How to make Apple Maps default in CarPlay dashboard

I have the opposite question of everyone else - I see lots of questions about how to get Google maps on dashboard but I want the opposite. How do I make Apple Maps the default in dashboard view on CarPlay?

Posted on Nov 17, 2020 12:55 PM

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CarlAVII

Community Specialist

Nov 25, 2020 2:07 PM in response to karlmosgofian

Hello karlmosgofian,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

We understand that you want to change the CarPlay settings so that Apple Maps the default. You can use the same instructions to get Apple Maps as the default as you would to get Google Maps, just swap the app you are setting.

Open Settings > General > CarPlay and select your vehicle.

Locate the Apple Maps icon and move it to the Home screen for your vehicle.

Best regards.

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