[Bug]: Maps power saving mode not working

[asaab89]

Bug Description

Hello. I'm having an issue with Maps power saving mode. Feature is enabled and all the permissions are checked, but nothing happens when I turn off the display during navigation. Am I doing something wrong?

Steps to Reproduce

1. Enable feature in the app
2. Check all the permissions
3. Go to Google Maps
4. Start a navigation
5. Turn the screen off (lock the device)

Expected Behavior

Minimal UI (black and white) of the navigation appears on the locked screen

Screenshots

No response

Android Version

Android 15

Device

Sony Xperia 1 V

App Version

7.4

Additional Context

No response

[sameerasw]

Ignore the app, can you make sure the navigation appears when you turn the screen off and on? (Before unlocking) The maps navigation view should appear over your lock screen. If it does, power saving mode should work too when you turn the display off and back on.

[asaab89]

Yes, the navigation appears when I turn the display on without unlocking, but the power saving mode doesn't work.

[sameerasw]

Yes, the navigation appears when I turn the display on without unlocking, but the power saving mode doesn't work.

Can you double check to ensure Shizuku is in running state? Usually if it is not, the essentials app should disable the toggle.

And I hope the app is up-to-date as well (Google Maps)

[asaab89]

Google Maps is up-to-date (Version 25.49.06.838461706 com.google.android.apps.maps), Shizuku is running and the essentials app is authorised.

[asaab89]

Ok, I've found the cause of the issue. Notifications for Google Maps were disabled. Since I've enabled them, power saving mode works as intended. I don't know why is that the case, but at least I've found the culprit.

Than you for your help. Btw, the app and the idea behind it is great. Keep the good work.

[sameerasw]

Ok, I've found the cause of the issue. Notifications for Google Maps were disabled. Since I've enabled them, power saving mode works as intended. I don't know why is that the case, but at least I've found the culprit.

Than you for your help. Btw, the app and the idea behind it is great. Keep the good work.

Sht, I totally forgot, I am checking for that navigation notification and only if that is present and if the user turns the screen off, it triggers the power saving mode.

In my previous app I used a different approach so that's why I was confused.

🙃🙌