My Apple iPhone navigation feature seems to not work properly when I travel. I use both the Apple Maps and Google Maps apps, and both have the same issue where it simply will not go into navigation mode. After researching this issue thoroughly, there are some things you can do to solve this issue.
Note: This post assumes you have GPS enabled.
1. Restart the iPhone
Restarting the iPhone will force it to grab new wireless tower information. Press and hold the “Power” button, then power it off, then back on.
2. Enable Data Roaming
Make sure your iPhone can connect to as many wireless towers as possible by enabling data roaming under “Settings” > “Cellular” > “Roaming” and turn “Data Roaming” to “On” (green).
3. Enable Wi-Fi
Navigation features can use nearby Wi-Fi networks to determine where you are. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled under “Settings” > “Wi-Fi“. You don’t have to be connected to a Wi-Fi network for it to help you navigate.
These steps have helped me greatly. As soon as I did all three of these steps, navigation in Maps worked flawlessly.
Pete Moortgat says
June 16, 2019 at 7:59 amNo this did not help. I even deleted app and reinstalled it
Mariam says
June 12, 2019 at 6:52 amI am having the same problem .My navigation starts working when I start driving then it stops .
Nabil says
November 20, 2017 at 3:47 amit works once then it stops
Santiago says
August 31, 2017 at 7:51 amRestarting works but next day i have to do it again.. Do I have to upgrade my phone.. mpas its upgraded
Janet L. Thomas says
June 28, 2017 at 10:48 amMy maps app has stopped working. When I touch my maps app it brings up my phone contacts list.
Michele says
December 3, 2016 at 7:44 pmMy navigator speaks to me when I start off then stops. What am I doing wrong?
S gough says
August 17, 2016 at 5:16 amCan’t get my navigation to play through my speakers
Justin says
July 25, 2016 at 1:44 pmRestarting works temporarily. Next day, I have to restart it again. App Store affected too.
Adam says
June 21, 2016 at 3:13 amHi there mine is still not working
Is the any other way
Mitch Bartlett says
March 15, 2016 at 7:32 pmSeems like you have selected the mode that gives transit directions. Try changing it to driving, walking, or biking.
Amy knight says
March 14, 2016 at 8:31 pmWhen trying to use maps it says…transit directions are not available between these locations
Rodger Riley says
August 31, 2015 at 11:38 amhey we did what you said and it worked great, thanks for sharing you knowledge, Rodger and Terri