How to Use Google Maps without Internet on Android, iOS

    Google Maps is a web mapping service application provided by Google. It offers satellite imagery, street maps, and Street View perspectives and also as a route planner for traveling to distant places.

    The latest update of Google Maps, which is available to both android and iOS devices, brings new features to application. It now allows users to access maps even in offline mode. Now you can save maps for offline access so that even when there is no reception available, you can access the saved maps. This article will tell you exactly how to do that. 

    The procedure is almost identical for both iOS and Android devices.

• Make sure you have the latest update. If you are not on the latest version, update your Google Maps.
• After updating, launch the Google Maps app.
• Tap on the Profile button which is seen next to the search bar.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
• Tap the Offline Maps mode.
• Now select the map you want to save. You can save maps of large area and save up to 6 maps.
• If the area selected is too large, you will be asked to zoom in and save again.
• Another easier way is to type “OK Maps” ion the search box when looking at a map will also let you save that map for offline access.

    Features like direction, navigation, satellite, terrain, indoor maps and 3D buildings will not be available to you in offline mode. Also, a saved map will remain on your device only for 30days.

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