Maps | My Guides: lost ability to rename dropped pins added to my guides in maps

Recently the ability to rename a dropped pin added to my guides was removed. Would anyone know a workaround as I use this functionality a lot?


The issue occurs on all of the latest versions of Apple Maps on iOS and on MacOs.


Previously we could do as follows:


  • Drop pin on a map
  • Add the pin to My Guide
  • When adding the pin, there was an option to name it


Since recently (I believe this started in mid-June 2023), we can only do as follows:


  • Drop pin on a map
  • Add the pin to My Guide
  • When adding the pin, no option to rename it - it appears as "dropped pin" in the guide and on the map


Many thanks in advance


iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 1, 2023 06:11 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2024 04:50 PM

I have the same issue. However I do have the "Edit Name" option visible, but it does nothing. Anything I type or edit doesn't result in a change of name.

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Jul 1, 2023 07:36 PM in response to H1290

Hi H1290, thank you for taking the time to look into this.


Unfortunately the issue is not fixed by a restart. I restarted the multiple devices (iPad, iPhone and mac) on which I use Maps, but to no avail. Maps is affected by the same issue across all devices.



the above screenshot shows that the rename option is not available.


I might be mistaken but I think the issue appeared following the latest OS software update (iOS 16.5.1 and the macos equivalent).


Jul 1, 2023 07:40 PM in response to Marc Waha

How strange!


Please try a forced restart: Force restart iPhone - Apple Support.


If the issue still isn’t resolved, please reach out to Apple Support:



Please let us know how you were able to resolve this!


Jul 1, 2023 06:27 PM in response to Marc Waha

Hello Marc Waha!


Please restart your device, then try this again.


Using iOS, I dropped a pin.



Then I saved the Dropped Pin in Guides, and renamed it, proving that the feature still works.



To rename a Dropped Pin after it has been saved in Guides, just swipe left on it, and tap “Edit Name,” as shown in the green circle.



I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

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