Google Maps can be trusted to provide accurate turn-by-turn directions even when your iPhone is not connected to the internet. You will find below the steps to download and use Google Maps Offline on iPhone.
Download And Use Google Maps Offline On iPhone
All that is required to use Google Maps Offline is to download the Map of the area that you are interested in and you will be able to use this Map to find directions, even when your iPhone is not connected to the internet.
When it comes to navigating from point A to B, there is practically no difference between using Google Maps offline and using them online.
Even with no internet connection, Offline Google Maps can provide turn-by-turn directions and information about restaurants, businesses and their working hours.
What you will be missing in Offline Google Maps is Live Traffic Updates, Transit details, Bike routes and alternate routes.
1. How to Download Offline Google Maps on iPhone
Before being Apple to use Google Maps Offline, you will have to download the Map of the area that you are interested in on your iPhone.
Make sure that you are connected to WiFi and follow the steps below to download Google Map of the City within which you want to use Google Maps Offline.
1. Open Google Maps on your iPhone.
2. Once you are on Google Maps, type the Name of the City in the search bar.
3. Next, tap on the 3 line menu icon located at the top-left corner of the search box.
4. From the drop-down menu, tap on Offline Maps.
5. On Offline Maps screen, tap on Custom Map.
6. On the next screen, you will see a Map of the area that you had requested. Adjust the Map Area as required (by zooming in or zooming out) and tap on Download.
7. On the next screen, you can either go with the default Name (Map1, Map2) or tap on the Pencil Icon to change the Name.
8. In the pop-up, type a Name for the offline Map and tap on Save.
Once the Map is downloaded, you will be able to use the Map for offline navigation at any time on your iPhone.
2. How to Use Google Maps Offline On iPhone
Using Google Maps Offline is the same as using Google Maps online, just type the Name of the place that you are trying to reach and tap on the Start button.
1. Open Google Maps on your iPhone.
2. Once you are in Google Maps, type the Name of the place that you would like to visit in the search box.
3. You will immediately see a Route Map from your Current Location to the Place that you want to visit.
4. Simply, tap on the Start button and the Offline Google Map will provide you with Turn-by-turn navigation.
As mentioned above, Offline Google Maps can be trusted to provide you with accurate driving directions and turn-by-turn navigation, just like online Google Maps.
However, when you are offline, you won’t be able to get transit info, traffic alerts, alternate bicycling routes and alternate route information.
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