Open Google Maps. Search for a place or click a place marker on the map. On the left, select the photo with a Street View icon. When you’re done, go to the top left and click Back. Taylor Martin/CNET Offline Maps Unlike a dedicated GPS unit, Google Maps doesn't store all the map data on your phone -- that would take up too much space. But for places with spotty reception or international travel, you can download the maps of specific areas so you can access them without an internet connection. • In the app tap the hamburger button in the upper left of the Google Maps screen and select Offline areas. • Tap the plus button in the lower right corner, drag the map to the area you want to download (pinch to include more or less of the map) and tap Download. Just know that these map downloads are usually in excess of 100MB, so you may want to do it over Wi-Fi if you have a data plan limit. The most recent update allows you to choose between storing the downloaded maps on the internal storage or on a removable SD card on an Android device. If the app doesn't give you the option when you start to download, hit the settings button in the upper right corner of the Offline areas menu and tap Storage preferences. Wi-Fi only Taylor Martin/CNET If you're trying to minimize data usage while navigating, for its Android app that limits Google Maps use to Wi-Fi networks. With this feature enabled, Maps and navigation will only work in your downloaded areas or when you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. To enable it, tap the hamburger button in the upper left corner of the mobile app on Android, scroll to the bottom and select Settings and tap the toggle switch beside Wi-Fi only. If you have an iPhone (which doesn't yet have this option), you can make the same thing happen by disabling Google Maps' access to cellular data. Head to Settings > Cellular and switch the toggle for Google Maps. Mark important places on the map Adding your home or work address to Your places allows Google Maps to alert you of traffic before you leave the house for work in the morning or head home in the evening. It also makes your home or work easier to quickly spot on the map. To make them stand out, open the Your places menu in Google Maps for Android and hit the action overflow button for Home. Select Change icon and select one from the list of stickers.
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