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Google maps will cache the current map view at the highest detail resolution if you type "ok maps" into the search bar and hit go. You don't even need an active
by yid 13y ago
Google maps will cache the current map view at the highest detail resolution if you type "ok maps" into the search bar and hit go. You don't even need an active SIM to use gps and zooming. I cached all of central London and used it from my otherwise non-functional Verizon CDMA iphone for months.
- staticfish 13y agoUnfortunately, Google maps caching works as view-only. There's no offline navigation at all, I imagine that's all done serverside. Only the tiles (or now vectors) are downloaded.
- yid 13y agoThat's not completely true--if you load your route on wifi and start turn by turn navigation, you can be completely offline.