Hi everyone!
I have added many photos to multiple locations in Google maps from my laptop earlier today.
When I checked on my phone, I see all of them have been uploaded under the same location, which is obviously wrong.
Is there any way to fix this? I hope I don’t need to delete all and redo all again to potentially find out it’s wrong again 
জনাব @Lulu কানেক্ট এ স্বাগতম
Welcome to the connect @Lulu . Is the place Hexi Bridge you talking about? I too have experienced same when I edited new places which are near and uploaded different images to each one. But after some time, every buisnesses I edited to the maps have all same photos. I hope @ErmesT have a solution for this!
Hello @Lulu and welcome at the Local Guides Connect community!
It has been reported before (see here for example) and happened to me too. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any solution besides deleting the photos from the wrong listing and upload again to the correct one.
I don’t remember, whether refreshing or closing the browser before posting the the second place did help, but would be worth a try.
What I did learn from this, is to check always My Contributions, after uploading to one place and wait until seeing the photos under the correct listing, before proceeding to the next one.
Doing so has another helpful effect:
One in a while the SPAM filter rejects a photo right away. For places in Europe, the photos are flagged under My Contributions and I can delete immediately. For other places it doesn’t take too much time to click on the listing and wait till the photo appears under the By Me tab.
I noticed this error for the first time last summer, and it hasn’t been fixed since: If I search for a location, then upload a photo, then select a second location and upload another photo, the second photo appears at the first location. This occurs on my Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Workaround: After each photo upload, search for the next location and then refresh the browser. Then the next photo upload will be correctly assigned to the location searched for. This is annoying and inconvenient, but it works.
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Thanks a lot! Indeed that was the issue but as per the below I’ll probably have to delete it and reupload. Hopefully a fix will be available soon!
Hi Wilfried, thanks a lot for your help - I’ll try the refresh and let you know if it works! Otherwise I guess I’ll have to delete
Have a great day!
Hi Maxus,
That seems like a great idea, let me try to avoid using my laptop, and refresh in between when I do have to use it.
Thanks a lot!
Lucas
The “refresh” was meant before uploading to a second place not afterwards.
@Lulu
@Lulu - I’ve been able to consistently work around this by hitting refresh once on the new location or business. You’ll see the name of the target business change in the upload window. Don’t upload until that name matches the intended business. It’s a tiny bit tedious, but once you get used to checking, you can avoid it (unless you’re tired like me and don’t think 
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Hello @Lulu,
coincidently the same happened again to me. I should have know, but didn’t remember before uploading to the second place. After I deleted the photos from the wrong listing, closed the browser (Firefox), opened it, searched the second place and uploaded again. This time, it was correct.
@SCJohnnyG @WilfriedB @maxus2000 @Rozzub @Lulu
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/google-maps-known-bugs/467989/3
This situation is far from a mere coincidence. What you’ve articulated reflects solely your individual encounter and the remedy you’ve devised, yet it fails to address the core issue at hand. Unless those in positions of authority acknowledge and rectify this matter, it will persist indefinitely. I have previously highlighted analogous concerns in my posts, yet many individuals have merely offered superficial responses, echoing my original sentiments without any meaningful engagement. Is this an attempt to earn points or foster interaction? Moreover, a greater number of participants seem preoccupied with showcasing their own contributions rather than dedicating their efforts to resolving the underlying dilemma. I propose that the term “local guide connect” be rebranded as “local guide disconnect.” My own decision to log out stemmed from the lack of resolution to my grievances. I even escalated my concerns directly to the Googleplex headquarters, yet my inquiries have gone unanswered thus far. It’s time for us to demand accountability and genuine engagement in addressing these issues, rather than settling for hollow platitudes.
@Tiger - The workaround is somewhat trivial and requires little skill to affect. A simple refresh of the loading dialog box once under the new point of interest is sufficient to ensure proper loading and attribution.
Beyond that, I’d humbly submit that the vast majority of us involved with this site lack any direct power to affect any bug fixes or code changes. As someone who formerly oversaw large coding teams for very large corporations, I can attest to the frustration that can lead to, but in truth we share with one another as part of a larger community, constrained as we are to escalating issues when it becomes apparent the issues persist, are repeatable, and are are worthy of bringing to the attention of the Googlers. A modicum of civility, a dose of humility, and a healthy measure of friendly sharing make this site significantly more enjoyable for most of us. I hope you can find it within you to continue to participate and find community and enjoyment in the sharing of experiences and ideas with the rest of us.
I acknowledge that the proposed workaround is rather simplistic and demands minimal expertise to implement. However, it’s important to recognize that this issue was virtually nonexistent just a few years ago. Then, out of the blue, VIEW COUNTS ceased functioning, coinciding with a redesign of the platform that was ostensibly aimed at “enhancements.” It was post-redesign that these complications began to emerge. For those who have been loyal supporters for an extended period, this transformation is all too familiar. Your previously visible contributions, shared with a vast audience, have inexplicably vanished overnight. It seems that AI algorithms now dictate visibility, overshadowing genuine human efforts. The dedication you poured into your work has not merely gone unacknowledged; it has been systematically overlooked. Since the decline of GOOGLE PLUS and the modifications to GOOGLE STREET VIEWS, I find it increasingly evident that these so-called enhancements may have strayed far from the original aspirations of many devoted users, leading to a growing sense of disconnection.
Acknoledging your frustrations, I agree it is truly disheartening. The view count issue seems to have been joined over the past week or two with an inexplicable counterpart in vanishing reviews. We’ve grown accustomed to a nearly unchecked series of useful technical progressions and enhancements, and to now regress is jolting, and does indeed drain our enthusiasm and sense of purpose. You stated several times over the past few months a desire to make a real difference that transcends the actions of many more-casual participants in this program. I truly hope we see these frustrations addressed, and soon.
I genuinely appreciate your enthusiastic reply. Your unwavering optimism in the face of adversity is truly commendable. However, I find myself pondering the extent to which our correspondence can genuinely impact the team behind Google Maps. The underlying motives and objectives behind the creation of this platform remain somewhat enigmatic to me. Is it merely a handful of seasoned contributors guiding newcomers to perpetuate the essence of this collaborative tool, urging them to share their daily observations, while simultaneously being unable to address the fundamental challenges at play?
I took the liberty of exploring your Google Maps profile and noticed that you visited SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in New York just three weeks ago. Coincidentally, I was there too and captured a series of stunning 360-degree panoramic photographs. It’s remarkable how interconnected our experiences can be in this vast world. Let’s continue to engage and explore the potential of our shared contributions!
@Tiger - forgive me for not responding immediately to the first paragraph, as I was too consumed with that remarkable submission. Many attempt to capture that famous and ever-changing skyline, but very few do it with your level of skill and artistry!
In looking at your point total and the quality of your submissions, I’m struck by how frustrating these continued issues must be for you. While I am often faulted for an excess of optimism, I do truly hope the teams working on these issues surprise you with the quality of the fixes they provide. It is my sincere wish that the future of this platform gives an outlet both to those casually sharing and those truly passionate so that an entire spectrum of users can bring value to others while being fulfilled themselves.
Thanks again for your patience and your perspective!
I appreciate your prompt response. To put it succinctly, this website resembles a secluded island, devoid of external support. A few years back, there were dedicated individuals who proactively addressed the challenges we faced, but such figures are becoming increasingly scarce. This decline is largely due to the appointment of individuals who are fervent about this “cause,” yet may lack the requisite authority or influence.
The role of Connect Moderator, for instance, often appears to be a nominal position lacking genuine power, as it is bestowed upon them by the true overseers of Google Maps—administrators who were once vocal advocates for this initiative. While I recognize that volunteers possess some level of management authority over the site, their connection to Google Maps remains tenuous at best; they can only relay information to administrators or acquire critical updates and trend analyses through indirect channels.
Over time, many of these so-called administrators have faded from view, pursuing other endeavors. I firmly believe that a fundamental solution lies in directly communicating with relevant personnel at Google by sending them screenshots of the issues we encounter. Moreover, investing in a one-year Google One membership could significantly increase the likelihood of receiving assistance from someone within Google.
Ultimately, my various efforts here are merely attempts to draw attention to these matters; however, they seem insufficient to enact meaningful change.
