Platform (Android, iOS, Website): Android App version number, if a mobile app issue (shown under Settings): 1.18.5(411) Description of problem (please provide a set of steps we can use to replicate the issue, and make as many as you need.): Step 1: Trying to use Explore function the app shuts …

Google says they’re done rolling out the fix, so I’m going to mark this as solved.

I also have this problem, except it’s when I try to upload a picture. It just goes back to the observation page and tries to upload it. When I go back to edit it, the app just shuts off.

Hi everyone. I had the same problem described above on my android phone since yesterday (app crashing when opening observation). Did empty cache and app data followed by reinstall. The app is now functional again.

Alas, it looks like their 3 hour “full resolution” prediction did not pan out. Here’s their latest update , from about 1.5 hours ago. Hopefully they’ll post the next update soon… Summary: Google Maps SDK is crashing; partially resolved Description: Here’s an update on the current mitigation and re…

I noticed the app crashing when losing wifi, and when the explore function used. Leaving app and reintering fixed mine though. I have recently logged out to clear the cash as well.

Same as everybody else. Clicking an observation, or explore, instantly crashes. All apps and OS are up to date, rebooting doesn’t help. App version 1.18.5 (411) Android version 8.0.0. Since this started I used google maps to navigate to my girlfriend’s place with no problem. My iNaturalist dir…

Hi iNatrualists! Glad to know I’m not the only one having this problem. Have we been able to ideintify a resolution steps yet? Or they still working on it? Thanks so much! Happy Observing!

I posted the current workaround that Google suggests a bit earlier up this thread . It seems to be working for folks. But for a complete fix we have to wait for Google. You can track the issue at https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/154855417

To summarize the latest update from Google : They’re not sure when they will have a fix. They’re now recommending app developers deploy workaround code in their individual apps and release new app versions. For individual users they still recommend clearing the app data (reminder: make sure all you…

iNaturalist App Crashes when using Explore function or Loading an Observation

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a_bernard April 24, 2020, 12:56pm 16

Hi, i still had the issu this morning, fixed it by re-installing the app. It’s working fine now.

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