How to download Google Maps map for offline use on Android

Recently, it became possible to unload the cache in Google Maps for further offline use in locations without access to the Internet. Function is very convenient for the places in which you will not believe in receiving the cellular data network. Today, this functionality is available only to users of the latest version of Google Maps on your phone or tablet running Android.

Below we describe how to cache arbitrary portions. For action is quite trivial :)

1. To get started is to upgrade your cards if you do not have the habit of doing it consistently. This can be done through the updates on your phone system.

2. Activate Functions cache maps in Labs section, in which Google places its experimental trends. To do this, press the hardware button Menu → More... → Labs.

3. In the list, select Download map area.

Now this feature is for you to become a card functionality.

4. Locate on the map the place you want to put into the offline cache. In the center of the place make Long-tap and the pop-balun click on the arrow.

5. In this card shakes object to the bottom and choose Download map area. Start loading maps within a radius of 10 miles from the point of long tapa.

6. Loaded section looks like this:

By the way, you can cache any number of such zones.