To get started, open Google Maps and tap on the hamburger menu in the top-left corner, then choose "Offline areas," and select "Custom area" on the following screen. You'll now be shown a preview map that you can move around to center on an area you'd like to download. You can zoom in or out as well, and when you do, you'll see a preview of the area's approximate file size. You can download map areas that are a maximum size of roughly 1.
But once you've picked out an area that you want to access offline, just tap "Download" to save it. In the future, when you need directions in an area that you've downloaded, but you don't have cellular reception, you'll have no need to worry. Just open your Google Maps app, then the entire map, including streets, businesses, and points of interest in the downloaded area will be visible — even without a connection. As long as you stay within the bounds of your downloaded map area, you'll essentially have a fully functional Google Maps app even without the internet.
This means that features like driving directions and search will continue to work, but note that map overlays like satellite view and traffic data , along with walking, transit biking, or ride share routes will not work without a data connection. There's one more thing you should know about downloading offline areas in Google Maps.
Each offline area will expire after a month if you don't update it, which means you'll no longer be able to access the downloaded area without an internet connection. Google does this to save space on your phone and to ensure you're not using an outdated map. However, it's easy to update your offline maps if you want to be able to access them indefinitely. To start, tap the hamburger icon in the top-left corner of Google Maps, then choose "Offline maps" Android or "Offline areas" iPhone.
From here, select the downloaded map area, then press "Update" on the following screen. Once you've done that, you'll have offline access to this map area for another month. Please remember that some important traffic data, like construction zones and accidents, will not be available when using offline maps. While it does serve as a great backup in case you run into areas with poor cellular service, it should really only used during those times.
This article was produced during Gadget Hacks' special coverage on traveling with your smartphone. Check out the whole Travel series. Me even since it was called Maps With Me and it's only gotten better with age. Me is a worthy contender for the title of best offline map app on Android. You don't even have a limited number of country downloads — you can download the entire world if you want to. Offering free offline global maps based on OpenStreetMap data, Maps.
Me has all the essentials covered: clear, easy to read maps including street numbers with just the right level of detail, searchable points of interest and addresses, offline navigation, location sharing, and no roaming charges or need for online data transfer.
This app is a one-stop offline map solution. It's also the easiest to use and nicest looking. I came across OSMand a long time ago and was floored by its offline navigation possibilities. While many offline maps allow routing these days, OSMand has been doing it well for a long time. Based on the same OpenStreetMap data as Maps.
Me, OSMand provides the same level of accuracy in a very different package. If anything, it provides a little too much map data. OSMand offers rich offline navigation, including turn-by-turn voice guidance, re-routing and search. OSMand comes in both a free and paid version. The free version limits you to 10 map downloads one of which must be the world base map and some map add-ons, such as like contour lines, need to be paid for. It's a very different experience to most Android maps and you'll need to register if you want to download maps for offline use.
Once you've done that, you'll be able to download unlimited free offline maps. HERE offers turn-by-turn navigation, search, satellite and traffic imagery, and an altogether different feel to an offline map.
You can even set HERE to stay offline, so that it doesn't suddenly start consuming data again. If you're looking for a fresh take on offline maps, especially one that looks different from the others, give HERE a try.
Locus Map Free, as clumsily named ass it is, is a cracking free maps app for those who love the great outdoors. You can use Locus to plan, edit, record and save trips, as well as share them with your friends and family. It features geocaching, meaning you can download maps for offline use. There's also an audio coach for sports tracking, live tracking like you can do in WhatsApp to show somewhere where you are, and smart GPS technology that saves you battery life.
Bonus tip: Did you know you can quite often find offline maps for a specific city in the Play Store too? You can also download zoom-able PDFs for transit, city streets or points of interest for most major travel destinations in the world.
They're a great alternative to occasionally rather large offline maps if storage space is at a premium. Thank you. It was ery interesting.
My favorite offline map is maps me i use this long time then. Navigator is the best - fact - not even listed - google should not be in the top ten. Google maps app is the best. I have never used other apps mentioned here. So, I would like to try out them. Thanks for giving info about other apps. You never used other apps than Google Maps. And then you are saying that it is the best? Where is the logic?
Sygic uses TomTom maps. It is not free but it is very nice. Locus Maps should be on this list. It has the ability to overlay one map semi-transparently over another, and is possibly the only free mapping app in Android that supports interactive MBTiles files. The software is free, but it uses Ordnance Survey maps that can be purchased as individual sheets.
There were a few teething problems, but I did manage to get it working. Mapyx have improved their instruction sheet, although it is still necessary to read it carefully and follow the instructions exactly.
Mapyx have been resisting releasing Quo for Android for several years, wanting people to buy their own navigational devices, mainly for walking. Now that they have released it, I think it will become very popular in the UK, as the maps are excellent. OSMand does not provide "too much data". For one, there is no such thing, two, the closest i could get to the addresses i wanted was cross streets.
It would not allow me to search for specific addresses, yes i was online at the time, with all necessary maps downloaded. Want to get these kinds of Map or other apps based on Android or iOS or both. I prefer Google Maps for online navigation and searching locations as it's very user friendly. Kris, heres one you should consider.
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