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No Internet? No Problem! Using Apple Maps Offline
Learn how to download Apple Maps for offline use with this simple step-by-step guide.
Starting with iOS 17, you can use your Apple Maps offline. Download them to your iPhone before you leave, and you’ll always find your destination. Even when you don’t have mobile coverage or WiFi connection around you.
Although your iPhone is designed to give its best with a WiFi or cellular data connection, it is inevitable to find yourself in places or places where poor or no coverage prevents you from accessing the internet. Luckily, at times like this, it is still possible to make use of your Apple phone. Especially in applications as practical as Apple Maps, which can be consulted offline.
The option to use Apple Maps offline has been a long time coming, but since iOS 17, it is possible to “save a map of an area and use it when the iPhone is offline.” As Apple itself explains in its documentation. This way you will avoid getting lost and you will be able to find what you are looking for when you travel to other countries or cities. Even if you can’t make use of your mobile data. And remember that you can also download your maps on Google Maps.
The main advantage of using Apple Maps offline is to view full maps without consuming cellular data. But these maps are accompanied by additional information and functions, such as “the schedule and the rating on the cards of the places, getting turn-by-turn directions to go by car, on foot, by bike, or by public transport, and seeing the estimated time of arrival.” The only requirement is, of course, to have selected the map to be downloaded and to have previously downloaded it from a place with a connection.
Download maps with Apple Maps
To use Apple Maps offline, all you need is an iPhone with iOS 17 or higher. From there, go to Maps or Apple Maps as you always do and locate the area you want to check offline. Then press and hold the map until a pin appears on top of it. Now tap Download.
Another way to download maps for use in places with no or poor mobile coverage is to go to Apple Maps, tap your photo or avatar next to the search field, and tap Offline Maps. Once there, click on…
