Maps crashes right after starting (new on 4.2.1)

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Maps crashes right after starting (new on 4.2.1)

Since upgrading my iPad (no 3G/GPS) to iOs 4.2.1 the Maps application will not start anymore.

After tapping its icon, I get a grey screen for about three seconds. Then it quits.

I have restored the iPad three times already:
- Once using my backup: The error remains.
- Once without using the backup (iPad like new): Maps app is working
- Again using my backup: The error is back.

Anyone else out there having this problem?

iPad, iOS 4

Posted on Nov 24, 2010 12:48 AM

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Answer 1

oleolo Author

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Nov 24, 2010 1:14 AM in response to oleolo

I resolved the issue. Maps is working again. I had to reset the settings as follows:

Reset iPad settings. From the Home screen choose Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. All your preferences are reset, but your data and media aren’t deleted.

Fortunately, this does not tamper with installed apps, only with general settings.

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MrsMandM

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Mar 26, 2011 7:39 PM in response to oleolo

Thank you. This resolved the issue without loss of data although I did have to re enter my WiFi password.

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Answer 3

Sep 20, 2011 1:54 AM in response to oleolo

Thanks oleolo. Had the same problem with maps and this fixed it straight away. Just needed to reenter the router password as for MrsMandM

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Answer 4

Nov 5, 2011 9:15 PM in response to oleolo

thanks oleolo

It worked.......

My maps was ok while on holiday and last 3 days it just wouldn't load anymore.

Luckily I could use lGoogle laltitude.....

Now it's fine as you said I fixed the problem within seconds

I just came back from 42 days holiday traveling thru USA

All is fine now........i will upgrade now to OS 5 so I could use icloud

Thanks again!

Dejan

Sydney

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Answer 5

Sep 8, 2016 7:31 PM in response to oleolo

SImply deleting google maps and re-installing it fixed the problem. It wasn't necessary to reset.

Though opening google maps was unsuccessful, when I pressed the home button to see what was open, google maps, with its most recent search, was invariably open. So the problem was an inability to exit that last search. When I tried to enter a new search, it simply shut down.

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