How to Download Directions on Google Maps on Android

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Last Updated: November 11, 2018 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to select and download a location or an area in Google Maps, using Android. Once you download a location, the area is made available to you offline, and you can look up directions around here without an internet connection.

Steps

1
Open Google Maps on your Android. The Maps icon looks like a tiny map with a red location pin on it. You can find it on your Apps menu.
2
Tap the search bar at the top. The search bar reads "Search here" next to the "☰" icon at the top of your screen.

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3
Search and find the location you want to download. Type the location into the search, and select it from the results below the search bar. Maps will take you to the selected location, and drop a red location pin on it.
- Alternatively, you can tap the "☰" button on the top-left, select Offline maps on the menu, and tap SELECT YOUR OWN MAP. This will allow you to select an area on the map, and download it for offline use.
4
Tap the location's name at the bottom. Location details and your options will slide in from the bottom of your screen.
5
Tap the ⋮ button. This button is in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open a drop-down menu.
6
Tap Download offline map on the menu. This will prompt you to select the area you want to download on the map.
- Some locations will also show a Download button next to a blue
  icon below the location's name and pictures. If you see it, you can just tap this button to download an offline map.
7
Use two fingers to adjust the area in the box. Make sure the entire area you want to download is included in the blue box on the map.
- Spread with two fingers on your screen to zoom in, or pinch in to zoom out.
8
Tap the DOWNLOAD button. It's in the lower-right corner of your screen. This will download and save the selected area for offline use.
- Whenever you’re offline in the area, you can get directions just like you do when you’re online.
- You can view a list of all your downloaded maps, and access them anywhere. Just tap the "☰" icon on the top-right, and select Offline maps on the menu.