Use Google Maps without internet: the trick that saves mobile data

Imagine yourself in the middle of an unfamiliar city, with no signal and no idea where to go. It's the typical moment when Google Maps becomes your lifeline... until you realize you have no data. But did you know you can continue using it as if nothing had happened?

This is what tech expert Elena Santos revealed via TikTok, showing how to access a little-known but extremely useful feature: Google Maps' offline maps . With this trick, you can navigate, receive voice directions, and plan routes without consuming a single megabyte.

The "Offline Maps" feature allows you to save a specific region to your phone —from a neighborhood to an entire city. Once downloaded, Google Maps allows you to continue using many of its key features offline.

Steps to use it:

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Find the city or area you will visit.
3. Tap the place name at the bottom.
4. Select the three dots in the upper right corner.
5. Click “Download offline map.”
6. Adjust the desired area and confirm.

Done! In seconds, you'll have a functional map without relying on the internet.

Even if you're offline, Google Maps will continue to work almost as usual . Here are some of the available features:

• Display streets and place names.
• Get step-by-step directions.
• Use voice navigation.
• View previously downloaded route options.

This is ideal for tourists, people living in rural areas, or any user looking to save mobile data without sacrificing functionality.

Not everything is available offline. Here's what you can't do :

• Check real-time traffic.
• Detect accidents or route changes.
• Search for new locations outside the downloaded area.

Additionally, maps are valid for 30 days , although you can update them manually or set them to automatically renew via Wi-Fi.

The feature is available for Android and iPhone (iOS) . All you need is:

• GPS active.
• Location permissions enabled.
• Download maps when you have Wi-Fi.

Google also recommends checking your storage space before downloading very large regions.