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Offline maps never really went away, but they did get harder to manage. Type "OK maps" in the search bar to cache the visible area (it saves several zoom levels
by afterburner 12y ago
Offline maps never really went away, but they did get harder to manage. Type "OK maps" in the search bar to cache the visible area (it saves several zoom levels). Apparently with the newest version there's another method: http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-google-maps-offline-on-ios-android/ http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-google-maps-offline-on...
Agreed on the apparent deprecation of social/offline features, but the navigation does seem to be getting better.
- bikerb 12y agoGoogle Maps' offline feature is a bit misleading. You can't search or get directions without an internet connection. Although, if you are already navigating and the connection drops and you have the maps offline it would continue to navigate you.
- afterburner 12y agoYes, that's true, search doesn't work. However, your starred items do remain even while offline. So for travelling without data, given some planning time, you can star a bunch of stuff while you have wifi, and then navigate using the offline map without search. I've tried many other solutions, and this really was the simplest and best for me.