This article was produced during Gadget Hacks' special coverage on traveling with your smartphone. 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. Please remember that some important traffic data, like construction zones and accidents, will not be available when using offline maps. Set the toggle switch to the on position here, or choose either 'Allow all the time' or 'Allow only while the app is in use' if you're on Android 10 or higher. There's two ways to access this setting for Android devices - you can either go into your phone's Settings app and search for 'Location,' then make sure the switch on the top of the Location page is toggled on, or you can access your phone's Quick Settings panel and tap on the 'Location' tile if you have the tile set on there.įrom there, make sure Google Maps has access to location services by going to Settings –> Apps (or 'Apps & notifications') –> Google Maps (or 'Maps') –> Permissions –> Location. Don't Miss: How to View Google Maps Location History on iPhone or Androidīefore you start downloading maps, you'll need to make sure location services are enabled.Either way, we've got you covered below, so keep reading to find out how to download routes in Google Maps for offline use. This feature works for both Android and iPhone, but the process is slightly different between the two. Thankfully, Google Maps has this problem covered with a feature that lets you download your route, which can be a lifesaver if you ever get lost in an area with poor reception. For those of us who rely on our smartphones for navigation, driving through areas with bad mobile data service can be a cause for major headaches. Spotty cellular reception is a fact of life that we all have to deal with, especially when you're traveling.

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