How to download directions from Google Maps to use while driving without internet
- You can download Google Maps offline on any iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
- Android devices can also download offline maps to their SD card.
- However, maps will auto-delete after 15 days if they aren’t updated.
Google Maps is a great travel tool — until you find yourself in the middle of an area without internet or service. Downloading maps can help avoid that issue. You just have to know where to find the option.
Here’s what you need to know about getting it done.
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What to know before downloading from Google Maps
There are a couple of requirements before downloading from Google Maps, whether you’re using an iPhone or an Android.
First, you need to make sure you aren’t in incognito mode. Second, you’ll need an internet connection, for this to work. Assuming those are taken care of, you’re good to go.
How to download offline Google Maps
You can download Google Maps offline on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.
On iPhone or iPad
1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Search for the needed location.
3. Tap the name or address of the location.
Tap to select the location.
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4. Scroll down to the bottom fo the screen, then tap More.
Tap More.
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5. Select Download offline map.
Tap Download offline map.
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6. Tap Download.
Tap Download.
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Quick tip: Downloaded maps do expire. According to Google, you have up to 15 days after you dow load it before it’s automatically deleted. Make sure you update the directions on Google Maps during that time frame.
On Android
1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Search for the desired location.
3. At the bottom of the screen, tap the name or address of the place.
4. Tap Download twice. Or, if you searched for a place like a restaurant, you’ll have to also tap More and then Download offline map followed by Download.
Quick tip: You can also save offline Google maps to an Android’s SD card by going to the Offline Maps section of the app.
How to manage offline maps
You can find downloaded Google maps within the app’s Offline Maps section. By tapping into the listed offline maps, you’ll have the option to delete them, rename areas (via the edit function), or update them.
Tap the three dots next to the offline map to update, rename or delete it.
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