Android customization tips; How Google Maps offline access works. You will need to download the area of interest before being able to take advantage of Google Maps.

  1. Google Map Offline Navigation
  2. Google Offline Maps
  3. Google Maps Offline Area Expire

. Make sure you're connected to the Internet and. Search for a place, like San Francisco. At the bottom, tap the name or address of the place tap More. Select Download offline map. Use offline maps After you download a map, use the Google Maps app just like you normally would.

If your Internet connection is slow or absent, Google Maps will use your offline maps to give you directions. Note: You can get driving directions offline, but not transit, bicycling, or walking directions. In your driving directions, you won't have traffic info, alternate routes, or lane guidance. You also can't modify routes like avoiding tolls or ferries. Manage offline maps. Offline maps that you downloaded on your phone or tablet need to be updated at least every 30 days. When your offline maps expire in 15 days or less, Google Maps will try to update the map automatically when you're connected to Wi-Fi.

Google Map Offline Navigation

If your offline maps aren’t automatically updated, you can update them by following the steps below. From the notification. In the 'Update offline maps' notification, tap Update Now. Tap the expired or expiring map on the list. Tap Update. The offline map will update. From anywhere else.

On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app. In the top left, tap the Menu Offline maps. Tap the expired or expiring map on the list. Tap Update.

Google Offline Maps

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Google Maps Offline Area Expire

The offline map will update.