If you’re in a hurry, you can just load Google Maps in an Incognito tab to make the map layer visible without clearing any cookies. Unfortunately, this bug tends to come back on a regular basis. You can achieve the same effect by simply clearing all your cookies (Settings menu icon, “More tools,” “Clear browsing data”), but that’s not ideal, since it will log you out of all other websites. When you’re finished, open a new tab and go back to. Repeat the step and click “X” on every one with the gsScrollPos label. 3 You can also use Indoor Maps to easily find your way around major airports and shopping centers all over the world. Just raise your iPhone to scan the buildings in the area, and Maps will show step-by-step guidance in augmented reality. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to determine which specific cookie is bugged, so just delete them all by clicking the “X” icon on the left side of the settings column. Use augmented reality and Indoor Maps to stay on point when you’re on foot. The one that’s causing your Google Maps view to be blank is labelled “gsScrollPos.” You’ll probably see a lot of these with three- or four-digit numbers following the label. In the results, you’ll see a ton of different cookies specific to your browser and your Google account. If you’re outside the US, use your local Google URL, like “for the United Kingdom.
Type “into the bar, and you should narrow the list down to a single entry. There’s a search bar in the top-right corner of the menu (the smaller one in white, not the one in blue).
