Google Maps driving me crazy...starts up by itself!!?

duofold · #1 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 10:35 AM

I've got a tp2 with stock rom & the latest Google Maps loaded up. I usually leave my phone on a table and not carry it in my pocket (rules out inadvertent press of buttons).

In the last several days, I'll return to my phone, turn it on and find google maps staring at me, with gps tracking on. After a few times of this happening, it was irritating enough for me to remove the app and reload. still no luck.

now my phone dies at all times since i'm guessing, gm pops on and drains the battery. i'm out of ideas...any help would be appreciated!

**Dragon2** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 10:39 AM

check ya startup folder under file explorer/device//windows/startup

and delete google maps if its there...... that may be causing it......

**Dragon2** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 10:39 AM

check ya startup folder under file explorer/device//windows/startup

and delete google maps if its there...... that may be causing it......

or in google maps is there a setting to allow it to find your location at certain times?????

duofold · #4 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 10:45 AM

thanks, but not in the startup.

problem is, i can't duplicate this or see when it happens. i leave my phone unattended long enough where when I come back, gm is there, up and running.

and i don't see any setting where it's set to find my location occasionally. i've even logged out of my google account in google maps.

goobergob · #5 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 02:36 PM

same thing has happened to me several times as well. no idea why it starts up...

no regularity either, ranges from between 1-3days but it will start up when just on my desk.

mikejones13 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 02:42 PM

It's the MAN trying to TRACK YOU! Look out behind you!!!! RUN! RUN! RUN! Na, just kidding, backup your contacts and do a hard reset. Then install your contacts ONLY see if it happens then if so then it maybe a hardware problem. What other apps did/have you installed on your phone.

marshac · #7 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 02:42 PM

Ditto for me too

**mswlogo** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 02:53 PM

My google maps is few weeks old, don't know if it has changed but it has not done this.

I'm running version 3.2.1 what version are you running?

Go to Menu -> Help -> About to get the version.

You might search through your registry for GoogleMaps.exe