How To Download Google Maps for offline use

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Google Maps can get you out of a jam if you're lost or trying to find a place, but it doesn't help you if you're traveling out of country and trying to a avoid roaming charges from your cellular provider. The fix is to save Google Maps directions offline so you can access the info without using data. Here's how to do it. (Hint: do this before you go offline)
For Apple or Android Users:
1    On your phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app.2    Make sure you're connected to the Internet and signed in to Google Maps.3    Search for a place, like Palm Springs, Madrid, you get the idea.4    At the bottom of the page, tap the name or address of the place (in the white bar). If you search for a "place" like a restaurant, tap More.5    Select Download.

When you want to get turn by turn directions from the map, you can. After you download an area, use the Google Maps app just like you normally would. If your Internet connection is slow or absent, you'll see a lightning bolt and Google Maps will use your offline areas to give you directions instead.•    Get directions and see routes•    Use navigation•    Search for locations
It's worth noting you can get driving directions offline, but not transit, bicycling, or walking directions. In your driving directions, you won't have traffic info, alternate routes, or lane guidance. You also can't modify routes like avoiding tolls or ferries.

Save money on roaming fees, save data usage and keep connected while travelling. Do you have map, gadget, or travel tips to share? Post them in comments below.

[eoyjxhc]

What if I want to make a road trip through i.e Italy or France. I really want to download complete countries, not just a square. Storage is not an argument anymore (i.e. xiaomi redmi note 5 pro with 64gb storage + micro SD up to 128 gb...)

Google should make an option for complete countries as well. Unfortuantly I have to use sygic right now...

[RockyScott]

Good job, Erin. Right to the point without a bunch of irrelevant gabbing!

[duken]

I downloaded map before I went on the cruises, hiking in grand canyon or other places without cellphone signals, you always know exact where you are.

[zarafizak]

i like it your video
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good job Erin

[tejasnaik]

Thank u ma'am for such information like ur video

[gwine]

This is total crap! With other apps, such as Here, I can download a whole province, state or European country, in one click. How long would it take to do that in Google?

[davidhurwich]

Is there a way to download a custom google map that has markers in it?