Since updating to the latest Google Maps beta, some Android Auto users are experiencing issues with the navigation app crashing.
Android Auto is used in pair our favorite applications to offer us a efficient and intuitive navigation without breaking our habits. Recently, Google Maps introduced a new feature to display buildings in 3D to synchronize preferences between different devices.
However, many users have reported problems with Google Maps on Android Auto after updating the app to beta version 11.132.0100, published on June 3. Although the rest of the system’s features work, when users try to launch Maps, they are returned to the list of other apps in the center console. This problem seems to affect various phone models like Pixels and Samsungs.
Can’t launch Google Maps beta on Android Auto
According to user reports on various forums, Google Maps beta version 11.132.0100 is the main culprit for these crashes. When Android Auto launched, the application closes unexpectedly.
Reddit users have been sharing their experiences, including user Japzone who described how the Google Maps beta update broken integration with Android Auto. According to him, the application crashes as soon as it is launched. Another person using a Galaxy S23 also reported that Maps crashes as soon as it is selected on the CPU, although it works on their smartphone.
Other apps like Waze continue to work, which allows users to have a temporary workaround. Some users of the stable version also mentioned similar problemsalthough it is mainly those using the beta version who are affected.
For those who encounter this problem, it is possible to exit the beta program from Google Maps via the Play Store, then uninstall recent app updates. In reverting to the latest stable version, users can avoid these crashes until a fix is released. Google should soon release an update to resolve this issue.