iPhone Offline Maps: Here's How You Can Navigate Even Without Internet Service

Sophie Webster, Tech Times 11 August 2021, 08:08 pm

iPhone Maps can work even if you do not have an internet connection. This feature is beneficial for those who drive around a lot since not all spots have a stable cellular signal.

Here's how your iPhone can keep the Maps going even if you are offline.

If There is No Offline Navigation in Apple Maps

The built-in Maps app on iPhones can't be downloaded for offline use. This means that if you begin navigating to a location while you have a signal on your phone, the Maps app will work even if your signal drops mid-journey, according to HowtoGeek.

However, it will not work if you use the Maps app while you don't have a signal. This makes the Maps useless because it can help get to a destination, but it can't help get you back.

Also, iPhone Maps uses a lot of data. It uses 8 GB of your storage, and it collects your personal information to assist you better.

To get around this problem, you will need an alternative map app to use when your signal drops, according to GadgetHacks.

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Option 1: Download Offline Maps in HERE WeGo

There are a lot of offline map apps for iPhone. One of them is HERE WeGo. It is free, and it works well with Apple CarPlay. It also lets you download massive map areas.

For example, you can download the entire map of the United States or download state by state. You can also download maps of other countries.

Aside from showing you your location, you can ask for navigation directions and search for points and places of interest while offline.

Even if you prefer to use Apple Maps, it is a good idea to download a backup app like HERE WeGo, especially if you plan to travel long distances. If your phone data is not available, you can use your offline maps.

To use the feature, download the app and launch it. Tap "Manage Maps" at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down and select "Download New Maps" and you can select a continent and country that you need a map for, according to TechUncode.

Option 2: Use Google Maps

Google Maps offers offline maps if you download its app version on your iPhone. It is not as comprehensive as the HERE WeGo app, and it only allows you to download maps of smaller areas, but it is reliable when your signal disappears.

The app lets you search for places even if you are offline, and it also gives you navigation directions.

Despite the limitations, the feature is very useful for travelers. Google Maps is a well-known maps app. You can download a map of your town or the area that you are traveling to.

However, it is not an ideal map to use if you are thinking of going on a long road trip, and it does not let you download the entire map of a country.

To use Google Maps offline on your phone, download the app and launch it. Tap your profile located in the top-right corner of the screen and select "Offline Maps."

From there, choose "Select Your Own Map" and zoom in or out to select an area from Maps that you want to download for offline use. Repeat this process so you can download multiple areas.