Google Android PlacesAutoComplete sdk is having problem with some search strings. When searched it is clearing the list of options and search text.

• Platform

The problem is on Android 10 and above. Other Android versions seems working fine.

• Sdk setup

Implememted Android places autocomplete sdk activity as mentioned in docs.

NOTE: Please replace PLACES_API_KEY in MainActivity with actual Places Api key before running demo app.

https://developers.google.com/places/android-sdk/autocomplete#option_2_use_an_intent_to_launch_the_autocomplete_activity

• Keywords

Marina Bay
Bay s

• Steps

The problem is not 100% reproduceable. Its happening most of the time. For safer side always run the activity before searching location.

1. On Android device having Android 10 just launch search places activity and type any search string mentioned above.
2. Create Android 10 emulator and run search places activity, use emulator soft keyboard to search the location strings.

• Video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pXs61HdlGYy_CkRw57g7dxgFfhyAfjdY/view?usp=sharing