Have a problem with a location, building, or business on Apple Maps? So you can try to get Apple to correct it.
Today, map apps like Apple Maps or Google Maps are a must for many people. The truth is that, the fact that they allow routes to be created automatically to get to places, or that they allow you to easily explore some sites without having to visit them, means that little by little they have become popular to the point that they become increasingly popular. use less systems like old GPS.
Nevertheless, the biggest problem with maps is that, generally, they are approximations. And, in this sense, the truth is that the vast majority of companies work to make their maps as accurate as possible, but the truth is that in reality it is not always that easy. That is why, especially in places where there are quite a few buildings together, an address may not be too precise, which may lead to some confusion.
Taking this into account, The option that Apple gives users of its maps is to report these types of problems, so that the firm can work on trying to solve them. In this way, if your business, your address or any other place contains an error in Apple Maps, by reporting it you will be able to help other users trying to correct it, even if it is not related to you.
So you can report problems with locations, names and more options in Apple Maps
As we mentioned, in the event that, on some occasion, you have seen that there is some kind of error in Apple Maps (wrong signage, errors in the address, errors in the details of a business …), say that you are going to be able to report it without major problem. What’s more, For this you do not need to be the owner of a premises or building, but you will be able to do it without problem for any location.
However, it is important that you keep in mind that the whole process is manually reviewed by Apple, which can cause bugs to take time to fix. In addition, you should also take into account that it is necessary to have a device with iOS, iPadOS or macOS installed, if possible with one of the latest versions. Fulfilling this requirement, say that the steps vary slightly depending on the device used.
Request bug fixes from the Maps app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
One of the fastest ways to report errors in your maps to Apple is to do it directly from the application Maps which is included in iOS and iPadOS. Taking this into account, to be able to report an error you must follow these steps:
- On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, open the Maps app that is included with the device.
- Using the search engine or the map, locate the place, address or business for which you want to report a problem and access the details of the same.
- Click on the three dots button that appears on the left in the place’s file, right next to the route.
- In the menu that will be displayed, select the option “Report a problem”.
- If this is the first time you are accessing, you must accept the terms displayed on the screen.
- Provide as much detail as you can about the error and report it to Apple by following the steps displayed on the screen.
Report bugs in Apple Maps from your Mac
Another option in the event that you prefer it or do not have an iPhone or iPad at hand, may be to report the failure directly from your Mac. This is something that can be easily done from macOS Big Sur, although it is true that if you have an older version of the operating system, the steps may vary slightly. With this in mind, this is what you should do:
- On your Mac, open the Maps app that is included with the system.
- Locate the place, address or business on the map that contains the error in question and click on it to see the details.
- Inside the tab, click on the three dots button at the top right to access the options menu.
- In the menu that will be displayed, select the option “Report a problem”.
- If this is the first time you are accessing, you must accept the terms displayed on the screen.
- Provide as much detail as you can about the error and report it to Apple by following the steps shown.
What happens after the error is reported?
When you fill in one of the forms to report the error, it is sent to Apple’s servers, where the team in charge of managing the maps within the company will be in charge of carrying out the checks necessary following the report sent.
Taking into account the large volume of requests that Apple receives for its maps, the truth is that generally do not offer individualized responses. However, if you have marked the follow-up by email and your problem is solved, They will probably write to you to notify you of the changes and thank you for your collaboration with Apple Maps.
Similarly, it should also be noted that, Except for major changes, the normal thing is that the problem takes some time to be solved. Ultimately, since requests are manually reviewed and confirmed by the Apple Maps team, it is normal to experience some delay in resolution.
Related topics: Tutorials
Join our Telegram channel @iPadizate
Follow us on Facebook ipadizate.blog