The music control feature cannot be used temporarily due to a problem that affects Android users in Google Maps application. Spotify and Youtube Music This control bar, which is compatible with, has not appeared on the navigation screen for a few days.
Users who uploaded the latest versions of Maplar application, while driving the opportunity to control the music directly through the map screen has noticed that the opportunity to control. In the previous versions of the application, this rod, which is located at the bottom of the screen, could be skipped, stopped or played. Complaints concentrated on phones using the Android operating system. While iPhone users continue to use this function, the feature on the Android side was completely lost. Google described the situation as an error and announced that the correction work on the subject has continued.
In a statement made by the company, the developer team noticed the problem of media control and actively worked for the solution said. However, Google did not share a date on when the update will be released. Resources such as Android Authority, 9to5Google and Tom’s Guide also confirmed that the feature disappeared with V25.28 version. The same is seen in the V25.29 version of the beta channel. This suggests that the feature is not removed and that there may be a temporary error that emerged during software updates.
Users are trying to close this deficiency with temporary solutions
Some users who cannot access the music bar prefer to keep the maps and music application on the screen at the same time using Android’s divided screen mode. Some other users try to open the “Show Media Controls” option from the maps settings after selecting the media application via Google assist. However, this method does not work on every device due to missing options in new versions. Comments on Reddit also show that temporary solutions give changing results from the user to the user. All these temporary methods can be used limitedly, as it can lead to distraction, especially when driving.
For the first time, Google maps have lost its long -term media control support for Android users. Although local failures or device -based problems have been reported before, many users on a global scale have experienced the same problem this time. In the iOS version, the fact that the feature works completely revealed that the problem is only specific to the Android version. On the other hand, the allegations that Google may have removed the feature of the company were refuted by the company’s statements. Google says that the work continues to make this function reusable.
After the loss of the feature, some users are directed to alternative map applications. The fact that the media control function is still active especially in applications such as Waze is one of the factors that accelerate this transition. In addition, the navigation screen for drivers can be made with a single touch of music management, driving safety is considered important. Therefore, the waiting of users continues. In any case, it is not yet clear when Google will re -present this feature to Android users.