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Strava does not detect Google Maps

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Description

Hello, thank you all so much for this clever suite to get around Google.

So, I use a cycling recording app known as Strava, currently up to date version 41.0.0 on my Moto G which is running Android 8.1. When I try to start Strava using the normal icon in the app drawer, I get a message about Google Maps not being detected, aand to download it from the store.

Pertinent Logcat: https://paste.linux.community/view/f6b8b9a0

The workaround for this is to create a Strava widget on my homescreen, tapping it takes me right into the app where I can see maps painted by MicroG just fine.

What can I do to help here?

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the provided Logcat and reproducing Strava 41.0.0 on Android 8.1 from the app drawer and through the homescreen widget. Compare the two launch paths to determine why Google Maps is detected differently; done means Strava launches normally from its app icon and still displays MicroG maps.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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