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.
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Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Related Articles. Article Summary. Open Google Maps on your Android. The Maps icon looks like a tiny map with a red location pin on it. You can find it on your Apps menu. Tap the search bar at the top. Search and find the location you want to download. Type the location into the search, and select it from the results below the search bar. Maps will take you to the selected location, and drop a red location pin on it. We are not able to deliver that with your current browser settings.
Please consider visiting us again using the latest version of Internet Explorer , Firefox , Chrome , Safari , or Opera. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings. Whether you want to be able to navigate without a data connection or are serious about saving data wherever you can, the ability to download Google Maps areas is very appealing. Google has hooked us up with a feature that downloads entire regions of Maps over a Wi-Fi connection, letting you complete your journey without having to connect to a cellular network.
Open Google Maps. Search for a location. Tap the location name. Tap the menu. Tap the Download option. Select an area to download. Tap Download. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Open Google Maps on your Android. It's the map icon with a red pushpin. You'll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer. Map downloads use a lot of data so it's best to download maps when connected to Wi-Fi.
Enable saving to your SD card optional. Downloaded maps will save to your internal memory by default, which is fine if you have a lot of internal memory. As long as you've already formatted your SD card as Portable Storage , you can opt to save maps to it instead.
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