Google missing map fixes the time outline history, backup can now be restored

earlier this monthSome Google Maps users found that their timeline space was missing, but the company has now corrected the issue.

In a statement today, Google accepted the issue “no journey for this day”, which spread back to some years, given that it “briefly experiences a technical issue that causes the removal of the deadline data for some people.” There were several reports of missing trips and routes since the first week of March, but not all users were affected.

For the affected people, Google Maps Timeline functionality, which is not capable by default, has been fixed and must record new trips properly.

“Almost” all users who have enabled “encrypted timeline backup, will be able to restore their data.” It was an alternative option and was marked by the cloud icon in the top-right corner of the timeline UI. When this issue was active, trying backup did not work.

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To do this today, Google asks to make sure that you are running the latest version of the map Android And IOSOpen the “your timeline” from the account menu and tap on the above cloud icon. From the list, choose a device/backup and tap on the three-dot icon for “imports” and follow the instructions.

However, people who had “backup was not able to be able to recover lost data.” Google Maps introduced this backup system when it switchs from one Cloud timeline for on-device approach This is more secrecy conscious.

Google is emailing maps users this afternoon with those instructions. This message ends on “the following promises to improve our system for the future”.

We understand that this can be disappointing if you use timelines to remember places that are seen by you, and we are taking steps to improve your system for the future.

“We briefly experienced a technical issue, which caused some people to remove the timeline data. Almost everyone with an encrypted timeline backup would be able to restore their data; unfortunately those who did not have backups will not be able to recover lost data.”

– Google spokes

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