Michael P. Scott

Q: clear all destinations from apple maps in iOS AND OS X

Just want to know how to clean out all previous destinations in Apple's Maps programs on iOS and OS X platforms.  I cannot find a workable solution and it makes using Maps in CarPlay VERY DIFFICULT.

Posted on Apr 12, 2016 12:12 PM

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  • by javaliga,

    javaliga javaliga Apr 12, 2016 12:19 PM in response to Michael P. Scott
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    Apr 12, 2016 12:19 PM in response to Michael P. Scott

    Have you tried this:

     

    Use Maps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

     

    especially the section:

     

    Clear your recents

    1. Open Maps.
    2. Tap the address bar.
    3. Tap Favorites > Recents > Clear > Clear All Recents.
    4. Tap Done.
  • by Michael P. Scott,

    Michael P. Scott Michael P. Scott Apr 12, 2016 6:26 PM in response to javaliga
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    Apr 12, 2016 6:26 PM in response to javaliga

    Thank you for chiming in, but alas, the solution which I've read about in multiple internet and Apple help forums simply will NOT work, no matter HOW many times I have tried.  I get as far as tapping the address bar and from there all other options are hit and/or miss or totally greyed out.

     

    I wonder if there's some funny thing between Maps created, say, on the desktop, and somehow migrating to the other two platforms -- iPhone and iPad.

     

    I've tried turning off WiFi on the iOS devices and trying to rid the app of the destinations, but that doesn't work. 

     

    Ah for the old days of deleting a preference folder and starting again.

     

    REALLY frustrating now that I have CarPlay and need a cleaner Map operation.  Wish CarPlay would allow other apps like Google Maps, but that's a discussion for another time and place.