How do I make Google Maps my default on iPhone?

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How do I make Google Maps my default on iPhone?

I’ve been trying to streamline my navigation experience on my iPhone, but I always find myself manually switching to Google Maps every time I click on an address link. I much prefer Google Maps over the native Apple Maps app because it seems more accurate and user-friendly for my needs. However, every time I want to use it, I have to copy the address and open Google Maps separately, which is quite cumbersome. I’m looking for a way to set Google Maps as my default map application on my iPhone so that any address or navigation requests automatically open in Google Maps. This would save me a lot of time and improve my overall usability. How can I achieve this on my iPhone?

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Making Google Maps the default map application on an iPhone isn’t natively supported by iOS. However, you can use the Gmail app for web links, which allows you to choose your preferred map app. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Install the Gmail app and open it.
  2. Tap on the three lines at the top left corner to open the menu.
  3. Scroll down and select ‘Settings’.
  4. Tap on your email account.
  5. Scroll down and select ‘Google Maps’ under the ‘Default apps’ section for handling maps.

This doesn’t change all links to open with Google Maps, but it’s a workaround for email-based navigation.

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One workaround is using apps that support setting default services. Follow these steps with your email app:

  1. Open your preferred email app that supports default settings, such as Outlook.
  2. Go to the settings section.
  3. Look for an option to choose navigation apps.
  4. Select Google Maps as your default.

This method will direct map links from your emails to Google Maps, making the process semi-automatic.

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To set Google Maps as the default app on your iPhone, you can’t directly replace Apple Maps because of the system settings, but you can use shortcuts to your advantage. Here’s a way:

  1. Create a Shortcut on your iPhone:
  2. Open the ‘Shortcuts’ app.
  3. Tap the ‘+’ icon at the top right to create a new shortcut.
  4. Select ‘Add Action’.
  5. Choose ‘Apps’ and then select ‘Google Maps’.
  6. Select ‘Open URL’ and input a placeholder address like http://maps.google.com.

  7. Name your shortcut.

  8. Set up an Automation in the Shortcuts app to open addresses with Google Maps.

Although it’s not a direct default app change, you leverage Shortcuts to simplify your process.

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If you’re frequently opening maps for calendar events, you can make use of the Google Calendar app for iPhone:

  1. Google Calendar:
  2. Install Google Calendar from the App Store.
  3. Open the app and go to settings.
  4. Find the ‘Maps’ option.
  5. Select ‘Google Maps’ as the default app for location services.

This way, any address linked to calendar events will open in Google Maps directly, helping you bypass Apple Maps.

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Unfortunately, iOS doesn’t provide a way to completely replace Apple Maps with Google Maps. However, certain apps like Chrome and Gmail allow you to choose your preferred app for opening addresses. Here’s how you can do it with Chrome:

  1. Using Chrome:
  2. Open the Chrome app.
  3. Tap the three dots at the bottom right and go to ‘Settings’.
  4. Tap ‘Content Settings’.
  5. Choose ‘Open Links with’ and select ‘Google Maps’.

This option helps you to a certain extent, as any map links opened through Chrome will use Google Maps.

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