Maps Update Rollout, March 2026, Staged
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Updated the post with more info
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Ok, different wording: is there some interaction in the App needed, or does the watch just download the updates as soon as it is put on the charger?
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@pavel.samokha
In SA Android 6.7.12 (latest stable in PlayStore) only the red Remove button is shown for installed maps of US states.
What Android app version is needed for map updates?is there some interaction in the App needed
Looking at screenshots in updated 1st post, you need to update individual maps manually as expected.
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@Squirrel right, maybe you need march release app, should come soonish
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@Squirrel i have same problem with Slovakia
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@Squirrel said in Maps Update Rollout, March 2026, Staged:
you need to update individual maps manually as expected.
Ok, maybe I’m weird but it wasn’t my expectation. Rather an automatic download when connected to wifi and charger…
But okay, you just have to know…
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@2b2bff that’s how it used to be, but we decided to change it so that user control explicitly when to download the update, not unexpected downloads when you put your watch charger
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Has anyone downloaded a new map for their area? Curious to know what the changes are.
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@2b2bff said in Maps Update Rollout, March 2026, Staged:
maybe I’m weird but it wasn’t my expectation. Rather an automatic download when connected to wifi and charger…
Would be convenient for trivial download sizes, but when there might be multiple gigabytes, or even tens of gigabytes of map data, manual control should be mandatory and expected. This way you can prioritize the regions to update first, or not update at all.
@pavel.samokha
I hope there is separate control to Update and Remove the maps. It is not clear from the above screenshot as it is cropped. Having to update the map first in order to be able to remove it, would be a major oversight. -
@pavel.samokha Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Poland?
These are very popular places with a strong outdoor tradition.
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Updates will come in the upcoming weeks, it will take time.
I updated the post with release info.
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@Squirrel good catch, I’ll convey this info
