Cannot use Google maps in Apple Watch 8, OS10

Google maps does nothing. I open it, it says CURRENT TRIP: not navigating (regardless if I have navigation set on my iPhone). The only other options it gives me is to edit shortcuts and set travel mode.

Location services are on. I saw all the fancy stuff the new operating system can do (eg see what’s walkable, find perfect trail) but I get no options or functionality at all.

Posted on Oct 24, 2023 10:46 AM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2023 01:47 AM

Thank you for your response. I was able to get it to work with phone and watch restarting, but with inconsistent results. So then I ended up having to submit my watch to Apple for repairs where a number of issues were identified but unable to be repaired. I think it may require a replacement which I hope won’t have the same issues with Google Maps. Will definitely keep in mind your feedback though.

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Nov 5, 2023 01:47 AM in response to jmarse1

Thank you for your response. I was able to get it to work with phone and watch restarting, but with inconsistent results. So then I ended up having to submit my watch to Apple for repairs where a number of issues were identified but unable to be repaired. I think it may require a replacement which I hope won’t have the same issues with Google Maps. Will definitely keep in mind your feedback though.

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