The travels abroad or the areas without Internet connectioncan be real adventures for outsiders. And it is that not having a map at hand in these cases can imply being totally lost and sometimes at the mercy of events. That is why Google has worked on improving its maps application to allow users to use it even without an Internet connection. Something that was not possible in our country until now.Here I tell you how to use Google maps without an Internet connection, even to move like a GPS navigator
The team behind Google Maps has been working on improving this tool for some time to allow it to be used on a regular basis (consult directions, nearby places of interest or how to get to a destination) even when no Internet connectionSomething very convenient on trips, if you don't know you want to spend data from the Internet rate , or if no connection is available. An issue that finally becomes a reality in Spain thanks to the option to download portions of the map
Thus, the first step to carry out is to download, through an Internet connection (preferably WiFi to expedite the process and not consume a lot of fare data), a portion of the map to navigate through.In this way, and with some foresight, it is possible to download the map of the city of Madrid, for example, to consult it in flight mode or without spending data. There are several formulas for this.
The first one is to display the Google Maps menu and access the Zones without connection Here you only have to press the button + and frame the territory that you want to download, always taking into account the indications that appear on the screen (area too large or too small), and the amount of memory available in the terminal for storage.
The second option, indicated for cities, allows to search for a location and display the information tab that appears at the bottom of the screen. Here you will also find the option Download.
Finally, there is a third, somewhat more secret method. Just hover over the desired territory and write in the search bar “OK Maps”.
With this, said portion of the map becomes available in the section Offline areas But the most important thing is that it allowsIts use regularly when there is no Internet connection Thus, it allows the user to locate himself exactly on the map, in addition to searching for addresses, points of interest. You can even use your navigation system to learn the best route to a destination. Of course, missing issues such as detailed information on places or data about traffic congestionAnd it is that these questions are only available through the Internet.
To be able to download maps and use them offline, just make sure you have the latest version of Google Maps for Android, available at Google Play Store.
