How to restore missing map feature from Photos after iOS 18.4 update?

At some point in the past 2-3 weeks the maps have disappeared from the information setting on all of my new and old photos. I have checked all the location service settings and they are still as before. Is this linked to the iOS18.4 update? How can I restore the maps feature, any suggestions?



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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 8:10 AM

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Apr 13, 2025 7:35 AM in response to aak2509

i’ve got the same issue on iPhone and iPad but it seems to work fine on my so far.

All location services are granted for maps, photos and camera (and some more).

Edit:

also happening for the recognized people/pets and the button „show in all pics“

it’s like cut off after the camera info


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Apr 11, 2025 2:03 PM in response to aak2509

aak2509 wrote: …in the past 2-3 weeks the maps have disappeared from the information setting on all of my new and old photos.

That's certainly odd, and I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem. Have you tried a forced re-start?

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


This is different from a simple Power Off. I had to continue holding the button down past the "slide to power off" message, and then I released the button only after  the Apple Logo appeared indicating a re-start. 


Let us know what happens…

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Apr 12, 2025 10:56 AM in response to aak2509

aak2509 wrote: …There is nothing at all below the camera information box.

What is your iPhone storage like? Mine says 192 GB of 512 used. What does yours say at

Settings>General>Storage?


What is your iCloud Storage? Mine says 150 GB of 200 GB

Settings>AppleID>iCloud


Are you low on free space?


(I have the same clock…)

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How to restore missing map feature from Photos after iOS 18.4 update?

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