Rita El Khuri / Android Authority
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- Media playback control has returned to Google Maps.
- Google confirmed earlier this week that the disappearance was a bug.
- The fix is probably being released as a server side update.
Google Maps has a long media playback control when disturbances can be minimized when visiting. However, earlier this week, they suddenly disappeared without warning. Now it seems that Google has brought back control.
After reports of lost playback controls have been reported, Google confirmed that there is a bug behind the removal of non -intention and has a fix on its way. Go a few days ahead, it seems that the fix is now starting. On the people Android police The Google Maps version has seen the return of media control on multiple devices operating 25.28.04 and 25.30.00. Considering that these are the same versions that were affected by the bug, it is likely that this fix server side is updated.
Not only have playback controls returned, but it is also set to enable this feature. This sequence can be found by tapping on your profile picture, scrolling in settings, and detection of navigation in the upper right corner of the screen. You should see the option of “showing media playback controls” above warning options.
The issue was just seen before a week ago. So the fact is that Google has set it fast. This is a pleasant surprise. However, there may be some other tasks that need to be done. Android police Note that media playback control does not appear in the falling card while living in navigation mode. Only after extending your card, the controls are visible.
