Google Maps issue on Safari for Mac (Monterey 12.6)

[IberianTraveler]

I just updated to Monterey 12.6 (MacBook Pro mid 2015) and I am experiencing a funny problem with Google Maps on Safari. The site loads normally, but as soon as I start zooming in or out I see this:

View attachment 2060327

On other browsers, Google Maps seems to work fine.

Anybody?

Same thing happened after updating my MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015).

 

[Chuckmoney]

Me too. MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) Google maps on Safari are same as shown above. Version 12.6. Safari 16.0. Chrome is fine though. I will change if not fixed soon.

 

[rskattum]

Was having the same issue with a mid 2015 MacBook Pro Retina running Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0 -- Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Mapquest.com all "crashed" to black screen with compressed artifacts running across middle of page horizontally. Following a suggestion from another thread on this forum site, I went to Safari > Develop > Experimental Features and "unchecked" WebGL via Metal. All three seem to be working at this time.

 

[kbabich]

MB PRo mid-2015 --- same Google glitch after updating to 12.6

 

[Gnik Nus]

Was having the same issue with a mid 2015 MacBook Pro Retina running Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0 -- Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Mapquest.com all "crashed" to black screen with compressed artifacts running across middle of page horizontally. Following a suggestion from another thread on this forum site, I went to Safari > Develop > Experimental Features and "unchecked" WebGL via Metal. All three seem to be working at this time.

This worked for me as well! Thank you rskattum!

Same combination of hardware/sofware as you: MBP mid 2015, Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0. I wonder if it will work for everyone else having this issue.

 

[ric_d]

This worked for me as well! Thank you rskattum!

Same combination of hardware/sofware as you: MBP mid 2015, Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0. I wonder if it will work for everyone else having this issue.

I can confirm that this fixed my Google maps display. I had also noticed a glitch on the United.com website where 3D image navigation wasn't displaying properly. Unchecking 'Web GL via Metal' fixed that as well. Mid-2015 MacBook Pro.

 

[IberianTraveler]

Seems to be the fix! Thanks!

 

[SFHarry]

That did the trick for maps apps! Thanks rskattum! Now they need to work on loading tabs in the background if multiple tabs are opened.

 

[rskattum]

Glad it worked -- I got the suggestion from Sven G in Post #7,491. Kudos to him for providing it!

 

[Khadolkachan]

This worked for me as well! Thank you rskattum!

Same combination of hardware/sofware as you: MBP mid 2015, Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0. I wonder if it will work for everyone else having this issue.

Worked for my MBP 2015 model too!

 

[Topspin Wilder]

Worked for my MBP 2015 model too!

Was having the same issue with a mid 2015 MacBook Pro Retina running Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0 -- Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Mapquest.com all "crashed" to black screen with compressed artifacts running across middle of page horizontally. Following a suggestion from another thread on this forum site, I went to Safari > Develop > Experimental Features and "unchecked" WebGL via Metal. All three seem to be working at this time.

I had the same problem with Google Maps MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) just after upgrading to Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0) and this solution resolved it - thank you!!

Btw, for those like me who was like, "where tf is the Develop menu option?!" -- go to Safari >> Preferences >> and be sure to check the box for "Show Develop menu in menu bar". 😁

 

[Philipfrancisperry]

I just updated to Monterey 12.6 (MacBook Pro mid 2015) and I am experiencing a funny problem with Google Maps on Safari. The site loads normally, but as soon as I start zooming in or out I see this:

View attachment 2060327

On other browsers, Google Maps seems to work fine.

Anybody?

I also have just updated my Mac and get the same issue, has any correction or update been posted ?

 

[Martyimac]

I also have just updated my Mac and get the same issue, has any correction or update been posted ?

Yes, further up in this thread.

 

[Philipfrancisperry]

Thanks for this comment and for sending feedback to Apple and Google! 👍

Safari is my default browser as well and I want to keep it like that, but for now I'm using Firefox for Gmaps.

It's probably time for a new computer thou. Looking forward to the new MBP with M2. That might be the one for me.

Thanks for the instructions re battery config all working now

 

[FGMikeM]

Was having the same issue with a mid 2015 MacBook Pro Retina running Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0 -- Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Mapquest.com all "crashed" to black screen with compressed artifacts running across middle of page horizontally. Following a suggestion from another thread on this forum site, I went to Safari > Develop > Experimental Features and "unchecked" WebGL via Metal. All three seem to be working at this time.

That's brilliant. Thank you very much.

 

[Meppeler1971]

I just updated to Monterey 12.6 (MacBook Pro mid 2015) and I am experiencing a funny problem with Google Maps on Safari. The site loads normally, but as soon as I start zooming in or out I see this:

View attachment 2060327

On other browsers, Google Maps seems to work fine.

Anybody?

same to me... attachment... left: safari , right: chrome
On my MBP (early 2015)

 

[JohnCov]

I observe the same issue as reported by Gnik Nus after installing Monterey 12.6 (Mac mini late 2014)

I'm same. Mini late 2014. Issue is a glitch. Plenty of us with same prob. Hope Apple fixes it soon.

 

[killsapo]

Same glitch on an iMac 14,1 (12.6, safari 16.0)

 

[mateus]

Same glitch here too (2015 MBP). Unticking the 'WebGL via Metal' option does resolve the problem.

 

[AndiP]

I have the same problem, but it's not just Google Maps. It's any map on Safari after updating to Safari 16.0 and IOS 12.6 - google maps, weather.com's radar, accenture, anything that includes a map.

I'm using a Mac mini (late 2014) with Dual-Core Intel

 

[bbird4]

Try this:

Google Maps not working in Safari 16 macOS 12.6 [Fixed]

In this tutorial, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of Google Maps not working on Safari 16 macOS Monterey 12.6.

www.droidwin.com

Fix 1 sorted it for me.
Cheers. BB4

 

[AndiP]

Try this:

Google Maps not working in Safari 16 macOS 12.6 [Fixed]

In this tutorial, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of Google Maps not working on Safari 16 macOS Monterey 12.6.

www.droidwin.com

Fix 1 sorted it for me.
Cheers. BB4

Thanks, that worked for me too. Incidentally (for others who have this problem too) I saw this solution on droidwin.com previously but could not find the Develop option as I expected it to be on the Preferences popup. It actually loads in the Safari menu at the top.

 

[bbird4]

Thanks, that worked for me too. Incidentally (for others who have this problem too) I saw this solution on droidwin.com previously but could not find the Develop option as I expected it to be on the Preferences popup. It actually loads in the Safari menu at the top.

Yep, but after the [F1] Advance change, you need to remember to exit the preferences menu to continue & complete the setup change...

 

[JohnCov]

I'm having to use Firefox for Google Maps as a work round. No probs there.

 

[Life2day]

Was having the same issue with a mid 2015 MacBook Pro Retina running Monterey 12.6 and Safari 16.0 -- Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Mapquest.com all "crashed" to black screen with compressed artifacts running across middle of page horizontally. Following a suggestion from another thread on this forum site, I went to Safari > Develop > Experimental Features and "unchecked" WebGL via Metal. All three seem to be working at this time.

Thank you! worked for me