2023-09-23 12:04:37
With the arrival of the iOS 17 operating system, Apple’s Maps application enabled a new function that allows users to download maps of their favorite routes to their cell phones, so that they can be accessed and even navigated even if users do not have access. to a mobile data network.
The new feature of Apple’s program not only allows the user to travel the known routes, but can also download information for entire regions even when the user is not traveling them. This makes it easier, for example, to access information about an unknown territory where there would usually be no access to the Internet.
The maps downloaded to the iPhone’s internal memory not only have information related to the available routes, but will also provide information such as hours and ratings of places such as restaurants, theaters, etc.; address search and access to routes available for drivers of vehicles such as cars, bicycles, walks, as well as estimated arrival times.
Although the maps have been downloaded to the iPhone’s memory, users will also be able to access them from an Apple Watch. To do this, the only requirement is that, in addition to having downloaded the region of interest, the cell phone is turned on and is paired with the smart watch.
iOS 17 allows you to download maps of entire geographic areas to navigate without needing to access the internet. (Manzana)
To access the function and use maps without an internet connection, you must follow these steps:
– Access the Maps app from an iPhone with iOS 17. Without this update, the feature will not be active.
– Enter the location or area you want to download to use without having to use the internet. This can be done from the search bar at the bottom of the screen.
– Slide the screen up to reveal more options for the displayed map. One of them should have the name “Download offline map” or something similar.
– Press the download option and wait for the area map to finish downloading to the device. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi connection to avoid cellular data consumption.
iOS 17 allows you to download maps of entire geographic areas to navigate without needing to access the internet. (Manzana)
After completing the download, users will be able to turn off their mobile data or Wi-Fi connection and enter the Maps application to verify that the region was correctly saved in the cell phone memory.
– Click on the user’s profile photo at the bottom of the screen to display the options menu.
– Click on the Offline Maps section. If more than one region has been downloaded, the number of saved data will appear on the far right.
– You can click on any of the saved maps and start navigation as if it were an online one.
If you want to delete the downloaded map, this can be done from the same Offline Maps section. When you click on the name, options such as delete or edit will appear. Apple will also allow automatic updates to downloaded areas, although this can only be done when you have access to a mobile data network or Wi-Fi.
If users want to download a map, they must verify that they have enough space in the iPhone storage. The size of the file will depend on the extent of the territory you want to cover, so it is advisable to only download maps when necessary or when you no longer have cellular data to use daily.
This function is especially useful for trips to areas without mobile signal reception or to other countries in case you do not have access to a mobile data plan in this territory.
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