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hershey's avatar
hershey
Explorer
Jul 31, 2013

Android update - lost my Google search app

OK, two things happened at the same time. Verizon sent me a new smartphone to replace a broken one. In reloading all my apps and info Verizon also decided to update my OS in the phone.
Bottom line; after all is said and done, my Google search icon is gone and I can't find it on PlayStation. That was my favorite and most used app. I'm not sure what it was actually called but I could, by voice get directions to anywhere. Find a Radio Shack in my location or any other business. Directions were better than my Garmen GPS. Am I the only one who has lost this app or am I just looking for the wrong item?
BTW: I think this app was a part of the OS on the phone. I'm running Android Ver 4.1.2 on a Droid Razr HD

6 Replies

  • strollin's avatar
    strollin
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2013
    Navigate has been integrated into Google Maps in the latest version. While in maps, tap on the icon that looks like a Y in the search bar to enter in the start and destination.
  • hershey's avatar
    hershey
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2013
    Solution: It has indeed been dropped with the newest update to Google Maps. The blue Navigator button is a secondary access to Maps and no longer offered. I simply deleted the newest update to Google Maps and the Blue Navigator re-appeared.
    I'm not smart enough to have figured that out myself, I had to ask Miss Google to find the answer for me. Thanks all.
  • hershey's avatar
    hershey
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2013
    OK, like a dummy I forgot about my wives Android pad. The name of the app is Navigate. It has a simple blue V arrow for the icon aimed upward.
    I cannot find an app by just the name NAVIGATE on the Play Store. I have to think its an app that has been dropped with the newest update.
    As dan-nickie indicates, it might now be called Google Now.
  • dan-nickie's avatar
    dan-nickie
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2013
    The latest google search update I think they might call it Google NOW.
    See if you can find it under that.
  • camperforlife's avatar
    camperforlife
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2013
    Check your list of APPs on your phone. The item you are looking for sometimes is included as a widget so don't forget to look under widgets. Someone with a Razr can be more specific.

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