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.
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.
time.
Tools Needed
User must have an iOS or 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
before, if yes how was your experience. And if you
haven't, why not try it out.
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