How to Use Google Map in Offline Mode

Google Map in Offline Mode

Technology had run the world and it’s never been the same again. For android phone apps enthusiasts, numerous versions had been introduced recently. You can hear Apples announcement of their latest iOS 8 which humored to be the finest android app in the history of mankind. But Google wouldn’t want to be left behind and before you know it, they’ve just released Android L to developers last June 26 and will be available this fall. Everyone wants to have reliable apps in their mobile phone for personal and security purposes.

What happen next when you run out of signal and hit the dead spot while on travel?

It was the official announcement of Google Map to version 6.9 that the app is functional and ready to use even in offline mode. How’s that sound, pretty cool right? Now, here’s what you need to access the app even if you don’t have the internet connection.

1. Update the iOS version of your android phone. The latest now is 3.0 so make the necessary upgrade to catch up the app.
2. When you’re done updating, try to launch the Google Map application on your device. This will allow you to scroll your image profile right next to the search bar.
3. Start scrolling from top to bottom. All you will find is the offline section of Google Map indicating you can save up to 6 larger areas that support over 150 countries worldwide.
4. Just follow the two simple methods for saving offline map on your android devices.
5. First is using the settings.
6. Second is by typing the word “OK Maps” inside the search bar and it will directly prompt the saved location any time you’ll view the map.
7. When the dialogue “OK Maps” had been activated, you can start zooming in and out. For larger coverage areas, you’ll be asks to name the location and save it on your mobile device.

One thing must be remembered occasionally, the application will only save the maps for the maximum time of thirty days. Prior than that, it will asks to delete the save pages to free some space on your device. The best thing about this update is it stretches the end users capability of navigating his own route whenever he wants to travel without the traditional use of a paper map. It’s one of so many android phone apps very reliable in real time application even without a WIFI connection.

But the surprise doesn’t stop here. With the new concept of Google Map 6.9 version about offline mode saving, mobile users can choose the size of each region in terms of the distance to travel from one point to the other. It will also indicate the storage used for the maximum of 60MB for offline map saving. Just scroll the option “make available offline” and choose a place to save to any of your android phones.

This is good news for peer groups and families who travels a lot. You’ll always have a safe travel ahead and can easily locate the designated point of trip without hassles. Plus the additional Compass Mode is a slick for travelers like you. Projecting every corners of the street you’re travelling to ensure you’re taking the right course. Its everything you need for a non-stop trip you’ll never forget. Hence, it’s still an applicable app to every mobile phone users who consider their device as an everyday tool for easier lifestyle.

Google wish to unlock every possibilities for android operating devices and this is just a start-up for Google Map App.  So keep your phone updated with the latest iOS and android apps today because mobile phone companies always bring surprises right at your door step.