Google issues emergency update for Google Maps to curb error on Android Auto

Routes with multiple stops are incredibly useful for a variety of reasons. When users have journeys that involve more than one destination, they can easily set up each stop within the Google Maps application. This allows the navigation app to provide detailed, step-by-step instructions guiding them to each location along their route.

Upon reaching a destination, users can simply tap the "continue" button displayed on their screen, prompting Google Maps to seamlessly transition to providing directions to the next stop on their itinerary.
However, starting in late May, a significant issue arose with the multi-stop route functionality in Google Maps on Android devices. This problem was widely reported, with hundreds of users confirming the issue on Google's official forums.

The specific nature of the problem was that users who had set up multi-stop routes on their Android devices found themselves unable to proceed with their journey in Google Maps after arriving at the initial destination. While the "continue" button was visible on the screen, it was unresponsive to user input. As a result, the only workaround available to users was to completely close the Google Maps application and reconfigure their entire route from scratch.

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Users who encountered this frustrating behaviour attempted various troubleshooting methods commonly used to resolve app issues. These included restarting their phones, clearing the app's cache and data, and even going so far as to uninstall and reinstall Google Maps. Unfortunately, none of these typical fixes managed to restore the correct multi-stop route functionality.
Eventually, users were left with no choice but to end their current trip and start the navigation process anew.

Google promptly initiated an investigation into the issue shortly after the first reports began to surface. After thorough analysis, the company has successfully developed a solution to address the problem. The latest update to Google Maps for Android devices rectifies this glitch, with users confirming in the same discussion thread that the multi-stop route feature is functioning normally once again after installing the updated version.

For those wondering about the specific version they need to install, the simplest approach is to check for available updates on the Google Play Store and download the most recent release of Google Maps. The version believed to contain the fix for this glitch is 11.131.0102 build 1067550236. It's important to note the build number specifically, as the initial release of version 11.131.0102 did not include a fix for this particular issue. Users who installed the original version reported that the glitch persisted, but it was subsequently resolved after updating to build 11.131.0102.

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It's worth mentioning that this error exclusively affected Android devices. If you use Google Maps on an iPhone, you should not have experienced this particular problem (unless you encountered a different bug). In the event that the new Google Maps build is not yet available on the Google Play Store for your device, you may need to wait a few additional days for the update to appear. Google employs a phased rollout model for updates, ensuring that all devices in the production channel should have access to the update within a few days.

In the meantime, for those who prefer not to wait, there is an alternative option of using the Google Maps APK installer. However, this method involves a more complex process, including downloading the APK file and manually initiating the update. This approach may be suitable for more tech-savvy users who are comfortable with side-loading applications.