Google maps and navigation offline

Tim Wells
3 min readFeb 5, 2021

For many, Google maps is a go to application if we need directions somewhere or even for navigation in their vehicle. It makes sense to use it, since it’s available on most Android phones by default, it’s free and up to date.

What happens though if you’re out in the middle of nowhere, with no mobile data signal and you need directions? These things are great while the signal is good but it can’t be used to help navigate if you’re offline, right?

Well, actually it can. Google maps offers the ability to download maps for specific regions that…

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Tim Wells

Self taught software developer and photographer.