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Google maps does not find current location

  • /e/ version: pie test of July 2020
  • Device model: a3xelte
  • When it started to occur: always
  • Reproducible with the last /e/ version: yes
  • Reproducible with LineageOS:

Summary

Google maps app (the regular, not the PWA) does not find my current location, even after I have given the app location permission

Possibly related to possibly related to #782 (closed), #1454 (closed) and #1454 (closed) and #1459 (closed)

  • The device is unusable
  • The bug is the source of a data loss or a big waste of time
  • [x ] The bug concerns a third party app
  • The bug concerns security
  • The bug concerns privacy

The problem

Steps to reproduce

  1. Install regular Google Maps (called "Maps Navigate &... " in the /e/ app store)
  2. Open app
  3. Say yes to location permission
  4. Press the 'go to current location' button

What is the current behavior?

Nothing happens

What is the expected correct behavior?

Maps goes to current location

Technical informations

Relevant logs (adb logcat)

Relevant screenshots

Solutions

Workaround

Possible fixes

Edited by Rik Viergever