Issue summary
I am opening Google Maps web app on Vanadium. When I click on the icon to find my current location and see the places around me, nothing happens. Just the icon disappears and an infinite looped loading bar on top of the screen.
: https://i.postimg.cc/7hKmph2T/01-Start.jpg
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Anybody knows how I can resolve this issue?
Relevant notes
- The same exact behavior happens when I use the Google Maps Go app (container for web app provided by google - running in Vanadium)
- This location functionality used to work before. I have previously successfully used it on my last travel in October 2025.
- This functionality works fine on Firefox. i.e. if I open Google Maps website on Firefox, then I can easily (and very quickly) find my location.
Relevant permissions
- Location is on.
- Wi-Fi scanning, Bluetooth scanning, Network location, Geocoder, SUPL & PSDS are all enabled (with GrapheneOS proxy wherever possible).
- Vanadium has been granted access to Location (and sensors) in OS permissions.
- google.com has been granted access to location in Vanadium Site Settings.
- Google Maps Go app has been granted access to Location (and sensors) in OS permissions.
Device information
- Device model: Pixel 8a
- Android version: 16
- Android security update: November 5, 2025
- Build number: 2025112100
Notes on system setup
I have three users:
- Admin (Main): Rarely actively used (however it may auto-update in the background). Only for app install and update. Contains app stores (Obtainium & Aurora Store). All apps (excluding Google play store and Google Play Services) are installed and disabled here. Other users install the apps from Admin user.
- Daily: Most used. Runs in the background. Contains almost all apps which do not require Google Play Services. Google play store and Google Play Services are not installed.
- Google: Rarely used. Does not run in the background. Used only for apps which require Google Play Services. Google play store and Google Play Services are only installed here.
I used to use the Google Maps Go app (or the website of Google Maps on Vanadium) in my daily user whenever I could not find some information on other map apps. I do have Google Maps app installed on my Google user as a backup, but I prefer using the Google Maps Go app to minimize my opening of Google Play Services.