Those accustomed to the very many functions of Google Map would testify that it is more than just any navigation tool and the application requires internet connection to work properly. In cases where you get to a location without internet connection (G Maps makes use of both Wi-Fi and Mobile Data services).
Google recently added a new feature to Google Maps which let’s you save maps to your phone. Yes, you can now save maps to your phone without internet connection but there is a downside as you cannot access route information, traffic, address, navigation and other features which requires internet connection. However, having a map for reference can save you a lot of time.
Tools Needed
User must have an iOS and Android device aside that it isn’t available for other OS platforms. And also Android users must have upgraded to Google Maps version 8 and iOS users to Google Maps version 3 to be able to use this feature.
How To Save Google Maps Offline
• First of all sign in to your Google account o use this feature.
• Type in ‘Ok Maps’ to the search bar and click the search button. A dialog box pops up asking ‘Save This Map?’ With a save button at the bottom of the screen.
• At this point you can move the map to the select the area you would like to save and everything on that page gets downloaded. Let’s say you want to save the Map of Lagos on GMAPs, zoom out to save the entire screen then you can zoom in later to see individual localities.
• Once you are okay with the selected area, you can then tap the save button at the bottom of the screen. A dialog box comes up and ask you to enter a name to save the map. Type in any name you want and click on save.
• To access the saved maps offline, tap on the ‘person’ icon, which is next to the directions icon on the search bar. This will take you to your profile. Scroll to the bottom to see your saved maps. You can rename saved maps in case you plan to save more than one.
Have you save Google Map and used them offline before, if yes how was your experience. And if you haven’t, why not try it out.
Google recently added a new feature to Google Maps which let’s you save maps to your phone. Yes, you can now save maps to your phone without internet connection but there is a downside as you cannot access route information, traffic, address, navigation and other features which requires internet connection. However, having a map for reference can save you a lot of time.
Tools Needed
User must have an iOS and Android device aside that it isn’t available for other OS platforms. And also Android users must have upgraded to Google Maps version 8 and iOS users to Google Maps version 3 to be able to use this feature.
How To Save Google Maps Offline
• First of all sign in to your Google account o use this feature.
• Type in ‘Ok Maps’ to the search bar and click the search button. A dialog box pops up asking ‘Save This Map?’ With a save button at the bottom of the screen.
• At this point you can move the map to the select the area you would like to save and everything on that page gets downloaded. Let’s say you want to save the Map of Lagos on GMAPs, zoom out to save the entire screen then you can zoom in later to see individual localities.
• Once you are okay with the selected area, you can then tap the save button at the bottom of the screen. A dialog box comes up and ask you to enter a name to save the map. Type in any name you want and click on save.
• To access the saved maps offline, tap on the ‘person’ icon, which is next to the directions icon on the search bar. This will take you to your profile. Scroll to the bottom to see your saved maps. You can rename saved maps in case you plan to save more than one.
Have you save Google Map and used them offline before, if yes how was your experience. And if you haven’t, why not try it out.
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