Failed to load map. Error contacting Google servers issue with android google maps api v2 [duplicate]

Answer 1

Make sure the "Google Maps Android API v2" is enabled, under Google APIs console, Services (see screenshot below. If it's not enabled, you will not get an error saying the service is disabled although you entered the SHA1 key.

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Answer 2

Found it after all, after turning off WiFi on the device I was using. It seems that when debugging over WiFi you also need the

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />

in the manifest. Don't know if it was just my case or it's a general thing, but I guess it should be in the documentation somewhere (it's not).

So if you are reading this and having similar problems try either disabling WiFi or adding the above permission alongside the others.

Answer 3

I think it is the problem of your API Key.

Try the Android Sample project for maps(Google play service) from new project.

and add your API key into maps AndroidManifest.xml file.

If it is not working then it will be the problem of API Key.

Answer 4

After spending several hours and following every tip on stackoverflow, I made it work trying one last thing.

I wanted my Map to display in another activity which I call mapActivity not the mainActivity. so when I created the sh1 key in google console api I typed package name for my mapActivity.

!!BUT it always needs to be the package name of the main activity even though you don't display the map there, so = packagename.appname from mainactivity

Answer 5

Make sure you follow the instructions carefully in the documentation found at:

https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android/start#obtain_a_google_maps_api_key

As of the new ADT you should see an error message in the logcat viewer which gives you explicit instructions such as where to go, what to enable and the details you need to paste into the android fingerprint and app details. See below;

A few Gochas;

1. Enable BOTH Google Maps Android API v2 AND Google Play Android Developer API in the developer console! This got me :)

2. Make sure you are using the correct keystore to find the SHA1 hash (this can be found by going to window->preferences->android->build and look for SHA1) This will differ from your production keystore! Otherwise you can use keytool -list -v -keystore YOURKEYSTORE.keystore -alias YOURALIAS to view the SHA1

3. Add your elements INSIDE your tags

4. Add your elements INSIDE the <.manifest> tag (above the tag)