Search for a place, like Jaipur. At the bottom, tap the name or address of the place and then tap More. Slideshow Start Slideshow. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app. Make sure you're connected to the internet and signed in to Google Maps. Search for a place, like Udaipur. At the bottom, tap the name or address of the place and then Download.
You can navigate and find directions without a data connection now. Just remember, not every feature will be there, as we mentioned before. Navigation works offline just by setting up your route when you have a connection. Maps will automatically download the info you need to get to your destination. This is completely independent of your manually downloaded map areas. Once your route is configured, Maps will hold the data until you get to your destination or until Maps is turned off on your device.
How to use Google Maps offline Getting ready to take that road trip? Follow this Google Maps offline tutorial and you won't end up lost!
How To By Edgar Cervantes. Edgar Cervantes. You can customize your map within this period manually by just going back to offline map menu and then download option. Keep in touch with us for more useful information on social media Facebook , Twitter. There's one more thing you should know about downloading offline areas in Google Maps. Each offline area will expire after a month if you don't update it, which means you'll no longer be able to access the downloaded area without an internet connection.
Google does this to save space on your phone and to ensure you're not using an outdated map. However, it's easy to update your offline maps if you want to be able to access them indefinitely. To start, tap the hamburger icon in the top-left corner of Google Maps, then choose "Offline maps" Android or "Offline areas" iPhone.
From here, select the downloaded map area, then press "Update" on the following screen. Once you've done that, you'll have offline access to this map area for another month. Please remember that some important traffic data, like construction zones and accidents, will not be available when using offline maps.
While it does serve as a great backup in case you run into areas with poor cellular service, it should really only used during those times. This article was produced during Gadget Hacks' special coverage on traveling with your smartphone.
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