How to Reverse/Downgrade Google Maps Update in Android Mobiles?

Google Maps is essential for navigating through unknown territories and reaching your destination. However, sometimes updates can cause problems with particular features or change the app’s layout in a way that you don’t like. Fortunately, Google Maps can be downgraded to a previous version to restore your preferred functionalities. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to reverse or downgrade the Google Maps update on your Android mobile device.

Why must you Reverse/Downgrade the Google Maps Update on your Mobile?

Indeed, not all of us love new versions of our favorite. This is usually because we have become so familiar with the old version (or interface) that the latest update may seem messy or uncomfortable. In such a situation, the best solution is to roll back the app update so you can still use the old version.

Regardless, we can’t stop developers from rolling out new app updates. However, some persons who have activated “Automatic updates” apps will automatically update to the latest version once their device is connected to the Internet. Thus, there is an update rollout from the developer. So the best you can do is to stick to your preferred version and don’t update.

Many of us use Google Maps frequently, and if you’re looking for a way to get back to the old version (because you don’t know the new interface that rolled out with the latest version), follow the steps below.

How to Reverse/Downgrade Google Maps Update on Android Mobiles?

Depending on your Android device’s OS, there are different ways to roll back updates. For example, you can try the steps below if your Android device runs on Android 6.0 or older.

• Tip: If your device runs on newer Android and the latest PlayStore versions, click on your Profile icon to access the menu options.
• Open the Google Play Store app on your mobile smartphone.

• On the homepage, tap the navigation icon at the top-left corner (the three horizontal dashes).

• Tap on My Apps from the side menu.

• Scroll down or search for Google Maps on your apps list.

• Open Google Maps when you see it and tap the Uninstall Updates button.

• Confirm the actions, and that’s it.

Stop Automatic App Update after uninstalling the updates

After reverting the update, you must turn off “Automatic Updates,” so your apps won’t update to their latest version when you connect to a WiFi network. Below are the steps to turn off automatic updates on Android smartphones.

• Open the Google Play Store app on your mobile smartphone

• On the homepage, tap the navigation icon at the top-left corner (the three horizontal dashes).

• Tap on Settings from the side menu

• Go to General and tap on “Auto-update apps.”

• Select the “Don’t auto-update apps” option and then “Done.”

Sideload the Old version of Google Maps.

You must choose the app based on your Android version and the “no dpi” universal app. The above official uninstalls update will be helpful when the current update affects your app. But when you want to use the two or three versions old update, you must manually install the app version using third-party sites.

• Download the Old Google Maps from the APK mirror or safe sites.

• Enable Unknown Sources in your Android mobiles.

• Install the app. Sometimes the Installation may ask to replace the app version. Allow replacing.

Wrap Up

The method above will help you return the Google Maps on your phone to the previous version you prefer. App developers always push updates in the Play Store to make the app with new features. When they leave some valuable elements in the new app update, we choose the Alternative apps. But we may not find other useful features of the Original app whenever we go for alternatives. So, It is better to downgrade/reverse Google Maps. Also, it would help if you stopped automatic updates; otherwise, you will always need to revert your apps to their old versions. Some Android TV apps don’t support the latest Twitter UI. In those situations, you have to use the Android TV sideload method. We hope this article helps you out with your need. When you face any issues during the Twitter reverse process, Comment below.

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Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.