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In the realm of software development, encountering bugs is an inevitable part of the process. In this blog post, we will delve into a bug specific to the Android platform in .NET MAUI applications. This bug affects the Map control, where the MoveToRegion method fails to update the visible region under certain circumstances. We will explore the symptoms of this bug and present a workaround that involves creating a custom child class of the Map control and overriding the OnPropertyChanged method of the IsVisible property.

Symptoms

The bug we are addressing pertains to the Map control in .NET MAUI applications on the Android platform. In some cases, the MoveToRegion method fails to modify the visible region of the map, resulting in the region staying the same despite the attempted change. This issue can lead to inconsistencies in map display and user experience.

Workaround

To overcome this bug, we can implement a workaround that involves creating a custom child class of the Map control and overriding the OnPropertyChanged method of the IsVisible property. By introducing a small delay and invoking the MoveToRegion method on the UI thread, we can ensure that the visible region updates correctly.

Begin by creating a new class that derives from the Map control. This class will serve as a custom child class that incorporates the necessary workaround logic.

public class CustomMap : Map
{
    protected override void OnPropertyChanged([CallerMemberName] string propertyName = null)
    {
        base.OnPropertyChanged(propertyName);

        if (propertyName == nameof(IsVisible))
        {
            if (IsVisible)
            {
                Task.Run(async () =>
                {
                    // Introduce a small delay before invoking MoveToRegion
                    await Task.Delay(1500);

                    Device.BeginInvokeOnMainThread(() =>
                    {
                        MoveToRegion(...);
                    });
                });
            }
        }
    }
}

Replace the Map control instances in your .NET MAUI application with instances of the newly created CustomMap control. This ensures that the workaround logic is applied.

<ContentPage ...
             xmlns:local="clr-namespace:YourNamespace"
             ...>
    <local:CustomMap ... />
</ContentPage>

The bug affecting the Map control on the Android platform in .NET MAUI applications, where the MoveToRegion method fails to update the visible region, can be frustrating for developers and users alike. However, by implementing the workaround provided in this blog post, which involves creating a custom child class of the Map control and overriding the OnPropertyChanged method of the IsVisible property, you can ensure that the visible region updates as intended.

It’s important to note that while this workaround provides a solution to the bug, it’s advisable to keep track of official .NET MAUI updates and bug resolutions. Check for any fixes or enhancements provided by the .NET MAUI team, as they may address this bug in future releases.

https://github.com/dotnet/maui/issues/12342