In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of Google Maps not working in Safari 16 macOS Monterey 12.6. Apple recently rolled out the Monterey 12.6 update and alongside that, we were also greeted with the latest Safari update. However, the update to Safari seems to have done more harm than good, at least to a particular group of users.
Right after installing the Safari 16.0 update, many users reported that Google Maps was no longer working along the expected lines in macOS 12.6. The UI will be completely blacked out, with just a few colored lines condensed in the center. Even the likes of Apple Maps and Maps Quest were also getting bugged with a similar issue. So all fingers pointed to the latest Safari update rather than Google Maps.
Upon further investigating the matter, we found out that the issue was mostly with older Macs, such as the MacBook Pro of mid-2015. Likewise, the bug majorly affected the MacBook that had integrated graphics (Intel Iris) rather than discrete graphics (AMD Radeon). Joining all these dots, we managed to find out a couple of nifty workarounds that shall help you fix this issue. So without further ado, let’s check them out.
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Fix Google Maps not working in Safari 16 macOS 12.6
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Disable WebGL via Metal
- To begin with, launch the Safari browser on your Mac.
- Then click on Safari at the top menu and select Preferences.
- Now go to the Advanced tab and checkmark Show Develop Menu in menu bar.
- After that, click on Develop from the top menu bar.
- Then go to Experimental Features and uncheck WebGL via Metal.
- Check if it fixes the issue of Google Maps not working in Safari 16.
FIX 2: Disable Automatic Graphics Switching
- Click on the Apple logo situated at the top left.
- Then select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
- Now go to Battery and uncheck Automatic Graphics Switching.
- Check if it fixes the Google Maps not working issue in Safari 16.
FIX 3: Temporary Switch to Chrome
As already mentioned, this issue is related to Safari and not Google Maps. So until this issue is rectified, you could consider making a switch to any other browser of your choice. As of now, Chrome is free from this issue, so you could temporarily stroll the Google ecosystem until everything falls back in place in the Cupertino giant’s palace.
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So these were the three different methods that shall help you fix the issue of Google Maps not working in Safari 16 macOS Monterey 12.6. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
