Android Auto update leaves Google Maps running when you get out of the car

[DZNYFAN4778]

https://9to5google.com/2023/07/17/android-auto-google-maps-exit-navigation-bug/

Recent updates to Android Auto and Google Maps are leaving the navigation app open when you leave the car, which is an annoying little bug.


Android Auto just saw its 10.0 release last week, and in the days following a new bug has popped up. As always, Android Auto launches Google Maps when your phone is connected, whether that’s wired or wireless, and you can run navigation from the infotainment display. But, since the most recent updates, many have noticed that Google Maps will continue running, even once you’ve left the car.

The issue leaves a Google Maps notification ongoing on your Android phone with your navigation status. This persists even after the Android Auto session in your car has ended, and continues until you hit the “exit navigation” option.

Personally, I’ve been seeing this for almost a week on Google Pixel Fold running on Android Auto v10.0, as well as Google Maps v11.88. Several on Reddit have also noted the same problem with various Samsung and Pixel phones, and it seems to be happening both wired and using wireless adapters like Motorola MA1 or AAWireless.

This isn’t really a major issue, as hitting “exit navigation” patches things up, but it’s still something we hope to see fixed.

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[DZNYFAN4778]

Don’t know if this will impact battery life or anything else.

 

[Akunz]

I've had the same issue on my galaxy s21 ultra. I'm using the aawireless adapter. I thought that might be the issue. When I exit the truck, i click the notification on my phone and exit navigation.

 

[ejouie]

I've been noticing that on my Pixel 6 Pro. Not too much of an issue until I am inside the plant. The phone has to work a lot harder to get a GPS signal which then start eating battery quickly. Just depends on the day and whether I can remember to manually shut it off.

 

[billbillw]

I don't see that with my Galaxy S22+. Are you actively using the turn by turn when this happens or just the map screen? I usually stop the turn by turn directions when I'm close enough to know the rest of the way or when I arrive.

 

[Gullzway]

FYI, you can downgrade your Android Auto version if you want. That is, until they force update to use it.

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[Old Man]

After 25 years in I.T. I've learned to avoid updating to newer versions of software.

 

[TCPTX65]

It must only affect Google Maps. I use Waze and haven't noticed it happening.

 

[A.Bursell]

I noticed the same- didn't occur to me it was an update I just thought it was funny my Pixel 6 did that a couple times. Thanks for the info!

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