neversweat
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Q: Safari 6.1.6 crashes at Google Maps

Today Safari 6.1.6/Mac OS 10.7.5/Mac Pro started crashing at Google Maps. All other sites work fine. Tried the usual fixes (reset etc.) but no relief. If I go to a page like a hotel reservation where a Google map comes up to the side, no crash, but I DO get an alert to "upgrade" to Google Chrome. Hmmm… Tried it a while back, too invasive. Mapquest, Bing, and Here work fine also.

 

In the crash log the first line mentions Javascript if that helps. If you turn off Javascript, the page does not load and just tells you to turn it on.

 

Anyone else?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on May 5, 2016 6:52 PM

by KiteSurfer,Solvedanswer
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A:

I have the same problem on MacBook Pro running OSX 10.7.5 and Safari 6.1.6. Was opening and navigating Google Maps without problems and late last night Safari started crashing when opening Google Maps. I was attempting suggested fixes in Safari Preferences/Extensions when I found this thread and its unfortunate conclusion that we can now only open Google Maps in Firefox, which though inconvenient, works just fine.

 

As some suggest above, simply updating to the latest operating system is not always viable nor reasonable for all users -- particularly those whom employ perfectly functional peripherals and processing cards that have compatibility problems with newer versions of OSX -- particularly so with third-party media production peripherals and processors which are quite expensive.

 

Also, seems like the newer, "improved" versions of OSX since Lion/Mountain Lion have sacrificed features and flexibility for the end user -- herding us into a more IOS-like environment that doesn't necessarily serve the needs of more advanced users, particularly media producers.

 

So I'll accommodate the Firefox workaround and check back once in a while to see if either Apple (Safari) or Google Maps either release a patch or make some adjustment.

 

Interesting to note here that I'm using Firefox more and more these days because at this point, Mozilla/Firefox appears to be offering a better, more reliable and secure browser for OS X Lion users than Apple. Safari 6.1.6 has problems with more than a few websites that Firefox navigates flawlessly. At some point, I imagine we'll have to abandon Safari completely in favor of Firefox. Unfortunate, because Safari is fairly intuitive and easy to use.

Posted on May 6, 2016 1:33 PM

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  • by neversweat,

    neversweat neversweat May 15, 2016 3:33 PM in response to neversweat
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    Safari
    May 15, 2016 3:33 PM in response to neversweat

    I sent feedback to Google. Hard to find as they say use the menu, but of course you can't get that far. At "Was this article helpful," click No. Maybe if a few more do that they'll look into it, but I doubt it. I mentioned this discussion so maybe they'll take notice.

     

    I tried several other ways in but none worked.

  • by Platonica,

    Platonica Platonica May 16, 2016 3:37 AM in response to neversweat
    Level 1 (4 points)
    May 16, 2016 3:37 AM in response to neversweat

    Adobe Flash auto- updated over the weekend and i was hoping it may cure it but…..nada, still the same. I also noticed that around the same time as this google map problem, the reply and comments are missing/non-functional on a couple of news media websites.

    Like i said earlier, i,m using Opera more and more now as i doubt this Safari bug will be fixed.

  • by MathsProf,

    MathsProf MathsProf May 16, 2016 9:16 AM in response to daysailor
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Mac OS X
    May 16, 2016 9:16 AM in response to daysailor

    I have the same trouble as everyone else. I noticed the crashing May 15th. Firefox works.

  • by Fred L Johnson,

    Fred L Johnson Fred L Johnson May 17, 2016 12:20 PM in response to neversweat
    Level 2 (367 points)
    Mac OS X
    May 17, 2016 12:20 PM in response to neversweat

    I, too, am one of those who cannot upgrade my version of OS X because of hardware limitations, so I'm happily using OS X 10.7.5 and Safari 6.1.6 (until several days ago) when Google maps started crashing Safari.  I guess I'll move to Firefox and move all my bookmarks to Firefox as well.

  • by nynke108,

    nynke108 nynke108 May 18, 2016 6:20 AM in response to neversweat
    Level 1 (4 points)
    May 18, 2016 6:20 AM in response to neversweat

    Same here, 10.9.5 with Safari 7.0.6.

    Frustrating, I find Google maps in Firefox is less clear than in Safari. And indeed, to open Firefox as well is more work.

  • by KiteSurfer,

    KiteSurfer KiteSurfer May 18, 2016 6:27 AM in response to neversweat
    Level 1 (14 points)
    May 18, 2016 6:27 AM in response to neversweat

    I have another curious new development with Safari 6.1.6 on OS X 10.7.5. This started after the problems with Google Maps. Surfing with Safari on a MacBook Pro laptop, now, when I two-finger tap (right-click) the trackpad, I get the spinning beachball for several seconds, then the right-click menu appears and immediately disappears. My right-click function works on the desktop and of course, it works perfectly well in Firefox. The only place it hangs and doesn't function well is in Safari. I've already set my default to Firefox. I'm inclined to follow FL Johnson's advice, move all my bookmarks to Firefox and abandon Safari altogether. Too many bugs… too many problems. Just to reiterate, the problem with Google Maps is not Google's problem. It works perfectly well with other browsers. The problem here is with Safari and Apple's lack of concern or respect for its longterm customers utilizing what many of us consider to be more flexible and feature-rich legacy versions of OS X.

  • by thehelpagency,

    thehelpagency thehelpagency May 18, 2016 6:29 AM in response to neversweat
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    May 18, 2016 6:29 AM in response to neversweat

    HI

     

    I have had this problem too. I can still use google maps now by using the lie version. ONly problem is that you have to be in maps to switch to the lite version…. unless you use a link… here is one based on the UK

     

    https://www.google.com/maps/@51.6509879,-0.2717946,7z?force=lite

  • by daysailor,

    daysailor daysailor May 18, 2016 6:44 AM in response to thehelpagency
    Level 1 (9 points)
    Safari
    May 18, 2016 6:44 AM in response to thehelpagency

    Thanks for this tip. Google Maps Lite works for me in Safari 6.1.6 with OS 10.7.5.

    This link takes you to the lite version: https://www.google.com/maps/?force=lite

  • by Zodiac007,

    Zodiac007 Zodiac007 May 18, 2016 8:54 AM in response to neversweat
    Level 1 (8 points)
    Safari
    May 18, 2016 8:54 AM in response to neversweat

    That feels better.  Thanks for the tip.  I can get Google Maps Lite on my Mac.  No crashing.  Seems to be working OK on my OS X 10.7.5 with Safari 6.1.6.  However, I too, am getting the beach ball at other random times, and the 'Comments' from the Daily Mail Online newspaper are no where to be seen.  I can live without that.  Cheers everyone.

  • by Platonica,

    Platonica Platonica May 18, 2016 10:02 AM in response to thehelpagency
    Level 1 (4 points)
    May 18, 2016 10:02 AM in response to thehelpagency

    Thanks for this info. Its a drag that you cannot make the lite version the default. Does anyone have an idea how to make it the default.?

    I suppose i could have a direct link in my favs bar.

  • by Platonica,

    Platonica Platonica May 18, 2016 10:06 AM in response to Zodiac007
    Level 1 (4 points)
    May 18, 2016 10:06 AM in response to Zodiac007

    I wish Safari and every other browser would crash when the Daily Mail Online is opened.

  • by neversweat,

    neversweat neversweat May 18, 2016 6:03 PM in response to neversweat
    Level 1 (7 points)
    Safari
    May 18, 2016 6:03 PM in response to neversweat

    My plan is to use the lite version (h/t thehelpagency) and/or MapQuest, and check every now and then for a fix (unlikely). They changed the code once, they may inadvertently fix it with another change.

     

    Thanks to all for responding!

  • by Al Ong,

    Al Ong Al Ong May 18, 2016 7:08 PM in response to neversweat
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    May 18, 2016 7:08 PM in response to neversweat

    I was in the middle of using Google Lite…(sadly, still prefer the full version). I also found out that Chrome has also stopped support for OS 10.7.5 too..(what the heck is wrong with these folks).

    Anyway, I'm not sure if this may be the reason why Google Maps crashes…but I went to see their requirements...

     

    Browsers

    To use the full Google Maps with 3D imagery and Earth view, you need the latest version of one of these browsers:

    Note: If you're using Google Chrome, make sure to turn on hardware acceleration by going to Menu > Settings >Show advanced settings > Under "System", check the box next to "Use hardware acceleration when available."


    Operating systems

    To use the full Google Maps with 3D imagery and Earth view, you need the latest version of one of these operating systems:

    • Mac OS 10.8.3 and up               <==============
    • Windows 7 and up
    • Chrome OS with an Intel CPU
    • Linux

     

    Not really certain if i'm right…just my 2 cents...

  • by Vector50,

    Vector50 Vector50 May 18, 2016 9:53 PM in response to Platonica
    Level 1 (4 points)
    May 18, 2016 9:53 PM in response to Platonica

    I downloaded the Lite version, saved it to a bookmarks file after naming it Google Maps Lite, and dragged the bogus "heavy" version into the trash. It now seems like the Lite version has become the default. Real estate pages that use Google Maps have called up the Lite version, and it seems to run OK for now. Hope this helps.

  • by Platonica,

    Platonica Platonica May 19, 2016 1:50 AM in response to Vector50
    Level 1 (4 points)
    May 19, 2016 1:50 AM in response to Vector50

    Thanks Vector50. I will try this.

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