GooglePlaces API “Response That We Couldn't Understand” Error

Question

Using the standard autocomplete code with a searchbar:

placesClient.autocompleteQuery(searchBar.textField.text!, bounds: nil, filter: filter, callback: {(res         


        

Answer 1

This issue has been filed with Google, Google has identified the bug, and they are currently working on a fix. Issue tracking: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/64280749

See: why loading places in iOS using google places api causes lookup place id query error?

thank-you: @trishcode

Answer 2

Looks like the service is back up. I raised a ticket with Google.

They identified the issue and are resolving it. Mentioned it could take a few hours.

See below: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/64280749 https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/64994023