How To Make Google Maps Default On Iphone

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If you’re a fan of Google Maps over Apple’s Maps app, you may be searching for a way to make Google Maps your default maps app on your iPhone. While Apple doesn’t allow you to natively change your default maps app, there are a few workaround solutions. Read on to learn how to make Google Maps default on your iPhone.

Method 1: Using Siri Shortcuts

One way to make Google Maps your default maps app on iPhone is by using Siri Shortcuts. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. First, make sure you have the Google Maps app installed on your iPhone. If you don’t, you can download it from the App Store.
  2. Next, open Settings on your iPhone, scroll down and tap on Shortcuts.
  3. Toggle on the Allow Untrusted Shortcuts switch. You’ll need to have run at least one shortcut before you can enable this.

Then, you’ll need to download the “Navigate in Google Maps” shortcut. Once this is done, whenever you open a location in Apple Maps, you can tap on the share button, then select “Shortcuts” and then tap on the “Navigate in Google Maps” shortcut. This will effectively open your location in Google Maps, making it the default app for navigation.

Method 2: Using Apple Maps With Google Maps

Another method involves using Apple Maps to search for a location and then using the Share function to open that location in Google Maps.

  1. First, open Apple Maps and look up a location.
  2. Next, tap on the Share button at the bottom.
  3. Scroll down and tap on the Google Maps icon. This will open the location in Google Maps.

While this method doesn’t make Google Maps the default maps app per se, it does allow you to quickly switch from Apple Maps to Google Maps when viewing locations.

Conclusion

While there’s no official way to make Google Maps default on iPhone, these workarounds allow you to use Google Maps as your primary navigation app. Whether you decide to use Siri Shortcuts or the Apple Maps share function, either method will get you on your way using Google Maps.