If your Internet connection is slow or absent, Google Maps will use your offline maps to give you directions. You won't have traffic info, alternative routes or lane guidance.Īfter you've downloaded an area, use the Google Maps app just as you normally would.You can get driving directions offline, but not public transport, cycling or walking directions.Tap your profile picture or initial Settings turn on Wi-Fi only.You'll use offline maps, but can still use other apps with mobile data. Step 2 (optional): Save battery and mobile data Under "Storage preferences", tap Device SD card.
Tap your profile picture or initial Offline maps.On your Android phone or tablet, insert an SD card.
To learn how to configure your SD card, get help from your phone's manufacturer. If your device is on Android 6.0 or higher, you can only save an area to an SD card that's configured for portable storage. Offline maps are downloaded on your device’s internal storage by default, but you can download them on an SD card instead. If you searched for a place like a restaurant, tap More Download offline map Download.