How to Use Google Maps for Offline Navigation? – Don’t Get Busted with Huge Bill by Using Mobile Data

Earlier, using internet connection was mandatory while navigating using Google Maps. It is completely understandable, but not feasible all the time, especially when we are travelling and burning our monthly bill cycle on mobile data. Google might seem to have heard our echoes and blessed us with offline navigation.

Yes, you read that right. You can now easily navigate through the city without having an internet connection. The only condition is that you should have downloaded the map of that city before selecting offline navigation.

Refer below for the guide on how to use this feature to get optimum results.

HOW TO USE GOOGLE MAPS FOR OFFLINE NAVIGATION:

Step 1. Very first thing you’ll need to do is to launch the Maps app on your phone.

Step 2. Now type in the name of the place you like to visit in the Search bar given on the top.

Step 3. Once you get the right place displayed on the map, simply tap on the location name from the bottom bar.

Step 4. After you tap on it, you’ll see a small popup with some basic information about the place along with a ‘download’ option. All you need to do is to tap on the download option.

Step 5. You’ll get a warning message about the size of the map. It is recommended to download maps over Wi-Fi as their size is always 100MB+. If you are already on the Wi-Fi network, then tap on the ‘Download’ button located at the bottom-right side of the screen.

Step 6. Now you’ll need to name this offline map. So name it with relevant area details that make it easier for you in future.

That’s it; this will begin to download the area map on your Android mobile. Make sure you search and download maps of all the places you wish to navigate in offline mode.

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