t have the “end route” button on the screen unless you swipe up. I told Apple guy that I preferred to have it on the main screen, so there is less time looking at the screen. He agreed and said he would make note of it. Will have to wait for next update/bug fix for that to be changed.

I just uploaded logging files to Apple.

They will get back to me when they review them.

Note, when I started GM with BT call connection using 14.5.1 I still had the same issue.

When I started the screen recording the driving instructions no longer went through my radio speakers but through only my phone speaker. Instructions were complete though.

looks like a fix is still required.

Kudos for Tracy at Apple Support for walking me through this.

Jim

Great to see everyone still pursuing this. I have always been able to get full directions through the phone speaker if not connected to Bluetooth. BTW, I forgot to mention that when I went through the paces with Apple this morning, I actually got in my car and did some "tests" with the car running, turning on directions, and something installed on the phone by Apple to see if it would make a difference. Apple was on and off the phone with me as we did this. Sadly, no progress but they will have second my second live action in the logs.

I continue to read all of our posts & am in total disbelief.

I drove tonight & was on Google maps & the telephone through Bluetooth, the directions were coming through as they used to. Unbelievable! Obviously because Bluetooth was operating continuously without Delay..

it's just wrong that Apple is using their money & time & our time.

All they need to do is to get in a car, drive it & use the navigation apps.

stop sending everyone on a wild goose chase. Stop making people sit in their cars for an hour or 45 minutes, they could sit there for 45 hours. Apple you know what the problem is please fix it.

Since I updated to 14.5.1, I have used Maps navigation twice and have found it to work properly throughout. It even warned me of an upcoming “red-light camera”. For me, the problem is fixed. I have no idea why it’s not working for others. I have an iPhone 8.

I'm very glad maps is working for you. I tried 14.5.1 with the Apple rep on the phone yesterday and it was no help. I just went to a lab, 1 hour ago, used Apple Maps and still had the problem. I too have an iPhone 8. Ugh.

Unfortunately I'm afraid your good news is no so good for people who still have the problem. I'm sure Apple has, or will see, that the problem is corrected on some devices with no fixes put in place by them, e.g., bluetooth monitoring module, 14.5.1, etc. This may reinforce to them that no fix needs to be made from their side.

I have another call with them in less than an hour so I'll see how that goes.

Unfortunately there is no success for me with 14.5.1. I am using an iPhone 8 Plus - but the rep yesterday told me that it is happening with various models. And, from my perspective it is NOT fixed. It continues on.

With 14.4.1 Google Maps still has the issue. In fact after “forgetting” my car audio and “initializing” the car audio the problem is still there. In fact it’s breaking up considerably. Music via BT is fine However.

Apple Maps with HFP (Hands Free Phone) enables works correctly.

I've never used Google maps, but I wonder if you have to enable something on that app like you do on Apple maps. Seems to me this "option" should be the default setting. Generally, I find that Apple products are user-friendly but not in this case.

Another call with Apple today. Installed the "Bluetooth logging" started Apple Maps and then "captured" what was happening. While "capturing" I heard all the directions. I'm convinced the "capturing" initiated the bluetooth connection and that's why all the directions were spoken. Once i stopped the "capturing" back to the directions missing the first few words.

Another call tomorrow.

I find it interesting that Apple installs monitoring on everyone’s iPhone as if they have no idea what is causing the problem and need to see if the user is different for each user. What nonsense! And what a waste of time!