How to fix "unfortunately maps has stopped working"

I met the same problems and searched many internet pages for the solutions but didn't work. But finally I found my solution and I am happy to share with you. The latest version of google map is 8.1. I uninstalled it and install 8.0 then the problem is fixed. So try an older version and then stop the automatic update. The problem should be fixed.

Can you say how to turn off the automatic update?

Leo

I met the same problems and searched many internet pages for the solutions but didn't work. But finally I found my solution and I am happy to share with you. The latest version of google map is 8.1. I uninstalled it and install 8.0 then the problem is fixed. So try an older version and then stop the automatic update. The problem should be fixed.

Ya because this is my second phone that doesn't have a working Google Maps AND my gf's new phone came witha broken Google Maps out of the box as well.

Thanks for you post.
I cleared data on the app --- that helped -- I can now get automobile directions on Google Maps.

But any time I request Bicycle or Pedestrian Directions it immediately responds

 "Unfortunately, Maps has stopped"

This was working on my original HTC One phone. I am using a replacement which is essentially the same.

As far as I know, the battery on this unit is not user removable or replaceable. I'm not interested in doing a factory reset. Isn't there a way of reinstalling or updating GOOGLE Maps when it is consistently failing like this?

Thank you   

Heya, thanq vmuch. Although I literally JUST first used my device this issue came up. Cleared the cache and it worked for now, many thanks best, DK

Calvin, I tried "application and select map and clear data" on my Samsung Galaxy Light and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much!

Thanks dude. It worked.

This worked for me as well, just needed to accept the update to this app. thanks for sharing

I went to delete Maps and received a message asking if I wanted to remove all updates to the App, I clicked Yes and all is back to normal.

Thank you so much, clearing the app data worked for me. Before, Maps crashed every time I used the navigation.

Just clear data and dont update. Fixed for me. Thanks guys

Clearing the data ...will bring backup to default state....is thr any other option

Thanks marry mode for sharing this valuable solution of this issue. After read this i follow your steps and it's work for me.

clear map data may be helpful

martin helstein

Can you say how to turn off the automatic update?

On a Samsung phone s7 or newer.
Go to settings then all apps. Find devlopers options. There you will find the auto update settings for your software updates.
For play store that setting is in the Play Store menu.

Thanks for the reply

I think if you clear your phone browsing history and also with apps cache then it will open smoothly.

I had this last weekend , I had this error corrected by my friend, why I did not read this topic earlier..

If you're encountering the "unfortunately maps has stopped working" error, you have a few options to address the issue. Firstly, attempt to resolve it by clearing the app data. Head to Settings > Applications, locate the Maps app, and clear its data. If this doesn't resolve the problem, you can try a battery pull, ensuring your phone is powered off before removing the battery. Allow the phone to rest briefly without the battery, then reinsert it, turn on the device, and clear it again. However, if the problem persists, you might consider a factory reset as a last resort. Make sure you've backed up all your device's data before proceeding with this step to avoid losing any important information.