Hi! I understand you're seeing just a black screen instead of the map in the GeoGuessr app on your iPhone. Let's get that fixed for you.

First, to clarify, does the black screen appear immediately when you open the app or only when you start a game? Also, have you tried any fixes already? This info will help me tailor the solution better.

Meanwhile, here are some straightforward steps to try that often resolve the black screen map issue in GeoGuessr:

1. Restart the app: Close GeoGuessr completely by swiping it away from the app switcher, then reopen it.

2. Reload checkpoint trick: If you see an option to set or return to a checkpoint in your game, try setting one and then returning to it. This has helped some users get rid of the black screen.

3. Check internet connection: Make sure your Wi-Fi or mobile data is stable and fast.

4. Clear app cache: While iOS doesn't provide direct cache clearing, you can try deleting the app and reinstalling it to refresh stored data and resources.

5. Update the app: Verify you have the latest version of GeoGuessr from the App Store.

6. Restart your iPhone: Sometimes a simple device reboot resolves temporary glitches.

If the map still doesn’t load, there might be a permissions issue or a problem specific to your network or device settings we can check next.

Could you please try these steps and let me know if anything changes? Also, do you use any VPN or content blockers that might interfere with map loading?

Looking forward to your update!

It’s when i put on level and map opens and i see just black. As well i can’t see where i am.. everything just black

Thanks for the extra details! It sounds like the map screen stays black right when you start a level, and you can’t see your location at all. Since this happens as the map opens, let's try some targeted fixes:

1. Set and Return to a Checkpoint: Some GeoGuessr users have found success with this specific trick. As soon as the map opens black, look for the option to "Set Checkpoint" and then immediately choose to "Return to Checkpoint." This can force the map to reload properly and clear the black screen1.

2. Reinstall the App: Since cache clearing isn't direct on iOS, uninstall GeoGuessr from your iPhone completely, then go back to the App Store and install the latest version again. This often resolves resource loading or corrupted data issues.

3. Check Location Permissions: GeoGuessr needs location access to pinpoint your position. Go to your iPhone's Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > GeoGuessr. Ensure access is "While Using the App" or "Always." If it's off, that might explain why your location doesn't show.

4. Network Considerations: Sometimes restrictive Wi-Fi or VPNs block map data. If you’re using a VPN or connected to a public or secure Wi-Fi, try turning off the VPN or switching to mobile data temporarily.

5. Restart Your iPhone: A quick restart can clear temporary glitches affecting the app or device GPU rendering.

If these don’t fix it, the issue might be more advanced (like graphics rendering on iOS 18.5 or server-related). Let me know if you use any specific network setups or if other apps show similar map issues.

Give these a try, especially the checkpoint trick and location permission check, and tell me how it goes!

Are you satisfied with this plan so far?