All iPads How many Google maps can I download to my iPad?

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  1. Denis54, Apr 17, 2014

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    How many Google maps can I download to my iPad?

    For instance, could I download the maps of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles and access them offline?
     
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  2. outphase, Apr 17, 2014

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    Google Maps doesn't really work that way.
     
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  3. GGJstudios, Apr 17, 2014

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    The mapping function of Google maps is not downloadable. You can download areas of a map, but not entire cities, like you want.

    Make a map available offline
     
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  4. Denis54, Apr 17, 2014

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    Please help me understand what you mean when you say "Google maps doesn't really work that way"

    I can save a given map by taping "OK Maps" in the search bar. Can I save only one map at a time or can I save more than one?
     
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  5. GGJstudios, Apr 17, 2014

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    Read the link I posted.
     
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  6. HobeSoundDarryl, Apr 17, 2014

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  7. Denis54, Apr 17, 2014

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    I did read your link. My understanding is that your article talks about the previous version of Google Maps for Android where you had to choose " Make available offline".

    In Google Maps for iOS you have to type OK Maps to save a map offline (I think it is the same with the newest version for Android)

    Your article says that you can save 6 different maps to a device. Is it the same for iOS devices?
     
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  8. charlituna, Apr 17, 2014

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    It means it doesn't work that way. Google maps doesn't allow for massive map downloads. The intent is for neighborhood level stuff. Of which you can do six.
     
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  9. GGJstudios, Apr 17, 2014

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    You're absolutely right. Thanks for catching that.
    Yes, it's the same for iOS. Here's the link for iOS: View maps offline (iOS)
    Here's a recent article that gives a bit more info: http://www.wired.com/2014/02/offline-google-maps/
     
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  10. Atrin1, Apr 17, 2014

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    this is great. i was not aware of this feature.
     
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  11. Gozar, Apr 17, 2014

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    3.1415. :eek:
     
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  12. Denis54, Apr 17, 2014

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    If I can download 6 maps to my iPad how can I manage them?

    For instance, I have downloaded the map of Beijing where I am on vacation right now. Once I leave I will not need this map anymore. How can I delete it? I would not want it to use disc space uselessly.

    Is there anywhere I can see a list of the maps I have downloaded and how much space they use?
     
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  13. saberahul, Apr 20, 2014

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    I think when you have no internet connection, it shows you which maps you have available.

    To delete all of them, try this.
     
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