How to Download areas & navigate offline on Android
Download Offline Maps and Navigate Offline on Android with Google Maps
Google Maps allows you to download specific areas for offline navigation, saving you data and allowing you to use the app even without an internet connection. Here’s how to do it:
Downloading Offline Maps:
- Open the Google Maps app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Make sure you’re connected to the internet. Downloading maps requires an internet connection.
- Search for the location you want to download. You can zoom in and out to adjust the area you want to save.
- Tap on the location name or address at the bottom of the screen.
- Swipe up from the bottom to reveal the location details.
- Tap “Download”.
- You’ll see a box outlining the area you’re downloading. You can adjust it by pinching and dragging the corners.
- Tap “Download” again to confirm.
Navigating Offline:
Once you’ve downloaded an area, you can use Google Maps for navigation even without an internet connection. Here’s how:
- Make sure you’re in the downloaded area. Google Maps will only work offline within the downloaded boundaries.
- Search for your destination or tap on a saved location.
- Tap on “Directions” as usual.
- Google Maps will provide turn-by-turn navigation even without an internet connection.
Additional Tips:
- You can download multiple areas for offline use.
- Downloaded maps automatically expire after 30 days, and you’ll need to update them to keep them usable.
- While offline, you won’t have access to real-time traffic information, live directions, or alternative routes.
- To manage your downloaded maps, open the Google Maps app, tap your profile picture or initial, then tap “Offline maps”. Here you can view, update, or delete downloaded maps.
By following these steps, you can download specific areas and navigate offline with Google Maps on your Android device, ensuring you have access to navigation even without an internet connection.