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I can’t use any app while driving focus is on. How can I use my maps but just turn off notifications, which hide parts of the map.

Notifications ruin my map. I am constantly have to move them to see the top of the map. If I turn on focus, my maps do not open.

Posted on Oct 2, 2021 8:05 PM

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Oct 3, 2021 7:03 PM in response to Joe Thomas3

Hello Joe,


It sounds like you are receiving notifications while driving and you can't open maps while Focus is enabled. We understand how important this is to you and we are here to help.


This article may be able to help: Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road


If the issue persists, can you provide a few more details? What exactly happens when you attempt to access Appel Maps while Focus is enabled? What is your exact iOS version? Also, which iPhone are you currently using?


Cheers!

Oct 4, 2021 8:27 AM in response to bailier

I have iPhone 12 Pro. If I try to open any app (including Google Maps) while the driving focus is on, it says at the bottom that I am driving, and I can say I am not driving if I want to open something. I had the focus set to automatic, because I will not remember it otherwise. The driving focus needs an option to let designated apps function when it is on.

I can’t use any app while driving focus is on. How can I use my maps but just turn off notifications, which hide parts of the map.

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