Google Maps - old version killable in running processes

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Found an old working version that was killable in running processes.
Been looking for this for a while and naturally it was right under my nose here at xda

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=222

somewhere right around version 5.4 or 5.5 they modified the app to never die, when stopped from running services.
got sick of freezing the app in titanium after every use...and just stopped using it
now this old version 5.3.1 is killable right from running processes.
no more unauthorized big brother data collecting, thanks though for offering.

to install use root explorer and replace maps.apk with this version (rename it to maps.apk) in /system/app
then reboot, it will automatically install.
uninstall your current version with titanium backup first.

the latest google maps can be force closed from the app list...
its a little more menu navigating than desired to kill each time but i guess it works.
v5.3.1 can be killed from running processes and is a good solution if you dont need some minor features of the latest version
to create a widget to running processes, long press the home screen, select shortcuts, scroll to settings, select 'running processes'

just tested 5.4.0 and it remained in running processes after stopping
so this is it...for the weary...use 5.3.1

you need autorun manager. it keeps most apps from starting up on their own. works for me with the latest version of google maps.

and then you always have autorun manager, running...
one more thing i dont need

Originally Posted by eigerzoom

and then you always have autorun manager, running...
one more thing i dont need

its not a task killer that needs to be running. it modifies apps by taking away thier autostart permissions. you close it after youre done, and thats basically it.

I have the most update google maps and its never in running processes. I read somewhere that unchecking everything gps related you'll be able to close it.

Your problem could be you have apps the poll your location every so often. Even if you have gps off it'll use cell towers and get a approx. Location.

Try going into location settings and unchecking these boxes.
Specifically Googles Location Services that grants apps premission to find you.


Then go back and kill google maps and see what happens.

Epic Ice Cream Sandwich

ok and then when i start an app that relies on these services they wont find my location like i want them to...

just saying
there's nothing wrong with v5.3.1
it works just as good as 6.x - or better imo

thanks jdee...sounds like a good solution to my issues with the new google maps
just a shame i should have to spend money on the pro version for my phone to behave the way i desire.

Originally Posted by eigerzoom

ok and then when i start an app that relies on these services they wont find my location like i want them to...

just saying
there's nothing wrong with v5.3.1
it works just as good as 6.x - or better imo

Personal preference whenever I want my location know I just turn on gps. :beer:

Epic Ice Cream Sandwich

Double post.

jdee i tried autorun manager and was unable to make it die from 'running processes'
i tried disabling receivers and also chuck norris mode.

the only way i was able to kill it was to use 'force stop' in the 'ALL' app list manager
i guess this works, just a little more menu navigation than desired.
autorun manager is useless at killing maps, unless i'm missing a setting.

also autorun manager did indeed start itself after i closed it