How to make Google Maps the default navigation app on iPhone

Navigation apps have become indispensable tools for smartphone users. Whether you want directions to an unfamiliar place, the latest traffic conditions, public transit times, or local business information, you can do all these things right on your smartphone. There are various navigation apps available for iPhone users. iPhone comes with Apple Maps as the default navigation app, but you can install third-party alternatives on your iPhone.

Google Maps is one of the most popular and accurate navigation apps available for iPhone. But can Google Maps be the default navigation app on your iPhone? Find out here.

Can Google Maps be the default navigation app on iPhone?

Although Apple officially does not allow Google Maps to be set as the default navigation app on iPhones, there is a workaround that allows you to take advantage of Google Maps functionality. As you may have noticed, all navigation or business links open in Apple Maps, but the information in Apple Maps is not as up-to-date as Google Maps.

Whether you want to see the latest reviews of nearby shops or just switch to the Google Maps app, you’re in the right place. Here’s how to set Google Maps as the default navigation app on your iPhone:

How to make Google Maps default on iPhone

First, make sure you have the Google Maps application installed on your iPhone. If installed, please update to a newer version available. Tap here to check for updates.

If you want to open all navigation, business, store and route related links in Google Maps, you need to install some Google apps on your iPhone. The Google Apps list includes the Google Search app, Google Chrome web browser, and Gmail. Yes, these three apps are required to redirect all navigation links to Google Maps.

Just installing these apps on your iPhone isn’t enough. To redirect navigation links to Google Maps, these apps must be set as default apps. Whether you own an iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, or any other model. You can follow the steps listed below on an iPhone running iOS 16 or higher.

Here’s how to change the default apps on your iPhone.

How to set Gmail as default email app on iPhone

1. on iPhone[設定]Open
2. scroll down[Gmail]Tap.
3. Select your default email app.
4. Tap Gmail to set it as your default email app.

How to configure Gmail to open navigation links in Google Maps

1. Open the Gmail app on your iPhone. The app requires you to be signed in to your Google account.
2. When you’re done, tap the three lines in the upper left corner.
3. [設定]and select[既定のアプリ]Tap.
4. [Google Chrome で毎回使用するアプリを確認する]Toggle off.
5. Select Google Maps for navigation from current location and navigation between locations.
6. Tap Done.

How to Set Google Maps as Default Map in Google Search App

1. Launch the Google app on your iPhone and sign in to the app.
2. Then tap your profile picture in the top right corner
3. Open the settings menu.
4. [設定]and select[一般]Tap.
5. next,[既定のアプリ]Tap Options and select the Google Maps app.

How to set Google Chrome as default browser on iPhone

1. on iPhone[設定]Open
2. Scroll down and tap Google Chrome.
3. [既定のブラウザー アプリ]Choose.
4. Now select Google Chrome as your default browser.

Now every time you open a navigation or business link from Google Chrome or Gmail, it will open in Google Maps instead of Apple Maps.

If you travel a lot and usually search in different places, you can switch your default browser to Google Chrome. Yes, you can add Chrome apps to your home screen. In addition, it can also be placed inside the dock.

This is one of the easiest ways to make Google Maps the default on your iPhone. If you still have questions, leave them in the comment box.

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