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Help Google maps defaulting to walking directions

that happened to me once after I looked for walking directions it always gave walking directions. Next time you look for directions, choose driving, then it should default to driving directions.

good luck
 
Same problem. No, it doesn't get fixed after specifying driving once nor after clearing the cache. Requesting directions from the maps app may have gotten fixed, but when I run the navigator directly (the blue arrow app), it keeps defaulting to walking, and I can't even change it. There are no meaningful settings either.

It all started after getting directions on a PC/browser. Maybe another search on the pc/browser may fix it. Or changing my google id and erasing the phone.
 
When i search for a place and its maybe a 10min drive it will automatically default to walking. When i keep my finger on the 'walking man' icon (this usually brings up the other options like driving, public transport etc) then google maps closes and i get a message saying 'unfortunately Google maps has stopped'
 
I have encountered the same thing. It's very frustrating. I am doing multiple stops in my car and when there is a short distance between two stops IT defaults to walking. Cannot figure out how to change it to driving directions. And walking directions are often different the driving directions. Very frustrating.
 
It's seriously easy. I just called Verizon tech coach. Typing a destination. Tap directions. Tap start. At the top of the screen you will see options for driving public transportation walking bicycle...
 
Hi,

Go to Settings>Storage>Cached data>Clear cached data,

Go to Settings>Storage> Apps>Application manager> Google play store > Clear data,

Go to Settings>Storage> Apps>Application manager> Google play services >Manage space > Clear data,

Go to Settings>Storage> Apps>Application manager> Download manager> Clear data,

Go to Settings>Storage> Apps>Application manager> Google maps> Force stop> Clear data> Uninstall updates> clear Default,

https://photos.app.goo.gl/VkAUb5sgWLEogmrC9

Go to Settings> Storage> Apps>all>3 Dot menu>Reset app preferences> reset Apps,
Open the link and update Google maps,

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps

Open the App and Sign in.
 
Inside of Map -> Settings
Under Navigation Settings-> Google Assistant Settings
Option for Getting around
2 questions:
How do you get to work most days: Drive a Car
How do you usually get around other places: Change it to drive a car from Walking.

I have dealt with this annoying issue for too long before I just found this setting.
 
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