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Maps SDK for Android release notes

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This page is updated with each new release of the Maps SDK for Android. The changelog lists releases by date and includes any new features, bug fixes and significant performance improvements. You can also browse and filter all release notes for all products in the Google API Console.

Consult the Getting Started documentation for information on how to download the most recent version of the Maps SDK for Android.

April 14, 2025

19.2.0

Release 19.2.0

The Maps SDK for Android version 19.2.0 is now available. See the Release Notes for information about this release and for all previous releases.

If you are a new user, see Set Up in the Google Cloud Console to start the installation process.

If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at Versions.

February 20, 2025

19.1.0

As of this release, crosswalks, sidewalks, and road lane markings may be visible on the map in certain metropolitan areas worldwide. Lane markings may not be visible on all roads even in areas where they are supported. The areas where these elements are visible may vary over time. When visible, crosswalks and sidewalk elements can be styled using Cloud-based map styling.

July 30, 2024

19.0.0

You can now use data-driven styling for datasets with your apps. Data-driven styling for datasets lets you upload your own geospatial datasets, apply custom styling to their data features, and display those data features on maps.

For more information and examples, see Data-driven styling for datasets.

19.0.0

The Maps SDK now supports data-driven styling for boundaries. Data-driven styling for boundaries lets you access Google's polygons for administrative boundaries, apply styling to boundary polygons, display them on your maps.

For more information, see Data-driven styling for boundaries.

June 25, 2024

19.0.0

Release 19.0.0

The Maps SDK for Android version 19.0.0 is now available. See the Release Notes for information about this release and for all previous releases.

If you are a new user, see Set Up in the Google Cloud Console to start the installation process.

If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at Versions.

19.0.0

You can now set the map color scheme to dark, light, or to use the system settings.

For more information and examples, see Configure a map.

19.0.0

Updated the default colors for maps to match the new colors that are already available in the Google Maps app. For more information, see New map style for Google Maps Platform.

19.0.0

When you choose to upgrade your app to Maps SDK for Android version 19.0.0, you must target a minSdkVersion of 21 (Android version 5.0.x, Lollipop) or higher. For example, in your app's build.gradle file:

android {
    compileSdk 34
     
    defaultConfig {
        minSdk 21
        // ...
    }
}

For more information, see Set up an Android Studio project.

19.0.0

Because we will be decommissioning the legacy map renderer, the MapsInitializer.Renderer.LEGACY value for the MapsInitializer.initialize() method in the Maps SDK for Android is deprecated as of Maps SDK for Android v19.0.0.

Instead, use the latest map renderer.

March 11, 2024

All versions

In March of 2024, Google began to automatically update all the deployed apps on a device to use the upgraded renderer. Automatic updates will occur incrementally over the coming months based on the device, meaning your device might not be updated right away.

Automatic updates apply to all apps running on devices that meet the minimum device requirements, regardless of the version of the Maps SDK for Android used by the app.

If you encounter any issues, please file it by using our public issue tracker: https://issuetracker.google.com/savedsearches/6719309.

For more information, see New Map Renderer.

February 20, 2024

18.2.0

In the initial release of the upgraded map renderer for Maps SDK for Android version 18.2.0, the device hosting the render required 2 GB or more of data storage. That requirement has been removed.

For more information, see New Map Renderer.

December 07, 2023

18.2.0

The Google Maps Platform now offers updated cloud-based maps styling in the Google Cloud Console, enhancing your ability to create a customized map experience for users of your Android applications. Learn more at New Cloud Styling Overview.

October 18, 2023

18.2.0

Release 18.2.0

The Maps SDK for Android version 18.2.0 is now available. See the Release Notes for information about this release and for all previous releases.

If you are a new user, see Set Up in the Google Cloud Console to start the installation process.

If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at Versions.

18.2.0

With the release of version 18.2.0 of the Maps SDK for Android, Google switched the default renderer from the legacy renderer to the upgraded map renderer. With version 18.2.0, the map renderer used when you build a new app or rebuild an existing app becomes the upgraded map renderer.

For more information, see New Map Renderer.

18.2.0

Support for advanced markers has been added to this release. With advanced markers you can create and customize highly performant markers. Customize the default marker's background, border, and glyph color, and replace the default marker icon with a custom graphic image.

For more information, see the advanced markers overview.

August 29, 2022

18.1.0

We have updated the default image used for markers in the Maps SDK for Android. This change applies to all versions of the Maps SDK for Android.

July 18, 2022

18.1.0

Release 18.1.0

The Maps SDK for Android version 18.1.0 is now available. See the Release Notes for information about this release and for all previous releases.

If you are a new user, see Set Up in the Google Cloud Console to start the installation process.

If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at Versions.

18.1.0

18.1.0

Google has released a new client library for Maps SDK for Android, version 18.1.0. To use this new version in your apps, be sure to update your dependencies to com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:18.1.0.

18.1.0

Advanced polyline customizations have been released for general availability. For usage details, see Polyline customization.

January 5, 2022 Version 18.0.2

Google has released a new client library for Maps SDK for Android, version 18.0.2. To use this new version in your apps, be sure to update your dependencies to com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:18.0.2.

Features:

December 9, 2021 Version 18.0.1 The libraries released with this update have known issues that can lead to runtime NPEs (NullPointerException) when handling Task<Void> results in Kotlin code. We strongly recommend that you instead use the latest version (see release notes above).

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October 27, 2021 Version 18.0.0

Google has released a new client library for Maps SDK for Android, version 18.0.0. To use this new version in your apps, be sure to update your dependencies to com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:18.0.0.

Maps SDK for Android version 18.0.0 is supported on Android API Level 19 (Android 4.4, KitKat) and higher. For more information on Android support, see the Google Maps Platform OS version support policy.

Features:

August 18, 2021

Deprecation

The Beta versions of Maps SDK for Android and iOS are now deprecated and will be fully decommissioned in late 2022. A supported version of the Maps SDK for Android and iOS will be made available at least one year prior to the beta SDK being fully decommissioned, which is estimated to occur in late 2022.

The use of the mobile Maps SDKs (Android & iOS) Beta will be degraded per the following schedule:

For Android:

For iOS:

On all platforms, the Beta SDKs will be fully decommissioned, at least one year after a supported (non-Beta) version is released. We will communicate with you again once the new version is released, so that you can start your migration efforts.

What do you need to do?

If you are not currently using features in Beta (maps customization, marker collision handling, or polyline customization—Android, iOS), please update your apps to use a supported version as soon as possible before the decommission in late 2022. See the Android and iOS documentation for instructions.

Note: For Android, you can use the Maps V3 BETA Migration Tool to help with migrating from the deprecated Beta version to a supported version.

If you are currently using features in Beta, you should wait for upcoming releases of the SDKs to migrate to a supported SDK version.

Contact Google Maps Platform Support with any questions.

April 27, 2021

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February 6, 2019

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Old Style Removed - November 1, 2018

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October 18, 2018

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New Style Enabled by Default - June 14, 2018

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New Style Opt-In - April 12, 2018

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April 10, 2018

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March 20, 2018

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November 6, 2017

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September 18, 2017

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June 7, 2017

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February 15, 2017

Features

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October 24, 2016

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September 21, 2016

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August 1, 2016

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June 27, 2016

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December 17, 2015

Features

This release introduces a number of new event listeners:

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November 5, 2015

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September 24, 2015

Features

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May 28, 2015

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April 28, 2015

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December 8, 2014

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October 16, 2014 May 2014

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January 2014

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October 2013

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September 2013

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August 2013

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August 2013

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July 2013

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May 2013

Features

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Note: OnMyLocationChangedListener and GoogleMap.getMyLocation() are deprecated in favor of the new Android Location APIs.

March 2013

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February 2013

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December 2012

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Last updated 2025-08-14 UTC.

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